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We love Whitney! She babysits our 7 month old son and does a great job, plus she's been available on short notice and that's been a huge…

Review for Whitney P. by Cassandra C.

Rosie is the sweetest! She is does a great job keeping my 16 month old busy and having fun. She has been super dependable and amazingly…

Review for Rosalia F. by Megan S.

Arianna is the best and we could not have gotten luckier to have found her to babysit our two young kids while on vacation. She is kind and…

Review for Arianna R. by Katy S.

Special needs caregivers in Shalimar, FL

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Alexis G.


Shalimar, FL

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Developmental Disability Caregiver

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I worked for years with people with developmental disabilities it was one of the most gratifying jobs that I've ever had. My sister had a company that cared for individuals who were developmentally disabled she was a Medicaid provider. I was one of her employees so I worked in the office and in the field.
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Arlene M.


Shalimar, FL

$14-27/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. Love working with children special needs. I have been working with children in PrekD and behavior issues. I'm out for the summer, but will to help out a family.
Arlene can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Channing B.


Shalimar, FL

$16-20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hello I'm looking to possibly help someone with childcare Monday-Friday I am a mother of 4 ages 17, 14, 7, and 4 . I worked childcare since 2014 I have worked with all ages. I also was the assistant director at a facility I worked at for 6 years. I have experience with all ages and special needs children I love to do crafts sing...
Channing can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Whitney P.


Fort Walton Beach, FL

$13-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring Nanny

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was a full-time nanny for 2 children, a brother and sister. I was able to watch them take their first steps and say their first words. It was a very rewarding experience to be able to spend one-on-one time with the kids and to watch them grow and learn. My most recent experience was with a little boy who was 3 months when I...
Whitney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"We love Whitney! She babysits our 7 month old son and does a great job, plus she's been available on short notice and that's been a huge help. Our son needs lots of medication and she's done great with learning what he needs/administering it and she's not afraid...

Cassandra C.

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Arianna R.


Niceville, FL

$13-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Caregiver Fluent In ASL, Spanish, French, Italian

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've assisted kids with ADHD and other mental and other neuro behavioral disorders. I'm majoring in Communication Disorders and Minoring in Speech-Language Pathology at UT Dallas. I LOVE working with kids and have taught theatre classes for kids 5-14 years old for over 4 years at a local children's theatre.
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Rosalia F.


Niceville, FL

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Nanny With 6 Years Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

-Experience with special needs and immune compromised children -K12 CPR and First Aid Certified -Intermediate Understanding of Japanese Language -Experience as a Kindergarten Aide and K12 Substitute Teacher Hi! I'm Rosalia! I'm a huge child at heart and love everything your kid does, so I'm never bored! From bugs to books, I...
Rosalia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rosie is the sweetest! She is does a great job keeping my 16 month old busy and having fun. She has been super dependable and amazingly cautious with staying safe (and keeping my son safe) during COVID. I highly recommend reaching out to her!"

Megan S.

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Arianna R.


Niceville, FL

$15-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Speech Language Pathologist (specializes In Special Needs And ASD!)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have two younger brothers who I used to take care of my entire childhood. Interned and then work as a part-time Theatre Director for Children in Dallas, TX, making art for the stage with awesome kids for the past 6 years! Love seeing kids on stage, doing what they love! Currently furloughed from Walt Disney World (character...
Arianna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Arianna is an incredible person and an amazing caregiver. My son, who happens to be on the Autism Spectrum, took to her immediately and has shown so much growth and development in the past 3 months that Arianna has been part of his Care. He flat loves and trusts...

Josh W.

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payton W.


Niceville, FL

$13/hr • 4 yrs exp

My current job right now is a caregiver and I have experience with dementia and special need clients, I can do anything that is needed.
payton can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
I have taught special needs for over 10 years. I slso tech 3-year-olds Sunday school and volunteer in the church nursery.
Kristina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Twana C.


Fort Walton Beach, FL

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part-Time Work.

10yrs experience with Special need adults and teens, 9yrs exp with senior care, dementia, sun downers, total care pts, and rehabilitation pts. very family oriented, never meet a stranger😁, my favorite sport is football, I'm currently working as an dialysis tech, I love cooking, watching ID ch, and Walmart
Skills:

CNA

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Kristina B.


Fort Walton Beach, FL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced And Highly Effective ESE Teacher Looking For Summer Babysitting Jobs.

Hi, my name is Kristina, and I'm a certified ESE teacher with 10 years of experience teaching students with disabilities in the Okaloosa County School District. For the past 5 years, I've taught at Silver Sands, a school for severe to profound disabilities. Before that, I taught PreK-Disabilities for 5 years. I also teach...
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Sydonie M.


Fort Walton Beach, FL

$13-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Am Sydonie.

Reliable caring individual with 9 years of experience caring for intellectual disabilities and vulnerable adults. Excellent client care work well with Special needs, bedwritten, visual impaired, memory impaired residents. Friendly and compassionate with excellent interpersonal communication skills, flexible available mornings...
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Mykaela O.


Niceville, FL

$18-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hi! I have several years in child care experience due to the fact that I have been a caregiver for my family members and family friends for kids of all ages. I am available to assist with anything from housekeeping/errands to homework. I absolutely love working with kids and providing them with a fun and safe environment. I am...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kimberly K.


Valparaiso, FL

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Destin Area Caregiver Available

I have 20 years of experience in caretaking roles with people of all ages; 10 of those years were spent working with special needs children in classroom settings. I have nannied for newborns, infants and older children. Before shifting to fulltime work as a yoga instructor and licensed massage therapist, I was the house manager...

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting experiences that solidified my desire to positively impact young lives. Patience and creativity color my interactions, and my friendly demeanor puts children at ease. Open communication is key, so I...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Delores J.


Fort Walton Beach, FL

$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have taken care of many patients with dementia, paralysis, ALS etc I have been in this field approximately 23 years now
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Yu G.


Fort Walton Beach, FL

$24/hr • 4 yrs exp

My Passions For Childcare With My Experience:)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Yu. I worked at preparatory school as a daycare teacher. I've experienced working with special needs kids, daycare work for three years. If you have any specific requests for childcare that I can give you, feel free to share with me!
Yu can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Kimberly K.


Valparaiso, FL

$15-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Loving And Compassionate Caregiver

I have experience caring for people from ages two to ninety-two! I have worked with special needs populations throughout my entire life, in both schools and in my home (my sister has special needs and I lived with a grandmother who required care). I have cared for an elderly woman with dementia in her home, providing company,...
Kimberly can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
Hi! I have ample experience within childcare, school systems, and mental health support settings. I love caring for and supporting kids! Opportunities for learning, new experiences, and creativity are all a must! Special needs caregiver
Hi! I'm a reliable, honest, and calm person. I have experience with childcare services 7+ years special needs included of course. I'm comfortable with pets, have my own transportation, and non smoker. CPR certified.
Peyton can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

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