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Special needs caregivers in Brecksville, OH

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Angela R.


Brecksville, OH

$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Hi I am an early retired teacher. I have worked with a variety of needs. some but not all included ADHD, autism, Prater Willi syndrome, and a variety of cognitive impairments. CPR trained and background checked through the state of Ohio.
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Bria Z.


Brecksville, OH

$14-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I've always had a passion for working with children, and I'm excited to bring my 10 years of childcare experience to this role. I'm patient, calm, and always up for some creative and imaginative play. I believe in open communication with parents and will provide regular updates on your child's day. I'm also very comfortable...
Bria can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Haley P.


North Royalton, OH

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Jasmine G.


Maple Heights, OH

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

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.

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Melissa C.


Hinckley, OH

$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver - Children, Elders, and Special Needs

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have provided care for children of all ages for many years. I also have 4 children of my own. They are 17, 27, 29, and 31 years old. I have experience as a birth and postpartum doula as well.
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Melissa was great! Punctual, flexible, cleaned up dinner dishes, and most of all-our kids liked her! Thanks Melissa. Would definitely hire her again."

Meredith M.

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Mariquetta A.


Cleveland, OH

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Caregiver

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: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

4.0
"Mariquetta is very nice and dependable ,very hard worker and pleasant"

Bryan K.

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Shanise W.


Cleveland, OH

$21-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fun, Dependable Loving Care Giver

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.

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Jessica F.


Strongsville, OH

$23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Passionate About Caring For People!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced mom of four children for 17 years (ages 10, 12, 15, and 17) and have worked with kids of all ages! I have led children's ministries at two churches which included lesson planning, volunteer staffing, and teaching for ages infant through 5th grade. My current part-time job has included planning family events...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Jessica was wonderful! My son, who usually is unhappy at first when left with new people, was very relaxed and went straight to her after just few minutes. He was happy and cheerful throughout the day while Jessica watched him. I will hire her again in the future."

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Denise K.


Northfield, OH

$19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Older Adult, Experienced With Disabilities.

I am a certified Independent Provider for disabled adults, I have 13 years experience and have been certified for 9 years. I am CPR and first aid certified. I also have experience caring for seniors and hospice clients, I am a laid back, caring , middle aged adult that enjoys caring for others. I have great transportation and I...
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Heather D.


Akron, OH

$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny For Your Family

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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Heather is a wonderful nanny. As a new mom she helped me get back to work knowing my son was well cared for. She genuinuely cared for him and her first priority was always his safety and well-being. She always exceeded our expectation as a care giver and always...

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Jennifer A.


Cleveland, OH

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

*** DODD MEDICAID WAIVER CERTIFIED ***

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...
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Linda V.


Broadview Heights, OH

$18-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Nanny With Educator Background

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a young and playful 63-year-old. I was educator with 18 years teaching special needs youth (K-12) as licensed Intervention Specialist (last background check done in 2021). I've been working in some capacity with young children most of my life, whether that first job as a babysitter as a teenager, as an awesome and fun...
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Linda was a great nanny to my 18 month old toddler and would make a great addition to any family! She was punctual and dependable and worked hard. She did a great job with my son, being patient with him and teaching him new skills. He was always happy to see her...

Jelena S.

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Allison M.


Hudson, OH

$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently work at center with children and adults with intellectual disabilities, I absolutely love what I do there but I am looking for more one on one time with the person. All of our people have very busy schedules as do I and I don't really have much time to actually get to know them, which is not what I had expected. I...
5.0
"We hired Allison 2 months ago for hands on senior care. She has exceeded our expectations. She has easily handled all transfers with ease. She has handled all personal needs including showers and shaving. Allison is gentle with my husband and keeps him laughing....

Deborah B.

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Gabby E.


Hinckley, OH

$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello! I have worked at an elementary school for the past 3 years. I was a lunch aide for the first year and for the last 2 years I have worked as a mild/moderate special needs aide. I also just completed my 2nd year working for a special needs summer school program with intensive needs high school aged students. I am currently...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Anneliese D.


Broadview Heights, OH

$17-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Kind And Caring Childcare

Hello! My name is Anneliese. I am a caregiver having experience with children of all ages. Being the second oldest of a family of 10 children has taught me many life skills, a few of which include: resourcefulness, responsibility, and compassion. I am currently looking to work part-time while I prepare to transition into a...
Anneliese can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Linda V.


Broadview Heights, OH

$15-25/hr

Companion To Seniors

I recently left teaching special needs youth in the classroom (as licensed Intervention Specialist - background check done in 2021). Whether with children or adults, I'm in love with learning and stimulating the creativity of others. In my 30s, I lived and worked on the grounds of a retirement home community and became an...
Linda can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship
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Brandy H.


Northfield, OH

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nurse Available For Help

Hello!! I'm Brandy, I currently work as a school nurse. That means I have summers off and I can help out your loved ones who have medical and/or special needs ! I'm an LPN with over 20 years of experience. Prior to becoming a nurse, I worked as a CNA. I have experience with seniors as well as many common chronic illnesses they...
Brandy can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, respite care, meal prep, transportation
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

CNA

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Angelique B.


Cleveland, OH

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Private Home Health Aide, Available For Babysitting

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 49-year-old Married Female. I have worked in health care for the past 23 years. I have experience with Autistic and special needs children. I have worked with newborns all the way up to senior adults both in a home setting and a nursing facility. I have also taken care of my brother's children from ages 6 months to 12...
Angelique can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Kelli P.


Twinsburg, OH

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving Care Giver With Over 17 Years Of Experience Who Loves Being Of Service.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kelli! With over 10 years of experience as a nanny, I'm passionate about creating safe, nurturing environments where children can grow and thrive. I specialize in supporting children of all ages, including those with special needs, offering personalized care, promoting positive development, and maintaining structured...
Kelli can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Brecksville, OH

Brianna B.

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.

Jasmine G.

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.

Melissa C.

5.0

Melissa was great! Punctual, flexible, cleaned up dinner dishes, and most of all-our kids liked her! Thanks Melissa. Would definitely hire her again.

- Meredith M.

Mariquetta A.

4.0

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

- Bryan K.

Shanise W.

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.

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