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102 special needs caregivers are listed in Cleveland, OH

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Cleveland, OH

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Robin W.


Cleveland, OH

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver, Medical Assistant

5.0

(2)

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My skills are well aligned by obtaining experience in Neonatology to Gerontology from working beside General Practitioners to Specialists, Physician Assistants to Fellows, Nursing Students to Nurse Practitioners and Midwives. This has given me a wide spectrum of knowledge to prepare me to work with patience, compassion, and the...
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Shannon F.


Cleveland, OH

$17-50/hr16 yrs exp

I Am Looking For Part Time Work To Help Families Who Need The Extra Help

I am CPR AND FIRST AIDE certified I have been working in the health field for 16 almost 17years I love helping an taken care of people that need help or even some help being there for them listening to them I am caring , funny , out spoken great personality
5.0
"Shannon was a great help with my mother. I would recommend to anyone that ask"

Robin B.

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Dominique J.


Cleveland, OH

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

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...
5.0
"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 our daughter and constantly updates us on her day."

Abby M.

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Sierra M.


Cleveland, OH

$22-40/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a recent M. Sp. Ed graduate currently working as a Behavior Specialist! I have been providing child care for a multitude of families over the past 10 years :) I am available to provide last minute/emergency in-home Respite for adults and young or young adult child(ren) individuals with disabilities!
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Theresa T.


Cleveland, OH

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

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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Jocelyn L.


Cleveland, OH

$16-19/hr3 yrs exp

CNA at a memory care facility.

Hi, my name is Jocelyn. I am a CNA at a memory care facility. I just recently worked as a teaching assistant at a school for children with special needs!
5.0
"Hired Jocelyn April 16th through Care for my child with Down syndrome and muscular dystrophy. Jocelyn was not afraid to ask questions and it showed me that she cared about my child's safety. Communication was great"

Amanda C.

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Robin J.


Cleveland, OH

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

I have worked with special needs children and adults for over 16 years.
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Jennifer A.


Cleveland, OH

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

*** DODD MEDICAID WAIVER CERTIFIED ***

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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Jennifer G.


Cleveland, OH

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jenny and I am 33-year-old and living in Parma Hts, Ohio. I have been watching children since forever honestly. My mom has had an in home daycare since I was born so I've been watching children sing my early teen years. I also have a niece (8) (in my picture, got my sisters approval first before including on...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jenny is by far, the best caregiver I have ever had. She is patient, kind, thoughtful, and a whole lot of fun. I am over the moon knowing that my children are in such loving and responsible hands. She makes every meltdown, accident, and mess such a breeze. We have...

Sasha C.

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Glennis C.


Cleveland, OH

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Glennis and I would love to help out your family! I have over 10 years of babysitting experience, six years of summer camp experience, and have worked with kids with special needs and taught swim lessons. I am also adult and pediatric first aid, CPR, AED, and lifeguard certified. I have my own car, love pets,...
Glennis can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Would highly recommend Glennis! She is very dependable and great with our children!"

Jessica K.

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Vivienne B.


Cleveland, OH

$15/hr4 yrs exp

After Years Of Babysitting And Coaching, I Have Found That I Love Working And Teaching Children!

I'd describe my personality as dependable, energetic, and caring. I enjoy working with kids because while it is fun, I find that I end up learning more from the children and the experience! As a student, I am looking for a relatively flexible job where I am able to gain more experience helping others. I started working with...
Vivienne can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My kids loved Vivienne! She was great with my 2 daughters. Very responsible young lady! "

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Gabrielle T.


Cleveland, OH

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Memory Maker And Smile Maker

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Gabrielle, Gabby for short. I am 23 years old and I am looking for a job to go along with my love for kids. I am Covid-19 vaccinated/ boosted. I have experience with working with children from ages newborn- middle school age. I also have experience with working with multiple children and children with special needs. I...
Gabrielle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gabrielle it is a very responsible, punctual and reliable person. She is creative with children and very patient. I totally recommend her."

Paula Z.

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Amanda D.


Cleveland, OH

$20-50/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter Available!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Amanda and I recently graduated with a Doctorate in Occupational therapy. I completed research in the NICU with premature infants, working on feeding and breastfeeding! My professional experience includes, working as teaching assistant in a school for children with special needs, nannying for various...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Amanda bonded with my children. I would hire again. Thanks!"

Sean H.

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Jesenia R.


Cleveland, OH

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

Energetic And Educational Sitter

Hello! I worked 2 years as a paraprofessional for full classrooms, small groups, as well as one-on-one with children with special needs such as autism. I absolutely loved what I did until I had to move states a few weeks ago. I also worked as a full time babysitter for families with infants and toddlers. Young children are such...
Jesenia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jesenia was phenomenal with my 2 year old daughter. She kept everything clean, made sure Madison was safe and absolutely loved her. She updated me with photos of Madison changed, eating, and playing throughout the day. Jesenia would be so patient and loving with...

Sarah E.

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Stephany C.


Cleveland, OH

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver

I assist with activity daily living for the young and old, It's my specialty to make sure I can assist with your special needs as a caregiver.
Stephany can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, transportation, hospice services, meal prep
5.0
"She is punctual, kind and professional. She does what I ask and need without complaint. She is a great companion."

Elaine P.

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Shanise W.


Cleveland, OH

$21-35/hr7 yrs exp

Fun, Dependable Loving Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Shanise. I have been in this field for 7/8 years. I have worked with special need individuals, dementia, hospice, recovery from surgery individuals, blind, death individuals, helping individuals gain there strength back. I cook, light house keeping, run errands, companionship, and etc I love the field in. I just...
Shanise can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Shanice is a funny, down-to-earth person with a naturally assuring aura. She helped me out immensely through a very difficult surgery. I do not know what I would've done without her. I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for care!-"

Deyanira B.

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Sheria Y.


Cleveland, OH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I am Experienced In Special Needs, Elderly, Personal Care Assistants And Housekeeping.

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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Denise F.


Cleveland, OH

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Special Needs Specialist

I am a LPN with over 14 years special needs experience. Trach, vent, g tube, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, chromosomal disorders, deafness, wheelchair with hoyer and seizures. Please note my schedule is flexible.
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Tara H.


Cleveland, OH

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

I have been working in the field with clients that have special needs for eight years now. The clients that I have served have a wide array of needs specific to them. I've had several clients that have Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, Tourette's syndrome, some physical disabilities, and wheelchair bound. The duties that I...
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Karyn M.


Cleveland, OH

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs

I have seven years of experience with working with dementia and Alzheimer's patients and two years of working with people that are stroke survivors. I am compassionate and empathetic and have lots of energy and understanding towards people. I would love to care for your loved one. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Thank...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cleveland, OH

Shannon F.

4.0

She is very dependable and very understanding in certain situations. She'll always be there no matter what!

- Nonni D.

Dominique J.

5.0

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 our daughter and constantly updates us on her day.

- Abby M.

Jocelyn L.

5.0

Hired Jocelyn April 16th through Care for my child with Down syndrome and muscular dystrophy. Jocelyn was not afraid to ask questions and it showed me that she cared about my child's safety. Communication was great

- Amanda C.

Jennifer G.

5.0

Jenny is by far, the best caregiver I have ever had. She is patient, kind, thoughtful, and a whole lot of fun. I am over the moon knowing that my children are in such loving and responsible hands. She makes every meltdown, accident, and mess such a breeze. We have zero hesitation with leaving our...

- Sasha C.

Glennis C.

5.0

Glennis watched our toddler and newborn one night, putting them both to bed. My 3 year old woke up in the morning telling me to "go back away so Glennis comes over." Thats a pretty glowing recommendation as she has some stranger danger. We would definitely be happy to have Glennis babysit for us...

- Kari R.

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

Average Rating4.4 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Cleveland, OH are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 102 listed special needs caregivers.