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162 special needs caregivers are listed in Cincinnati, OH

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Cincinnati, OH

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Erykah G.


Cincinnati, OH

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

Ready To Help With Any Special Needs!

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently in college studying special education. In the past I have worked with students with ADD/ADHD, autism, speech, and development delays. I have taken my courses in speech disorders and first aid and CPR. I have experience doing tutoring with special needs (working on behaviors, growth, social skills, speech,...
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Scott E.


Cincinnati, OH

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Scott E…manny (male Nanny)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Currently care for twin 13-year-old autistic boys. I am blessed to be a part of their lives. I've cared for many children of various ages from various backgrounds (and needs). I'd be interested in learning more about your individual care needs. I'm hope I fit the bill for what you desire.
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Kendra B.


Cincinnati, OH

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kendra I'm 29 from PA but living in Cincinnati. Currently working for a nonprofit organization providing therapy for kids with trauma during the week. I am first aid/ CPR trained. I have experience working with all families. References are available upon request. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, listening to...
5.0
"It was a pleasure having Kendra do occasional respite care for our family. Very caring and professional."

Nancy B.

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Sacoiya P.


Cincinnati, OH

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with kids with ASD for a little over 2 years. I have been an educator for about 7 years. I have ABA experience as an RBT. I run my own tutoring business and absolutely love working with every kind of kid.
5.0
"Sacoiya is wonderful! She worked for my agency that supports adults with disabilities and was great. She is motivated and has such a positive work ethic."

Elizabeth I.

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3.5

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Mariah and I am a caregiver with 7 years of experience in the care within homes and assisted living environments. I've been recognized for ability to provide emotional and physical support to clients and staff (if working with any). Posses exceptional communication abilities, as well as cultural sensitivity to...
Hello, I'm looking for a full time, long term live-out Nanny position. I have 5 yrs of Nanny experience. I specialize in infants & toddlers. I have experience with special needs care. My goal is to create an environment where your children feel safe, and loved while continuing to learn and grow. I'm very hands on, Working with...
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Carol H.


Cincinnati, OH

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I am blessed with a compassionate heart and feel the need to take care of everyone. We unfortunately have several members of my family with special needs and have spent a lifetime caring for them.
5.0
"Carol is amazing. She’s very reliable, when she says she’ll be there she is. She’s flexible, kind, caring and ready to help wherever needed. "

Care member

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Courtney M.


Cincinnati, OH

$10-25/hr20 yrs exp

Special Needs Teacher And Nanny

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I have been a special needs preschool teacher for 15 years, a swim coach for years in Mason and recently left a family I was a nanny for a family in Indian Hill for 9 years as well as babysitting and tutoring since I graduated high school in 2002. I love working with children of all ages, and have experience with many different...
Courtney can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Courtney was wonderful! We were in town for a golf outing with my husband's company. Courtney was incredibly communicative via phone and text in the weeks leading up to our visit. Courtney is flexible, as plan details changed some, but she was awesome and worked...

Courtney B.

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Brittany I.


Cincinnati, OH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available In The Cincinnati Area

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a nurse at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and am looking for some weeknight or weekend babysitting opportunities. I have been babysitting for almost 10 years and I enjoy every second of it. I have loved getting to know different children and their personalities. I have cared for newborns all the way to children aged 14....
Brittany can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Brittany was our temporary nanny for approximately one month before our infant started full-time daycare. We couldn't have been happier to find her, as she is now our go-to sitter for both our infant and toddler. Brittany made sure our infant completed her physical...

Mandy S.

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Octavia N.


Cincinnati, OH

$22-25/hr6 yrs exp

Kind And Loving Nanny For Hire.

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Octavia and I am a supper nanny! I have experience across all ages. My last position was with a family I started working with when the little man was only two months and he is now a toddler with full sentences. I have worked with children with special needs. I have worked with teenagers whom I was mostly a...
Octavia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is really great with my kids, she keeps them occupied with learning activities and games. She is very clean and keeps the kids play room neat after they play!"

Amanda A.

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Katie S.


Cincinnati, OH

$25-33/hr10 yrs exp

FT Nanny or PT Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Katie and I'm 31 years old. I've been nannying full time since 2014 but been babysitting since I was 11 consistently. I have cared for kids ranging from newborn to 16. I've cared for special needs children and cared for families with up to 5 kids in the past. My current family I've been since their 14-month-old...
Katie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katie has always been amazing to my family. She even works well with my son who has health issues."

Kristin M.

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Erykah G.


Cincinnati, OH

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Dedicated Childcare Worker

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Growing up, I spent a lot of time taking care of my nephew, shaping my dedication to childcare. I was an afterschool volunteer for elementary students at the beginning of high school, including tutoring and play. Later, I was a teaching assistant and aided in the instruction of students with special needs. I have nannied for...
Erykah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Erykah is one of the most exceptional caregivers I've ever know. She cares deeply, loves all kids, and is incredibly dedicated. My youngest is autistic and mostly non-speaking and she adapted to his needs and encouraged his language development every single day....

Sarah L.

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Emilie M.


Cincinnati, OH

$22-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Emilie! I am a grad student pursuing a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology and am looking for a part-time nanny position. I have a few years of experience with nannying, including caring for a child with special needs. I am patient and creative so I like to provide the children I care for an environment conducive to...
Emilie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Emilie has been watching our two kids once a week for the past year and a half, and we highly recommend her. She is engaging and creative, responsible and communicative, and our kids just love her. In addition to our scheduled times, Emilie has been there when we...

Ali H.

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Hannah G.


Cincinnati, OH

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started my background in childcare when I babysat through middle school and high school. In high school and into college I nannied for a family for 5 years (often overnight), and in the summers I worked in a local gym's daycare center. During my time at university, I nannied for a family full time and part time (depending on...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Taylor S.


Cincinnati, OH

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Happy And Upbeat Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a very kind, patient, and reliable care giver looking for one-time or part-time jobs. I have four years experience working as a caregiver, both as a nanny and in a preschool setting. I've primarily cared for children aged between 18 months and five years, but I love children of all ages! I also have experience with...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I highly recommend Taylor! She contacted me about a last minute sitting job and was very responsive on the phone (text and call). She is clearly a pro and I could tell right away based on her interactions with my kids she would be great. She got to my house right...

Sarah B.

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Kayla J.


Cincinnati, OH

$20-28/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hello , I'm Kayla. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life. I have 7 years of experience working in daycares, schools, and summer camps along with being a nanny/babysitter. I have all of my vaccines including COVID-19 and flu...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She was very nice and my kids enjoyed her will hire again. "

Care member

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Jordan B.


Cincinnati, OH

$18-27/hr10 yrs exp

Take Care Of Yourself, While I Take Care Of The Kids!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there I'm Jordan! I am a 26-year-old experienced babysitter of over 10 years and have also been a full-time nanny for 2 years. I am fully CPR certified as well as a strong swimmer and have a knowledge of basic first aid, I have worked as a lifeguard for over 5 years. With the summer coming up I'd be happy to help with any...
Jordan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jordan is a fun responsible adult who Is great with kids most people at BBQ's are socializing with adults and playing yard games but not Jordan she is the one playing with the kids or the dog"

Jaden L.

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Robin M.


Cincinnati, OH

$23/hr6 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver With Training As A Therapist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I served as a caregiver for two children for over five years before returning to college and full-time employment. The two children I cared for mastered their age-related milestones and developed well. Both children presented on task with their milestones development and displayed appropriate skills and behaviors during their...
Robin can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Robin has been our nanny over the past year (she watched both my 1 year old son and another 1 year old girl), and we could not have been more pleased with her as a nanny. She has a very mothering nature, and my son absolutely adored her. Robin was committed to...

Kara D.

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Shannon O.


Cincinnati, OH

$28-30/hr4 yrs exp

Compassionate And Creative Caregiver For Elderly And Special Needs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! The majority of my experience is with memory care, Alzheimer's/Dementia. I've also enjoyed spending time with clients who have: Diabetes/home dialysis, Parkinson's, and Down's Syndrome. I am keenly observant and dedicated to the needs of my clients. I am smart and empathetic, so I also attend to mental and emotional...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, respite care, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Shannon takes care of my mom in our home and my mom really enjoys their time together! She is happy to help run errands as needed which is very helpful. During this challenging Covid pandemic, Shannon has been taking my mother's health very seriously to ensure her...

Ian P.

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Amanda R.


Cincinnati, OH

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

20 Years Of Special Needs Care

In 2015 I graduated from UC with a bachelors degree in special education . I taught k-4th grade special education for 2 years before working as a mental health specialist in a psychiatric inpatient unit for kids with special needs and mental illness/aggression. After that, I worked as a behavior specialist and went in homes and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cincinnati, OH

Kendra B.

5.0

Kendra was amazing with our 3 boys that have special needs. She was kind, patient and very professional. I highly recommend her services and we will be hiring her again. My kids loved her.

- Adrienne S.

Sacoiya P.

5.0

Sacoiya is wonderful! She worked for my agency that supports adults with disabilities and was great. She is motivated and has such a positive work ethic.

- Elizabeth I.

Carol H.

5.0

Carol is amazing. She’s very reliable, when she says she’ll be there she is. She’s flexible, kind, caring and ready to help wherever needed.

- Care member

Courtney M.

5.0

Courtney has watched our dogs several times including a couple of times on a last minute notice...no complaints.

- Kerry D.

Brittany I.

5.0

Brittany was our temporary nanny for approximately one month before our infant started full-time daycare. We couldn't have been happier to find her, as she is now our go-to sitter for both our infant and toddler. Brittany made sure our infant completed her physical therapy exercises each day (with...

- Mandy S.

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Ratings for Cincinnati, OH special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Cincinnati, OH are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 48 reviews of the 162 listed special needs caregivers.