Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Aurora, OH

I am a Registered Nurse with a previous BA degree in English literature from IU. I've been working in senior and palliative care for 15 years primarily doing private care for individual patients and families. I have managed home care for special needs and senior clients coordinating 24 hr care, payroll, scheduling and meal...

Kara can also help with: Dementia, home modification, live-in home care, respite care, hospice services, personal care & more

5.0

"I hired Kara to assist with a senior day program I run and she was the best employee I had. She never missed a day, thoroughly enjoyed each senior she assisted and has a great energy full of joy and compassion. When she left to do nursing and private care I was sad...

Lisa B.

Erica B.

$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

4.2

(5)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Im Ms Erica. I've been teaching for over 16 years and absolutely love what I do. I am a teacher turned Professional Nanny. I have my Child Development Associates (CDA) from the Early childhood council of recognition and a degree in Early Childhood Education. I am a certified trauma informed Coach, a certified professional...

Erica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0

"Great worker very dependable and trust worthy"

Care member

Deborah J.

Akron, OH

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

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

5.0

(2)

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.

Vivienne B.

$15/hr • 4 yrs exp

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

5.0

(3)

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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Vivienne is great! She is available when we need her and is great with the kids. She is very responsible and helpful! "

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Caitlin W.

Chardon, OH

$22-27/hr • 5 yrs exp

4.3

(6)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing caregiver with over five years of experience. My friendly, patient, and formal demeanor puts children at ease, and my strong communication skills ensure parents are well-informed about their child's day. Comfortable caring for up to three children, ages 0 to 11, I'm happy to enforce household rules and engage in...

Caitlin can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Caitlin is a wonderful nanny, and has been such a great addition to our family. She is great with our son and has taught him sign language. Our son and Caitlin play with his toys on the regular, and have a lot of fun together. Caitlin spends a lot of time reading...

Jenny M.

Brianna B.

Independence, OH

$15-24/hr • 8 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Bri and I am 22 years old and currently a positive reinforcement but doing my classes remotely. I have had over 8 years of experience with child care including children from around 2 weeks to about 15 years old, as well as children with special needs. I am CPR certified and have my own car for anything your little...

Brianna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Bri was a wonderful babysitter to my kids for two years. My kids loved her and I always felt more than comfortable leaving them in her care. She became much more than a babysitter to our family and I definitely recommend!"

Tasha P.

Shanise W.

$21-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fun, Dependable Loving Care Giver

5.0

(1)

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.

Jennifer A.

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

* DODD MEDICAID WAIVER CERTIFIED *

3.0

(2)

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...

Carla V.

$20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Teacher/Childcare Provider

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have six or seven years of full-time as well as part-time childcare as well as PRE K-3 teaching experience. I've also tutored special needs/exceptional children and have worked with several families in the past. I am looking for full or part-time work during the year.

Carla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel

Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0

"Carla is a very caring and beautiful young lady "

Care member

Mariquetta A.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Caregiver

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Reliable Private Duty Caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Adept at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong rapport with a client. Specializes in elderly and special needs patients. Meals for clients in their homes based on specific diets...

Mariquetta can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, personal care, hospice services, meal prep & more

Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

4.0

"Mariquetta is very nice and dependable ,very hard worker and pleasant"

Bryan K.

Isabella E.

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Bella and I have 5 years experience working with school-age kids, pets, and children with special needs. Teaching, engaging and playing are my passions, whether that be with your furry companion or your child. I am CPR, first aid and lifeguard certified. I'd describe my personality as bubbly, positive and funny. I...

Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Bella worked for my family for a year and a half. There is so much to say about how well she took care of my son B, who is 13 now and has autism (non-verbal). I've entrusted her to pick B up from school, run errands for him, and given her a key to the house so...

Deborah O.

Heather D.

Akron, OH

$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny For Your Family

5.0

(7)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Not currently seeking employment. Hello! I'm Heather, a fun, fit, empty Nester with two grown children of my own, and one grandchild. I've spent the last 18 years working as a full time nanny, locally. Before that I spent 8 years as a preschool teacher (3-pre-K), and worked for two years at a local Daycare. I absolutely love...

Heather can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"We hired Heather in a pinch when our daughter came down sick unexpectedly. Heather was punctual the next morning and gave our daughter the gentle cuddles a sick 9 month old needs to feel calm and cared for, and allowing my wife and me to work with peace of mind."

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Isabella E.

$20-28/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Bella and I have 5 years experience working with school-age kids, pets, and children with special needs. Teaching, engaging and playing are my passions, whether that be with your furry companion or your child. I'd describe my personality as bubbly, positive and funny. I'm an environmental science major at Kent...

5.0

"Prompt and knowledgeable on how to care for children with special needs. "

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Abby M.

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

$12-29/hr • 1 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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...

Ronda J.

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available For Special Needs And Elderly

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hygiene care, transfers, catheter care, incontinent care, medication assistance, operate hoyer's and track lifts, feeding, cleaning, cooking, laundry, errands, b/p, care notes, ROM exercises, etc

Jasmine G.

Maple Heights, OH

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 plus years experience in taking care of children. I am 34. I have a son and a daughter my son is 7 my daughter is 14 I also have 9 nieces/nephews which I've helped raise/take care of, the youngest being 6yrs old the oldest being 24 . Two of which require special needs care. I prefer to do a home visit for both the...

Jasmine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0

"I did one time cleaning with Jasmine. She is really efficient. She with her team was able to help us in cleaning our very neat and efficiently. I would recommend her and if planning to do one more time, will do with her. Thank you Jasmine."

Theeba B.

Katharine M.

$15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver For All Children

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello families! My name is Katharine, I'm 22 years old, and I've been babysitting for over 5 years and it's my favorite thing ever! I'm taking a year off from school, so I am looking for a babysitting job for evenings and weekends. In school, my major is art education (hoping to work in an elementary school) so I have done lots...

5.0

"She was very punctual and reliable. She was great with my special needs child. I highly recommend Katie!"

Tom H.

Erin S.

Euclid, OH

$17-35/hr • 6 yrs exp

1.0

(1)

Hi my name is Erin, and I love to work with kids. I worked at a Daycare Center for 5 years and assisted the teacher with fun activities for the kids and classroom schedules. I cared for the children from the ages of infants to 12. I cared for individuals with Special needs, and I have my own children with Special needs.

Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

Martha Y.

Garrettsville, OH

$25/hr • 6 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: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, live-in home care & more

Sharron F.

$29-30/hr • 10 yrs exp