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Morgan T.

Part Time Independent Provider

Independence, OH

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Before I was registered as an independent provider, I looked after my 25-year-old sister with Down Syndrome, since about 6th grade. My parents had me cook meals, help with homework, and help her with anything she needed. I have also been involved in our local organization the Upside of Downs, since about 5 years old. At this...
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Independence, OH

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Bri. I am 21 and a positive reinforcement dog trainer with 5+ yrs experience with special needs! I have volunteered with special needs kids, and adults on occasion, for 4 years and started helping out and babysitting for about 2. I love helping out and learning new skills and ways to help keep them comfortable and...
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Maple Heights, OH

3.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Having worked as a caregiver for 25+ years, I find that helping to make a difference in someone's life, or just seeing them smile, can be one of the most rewarding benefits to not only my job, but in my life. I've worked with a wide variety of people, & have provided care from birth, until end of life. In my free time I enjoy...
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Cleveland, OH

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
8 years experience
I am a 38-year-old with 8 years experience working with individuals who intellectual and developmental disabilities. I've worked in the homes feeding, bathing, cleaning and interacting with many individuals of all backgrounds. I was a supervisor in the homes for 1 year and move up quickly as a House Manager for 2 years and then...
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Older Adult, Experienced With Disabilities.

Northfield, OH

5.0(0)
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$19/hr
10 years experience
I am a certified Independent Provider for disabled adults, I have 13 years experience and have been certified for 9 years. I am CPR and first aid certified. I also have experience caring for seniors and hospice clients, I am a laid back, caring , middle aged adult that enjoys caring for others. I have great transportation and I...
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About Me

Cleveland, OH

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
A little about myself. I am 26 yrs old with 5 years of experience working individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. I've worked in the homes feeding, bathing, cleaning and interacting with many individuals of all backgrounds. I was a supervisor in the home for 1year and moved up quickly to supervisor of...

Abby M. says "We are so happy Dominique came into our lives! She is so easy to work and communicate with and makes the whole experience less worrisome. She is great with...

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Teacher Looking For Summer Job

Cleveland, OH

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have been teaching middle school for 12 years now and I have been a summer camp counselor at Brownstone Day school for 3 years. I have received my masters degree in special education. I have been babysitting since I was 11-12 years old. My mom ran a day care while I was growing up so I guess you can say I even started to...
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HHA -caregiver For Senior.

Broadview Heights, OH

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$15/hr
10 years experience
30 years experince HHA-caregiver for senior, certification, first aid/CPR-certification. Work to Hospice , Dementia, Alzheimers patients. Good cook healthy food , do Landry , lite housecleaning, shopping, transportation to appointment everything what needed patients. Good references, not smoking, friendly to pets.
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Beachwood, OH

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$15/hr
Nurturing young minds is a true passion of mine. For three years, I've dedicated myself to providing engaging and supportive care for children, particularly those aged 12 and older. My graduate degree, combined with Early Child Development coursework, has given me a strong foundation. I am also certified in First Aid Training...
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10+ Years Of Caring & Compassion

Cleveland, OH

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$8/hr
10 years experience
Recording vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate; Providing routine individualized healthcare needs; Personal Care including bathing, dressing, mobility, incontinence care, feeding and other services; Giving basic emotional and psychological support to the patient and family; Directly provide...
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Cleveland, OH

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$15/hr
I enjoy helping people live their life to the fullest. Everyone deserves to be treated with kindness and treated equally. I lived for two years with a roommate who had mental illness and was considered slow. She also had seizures. I cooked most of the meals and made sure she took her medicine. She was the best roommate I ever...
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Caring And Loving Provider

Cleveland, OH

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have experience working with the elderly and I hold a certificate with experience in MRDD. I am passionate in my field as I live people and enjoy the feeling of helping others.
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Sincere Service

Cleveland, OH

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$10/hr
3 years experience
I am here at care. com for a specific reason to allow my heart to combine with the heart of my potential employer/ Client. I have experience naturally to care and assist, however my years of employment is varied in skills related to the industry of hospitality. I have over 15 years working in the soft skills field in restaurant...
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I am Experienced In Special Needs, Elderly, Personal Care Assistants And Housekeeping.

Cleveland, OH

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$27/hr
10 years experience
My experience is retardation just feeding, making sure the person does not do anything to them selves basically keeping my eye on everything they do.
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Cleveland, OH

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I always liked to see people happy and make them smile. I'm all about family and love being around a family oriented kind of environment. I enjoy helping my clients improve and accelerate at anything they want and need to do. I'm going to be certified in child early development and that's one of my biggest achievements so far.
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Paraprofessional

Cleveland, OH

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have over six years of experience working with children who have special needs. I currently work as a paraprofessional in a private academy designed for children who need support in behavioral, emotional, and educational aspects of their lives!
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Cleveland, OH

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$16/hr
Having spent years working professionally as a Day Services Provider and in group homes, I have seen more than my fair share of interesting behaviours. If you need a compassionate caregiver who has experience with a wide variety of different diagnoses and behaviors, then I can help!
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Beachwood, OH

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I have worked with students with special needs for several years as part of my job as a paraprofessional. I have dealt with student who have Autism, vision impairments, ADD and other related learning disorders.
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Bedford, OH

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with kids with special needs and some that just needed some additional help for many of years. My work with youth started in College during an alternative Spring Break trip to volunteer in Central America. I volunteered at a school for children with Special Needs specifically Equine therapy. I fell in love and the...
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Hi There! My Name Is Roza. I'm Dependable, Calm Under Pressure, And Love To Help People.

Cleveland, OH

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Hi there! My name is Roza, and I'm passionate about creating a safe, caring, and fun environment for families. I'm dependable, calm under pressure, and naturally attentive to people's needs. Friends and families often describe me as loyal, patient, and trustworthy. I'd describe my personality as calm, dependable, friendly, and...
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