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Special needs caregivers in Chesterland, OH

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Amy K.


Chesterland, OH

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Independent Provider

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I am a nonsmoking Mom ( step mom) of a nonverbal autistic 16 yr old son. He is absolutely wonderful! He has a beautiful twin sister and I , also, have 3 older incredible sons:) I have been taking care of kids including children with special needs for over 14 yrs.
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Tamara M.


Chesterland, OH

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Mrdd School Aide In Classroom

I currently work at the Broadmoor school. I am an aide in the classroom. I am 2:1 with students that are Autistic and are currently 19 and 18. We focus on social working and vocational skills on a daily basis. I also have experience with Adult Prader Willi clients as used to manage a home for 5 residents. I love to go on outings...
Hi there! My name is Sophia. I'm an experienced and compassionate 24-year-old college graduate. I have a several years of experience and a genuine passion for childcare! I have had the pleasure of nannying for several families, offering a nurturing and supportive environment for children of all ages, including those with special...
Sophia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Tamara M.


Chesterland, OH

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Medical Assistant And Special Needs Caregiver

I have worked in Cardiology for 11 years for the Cleveland Clinic. The office was primarily elderly patients. These duties include transporting, blood draws, EKG, blood pressure, medication and physical review. Prior to Cardiology I was a caregiver for a special needs and elderly man. These duties included bathing, medication...
Tamara can also help with: Dementia, personal care
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Julie M.


Eastlake, OH

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I have worked with Children and adults with disabilities for most of my career. I managed a group home for adults with disabilities and also worked as a pediatric nurse caring for children with disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, Muscular dystrophy, down's syndrome etc..
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Tyler K.


Euclid, OH

$16-25/hr3 yrs exp

Current Special Education Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience working in public schools with children who are both typical and special needs. I love kids. I can help with pretty much anything. However, due to my current job I wouldn't be available until after 3:30 p.m. (depending on your location).
Tyler can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Tyler works with our family as an after-school helper for our 2 kids. He is highly dependable, flexible, responsive, has a strong background in education, and we are so lucky to have him as part of our family's (it takes a) "village"."

Kathryn H.

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Krista D.


Euclid, OH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

My name is Krista and I am an energetic, creative, reliable and caring 37-year-old, available for full-time, part-time and/or occasionally needed services. I provide fun, friendly, firm and flexible care that parents/guardians can truly be confident in. I have been caring for children for more than 15 years and I have a plethora...
Krista can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Krista has been our nanny Monday-Friday for over a year and a half. Hiring her as our nanny for our son was the best decision we ever made. From the time he was 2-4, Krista played an integral role in our son’s development. Apart from being an incredible caretaker,...

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Krista D.


Euclid, OH

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

I am currently a child care worker in a Bedford Heights Center as I work with children, ages 6 weeks to 18 months. I also have a child in my class who is on a feeding machine and an epipen. I am certified by the state. I also Have previously worked in a group home caring for three women with MR/DD for nine months. I have my CPR,...
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Bethann D.


Newbury, OH

$22-40/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am a active 47year-old who retired from pediatric dentistry in 2016! I worked in the pediatric dental field for 24 years running the office and chair side assistant to the dentist. Working with children from 18 months to 18 years building a strong patient and parent relationship and maintaining a trust with my...
Bethann can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Beth has been working for us for a couple of months and we are thrilled to have her helping our family out. She is trustworthy, caring and dependable. She has been watching our 15 month old and working through his separation anxiety from mom and dad while watching...

Jacqueline V.

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Sherry S.


Mentor, OH

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked as a professional nanny for more than a decade and in daycare for more than four years. I cared for children ages ranging from 6 weeks old to late elementary. I also have experience with twins and special needs children, homeschooling, night nanny services, overnights, and preteens.
Sherry can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ms. Sherry did an outstanding job looking after our baby. From the first time she came to our home for an interview until the last day she worked with us, our baby was always happy to see her. Ms. Sherry always went above and beyond to take care of our son,...

Danye L.

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Carla V.


Cleveland, OH

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Teacher/Childcare Provider

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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Megan S.


Cleveland, OH

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Babysitter Available!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Megan! I am 23 years old and have worked for years with children. I have babysat children anywhere from the age of 7 months old to 12 years old. I have a variety of experience with children of all ages and I have worked with children with special needs. I just graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Sandra D.


Cleveland, OH

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Nanny Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 2 full grown daughters and a registered nurse. I have been working as a nanny for a year and 1/2 and I love it! We take walks, go to story time at the library, and have gone to the Children's Museum downtown. I have cared for infants as a nurse for over 25 years. I am presently caring for a special needs child...
Sandra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Megan E.


Wickliffe, OH

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Trained and Experienced Childcare Available in Your Home

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Megan. I completed 900 hours of training in and graduated from a career-technical program housed at Mentor High School for Early Childhood Education. In my first year in this program, 19 other high school students and I ran a functional two-and-a-half hour long preschool. My second year, I student taught at an...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Ashley J.


Euclid, OH

$23-55/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nurse And Babysitter

I am a licensed Practical Nurse with 10+ years of experience. Currently working as a school nurse with both general education and special needs children. I also have experience with elderly and rehabilitation patients as nurse/caregiver and medication administration/setup services. I have also babysat on and off since I was a...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Antoinettea D.


Chagrin Falls, OH

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

I'm a caregiver that has been in this profession for 34 yrs. I had my first caregiver job at the age of 14. I have experience with Memory Care meaning Dementia and Alzheimer's, and also I have experience with Special Needs.
Antoinettea can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
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Susan N.


Cleveland, OH

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced With Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

I graduated from the Ohio State University with a degree in Home Training Consultation. For a year, I did home visits for children from 0-3 years of age. I became interested in occupational therapy (OT) and I moved to New York City to attend Columbia University's program in OT. I recently retired as a pediatric occupational...
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Patricia C.


Mentor, OH

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Create Fun For Seniors

I have 2. 0 years of experience working with a 91-year-old woman. I spend mornings with her in her home - breakfast, coffee, conversation and walking her 99lb black lab. I also take her to doctor appointments and weekly hair appointments. I will occasionally run errands and shop for food. My experience working with seniors...
Patricia can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, respite care, transportation & more
Hi! My name is Olivia, I am a high school student at Lake Orion high school but will be graduation at the end of March. I have a lot of experience with kids, especially kids with special needs!
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Dariah L.


Willoughby, OH

$23-25/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi! Welcome to my profile, My name is Dariah and I am from the Cleveland area. I grew up in a family that believes it takes a village to raise a home. I have been employed since I was 14 years of age. I had the honor to work as a camp coordinator ranging all ages. I also had the pleasure of nannying for families, friends and...
Dariah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chesterland, OH

Tyler K.

5.0

Tyler works with our family as an after-school helper for our 2 kids. He is highly dependable, flexible, responsive, has a strong background in education, and we are so lucky to have him as part of our family's (it takes a) "village".

- Kathryn H.

Krista D.

5.0

Krista has been our nanny Monday-Friday for over a year and a half. Hiring her as our nanny for our son was the best decision we ever made. From the time he was 2-4, Krista played an integral role in our son’s development. Apart from being an incredible caretaker, she went above and beyond to close...

- Care member

Bethann D.

5.0

Beth has been working for us for a couple of months and we are thrilled to have her helping our family out. She is trustworthy, caring and dependable. She has been watching our 15 month old and working through his separation anxiety from mom and dad while watching him. She listens to all of our...

- Jacqueline V.

Sherry S.

5.0

Ms. Sherry did an outstanding job looking after our baby. From the first time she came to our home for an interview until the last day she worked with us, our baby was always happy to see her. Ms. Sherry always went above and beyond to take care of our son, demonstrating creativity when she...

- Danye L.

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