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Special needs caregivers in Columbia Station, OH

My name is Aida, I have 3 amazing sons. 2 of them are grown and on their own. I have a 15-year-old at home. I am a teacher at Spectrum Growth in Lorain. I teach students with Autism and Special needs. I LOVE my job. I am currently pursuing my Masters Degree in General Education and Special Education at Grand Canyon University....

Jill W.


Olmsted Falls, OH

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Looking For Part-time Childcare Work Or As A Senior Care Giver In A Home Environment.

I have been caring for a senior in her home for a few months now and I really feel like I am helping someone and it's not just a job. I am also a medical assistant in a doctor's office. So I work with patients of different ages. Before I was into the medical field I was a nanny for 10 years. Thanks for reading my ad and I hope...
Jill can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, respite care, errands, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jill is very interactive with the kids and keeps them engaged. She is respectful of our needs. My kids enjoy being with her immensely. She’s been exactly what we needed."

Care member

Kristie Y.


Elyria, OH

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Kind, Compassionate, Loving And Caring

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked for 5 years in long term care facilities. I have experience with total care, quadriplegia, dementia, double leg amputees and Alzheimer. I started working privately and caring in my patients homes about 4 years ago. I love the one on one care and companionship that I am able to give to my patients. I'm very loving,...

Julia G.


Brunswick, OH

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Sitter/Cooking&Cleaning

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Julia and I'm a first year High School art teacher! I have tons of experience working with children as a teacher as well as several trainings, certifications and clearances. I worked as a part time nanny through school and full time in summers. I've grown up with siblings and have babysat for many years. I...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Julia is the best of the best. She's professional, creative, and loving. She keeps her authority, sets clear expectations, and treats my kids with respect. She goes above and beyond, and has become part of our family over the past 5 months that she's nannied for...

Hannah R.

Kathleen G.


Elyria, OH

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time/Full Time Caregiver Available

I have had babysitting jobs since I was 12 years old and continued while in high school and college. I have volunteered for years in my church nursery, pre-school and Sunday school classes. I have been a single mom since my daughter was 2, so I have lots of mothering experience as well as grand mothering since my grandson is now...
Kathleen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

4.0
"I did not hire because of another candidate."

Deborah W.

Maggie G.


Berea, OH

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting/ nannying for about 7 years now and I love it! I have helped with my local Safety Town, children's church activities, and special needs dance classes. I am currently a senior studying Early Childhood Education at Baldwin Wallace University. I have experience babysitting up to 4 kids, from infants up to 12...
Maggie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maggie babysat my 2 and 3 year old children for the first time last night and they had a great time. Ate well, played hard, slept well - it was perfect. Would definitely do it again."

Christina F.

Amanda S.


Strongsville, OH

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher Looking For Summer Nanny Opportunity

Hello my name is Amanda. I am a licensed early childhood educator prek-3rd grade. I have spent the last 8 years teaching in the classroom. Watching children grow and learn is my passion! Before acquiring my teaching degree, I began babysitting at 15 years old. I have experience with children aged 3 months and older. I also have...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Amanda has watched my son with special needs. She is always punctual, caring, and patient! My son absolutely loves her!! Being the mother of a special needs child your worry about who is caring for your child shifts to a different level. With Amanda any cares or...

Care member

Hannah B.


North Olmsted, OH

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Special Care Provider Columbus Area

Hi! My name is Hannah and I am a PA in the Columbus area. I am BLS, PALS, first aid, ACLS, and ATLS certified. I am a certified Physician Assistant with experience in pediatrics. I have experience babysitting for several years. I recently had a full FBI and BCI background check from the state medical board that I can provide. I...

Natalia L.


Elyria, OH

$20-28/hr6 yrs exp

Creative Babysitter With Years Of Experience

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Natalia, and I am a babysitter. I am Red Cross and CPR certified, have flexible hours, and offer several references upon request. Many would describe me as fun, responsible, and creative. I am the oldest of six children myself, and I have had several years of experience as a caregiver. Outside of caregiving, I...
Natalia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Natalia was a great babysitter for my company's event. She was attentive to the kids' needs and did a fantastic job keeping them entertained. "

Latina K.

Natalia L.


Elyria, OH

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I have done both babysitting and music for children with special needs. I have been employed with an organization for Disabilities, providing weekly music classes at a school. The age range extended from preschool age to high school. This included students with Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and Autism. Additionally, I have...

Jessica F.


Strongsville, OH

$23/hr10 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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & 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."

Care member

Jennifer R.


Brook Park, OH

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Care For Your Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a loving and patient person looking to earn some extra income working with your loved one! I have worked with people with various needs of all ages since 1995 as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. I also have worked for Our Lady of the Wayside. I believe my skills and personality might be of value to you! Please let me...

Taylor F.


Brunswick, OH

$11-16/hr1 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi! I am looking for something 2-3 days a week. I'm attending Tri-C and I'm studying to become a nurse. This upcoming semester I have one in person class and the rest are online. I work at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital so I have experience with kids all different ages and all different types of special needs. I am CPR...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Genevieve K.


North Ridgeville, OH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Genevieve Kilgore and I am a Certified Occupational therapy assistant working at a local school district with children with special needs for 10 years. I have my bachelor degree in education. I am also a Certified Ohio volleyball coach with CPR training. In addition, I have four wonderful children, who are...
Genevieve can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Crystel K.


Elyria, OH

$13-20/hr10 yrs exp

I am a RN at Fairview hospital I take care of all kinds of patients including dementia, hospice and special needs. I've been in the medical field for roughly 10 years. I have a car, non smoker, CPR/BLS certified and love animals.
Crystel can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, respite care & more
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!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Mary. I'm a patient and creative soon to be 23-year-old. I started out in university studying middle childhood education for a year and a half before discerning the religious life with a Spanish speaking order in a two year postulancy. I worked for one year at an ECLC watching infants to preschoolers, and one...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Donna H.


Brook Park, OH

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Will Take Wonderful Care Of You're Loved Ones

Hello I'm changing careers after being in the corporate world. As a daughter of elderly parents and grown children, I know that finding that special someone who is responsible and trustworthy who will take care of your loved ones just as you would is hard to come by and worrisome. I am that special and caring person. I treat...
Donna can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, companionship, meal prep, personal care, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Kathleen G.


Elyria, OH

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Occupational Therapist With Special Needs, Childcare And Senior Care

I have been working as an Occupational Therapist for 25 years in home health as well as rehab and group home with persons with disabilities I love working with senior care in your own home, adult rehab in your own home or special needs of any age. I love and work best one on one with individuals rather than in a crowded sterile...
Kathleen can also help with: Companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, dementia

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....

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Columbia Station, OH

Jill W.

5.0

in the short time weve had jill she has been a lovely, capable person.

- Care member

Julia G.

5.0

Julia is the best of the best. She's professional, creative, and loving. She keeps her authority, sets clear expectations, and treats my kids with respect. She goes above and beyond, and has become part of our family over the past 5 months that she's nannied for us.

- Hannah R.

Kathleen G.

4.0

I did not hire because of another candidate.

- Deborah W.

Maggie G.

5.0

Maggie has watched our 2.5 year old son several times over the last month. Our son gets excited when we tell him that Maggie is coming over. She will send us pictures while babysitting and follows our routines as best she can. Highly recommend Maggie.

- Jennifer S.

Amanda S.

5.0

Amanda has watched my son with special needs. She is always punctual, caring, and patient! My son absolutely loves her!! Being the mother of a special needs child your worry about who is caring for your child shifts to a different level. With Amanda any cares or concerns that I would be worried...

- Care member

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