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Special needs caregivers in Amelia, OH

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Amber L.


Cincinnati, OH

$14-35/hr10 yrs exp

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I'm Amber, I'm 36 and have 8 school-aged kids. I've been babysitting since I was 9. Working for two churches for childcare since 2018. Have an associates degree in business management, a bachelors in business management, and a masters in healthcare management. I'm also a substitute teacher. I have first aid and CPR...
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Amber L.


Cincinnati, OH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Sitter, Fun And Reliable!

I started working with kids when I was 9 years old. In my spare time, I like to paint, color, watch TV, go to sport events, do things with my kids, etc. One thing you should know about me is I love what I do until I feel like people are taking advantage of me. My skills include caring for special needs kiddos, making...
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Courtney M.


Cincinnati, OH

$10-25/hr20 yrs exp

Special Needs Teacher And Nanny

5.0

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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Courtney has watched our dogs several times including a couple of times on a last minute notice...no complaints."

Kerry D.

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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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Sara C.


Newport, KY

$19-22/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hello there! I'm Sara. I have worked with children since a young age and professionally since high school. I have worked in daycare facilities (2 years) as well as been a nanny for a family of 4 children (ages 1-7). My most recent experience is working with children on the autism spectrum ages 2-7 in an ABA setting. I love...
Sara can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We cannot say enough good things about Sara. She is an extremely attentive, outgoing and loving caregiver who our children love. She is always eager to plan activities, games, outings, etc. for our children and seems to enjoy it in the meantime! She has always been...

Crystal S.

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Erykah is punctual, caring, kind, loving, considerate, fun, etc. She's hard working & has great communication skills. She's very polite & is a joy to work with."

Deshaun D.

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Makaylah M.


Cincinnati, OH

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Driven, And Intellectual Individual

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there! I am a 24-year-old Biology (Pre-Medicine) major at the University of Cincinnati. As well as minoring in Psychology and Spanish. I have 12 younger siblings ranging from 11 years old to 8 months old, as well as a niece and two nephews, one of which is on the autism spectrum. I have experience caring for special needs...
Makaylah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is incredible with children! Caring, attentive, and responsible."

Zahra A.

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Chrissy L.


Milford, OH

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Independent Nurse Aide

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Chrissy and I am a 49-year-old caregiver that lives in Milford. I have been in the medical field starting in 1997 working with adults and children with special needs and then a senior caregiver around 2002 - I have my Medical Assisting degree I can provide personal hygiene assistance, companionship, medication...
Chrissy can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"We are very grateful for Chrissy. She is an excellent communicator. Each visit she provided detailed information about my mom and what they did together. Chrissy is also very dependable, kind, and caring. "

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Erykah G.


Cincinnati, OH

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

Ready To Help With Any Special Needs!

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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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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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, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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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Veronica S.


Cincinnati, OH

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a mother of 2 amazing children, 16 and 18! Before children, I took college courses in child development and child psychology. During college, I worked as a teachers assistant at a preschool for 3 years, I worked in classrooms from infants to pre-K as well as on campus after school programs for elementary school...
Veronica can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Veronica is THE BEST sitter my kids have ever had. She is prompt, she has experience, and she is a natural with them. I have 4 young children (under 5 yrs), and they are a handful, but she takes care of them all seamlessly. Best of all, my kids LOVE her (this is...

Tracy S.

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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: Errands, companionship, dementia, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Shannon is a wonderful caregiver and if needed I would definitely hire her again. I also have recommended her to multiple colleagues and family members. She is on time and flexible."

Amy M.

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Morgan D.


Covington, KY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Active And Creative Professional Nanny Seeking Wonderful Family

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a reliable, active and nurturing professional nanny with over 15 years of child care experience seeking work 1-3 days/week in Covington/Newport or downtown Cincinnati. I've worked with everyone from infants-teens, twins, ASD and special needs and up to 5 kids at a time. My goal is to nurture creativity, foster confidence...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Morgan was one of the most loving, giving, and supportive care takers I have ever had for my boys (8 and 5). She brought an enthusiasm and structure to activities that entertained, educated, and wore out my kids. Highly recommend!"

Hudson H.

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was great she interacted with my child and made her feel safe and comfortable."

Care member

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Chrissy L.


Milford, OH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Chrissy and I am a 49-year-old caregiver that lives in Milford. I have been in the medical field starting in 97 working with adults and children with special needs and then a senior caregiver around 02 - I have my Medical Assisting degree but it expired a few years ago. I have worked with many families over the years...
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Sakeenah E.


Covington, KY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Sakeenah. I became Certified as a CNA in 2006. I've worked all over Northern KY in several facilities and clients homes for about 17years.
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Madeline S.


Cincinnati, OH

$17/hr6 yrs exp

Loving Babysitter!!!

have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation, carpooling, pets, and homework. I was previously a teacher at a preschool and have a class of 22 4-year-olds. I have experience with children ages 6 months - 14 years old! I would love to come help out and have a flexible schedule! I am...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Maddie was a summer nanny for my 4th and 5th grader! She was extremely dependable always available if we had schedule changes and kept the kids busy with activities and off technology. She was energetic and bonded with the kids and our dog quickly!"

Sara S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Amelia, OH

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.

Emilie M.

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 needed help last minute, and she...

- Ali H.

Sara C.

5.0

We cannot say enough good things about Sara. She is an extremely attentive, outgoing and loving caregiver who our children love. She is always eager to plan activities, games, outings, etc. for our children and seems to enjoy it in the meantime! She has always been punctual, flexible and great at...

- Crystal S.

Erykah G.

5.0

Erykah is punctual, caring, kind, loving, considerate, fun, etc. She's hard working & has great communication skills. She's very polite & is a joy to work with.

- Deshaun D.

Makaylah M.

5.0

She is incredible with children! Caring, attentive, and responsible.

- Zahra A.

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