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Haya S.


Olmsted Falls, OH

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

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Graduated with an Intervention Specialist degree. Teaching for one year. Subbing for one year. Grew up with a brother with severe autism. Worked with students with disabilities for 4 years (high school). Continued working with students with disabilities in college through volunteering and clubs. My summer job is at a camp that's...
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Genevieve K.


North Ridgeville, OH

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible And Fun Special Needs Caregiver!

I have 10 years of experience working with children with special needs for a local school district. I am a Certified Occupational therapist assistant and have worked with various different physical and developmental disabilities. I also have my Education degree from Baldwin Wallace. My husband and I have four beautiful children....
I am currently teaching Pre-K, but I have years of experience with infant through school-aged children. In recent years, I've been a special needs-focused preschool teacher and a director for before and after school care for elementary schools.
Kat can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Natalie M.


Westlake, OH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher Available For Tutoring And Child Care

Hi! I am a licensed teacher with nearly 20 years of experience. I currently teach kindergarten at a local private school. I have experience teaching in all primary grades levels including working with students with special needs. I have two beautiful children of my own, one of which will be leaving for college in the fall! I am...
Natalie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

I'd describe my personality as caring, kind, and patient. I like working with kids because they are full of energy and imagination. I'm looking for a job that has a consistent or semi consistent schedule. I started working with kids whenever since I was old enough too. I have watched my special needs sister my whole life...
Sadie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

6 years experience with special needs. 16 years as surgical tech. Associates degree surg technology. CPR certified. Looking for part time.
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Lauren B.


North Ridgeville, OH

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a babysitter for over 14 years. I am currently a special needs teacher and absolutely love caring for children. I have previously worked in a daycare/pre-school setting having to be responsible for a large amount of children at one time all while teaching them basic educational skills.
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hi! I'm Elizabeth, a full time First Grade teacher with a masters in education. I've been teaching for 12 years and have a myriad of experiences with children with special needs. It would be my sincere honor to serve your family.

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: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kathryn D.


Bay Village, OH

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

3 Years Experience Caring For Individuals With Developmental Disabilities

Hi! Thanks for looking at my profile! My name is Katie and I'm 24 years old. I live in bay village and also work at a group home with individuals who have developmental disabilities, anywhere from Down syndrome to cerebral palsy. I treat and care for my residents like my own family. My daily duties at my job consist of anything...
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Karen K.


Avon, OH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Long Time Special Education Assistant

I have worked with children with multiple disabilities for over 15 years. I worked for Lorain Schools for 8 years. I currently work for Westlake City Schools. I have First Aid certification and have had CPI training (not currently renewed). I enjoy working on behaviors and I am very patient.
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Mary A.


Bay Village, OH

$12-17/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Mary Claire and I am a senior at The University of Dayton. Over the past 8 years, I have had the opportunity to babysit for several families, typically with 2-4 children ages 1-12. I have experience with transportation, helping with coursework, children with special needs, cooking, cleaning, and overnight stays ....
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

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Kathryn J.


Rocky River, OH

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

ASD Caregiver

FULLY BOOKED THROUGH AUGUST 2021. I specialize with caregiving of children on the Autism spectrum. I've worked with neurodifferentiated children ranging from 4 to 16 years old and I absolutely adore them!
Nannying would be so beneficial to my schedule and yours! I work great with disabilities and all ages, pet frindly, and love to make the days funnand creative!
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Jill W.


Olmsted Falls, OH

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

I am very interested in working with Special Needs young adults. Due to the fact that I am a mother of a special needs young adult who is 27. I have been with special needs young adults my whole life and his. I am involved very much with Special Olympics and a program called ask. I also help with the younger group from Special...

Lily G.


North Ridgeville, OH

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter And STNA

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Lily. I'm a part time college student looking for part time or full time child care positions. I enjoy sports, art, dance and music and have experience working with children with and without special needs from newborn to pre-teen, references available upon request. I was a trumpet player in high school and participated...
Lily can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Lily took care of my 1 year old for about 2 months while I worked a contract gig in Cleveland. Lily was kind, caring, and fun! My daughter always went right to her when Lily arrived and was genuinely happy to see her. Lily was always on time, very good at...

Betsy M.

Kara L.


Westlake, OH

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Creative Sitter

I have extensive work in working with kids with special needs. I am patient and kind. I am very reliable and I am good with pets as well.
Kara can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Haley P.


North Royalton, OH

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Haley! I have 10 years of experience caring for children from newborns to children who are 13 years old and even children with special needs. I have been both a date night sitter and a long term, full-time nanny. While watching kids I prefer to participate in the activities your children enjoy, we will have...
Haley can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Lisa C.


Brook Park, OH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Caregiver

Hello, My name is Lisa. I am a mother of three including twins, and grandmother of one. I am positive, energetic, and have 20+ years of experience. Childcare experience includes newborns, twins, and special needs. I take great pride, and truly enjoy taking care of little ones. My daily routines include indoor/outdoor...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Lisa is dependable and offers a safe and nurturing environment when caring for your family. She is a mother of grown twin boys and specializes in caring for multiple birthed children with references from like families. She is soft spoken, physically fit and...

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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Avon Lake, OH

Lily G.

5.0

Lily took care of my 1 year old for about 2 months while I worked a contract gig in Cleveland. Lily was kind, caring, and fun! My daughter always went right to her when Lily arrived and was genuinely happy to see her. Lily was always on time, very good at communicating throughout her shift (I was...

- Betsy M.

Lisa C.

5.0

Lisa is fantastic. She is currently watching my three children. They are twin four year olds and their five year old sister. From the minute she started, things were seamless and easy. She is energetic, fun, reliable, and nurturing. She handles the "craziness" of three children 16 months apart with...

- Care member

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.

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