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149 special needs caregivers are listed in Columbus, OH

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Columbus, OH

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Nabankema M.


Columbus, OH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Stna

5.0

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Am an stna worker for 10 year experience and have love and care for taking care of people in need, am flexible patient and ready to work
5.0
"Sometimes people need special care"

Nassali S.

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Idongesit I.


Columbus, OH

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in the Healthcare field for 6 years both as a home health aid and a licensed practical nurse. I bring experience from working with a wide range of individual personalities and special needs, I enjoy being creative and trying new things, I specialize in holistic/pediatric nursing.
5.0
"Idongesit is the best special needs care taker i have had the pleasure to comfortably have in my home. He is passionate about what he does, i trust him wholeheartedly, he is patient, diligent, dependable, and most important treats everyone with respect. I wish i...

Zarinah A.

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Jenny G.


Columbus, OH

$31/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Occasional Work And/or Date Night :)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with adults with disabilities for over 20 years. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis. I am CPR/ First Aid certified and I am certified to pass oral medications, insulin and feedings/medications through g-tube. I am trustworthy, patient and absolutely love...
5.0
"Our son loves Jenny! She has been with us weekly for two years. As special needs parents, it can be hard to trust someone with your child. Our son is nonverbal, non ambulatory (but still very active) and g-tube fed. Jenny has a developed a wonderful relationship...

Jessica C.

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Lakeith J.


Columbus, OH

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver Available For Various Hours

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a STNA, a certified physical therapy aide, and I have worked in the medical field for over 25 years. I have worked with all types of disabilities. I have worked with special needs for years and I put my heart into my work. I believe in helping people. I am PDP certified.
5.0
"Keith is a great provider. He is very personable, cares a lot about his clients. He communicates well with special needs children/yiung adults. He was my son's provider for several years. Our hours recently changed that led to our separation. He still checks in...

Octavia B.

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Hallie B.


Columbus, OH

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Hallie, I am an Inclusive Early Childhood student at Bowling Green State University. I am very passionate about working with children and individuals with special needs! Previously, I've worked as a DSP at Bittersweet Farms Inc providing care for children ages 12-22 with Autism by assisting with basic meal...
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Emalea H.


Columbus, OH

$20/hr15 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked at summer camps with special needs children and I have three nieces and a nephew that I have helped with for 12+ years. I enjoy arts and crafts and being outside with the children. I am well rounded and able to adapt to most children's interests.
Emalea can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I couldn't be happier with Emalea. She was responsive, punctual, easy to work with and got along fantastic with my 7 year old son. Highly recommend!"

Jason C.

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Mackenzie B.


Columbus, OH

$10-50/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Are you still looking for a babysitter? I am 22 years old . I am amazing with kids. I currently work part time at Nationwide childrens hospital. I graduated high school in 2019 and I am currently attending college at College. While at College, I will be pursuing a nursing degree specializing in pediatrics . I am a state tested...
Mackenzie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Yafit M.


Columbus, OH

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available Now :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! my name is Yafit. I'm a responsible and flexible Nanny with over 9 years of childcare experience, ranging from newborns and up, as well as children with special needs. I'm dedicated and passionate about working with children, skilled at monitoring and nurturing multiple children to ensure their safety and providing an...
Yafit can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Yafit was early for our interview. She had a clean background check, great recommendation. She speaks 3 languages and has a gentle demeanor. We look forward to using her."

Faith F.

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Elizabeth H.


Columbus, OH

$17-30/hr7 yrs exp

PCA Certified Nursing Student

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello all! My name is Elizabeth and I have worked as a nanny off and on for about 6 years now. I love kids and used to work as a certified nurse's aid for kids with special needs. I am CPR certified and am happy with working with kids of any age:) I am from a big family and have grown up around children and would love to help...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Elizabeth was amazing and had confidence the moment we met her. She did an amazing job watching our kids and put them to bed before we got home from our date night (an accomplishment all in and of itself). We hope to have her watch our kids again in the future!"

Ryan S.

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Taylor O.


Columbus, OH

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm a veterinary student who has experience babysitting for different families with children ranging from the age of 8 months to 12 years old. I have medical training, and experience with children with disabilities. I drive a safe Jeep Grand Cherokee with four doors and a back seat that can fit a child's car seat. I...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Taylor has been our babysitter for over a year now and is trustworthy, prompt, super friendly, and great with our kids and pets. "

Jen H.

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Jennifer P.


Columbus, OH

$18-19/hr8 yrs exp

Patient, Loving And Fun Sitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I've been working with babies/ children since 2015. I have experience with providing baby/toddler care in home and worked in school settings (ages 3-19). I currently work as a Program Coordinator for a program supporting youths with special needs. Looking to be apart of your child's village. As the summer 2024 approaches...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jennifer is very trustworthy and mature. From the moment I met her I knew she would do great with my son. My son is two years old and receives early intervention therapy 5x week. Jennifer was very patient with him and played with him so nicely. He fell asleep...

Elaina S.

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Madison S.


Columbus, OH

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Care Giver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Madison S. and I am 24 years old. I have held many different types of child care positions such as date nights, nannying, respite work, and special needs care. Since I was 13, child care has been my main source of work. Caring for children ages 3 months - 14 years, I have developed excellent skills to problem...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Madison was amazing! I cannot thank her enough for helping me and my family out in such a short notice. She was very prompt and personal with my mother and was attentive to all her needs. My mother was very comfortable with her and really enjoyed her company....

Regina O.

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Zella P.


Columbus, OH

$14/hr8 yrs exp

About Me!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love working with kids because I thoroughly enjoy the individuality that comes with getting to meet and babysit every kid. Being at school, I always wished I could babysit an infant or babysit the kids that I saw and then I eventually got to. As well as this I am currently volunteering with a local music therapy center and...
Zella can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Zella is fantastic! She is friendly, outgoing, kind, and wonderful to work with. Our daughter enjoyed her time with Zella and is already asking when she can hang out with her again. Zella is dependable, personable, and caring. She was exactly what we were...

Alicia B.

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Kaylee B.


Columbus, OH

$20-26/hr5 yrs exp

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Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Kaylee and I'm a Senior at Ohio State. I have been nannying/babysitting for about 7 years. I have experience from infants to 14-year-olds. I have experience with multiple children including an infant and toddler. I also have experience with special needs as my younger brother is on the autism spectrum. Please reach...
Kaylee can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My kids loved Kaylee! The older one gave a "but....she was really careful like making us walk on a certain part of the sidewalk..." which, as a mom, was music to my ears! Thanks Kaylee for your flexibility in helping us out-of-townees get a date night out!"

Lynda M.

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Siara R.


Columbus, OH

$18/hr10 yrs exp

An Occasional Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for four different families over the past 11 years. Most of my experience is with children under 5 years old. I have twins, multiples, and special needs experience. I had a baby in Jan 2024 so baby would be with me on any jobs. Currently only available for occasional babysitting until we get into more of a...
Siara can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Siara was wonderful with our then, 16 month old son. She went with us several times while we took meetings to have our home watched. She made it possible for us to work on our house without distraction while she watched our son. It made the process sooo much...

Pilar D.

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Angela E.


Columbus, OH

$20-50/hr15 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children grow and learn. My creativity, patience, and friendly nature make me a great fit for this role. I have 15 years of experience caring for children of all ages, and I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and communicating with parents about their child's...
Angela can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Angela is outgoing, easy to both talk and connect with for both myself and my 4 year old son. Angela recently started as a sitter for our son. She picks him up from school and gets him settled at home with a healthy snack and an activity until we arrive home from...

Lauren F.

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Ashley L.


Columbus, OH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Responsible Sitter

Hi! I have years of experience working with kids as young as 9 months to 18 years. I'm an OSU grad currently working full time at Nationwide Children's hospital and I love working with kids. I have been babysitting, tutoring, and volunteering with kids for going on about 10 years now. I have experience with children with special...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ashley has been one of the most outstanding individuals we have had the pleasure of knowing! She was such a wonderful asset with the children and created such a inclusive bond with them. Our kids would look forward to their visits with Ashley each time she was...

Peter L.

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Heather B.


Columbus, OH

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider/ Nanny

My name is Heather, I've worked with children for 10 years. My first role with children was in 2003, as a Volunteer at a camp for kids with disabilities called KAMP Dovetail, Where I volunteered for two summers. My job as a camp counselor was to lead children in daily activities prescribed by the nature or theme of the camp. I...
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Madison S.


Columbus, OH

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

For the last two years, I have had the pleasure of watching a young baby with Angelman's Syndrome. This job included giving medication, special feeding habits through an NG tube, and special physical assistance.
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Zella P.


Columbus, OH

$13-19/hr

My Experience In Special Needs

Jill's Buddy Camp, a summer camp for preschool kids with special needs, was my first instance of working with special needs kids and fostered the development of my love for special needs kids. My love continued to grow when I started job shadowing at a music therapy group and got to volunteer at BRAAC which specialized in...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Columbus, OH

Nabankema M.

5.0

She's really nice person and very kind.

- HORIS M.

Idongesit I.

5.0

I feel fortunate to be working with Idongesit. He helps me get around the house and with my physical therapy and strengthening exercises. He helps with my current PT but also makes suggestions about other exercises that will help me. He genuinely cares about my well-being and goes the extra mile...

- Colleen H.

Jenny G.

5.0

Our son loves Jenny! She has been with us weekly for two years. As special needs parents, it can be hard to trust someone with your child. Our son is nonverbal, non ambulatory (but still very active) and g-tube fed. Jenny has a developed a wonderful relationship with him and us, and takes care of...

- Jessica C.

Lakeith J.

5.0

Keith is a great provider. He is very personable, cares a lot about his clients. He communicates well with special needs children/yiung adults. He was my son's provider for several years. Our hours recently changed that led to our separation. He still checks in on my son and said he would be able...

- Octavia B.

Emalea H.

5.0

I couldn't be happier with Emalea. She was responsive, punctual, easy to work with and got along fantastic with my 7 year old son. Highly recommend!

- Jason C.

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Ratings for Columbus, OH special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Columbus, OH are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 39 reviews of the 149 listed special needs caregivers.