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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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Educated Nurse Practitioner With My Doctorate To Care For Your Family Member Or Watch Children.

Punta Gorda, FL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have been a family nurse practitioner since 2003 and have worked with all spectrum of populations. Was a practitioner at Blank for a long time. I am also a mother of 3 young adults. I have extensive pediatric experience. I am CPR certified and a mandatory reporter.
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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
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Punta Gorda, FL

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
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
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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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Get To Know Me!

Punta Gorda, FL

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Sofie and I have been in the childcare setting for over 4 years, despite having just graduated high school I have been actively assisting in classrooms at the baker center, which caters to children 0-5 years old, as well as teaching dance to 3-14 for the past three years. I have done autism training and also have...
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CPR - Certified Childcare Provider & CNA

Punta Gorda, FL

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
Hi! My name is Tresa, and I'm a CNA with experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I bring patience, calm energy, and a fun personality to every home I work in. My childcare style is gentle, structured, and safety-focused. I love creating activities that keep kids engaged, happy, and learning...
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Punta Gorda, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
respite care
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. I am also a...
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Professional Deaf Lady Who Love Kids So Very Much! Shes A Caring Person.

Port Charlotte, FL

4.6(1)
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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
From a young age, I've known I wanted to work with children, stemming from positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and a desire to make a positive impact on their lives. With six years of childcare experience, I'm comfortable caring for up to two children across various age groups, including newborns to pre-teens. I...

Harold H. says "Brittni took my booking last minute and that was appreciated and the only reason her rating is where it is.   She told me her dog would be accompanying...

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Port Charlotte, FL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 22 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
For over a decade, I've found immense joy in nurturing young minds and supporting families. My babysitting experiences solidified my desire to positively impact children's lives. I'm patient, creative, and approachable, and I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, and educational games. I'm comfortable caring for up to four...

Care Member says "Wonderful with our son T. We will certainly call on her again. Thanks Cheryl. "

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Caregiver/Housekeeping/pets Sitting

Port Charlotte, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 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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Caregiver

Port Charlotte, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Heidi. I have owned and operated a day care for over ten years in the past. My experience is with children of all ages. I have experience with special needs children, as well. As a former certified nurses aide I feel extremely qualified to perform CPR and First Aid, if needed. I am driven by a child's happiness...
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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
Meal prep
errands
respite care
dementia
light cleaning
+ 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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$14/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Mercedes, a caring, creative, and reliable childcare provider with 6+ years of paid experience. I have a graduate degree in Art Therapy, which helps me bring a calm, nurturing, and expressive approach to childcare. I'm also CPR/AED/First Aid certified for adults, children, and infants, giving families added peace of...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.10/hr as of March 2026

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Punta Gorda, FL

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Brittni M.

Brittni took my booking last minute and that was appreciated and the only reason her rating is where it is.   She told me her dog would be...

- Harold H.

Cheryl W.

Wonderful with our son T. We will certainly call on her again. Thanks Cheryl.

- Care member

Elise S.

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...

- Krista S.

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