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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Covington, KY

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Covington, KY

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Sakeenah E.


Covington, KY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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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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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Morgan was our full-time Nanny from June 2020-June 2022, until my children were in full-time school. From the moment Morgan knocked on the door my family fell in love with her. My two boys immediately felt comfortable and safe with Morgan and she made it easy for...

Krystle K.

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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 and substitute. 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 First-Aid/CPR, lots of...
Kaelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Kaelyn helped us with before and after school care for our daughters for a year. She was wonderful! Kaelyn was always on time, dependable including with driving to activities, and responsible. My kids love her, and she occasionally babysits for us now as well."

Angela S.

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Zach M.


Covington, KY

$13-18/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Teacher, Looking To Help!!

Hi I'm looking for extra work with special needs, and type of caregiver position. I have worked with children and adults of all ages! Love to help, positive and enjoy helping! Zach
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Amy M.


Covington, KY

$13-18/hr

Special Needs Caretaker Part-time

In 1996, I was a Special Needs Caretaker for a 6-year-old boy part-time for 2 years. He was Autistic. I currently take care of a 17-year-old male. He is Autistic, non-verbal, and paralyzed. I am very much interested in learning more about your needs. Thank you. Amy M.
Hi there! My name is Logyn and I am 21 years old. I have been in the child care industry for about 5 years in the Cincinnati, OH area. I recently have been looking to relocate to the Tampa Bay area around August 1st. I currently work as a full time nanny for 3 children in Edgewood, KY. Ages being 2, 5, and 10. In addition I have...
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Danielle P.


Covington, KY

$26/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time/Full Time Caregiver Available

When I was 8 years old I was in a car wreck that put me in a wheelchair for a year and a half. I was put in the Special Education classes for that time. My friends quickly left and I grew attached to the kids that were in my class. After I started walking again I decided to start helping those kids. I've volunteered for Special...
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Jade N.


Covington, KY

$21/hr4 yrs exp

4 Years Of High Needs Nanny Work And Infant Care Doula

I have 4 years experience nannying with a family that has triples. Two of the children have special needs which calls on me to help work with them through big emotions and identifying their needs. I am also a certified postpartum and infant care doula, having experience with newborns, toddlers, and school age children. As well...
Jade can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Zach M.


Covington, KY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Zach, I'm a high school teacher, off in the summers! I have 3 children of my own. When I'm not with them I'm looking for extra work within childcare/ housekeeping for extra money and to fulfill my time! I make every experience a learning moment. I'm familiar with special needs children, and all ages of children of 6...
Zach can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hello, my name is Darah. I am a student at Xavier University. I am studying special education with hope one day to become a human developmental specialist for children with special needs at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. I enjoy making strong connections with children, and want to leave a positive impact on every child I...
Darah can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Brittany I.


Cincinnati, OH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available In The Cincinnati Area

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a nurse at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and am looking for some weeknight or weekend babysitting opportunities. I have been babysitting for almost 10 years and I enjoy every second of it. I have loved getting to know different children and their personalities. I have cared for newborns all the way to children aged 14....
Brittany can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Brittany was our temporary nanny for approximately one month before our infant started full-time daycare. We couldn't have been happier to find her, as she is now our go-to sitter for both our infant and toddler. Brittany made sure our infant completed her physical...

Mandy S.

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Laina J.


Cincinnati, OH

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Currently working as a receptionist at a pediatric office. I have 3 years of experience. I have experience with children with special needs. I have four siblings! I absolutely love kids, and would love to babysit! I'm looking to start as soon as possible!
Laina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Laina was great with the kids at a large party! Always making sure no one would get hurt. And ensuring kids were having fun!!! "

Maura S.

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Michele F.


Hebron, KY

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Companion Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My qualifications: * Companion Care Provider/CLS/Respite Care * 30 years of experience * $27 an hour. - Light housekeeping and assistance with activities of daily living, medication reminders, emotional support and companionship for seniors and individuals with special needs - Safely monitor and assist individuals with...
Michele can also help with: Personal care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, respite care, companionship & more
5.0
"Michele is an outstanding professional, so glad to have found her! She originally was kind enough to respond to a post to tell me she was not available personally but would check with others to help me locate someone who may be a good fit. Who does that for a...

Joan B.

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Aubrey D.


Cincinnati, OH

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Aubrey From Cincinnati

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Aubrey. I currently work as a PCA so I am CPR certified and am calm during medical situations and in emergencies. I am also in school for early childhood education working towards my associates degree. I believe you have to work with children on their level and be observant to best meet their needs. I have...
Aubrey can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My ASD 10 year old loves Aubrey. She is energetic and playful. Also nice to find an affordable sitter that knows ASL and understands sensory needs."

Taylor D.

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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, craft assistance, travel, 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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Sacoiya P.


Cincinnati, OH

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with kids with ASD for a little over 2 years. I have been an educator for about 7 years. I have ABA experience as an RBT. I run my own tutoring business and absolutely love working with every kind of kid.
5.0
"Sacoiya is wonderful! She worked for my agency that supports adults with disabilities and was great. She is motivated and has such a positive work ethic."

Elizabeth I.

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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Veronica S.


Cincinnati, OH

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a mother of 2 amazing children, 16 and 18! Before children, I took college courses in child development and child psychology. During college, I worked as a teachers assistant at a preschool for 3 years, I worked in classrooms from infants to pre-K as well as on campus after school programs for elementary school...
Veronica can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Veronica is THE BEST sitter my kids have ever had. She is prompt, she has experience, and she is a natural with them. I have 4 young children (under 5 yrs), and they are a handful, but she takes care of them all seamlessly. Best of all, my kids LOVE her (this is...

Tracy S.

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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: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, respite care, 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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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Sara is an extremely attentive, fun and loving caregiver. She is always eager to plan fun activities or outings and our children absolutely love her. She has always been punctual, flexible and great at communication with both us and our children. We cannot say...

Sara C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Covington, KY

Morgan D.

5.0

Morgan has nannied for our 4-year-old over the last two years and we have been impressed and comfortable all the while. Morgan is experienced, responsible, fun-loving, intelligent, reliable, and communicative. Plus, our daughter loves to spend time with her. I would absolutely recommend Morgan as a...

- Care member

Kaelyn B.

5.0

Mae has been our occasional babysitter and nanny for 6 years now. My kids (now 8 and 10) have always loved her creativity and energy. She is super helpful around the house and great about giving updates throughout the day. Truly goes above and beyond.

- Care member

Brittany I.

5.0

Brittany was our temporary nanny for approximately one month before our infant started full-time daycare. We couldn't have been happier to find her, as she is now our go-to sitter for both our infant and toddler. Brittany made sure our infant completed her physical therapy exercises each day (with...

- Mandy S.

Laina J.

5.0

Laina was great with the kids at a large party! Always making sure no one would get hurt. And ensuring kids were having fun!!!

- Maura S.

Michele F.

5.0

Michele is an outstanding professional, so glad to have found her! She originally was kind enough to respond to a post to tell me she was not available personally but would check with others to help me locate someone who may be a good fit. Who does that for a complete stranger?! Several months later...

- Joan B.

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Ratings for Covington, KY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Covington, KY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.