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Nanny Jessica
Nanny Jessica
Gainesville, FL
$18/hr
Full-time
Part-time
4 years experience
A little bit about me
Hi! My name is Jessica, and I’m 24 years old. I have several years of experience working with children in daycares, preschools, and elementary, middle, and high schools. I’ve worked as a substitute teacher, teacher assistant, and preschool teacher, giving me experience with children of different ages and personalities. I truly love working with children and enjoy watching them learn, grow, gain confidence, and reach new milestones. I’m hardworking, responsible, honest, patient, caring, and dependable. I believe children deserve kindness, understanding, structure, and a safe, fun, nurturing environment. I’m CPR and First Aid certified and comfortable with age-appropriate activities, learning, playtime, routines, and keeping children engaged. I value communication with parents and will always keep families informed. I would love the opportunity to become a trusted nanny and make a positive difference in a child’s life.
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Jasmine
Nanny Jasmine
Gainesville, FL
$15/hr
Full-time
6 years experience
A little bit about me
I’m a bubbly, energetic person who enjoys building strong, positive connections with others. I love staying active through games and creative activities, and I approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset and patience.
My hours are open for discussion, but mostly unavailable on Tuesdays and Thursdays 6pm-9pm and Sundays 4pm-10pm.
My hours are open for discussion, but mostly unavailable on Tuesdays and Thursdays 6pm-9pm and Sundays 4pm-10pm.
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Recent reference
"To be clear, Jasmine was not my employee. I did have the pleasure of working with Jasmine as a cast-mate in a production of the Broadway musical "James and the Giant Peach" at the Gainesville Community Playhouse, from September - December 2025. Jasmine was consistently diligent about attending rehearsals, as well as learning her dialogue, music, and choreography. The cast included several young children, and Jasmine served as a good role model for all of them, demonstrating expected behaviors, and interacting with them effectively and appropriately throughout the production. My own children are all adults now, so this is hypothetical, but I would have been very comfortable employing Jasmine directly as their nanny when they were young."
- David
Nanny Orlia
Nanny Orlia
Ridgewood
$30 - $45/hr
Full-time
9 years experience
A little bit about me
Hi! I’m Orlia! if you ever need some personal time or just some help I would love to be of assistance. I was born in Jamaica and I am the oldest of 5. I graduated with a B.S in Psychology from FAMU and is now getting my Masters in Food Safety from Arizona State. I have done babysitting for family friends for many years. I have over 9 years of experience working with children as an RBT, case manager, special needs teacher, and a church nursery worker. I’m also a doula with 2 years of experience supporting moms and newborns. Look forward to help making your lives easier!
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Kayla
Nanny Kayla
Gainesville, FL
$15/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience
A little bit about me
Hello my name is Kayla I am 22 years young . I have a passion for helping others I currently work as a care taker to persons with disabilities I've been doing it for 4 years and I love it. I love the outdoors and being active. I love to make people smile and laugh . I love kids and do not have any of my own .but I have always been the family babysitter through most my childhood and adulthood. I've always wanted to become a nanny full time but it is hard to start with no experience . I have been a care taker for almost 5 years ! So I am confident in my abilities to care for a child . Thank you for taking your time to consider me as your next nanny. Can't wait to me you !
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Dakota
Nanny Dakota
Gainesville, FL
$13/hr
Part-time
4 years experience
A little bit about me
Hello! My name is Dakota, and I’m a nurturing, dependable, and energetic nanny with 4 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from curious toddlers to creative pre-teens. I believe every child deserves a safe, joyful, and stimulating environment where they can grow, explore, and thrive.
I am really good with:
Creating fun, educational activities tailored to each child’s interests
Maintaining routines that support healthy sleep, meals, and play
Handling light housekeeping and meal prep to keep your home running smoothly
Communicating openly with parents to ensure we’re always on the same page
I’m CPR/First Aid certified, have a clean background check, and come highly recommended by past families for my patience, creativity, and reliability. Whether it’s building pillow forts, helping with homework, or calming a fussy baby, I bring heart and professionalism to every moment.
Looking forward to becoming a trusted part of your family’s village!
I am really good with:
Creating fun, educational activities tailored to each child’s interests
Maintaining routines that support healthy sleep, meals, and play
Handling light housekeeping and meal prep to keep your home running smoothly
Communicating openly with parents to ensure we’re always on the same page
I’m CPR/First Aid certified, have a clean background check, and come highly recommended by past families for my patience, creativity, and reliability. Whether it’s building pillow forts, helping with homework, or calming a fussy baby, I bring heart and professionalism to every moment.
Looking forward to becoming a trusted part of your family’s village!
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Pamela
Nanny Pamela
Gainesville, FL
$15/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience
A little bit about me
I have a passion with the children and the elderly. I’m a grandmother and mother of three children two adults successfully college top class graduates and one teenager at home. I have over 40 plus years of childcare and elderly care experiences. I went to local technical school for child care received 3 certificates over 2000 hours. I have provided childcare services at home even school age children suspended for parents able to keep working. I was a substitute teachers. I done sick child care services and pickup. I have keep autistic children. I have provided transportation to and from school. I have medical assistance experiences. I have taken children to doctor appointments for parents to not miss work. Helped assist or administer medications, vitals monitoring, prepare meals, traveling out of town with family, traveling to different events around town, personal care and hygiene, light housekeeping, supportive companion services helping counseling, worked with youth at church
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
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How to Hire Special Needs Child Care in Gainesville,FL
First, you should understand your requirements and preferences for this position and create your special needs nanny job. Then, as you find candidates that you like, you can message them to learn more about them. After you found the right candidate, you can take advantage of Nanny Lane’s services, including background checks, a hiring agent, and nanny payroll.
Common Responsibilities of Special Needs Child Care in Gainesville,FL
The roles and responsibilities of a nanny caring for a child with special needs vary from position to position. Special needs nannies have diverse experiences with different needs and abilities. If your child has a consistent schedule or meals that they like to eat, your nanny’s responsibilities can include pick up/drop-off, meal preparation, and any other tasks needed to ensure the children’s well-being. It is essential to take these factors into account when determining how much you should pay a special needs nanny.
Interview Questions for Special Needs Child Care in Gainesville,FL
As you start to find your favorite candidates for your special needs nanny position, invite them to a nanny interview. Here’s a list of some nanny interview questions to consider asking:
- What's your experience caring for children with special needs?
- How comfortable are you with following a routine?
- Have you taken any special training?
- Have you ever had an emergency or difficult situation while caring for a child with special needs?
At the end of the interview, if you’d like to move forward with the candidate, you can ask for references to learn more about their experiences.
Contracts for Special Needs Child Care in Gainesville,FL
Once you have the right candidate for your special needs nanny job, you should present the candidate a job offer. This stage is an opportunity to foster open communication before they start or a situation arises. After presenting your job offer, facilitate a discussion between your family and your special needs nanny to clarify any confusion. Once you have found an agreement with your special needs nanny, you can document this in a contract.