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56,367 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average rate is $18/hr as of November 2024
The average star rating for special needs caregivers is 4.6
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Lexi R.
Columbus, OH
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Lexi and I am 24 years old. I am currently in graduate school at Ohio University to be a speech-language pathologist - I have a passion for children with developmental disabilities! I have tons of experience with children aging from 2 to 16. I have experience watching multiple children at a time and children...
5.0
"I wish we could hire Lexi for life!!! Any family lucky enough to have her caring for their loved one will feel the same, I'm sure. She always has a smile and loves the hardest of kids to love."
Brooke O.
5.0
(5)
Am an stna worker for 10 year experience and have love and care for taking care of people in need, am flexible patient and ready to work
5.0
"She's really nice person and very kind."
HORIS M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Yafit. I'm a responsible and flexible Nanny with over 9 years of childcare experience, ranging from newborns and up, as well as children with special needs. I'm dedicated and passionate about working with children, skilled at monitoring and nurturing multiple children to ensure their safety and providing an...
Yafit can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Yafit was early for our interview. She had a clean background check, great recommendation. She speaks 3 languages and has a gentle demeanor. We look forward to using her."
Faith F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello all!
My name is Elizabeth and I have worked as a nanny off and on for about 6 years now. I love kids and used to work as a certified nurse's aid for kids with special needs. I am CPR certified and am happy with working with kids of any age:) I am from a big family and have grown up around children and would love to help...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth was awesome when we hired her to watch our son. She came in and hit it off right away with the whole family and would definitely hire again."
Louis S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Madison S. and I am 24 years old. I have held many different types of child care positions such as date nights, nannying, respite work, and special needs care. Since I was 13, child care has been my main source of work. Caring for children ages 3 months - 14 years, I have developed excellent skills to problem...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Madison was amazing! I cannot thank her enough for helping me and my family out in such a short notice. She was very prompt and personal with my mother and was attentive to all her needs. My mother was very comfortable with her and really enjoyed her company....
Regina O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm so excited to meet your family and provide for all of your childcare needs!
I have over six years of experience with childcare and education. Three and a half of those years I have been a private nanny. I have done tutoring, provided care for special needs, created age appropriate crafts and lessons, found and brought to...
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Chloe has been a godsend for our family! We're so sad she's moving out of town, but excited for her new adventure. She has been a nanny for our youngest son J, for approximately two years. Her playful spirit and patience are wonderful. Her communication skills are...
Lindsey W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working with kids because I thoroughly enjoy the individuality that comes with getting to meet and babysit every kid. Being at school, I always wished I could babysit an infant or babysit the kids that I saw and then I eventually got to.
As well as this I am currently volunteering with a local music therapy center and...
Zella can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Zella is a asset to our family. She is a hard worker and has a positive attitude. She is self-motivated, patient, reliable, and our boys love her!"
Samantha H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Annaliese, a 26-year-old nursing student originally from Antigua, currently making Columbus my home. Over the last three years, I've been deeply involved in postpartum care, contributing to the precious moments of welcoming new life.
As I pursue my nursing degree, my commitment to childcare extends to proficiency in...
Annaliese can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Felt completely comfortable leaving my little one with Annaliese. I was sure he was safe and cared for properly the whole night. "
Allison A.
Sarah P.
Columbus, OH
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I currently work at an Academy and have cared for children of all ages. I am currently available for babysitting during week day nights and weekends. I have cared for children since I was 13 years old. I've cared for children, elderly, and special needs. I can assist with school, cooking or baking, arts and crafts, adventures,...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah is a fun loving, gentle, patient, trustworthy woman who loves with her whole heart!"
Hannah P.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I have years of experience working with kids as young as 9 months to 18 years. I'm an OSU grad currently working full time at Nationwide Children's hospital and I love working with kids. I have been babysitting, tutoring, and volunteering with kids for going on about 10 years now. I have experience with children with special...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley has been one of the most outstanding individuals we have had the pleasure of knowing! She was such a wonderful asset with the children and created such a inclusive bond with them. Our kids would look forward to their visits with Ashley each time she was...
Peter L.
Hello! My name is Abby and I am a 27-year-old Elementary Special Education Teacher in Grove City. I currently live in Bexley and I have been a nanny/babysitter since I was 12 and have worked for several families on the Columbus area caring for kids from ages 1-16. As a teacher, I have summers off and I am looking for a...
For the last two years, I have had the pleasure of watching a young baby with Angelman's Syndrome. This job included giving medication, special feeding habits through an NG tube, and special physical assistance.
Jill's Buddy Camp, a summer camp for preschool kids with special needs, was my first instance of working with special needs kids and fostered the development of my love for special needs kids. My love continued to grow when I started job shadowing at a music therapy group and got to volunteer at BRAAC which specialized in...
Hello everyone,
My name is Hannah, I'm 18 years old and a high school graduate of the class of 2020. I'll be attending Ohio State University in the fall.
I am a certified life guard and water safety instructor by the RedCross. I am competent in American Sign Language. I volunteer for Special Olympics and am prepared to work...
Hello! I am a special needs nanny and sitter. In my 10 years of experience in child care, four have been with children with special needs. I have experience with
children with autism, ADHD, emotional disturbance, and intensive medical needs. But I'll admit, my favorites are the "problem children". Working with children with...
I have experience caring for those with special needs, specifically Alzheimer's Disease and Down Syndrome. I would absolutely love the chance to spend time with your loved one and fully allow them to reach their potential. I would encourage both time to relax and special outings, and would also encourage learning. Please message...
I have 2 years of a experience working with children and adults who have special needs. More specifically autism and emotional behavior disorders. Furthermore, I have one year of experience as a certified home health aid. Lastly, I am CPR and first aid certified.
I have extensive experience working with students with special needs, particularly autism. I have worked as a caregiver, an ABA therapist, and a special education teacher in an autism unit over the past 8 years. I have a Master s degree in Special Education and a Bachelor s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I also hold a k-12...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced babysitter & nanny turned child psychologist looking for supplementary income in my time off in the evenings and weekends. With this being said, I am open to working with children with special needs. I have worked with children ranging from infancy to age 12 and enjoy working with more than one child at a...
Hello! I am a certified, licensed educator, who has worked with individuals with a range of disabilities professionally for almost a decade.
Recent special needs caregiver reviews
Lexi R.
5.0
I wish we could hire Lexi for life!!! Any family lucky enough to have her caring for their loved one will feel the same, I'm sure. She always has a smile and loves the hardest of kids to love.
- Brooke O.
Nabankema M.
5.0
She's really nice person and very kind.
- HORIS M.
Yafit M.
5.0
Yafit was early for our interview. She had a clean background check, great recommendation. She speaks 3 languages and has a gentle demeanor. We look forward to using her.
- Faith F.
Elizabeth H.
5.0
Elizabeth did a great job babysitting our toddler on his day off from daycare. I work from home, and she did a fantastic job taking care of our son, while also staying out of the way so I could have a fairly normal workday. She kept him entertained, kept him fed, took him to the library, and got him...
- Mike W.
Madison S.
5.0
Madison was amazing! I cannot thank her enough for helping me and my family out in such a short notice. She was very prompt and personal with my mother and was attentive to all her needs. My mother was very comfortable with her and really enjoyed her company. I'm going to continue using Madison...
- Regina O.
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Special needs by the numbers
56,367providers |
5.9 yrsavg. experience |
25,693member reviews |
4.6 / 5avg. rating |
Ratings for special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 25,693 reviews of the 56,367 listed special needs caregivers.