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Deborah F.


Amherst, OH

$14-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Grandma

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I like working with kids because mine are grown and my grandson lives 3 hours away! I miss him and I'd love to be your child's extra grandma! I'm looking to babysit occasionally for date nights or when you need to run errands. My available hours will vary because I like to drive to Visit my grandson when possible! I started...
Deborah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Natalia L.


Elyria, OH

$20-28/hr • 6 yrs exp

Creative Babysitter With Years Of Experience

5.0

(11)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Natalia, and I am a babysitter. I am Red Cross and CPR certified, have flexible hours, and offer several references upon request. Many would describe me as fun, responsible, and creative. I am the oldest of six children myself, and I have had several years of experience as a caregiver. Outside of caregiving, I...
Natalia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Natalia was a great babysitter for my company's event. She was attentive to the kids' needs and did a fantastic job keeping them entertained. "

Latina K.

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Natalia L.


Elyria, OH

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I have done both babysitting and music for children with special needs. I have been employed with an organization for Disabilities, providing weekly music classes at a school. The age range extended from preschool age to high school. This included students with Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and Autism. Additionally, I have...
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Tara K.


Lorain, OH

$20-28/hr • 3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter! Love Adventures And Crafts. Love Being Outdoors And Having Fun.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a positive and energetic 22-year-old and I have babysat neighbors and family member ever since I was 13 years old. I am currently in my first year of college going for my masters in nursing. I work at a nursing home as an STNA and have been enjoying this job for almost 2 years now. I had a handicap uncle whom I took care of...
Tara can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Tara is a sweet and loving soul. She has been reliable and so caring to our 11 week old baby. I'm grateful to have her for babysitting! She's attentive to our baby and attentive to details and specifics I share with her about our baby's care. It's been such a help,...

Angie I.

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Kathleen G.


Elyria, OH

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time/Full Time Caregiver Available

4.0

(1)

I have had babysitting jobs since I was 12 years old and continued while in high school and college. I have volunteered for years in my church nursery, pre-school and Sunday school classes. I have been a single mom since my daughter was 2, so I have lots of mothering experience as well as grand mothering since my grandson is now...
Kathleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

4.0
"I did not hire because of another candidate."

Deborah W.

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Jamie G.


Vermilion, OH

$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Jamie. I am currently employed full time as an Occupational Therapy Assistant working with the geriatric population. I have been an Occupational Therapy Assistant for 6 years, and also have about 7 years experience as a direct care provider for individuals with developmental disabilities. I enjoy working with people,...
5.0
"Jamie provided care/companionship for our 22-yr old son with autism. She is friendly, thoughtful, and conscientious. We had peace of mind knowing our son was in good hands while we were getting some respite time."

Betsy W.

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Valencia F.


Lorain, OH

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Baby Sitter

I'm capable of a great nanny! Currently just got done nannying 4 children (twins started off at 5months old) for 3yrs. I have several years of experience with great supervising and caring for children in the absence of parents. Skilled in diaper-changing and bottle-feeding, able to handle emergency situations and contact on...
Valencia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
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Georgia P.


Lorain, OH

$24-43/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kindhearted Caretaker

Hello there I'm Georgia a caring friend with a few good skills. I was previously a supervisor over homes with a clients with developmental disabilities. I've been doing this professionally for 13 years with a clean background and CPR and first aid certified as well as a state tested nursing assistant, I also currently hold a CDA...
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Julisa C.


Lorain, OH

$15-20/hr • 13 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I've dedicated the past 13 years to fostering children's growth and development. My passion lies in making a positive impact on their lives while providing reliable support for families. With my calm and creative demeanor, I excel at engaging children through various activities,...
Julisa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hi! I'm Kylie! I absolutely love helping and taking care of special needs. I have experience with special needs as well. I have worked in a group home with 4 disabled women. In this home I provided any assistance needed, taking the girls out to do things, grocery shopping for them, meal prepping, at home activities, laundry, and...
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Kathleen G.


Elyria, OH

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Occupational Therapist With Special Needs, Childcare And Senior Care

I have been working as an Occupational Therapist for 25 years in home health as well as rehab and group home with persons with disabilities I love working with senior care in your own home, adult rehab in your own home or special needs of any age. I love and work best one on one with individuals rather than in a crowded sterile...
Kathleen can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship
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Lauren H.


Vermilion, OH

$25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Lauren and I am an elementary teacher in the Toledo area. In May, I graduated from BGSU with my bachelor's in Early Childhood Education. My degree is dual- meaning that I am able to teach general education as well as special education. I went on to receive my Reading Endorsement which allows me to teacher...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Grace R.


Elyria, OH

$19-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny With Car

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of experience. I am comfortable with any age and have care taken for special need children. CPR trained. Comfortable with transporting kids, pets, and housework.
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Pamela R.


Elyria, OH

$25-38/hr • 10 yrs exp

Big Hearted RN

I have 20 years of nursing experience. I am looking for a client that I can give one on one special care to. I can do medications, g-tube feedings, catheter care, personal care like bathing, dressing and feeding. I have dependable transportation. I have a current resume if requested. Current RN license and CPR.
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Crystel K.


Elyria, OH

$13-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a RN at Fairview hospital I take care of all kinds of patients including dementia, hospice and special needs. I've been in the medical field for roughly 10 years. I have a car, non smoker, CPR/BLS certified and love animals.
Crystel can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
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Samantha S.


Lorain, OH

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi all, I am trusting child care professional. I have been in early childhood education for 10 years now. I have experience with all ages. I am CPR and first aid certified. I also have experience with children with special needs. My passion for working with children is to watch them grow and bloom. I provide a fun, caring, and...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Emilee L.


Elyria, OH

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

My name is Emilee. I am 28years old and I have a crazy 5-year-old, N. I have a cute little kitty named fries, Haha. I'm super kind, lovable and outgoing! I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and have a ton of experience. I have been a nursing assistant at a nursing home for 9 years and have lots of experience with...
Emilee can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Tori H.


Elyria, OH

$14-19/hr • 1 yrs exp

I worked in a group home for developmentally delayed adults/kids for a year & im CPR certified. I have my own car and a flexible schedule :)
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Lynda D.


Elyria, OH

$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Retired Nanny With Love To Share

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Crafts. I've specialized in infant care as the stages of early childhood development interest me so much I love to encourage and follow the early stages of development. I've probably played my last game of baseball outside but I'm certainly capable of caring...
Lynda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Amherst, OH

Natalia L.

5.0

Natalia was a great babysitter for my company's event. She was attentive to the kids' needs and did a fantastic job keeping them entertained.

- Latina K.

Tara K.

5.0

Tara is a sweet and loving soul. She has been reliable and so caring to our 11 week old baby. I'm grateful to have her for babysitting! She's attentive to our baby and attentive to details and specifics I share with her about our baby's care. It's been such a help, and we'll definitely be working...

- Angie I.

Kathleen G.

4.0

I did not hire because of another candidate.

- Deborah W.

Jamie G.

5.0

Jamie provided care/companionship for our 22-yr old son with autism. She is friendly, thoughtful, and conscientious. We had peace of mind knowing our son was in good hands while we were getting some respite time.

- Betsy W.

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