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Special needs caregivers in Atwater, OH

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Vanessa D.


Streetsboro, OH

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

3.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as highly qualified, flexible, communicative I like working with kids because the only goal is to be loved, because children are sweet. I'm looking for a job that gives me an opportunity to show my work and an opportunity for me to show how responsible and confident I am. I started working with...
5.0
"I am extremely happy with Vanessa's service and would hire her again. It's hard for me to find babysitters for my 4 y/o daughter, who have developmental delays. She gets anxiety around new people and new places. I made Vanessa aware of this and asked her to meet...

Monique B.

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Abby M.


Cuyahoga Falls, OH

$12-29/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working as a behavior therapist/tutor for children with autism since February 2021. My job focuses on many different skills such as educational or life skills. I assist my clients with a variety of everyday tasks in order to increase their independence. I see myself as a positive support system; to cheer clients on...
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Laura M.


Canton, OH

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Laura (Nanny)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am 23-year-old single momma of a almost 3-year-old beautiful girl. Kiddos are my life! I enjoy my job and may make it a career eventually. I do overnight sitting, care for children with special needs, transport, literally everything ya need! Even tutoring! I just graduated from Malone University but not actively looking for...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Laura was great with my 5 year old son! She took him to the park, did crafts, read, etc. He looked forward to her coming over every day!"

Candice L.

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Deborah J.


Akron, OH

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Soul Looking To Help Care For Someone With Needs In Need :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With over 30 years of experience, I have worked with the elderly and differently-able. I have cared for my aging parents, taken courses in end of life care and patient advocacy and I currently care for a 99-year-old couple part time. I have spent the last 30 some years raising my own four children and caring for other children...
5.0
"Deborah is AMAZING. She is a wonderful advocate for elders, people with special needs, and children. Deborah was the primary caretaker for my daughter and continues to care for her when I need help. She was always reliable, trustworthy, and went above and beyond...

Megan H.

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Emily M.


Akron, OH

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny, Ready To Learn And Grow!

Hello! I am currently a full time nanny but will be moving to part time when preschool starts in August. At that point I'll be working Monday and Tuesday (8a-5p) and when the kids are home sick. I am otherwise free to help with your child! I have over 10 years of experience. I would love to have adventures to local libraries,...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Emily was amazing with my son! I hired her for the summer of 2021 for the days and nights I had to work. She was always on time or early, very interactive and energetic (which was great for my then 3 year old), and brought fun activities for him as well."

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Saylor T.


Uniontown, OH

$22/hr3 yrs exp

Ready To Help Your Day To Day Easier.

Howdy my names Saylor! Let me tell you a little about myself, I like working with kids because it feels like there's a new opportunity to make a new purpose each day, I find it extremely fun to find new ways to play and get creative with my kiddos. There's nothing like seeing a smile on a child's face and knowing you're making a...
Saylor can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Daviona E.


Canton, OH

$12-20/hr3 yrs exp

STNA

Hello! My name is Daviona. With six years of caregiving experience, I've honed my skills across various domains, including child care, special needs, and geriatric care. I'm well-versed in providing extensive care and proficient in medication administration. If you're seeking a compassionate caregiver with a wealth of...
Daviona can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

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Katie S.


Stow, OH

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

I have been a volunteer at a Retirement Village where my mother was a nurse. I would assist the residents with their dinning time and individual time. One patient who has cerebral palsy, I would assist with all his special needs and go out with him to run errands.
Katie can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, transportation, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
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Lily M.


Salem, OH

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

My name is Lily and I am 24 years old. I am currently looking for jobs on the weekend. I have been taking care of children, animals, the elderly, and people with disabilities for most of my teen and adult life. I have experience with children with special needs and I have previous First aid/CPR training, I have my own...
Lily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Emily C.


Stow, OH

$15-18/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny

I am a current graduate student at Kent State getting my Masters in Speech Pathology. I am looking for weekend babysitter roles. I have tons of childcare experience; I worked in a childcare center (ages 6mo-6y/o) for 9 months, have nannied (part-time and full-time) previously, and worked as a special-needs aide.
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Cary C.


Akron, OH

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Mature and Experienced Nanny With a BS in Social Work

I have interned for a short period with an autistic agency where I was exposed to a wide range of children with many different abilities. I have also been a personal babysitter for a family with two autistic children and worked directly with one child in home with autism and a seizure disorder. I have in addition worked with a...
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Kurrie B.


Akron, OH

$29-30/hr3 yrs exp

I have five children of my own. Ages 12, 11, 9, 6 and 1. (No they will not need to come with me). I have experience working with children in a daycare setting and also children with autism. I am currently an RBT with good standing with the State of Ohio. Although I can not provide those services to your child outside of my...
Kurrie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
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Kurrie B.


Akron, OH

$30/hr3 yrs exp

In 2021 I entered the field of Applied Behavioral Analysis. However, in 2010 I began working for DODD. I remained in that field for seven years.
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Sherrie M.


Newton Falls, OH

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Loving , Fun, Interactive Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello I am a mother of 5 adult children. I had hoped I would be a grandma by now but it looks as though it will be awhile so I am ready to love on someone's else's baby or children. I have always had a love for babies and toddlers. I'm very interactive and enjoy spending quality time with them. My oldest daughter has special...
Sherrie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Paula P.


Kent, OH

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Available To Help With Self Help Skills, Housekeeping, Meal Prep And Companionship.

I am a Home Health Aide with 24 years working in Healthcare. I started working in a Nursing Home when I was 16 years old as a Certified Nursing Assistant. I have experience in helping individuals with: Bathing, Dressing, Ambulation, Range of Motion and other various self help skills. I also have experience in using lift machines...
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Martha Y.


Garrettsville, OH

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Something I Enjoy. It Will Benefit Both Of Us!

I can Cook, Bake, Light house cleaning. I can help Bathing/ Dressing (if) needed. Would love to take them to there favorite store or restaurant, community fun they like to hung out at. I have a lot experiences with seniors & I had experience with two special needs sisters. Experiences with Dementia/ Alzheimer / Stroke victim....
Martha can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
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Katie S.


Stow, OH

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I have lived next door to a girl who has microcephaly and babysat her as she grew up. I always assisted her with her needs and she was a great joy. Then in college I made friends who had cerebral palsy, and visually impaired, and we are all still friends now. I enjoy working with others who need a little more understanding.
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Alaina G.


Kent, OH

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, I have worked in the food service industry for 3 years and this summer I have been working at Happy Days Summer Camp, a summer camp for children with special needs. In addition to this camp, I have many volunteer hours working with special needs children! I am a kind and hard...
Alaina can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Daviona E.


Canton, OH

$14-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hire Me As A Perfect Candidate For Your Lover One(s)!

Hello! My name is Daviona. With six years of caregiving experience, I've honed my skills across various domains, including child care, special needs, and geriatric care. I'm well-versed in providing extensive care and proficient in medication administration. If you're seeking a compassionate caregiver with a wealth of...
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Kendall H.


Kent, OH

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

I am currently graduated from Kent State University, where I studied marketing and economics. I am a very reliable and punctual person, being on time and following through with people are some of my top priorities. When it comes to kids, I have grown up with six siblings which range from ages 5-to 25, so I am very comfortable...
Kendall can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Atwater, OH

Vanessa D.

5.0

I am extremely happy with Vanessa's service and would hire her again. It's hard for me to find babysitters for my 4 y/o daughter, who have developmental delays. She gets anxiety around new people and new places. I made Vanessa aware of this and asked her to meet and visit my daughter before she...

- Monique B.

Laura M.

5.0

Laura was great with my 5 year old son! She took him to the park, did crafts, read, etc. He looked forward to her coming over every day!

- Candice L.

Deborah J.

5.0

Deborah is AMAZING. She is a wonderful advocate for elders, people with special needs, and children. Deborah was the primary caretaker for my daughter and continues to care for her when I need help. She was always reliable, trustworthy, and went above and beyond to make sure she was giving my...

- Megan H.

Emily M.

5.0

We interviewed Emily for a position. She was polite and seems like a driven individual with focus on care for others. She was delightful with our daughters. We did not hire her because our situation changed and no longer had an open position.

- Stephanie G.

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