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Special needs caregivers in California, KY

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Lauren D.


California, KY

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Outdoor Adventurer

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I just moved back to the area from Indy and I'm looking to spread a little magic. I am a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with a focus particularly on the outdoorsy side of things. I believe that there is no limit to potential except the limit you set yourself! I've worked in many different settings including a...
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Kenya S.


New Richmond, OH

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Super Fun Baby Sitter

I have a very fun, kind, and caring personality. I have always been known to get along with kids super well. I have had lots of experience as a babysitter, caregiver, and a CNA. I have had the opportunity of learning how to take care of kids, adults, and special needs kids. I love helping and caring for people, especially...
Kenya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kelsie B.


Amelia, OH

$13-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hello my name is Kelsie, I have worked in the health field for 5 years I have my STNA Certification as well as CPR and First aid training, I would love to speak further on needs that I could assist you with
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Sophie P.


Amelia, OH

$18-24/hr

My Experience

Over the last year, I've been employed at Summerside elementary working with all students ages 4-11. I've worked closely in the behavioral units as a para professional to students that have a wide range of exceptionalities. This entails providing one-on-one support, positive reinforcement, lunch/snack routines and bathroom care....
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Geralyn F.


New Richmond, OH

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse- Compassionate And Experienced

I'm a semi retired Registered Nurse, with over 30 years experience. I'm CPR certified and still hold an active RN Ohio license. I have excellent references and really miss being around children. Ideally, I do best one on one. I'm looking for a family NEARBY (I live in New Richmond ) where I could pick up time afternoons or...
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Emily T.


Amelia, OH

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

Welcoming Caregiver!

Hello! I am 19, and currently graduated from High School with my nursing assistant certification. I work at a nursing home currently, and work with elders with all sorts of special needs. I am also in my second year of nursing school with UC. I would absolutely love to care for anyone that needs some extra help!!
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Eleia N.


Batavia, OH

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable Childcare With Special Needs Experience

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello - I am Eleia. I am a mom of two with over 20 years of professional childcare experience. I have been a full time live-out nanny and have spent the past 3 years as a paraprofessional education aide in elementary special education. I love kids and can help with light cooking and housework, as well as educational assistance...
Eleia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amazing sitter! VERY easy to work with, my kids loved her, and she was a lifesaver on a night I needed help. Highly recommend! "

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Kayla J.


Cincinnati, OH

$20-28/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hello , I'm Kayla. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life. I have 7 years of experience working in daycares, schools, and summer camps along with being a nanny/babysitter. I have all of my vaccines including COVID-19 and flu...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We absolutely loved Kayla and will hire her again. She was so good with our baby who cried most of the time we were gone. She also cared for our two other children and dog. Kayla was a few minutes early and communicated with us while we were while we were out."

Natasha J.

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Shea M.


Batavia, OH

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hello

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Middle Childhood Education major in my junior year! My specialties are in science and social studies but I can help with homework of all subjects up to 10th grade. I was a nanny last summer for three kids ages: 9, 11, and 13. I'd describe my personality as nurturing, fun, creative, and intuitive. I like working with...
Shea can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Shea was punctual and professional and helped me when I was in a pinch."

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Haley C.


Erlanger, KY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitting, Nannying, Pet And House Sitting, Mom's Helper

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a medically retired police officer. Prior to my work in law enforcement, I was a nanny to the same family for three years. Now that I've had to retire from police work, I am looking for work to supplement my family's income. My husband is a firefighter/paramedic with the city of Florence. I have extensive First Aid, CPR,...
Haley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Our kids love Haley! She is very dependable, and great will all our kids, ages 10 months to 11 years."

Thomas H.

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Sara C.


Newport, KY

$19-22/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hello there! I'm Sara. I have worked with children since a young age and professionally since high school. I have worked in daycare facilities (2 years) as well as been a nanny for a family of 4 children (ages 1-7). My most recent experience is working with children on the autism spectrum ages 2-7 in an ABA setting. I love...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We cannot say enough good things about Sara. She is an extremely attentive, outgoing and loving caregiver who our children love. She is always eager to plan activities, games, outings, etc. for our children and seems to enjoy it in the meantime! She has always been...

Crystal S.

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Madeline S.


Cincinnati, OH

$17/hr6 yrs exp

Loving Babysitter!!!

have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation, carpooling, pets, and homework. I was previously a teacher at a preschool and have a class of 22 4-year-olds. I have experience with children ages 6 months - 14 years old! I would love to come help out and have a flexible schedule! I am...
Madeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Maddie was a summer nanny for my 4th and 5th grader! She was extremely dependable always available if we had schedule changes and kept the kids busy with activities and off technology. She was energetic and bonded with the kids and our dog quickly!"

Sara S.

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Erykah G.


Cincinnati, OH

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Dedicated Childcare Worker

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Growing up, I spent a lot of time taking care of my nephew, shaping my dedication to childcare. I was an afterschool volunteer for elementary students at the beginning of high school, including tutoring and play. Later, I was a teaching assistant and aided in the instruction of students with special needs. I have nannied for...
Erykah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Erykah is punctual, caring, kind, loving, considerate, fun, etc. She's hard working & has great communication skills. She's very polite & is a joy to work with."

Deshaun D.

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Kaelyn B.


Covington, KY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kaelyn, also known as Mae! I have been nannying and working with children for 10 years. I am currently an afterschool arts teacher with Skoolaid and substitute with CPS. I taught preschool dance & gymnastics classes for 3 years and nannied for many families while earning my degree at NKU! I have extensive training in...
Kaelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kaelyn (Mae as we know her) has been a wonderful sitter for our family. She is punctual, kind and fun! As a mom I appreciated that she was able to make/prep basic warm meals for the kids and capable of throwing lunch/dinner together with what we I had in the house...

Sara L.

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Shannon O.


Cincinnati, OH

$28-30/hr4 yrs exp

Compassionate And Creative Caregiver For Elderly And Special Needs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! The majority of my experience is with memory care, Alzheimer's/Dementia. I've also enjoyed spending time with clients who have: Diabetes/home dialysis, Parkinson's, and Down's Syndrome. I am keenly observant and dedicated to the needs of my clients. I am smart and empathetic, so I also attend to mental and emotional...
Shannon can also help with: Errands, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Shannon is a wonderful caregiver and if needed I would definitely hire her again. I also have recommended her to multiple colleagues and family members. She is on time and flexible."

Amy M.

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Hannah G.


Cincinnati, OH

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started my background in childcare when I babysat through middle school and high school. In high school and into college I nannied for a family for 5 years (often overnight), and in the summers I worked in a local gym's daycare center. During my time at university, I nannied for a family full time and part time (depending on...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Morgan D.


Covington, KY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Active And Creative Professional Nanny Seeking Wonderful Family

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a reliable, active and nurturing professional nanny with over 15 years of child care experience seeking work 1-3 days/week in Covington/Newport or downtown Cincinnati. I've worked with everyone from infants-teens, twins, ASD and special needs and up to 5 kids at a time. My goal is to nurture creativity, foster confidence...
Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Morgan was one of the most loving, giving, and supportive care takers I have ever had for my boys (8 and 5). She brought an enthusiasm and structure to activities that entertained, educated, and wore out my kids. Highly recommend!"

Hudson H.

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Sakeenah E.


Covington, KY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Sakeenah. I became Certified as a CNA in 2006. I've worked all over Northern KY in several facilities and clients homes for about 17years.
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Kayli T.


Higginsport, OH

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Looking For Night Nanny Position

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I began babysitting when I was 12 years old and nannying at 17 years old - I am 31 years old now. I have nannied over 20 children, and babysat over 25 children on a consistent basis. 6 of them have special needs such as non-verbally communicative, autism, ADHD, objective defiance disorder, sensory processing disorder, diabetes,...
Kayli can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Highly recommend Kayli! She's right on time, highly professional, and the kids thought she was great. Will definitely book Kayli again. "

Jamie D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in California, KY

Eleia N.

5.0

Amazing sitter! VERY easy to work with, my kids loved her, and she was a lifesaver on a night I needed help. Highly recommend!

- Care member

Kayla J.

5.0

She was great she interacted with my child and made her feel safe and comfortable.

- Care member

Shea M.

5.0

Shea was punctual and professional and helped me when I was in a pinch.

- Care member

Haley C.

5.0

Our kids love Haley! She is very dependable, and great will all our kids, ages 10 months to 11 years.

- Thomas H.

Sara C.

5.0

We cannot say enough good things about Sara. She is an extremely attentive, outgoing and loving caregiver who our children love. She is always eager to plan activities, games, outings, etc. for our children and seems to enjoy it in the meantime! She has always been punctual, flexible and great at...

- Crystal S.

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