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Kaitlyn R.


Barberton, OH

$16-25/hr3 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Looking For The Right Family

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Hi there! I am a graduate of Ohio University with a degree in Wildlife and Conservation Biology. I am looking for nanny positions while I am in between seasonal positions as a zookeeper. I have several years of babysitting experience and being a full time nanny with a diverse age group ranging from infants to 10 years old,...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
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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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Polly A.


Massillon, OH

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Teacher, Tutor, Nanny

I have a Bachelors degree in Education and have experience in the hospitals with infants. I have a current teacher's license. I can teach special needs children and infants. I taught K-12 and English 7-12 grades. I also taught MRDD - DD Developmental Disabilities and was a Day Hab Coordinator for DD. I am certified in CPR,...
Polly can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

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Polly A.


Massillon, OH

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I am a special needs teacher of MRDD. I teach and run a day Hab for developmental disabilities. I work 8-4, Monday-Friday. I would be available from 4:15 till the end of the evening. I also worked in Pediatrics in the hospital as a nurse's aide.
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Erin M.


Barberton, OH

$23/hr4 yrs exp

Those Companies Who Provide Direct Care Are Callous And Predatory

I worked for a service which I will not name for several years, and I understand the systemic issues. The cost is through the roof and yet the caregivers are not usually the sort of person with whom I'd personally choose for my loved one's care. I am currently caring for a family member, and this allows for me to be available...
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Melanie F.


Massillon, OH

$14-19/hr6 yrs exp

I have a background in preschool education, as well as many years of babysitting. I have three boys myself, ages 8, 5, 4. All three of them have a unique medical condition, so I am no stranger to special needs children. I enjoy doing crafts, reading, learning through play, and independent play. Please know that I truly...
Melanie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Grace B.


North Canton, OH

$12/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 24 years old and have seven years of experience caring for children of all ages! I was a summer camp counselor for 3 years, a kindergarten teacher for 1 year, cared for 2 children for 5 consecutive years, a nanny of 4 children for 1 year, cared for children with special needs, and am now a mother of 2 girls. I have recently...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, friendly and easy to get along with! I do have my STNA license! I have experience with special needs children, babysitting, geriatrics and pet sitting! Senior care available.
Madison can also help with: Errands, home modification, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Makayla F.


Barberton, OH

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

I am looking for a position after 12 p.m. I have a very kind and patient personality. I come from a medical background and love working with kids! I'd like to hopefully work with special needs children as a full time job. But it's not really a job if you love what you're doing. And I love being able to be that reliable role...
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Abby M.


Cuyahoga Falls, OH

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

Looking To Provide Care In The Evenings And Weekends.

5.0

(5)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Here is a little about me: I currently work full time as a nanny to two toddlers. I have experience with special needs children and I'm in graduate school currently working on my master's in early childhood special education. I love crafting, nature, animals, and plants!
Abby can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Abby was excellent with my son, very attentive and caring."

Ryan V.

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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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Denise P.


Akron, OH

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Preschool Teacher With Well Over 30+ Years Of Experience

4.4

(12)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nanny and preschool teacher, babysitter, camp counselor, Sunday school teacher and more. I have my associate's degree in Child Development with well over 30+ years of experience in child care. I have been babysitting since I was 12 and have always enjoyed caring and working with children of all ages in one...
Denise can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Denise is the most honest, dedicated, responsible women of God I know, not only as a nanny but a friend , co-worker, life coach and wife. She is very organized and structured, she came right into our space and helped me with my children. She accommodated with...

Shannon S.

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Kara K.


Cuyahoga Falls, OH

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

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: Home modification, dementia, personal care, live-in home care, respite care, hospice services & 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.

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Athena C.


Canton, OH

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Care Worker

I have several years of experience working in homes with people with developmental disabilities. I loved helping them.
5.0
"Athena was a very good co worker, worked hard, care about consumers, very dependable, picked up extra shifts' I really enjoyed working with her."

Yvatte N.

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Laura M.


Louisville, 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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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Heather D.


Akron, OH

$23-25/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Heather was our nanny for 9 years. She started when the kids were in preschool and I was sad to give her up when the kids got too old to need someone to help. She was ultra responsible and an extremely hard worker. I don’t think she called off a single day in...

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Kathleen J.


Cuyahoga Falls, OH

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Was A Nurse At Children's Hospital For 29 Years

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was a nurse at a children's hospital in Akron for 29 years. I worked in every unit of the hospital and also worked in the recovery room and outpatient surgery unit. I have taken care of many children with disabilities of all kinds.
5.0
"Hired several times and continue to do so. My kids love her. Great with my daughter who has DS too."

Traci M.

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Monica P.


Wadsworth, OH

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Blessed With A Servant Smiling Spirit!

I have many years of experience, Loving my 5 children in Bath Ohio. We then moved to MEDINA because my children were 1 year apart and I was driving all day to a private Christian school in MEDINA. I was a personal trainer after my former executive recruitment position. I was blessed to be a stay at home mom. I then did equine...
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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Canal Fulton, OH

Abby M.

5.0

She's always on time & our kids love her! The perfect date night sitter. Thanks Abby!

- Care member

Denise P.

5.0

Denise is organized and very knowledgeable about child developmental markers. She did all of the preschool work with our son and prepared him for Kindergarten. He's at the top of his class! Her specialty is taking ideas or topics of interest to the child and incorporating them into the lessons...

- Amber L.

Kara K.

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 to lose her but realize this is...

- Lisa B.

Athena C.

5.0

Athena was a very good co worker, worked hard, care about consumers, very dependable, picked up extra shifts' I really enjoyed working with her.

- Yvatte N.

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.

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