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Kim A.

Mature & Experienced Aide Available Part Time

Punta Gorda, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
20+ years of experience with cognitive&physical disabilities. Senior care, dual diagnosed disabilities. Spinal cord injuries. Experience with dog sitting & walking.
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Full-Time Caregiver Available

Punta Gorda, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have experience providing care from newborns to teenagers. I have cared for children since I was a teenager. I treat each child as if they were my own, this way they get the best of care. In the past, I used to work as an assistant nursery school teacher and growing up was always a camp counselor. I have worked for many...
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Punta Gorda, FL

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$17/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
My husband and I moved to the area from Iowa. We are new empty nesters. Once they were all in school, I worked as a para educator for special needs children for 12 years. I also did respite on the side for a child with Down Syndrome. I have always loved working with children. I have an associate degree in early childhood...
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Nurturing Child Carer

Punta Gorda, FL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, I have approximately one year's experience total caring for children, both typical and with special needs. In addition to the paid experiences of babysitting and working in a group home for developmentally disabled people, some of whom were children, I have experience caring for kids in my own family- nieces and nephews...
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Punta Gorda, FL

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! I'm a CPR and First Aid certified college student with 5+ years of childcare experience, including caring for up to 6 kids at once. I have worked with children of all ages and have extensive experience with special needs, especially AUTISM. I'm patient, dependable, and passionate about creating a safe, fun, and loving...
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Punta Gorda, FL

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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I am a very compassionate honest and dedicated provider with 10 + years of experience working with children of special needs , specifically autism
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Punta Gorda, FL

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$16/hr
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a massage therapist and Yoga instructor since 2005. I have taken care and taught handicap adults. I have some experience with teaching special needs children.
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Friendly Professional CNA

Punta Gorda, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
I've worked in group homes, nursing homes (long-term and rehabilitation), skilled care, memory care, and home care settings. I lived with and cared for my grandmother in her final months. I've cared for children (some with special needs). I love caring for people who can't care for themselves; it's my way of outwardly expressing...
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Punta Gorda, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
dementia
I am a PCSP/LNA/caregiver since 1998. I have references & a resume if needed. I have experience w special needs, Alzheimer's, all ADLs, paralysis, ALS, Parkinson's. Added experience with pet care, child care, house cleaning, errands, transportation. I am compassionate & love to help others in all aspects of needs.
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Early Childhood Special Education Teacher By Day Babysitter By Night

Port Charlotte, FL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am recently retired after 25 years of teaching, 14 of those years was preschoolers with special needs, 11 years teaching kindergarten. I graduated from Lindenwood University with my Bachelors and UMSL with my Masters both in Early Childhood Special Education. I have 2 adult children and 1 puppy, Daisy. I enjoy crafts,...

Adam O. says "Great babysitter! She did an excellent job with our newborn twins last few weeks. And bonus, does work around the house when the babies slept. "

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Caregiver/Housekeeping/pets Sitting

Port Charlotte, FL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi and thanks for reading my profile. What qualities make an exceptional caregiver? Compassion, skills, reliability, professionalism, creativity, passion. It's this level of personal ethics that makes me stand out. I set the bar high with 28 years of service to humanity. Prior to moving to Florida, I worked in New Jersey for a...

Krista S. says "Elise has been a constant in our lives since we moved to the area three years ago. She has been someone I can depend on, especially when it comes to...

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Friendly , Caring And Calming

Port Charlotte, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I worked with Special Needs for 32 years with the state of Connecticut Supervising a Respite Group Home. I believe that anyone can learn something new everyday even if it's just to smile and laugh . I enjoyed working with guest from 5 to 71 yrs of age with all levels of disabilities and medical needs. I had trained in CPR, first...
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Port Charlotte, FL

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$14/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Pam. I have worked in home health for the last 30 years. I have hospice, rehab, stroke, elderly, dementia/alzheimer and mentally challenged experience. I love what I do and I will love your family member like my own.
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Port Charlotte, FL

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Hi, I have previous experience with senior and special care needs. I also have experience with mentally/emotionally disturbed children. I am a wonderful cook, don't mind light housekeeping and am okay with errand running as well.
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Loving Care Giver

Port Charlotte, FL

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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Respite care
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have taking care of my grandma until the day that she passed.. my sister, had downs and I was her primary caregiver most of her adult life other than my parents .. I have worked in many different facilities that specialize in the care of the elderly and special needs adults. Including Autism, Downs and CP. I also recently...
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Special Needs

Port Charlotte, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with adults with developmental disabilities in the past. Most recently I worked with a 40-year-old woman who was challenged with impairments leaving her mentally only two years of age. She understood perfectly. We spent time outside walking and having fun riding in her golf cart. I also have worked with other...
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Port Charlotte, FL

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$17/hr
12 years experience
Mobility assistance
light cleaning
live-in home care
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
Over 12 years of personal caregiving experience in one-on-one support to seniors, Special needs group support, and individuals with chronic illnesses. I offer assistance with daily living (grooming, meal prep, bathing, companionship and medication reminders). My approach is rooted in respect, collaboration, empathy, and focus...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Port Charlotte, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I took care and taught my sister Marianne, who had Down syndrome. I have a Masters degree in Abnormal Psychology and have worked in facilities for young adults with developmental disabilities my entire life. I would love to help care for your loved one as well. I can provide all daily needs such as healthy meal prep ( I'm a...
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Port Charlotte, FL

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$13/hr
8 years experience
I am very kind and passionate, I love this and I am CNA for long time working at Brookdale for 3 years in Restorative position
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