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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Dayton, OH

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Dayton, OH

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Natasha W.


Dayton, OH

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs In The Summer

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience working with and caring for children above 6 months old in professional, educational, and personal settings. I graduated from Cedarville University in 2021 with a degree in Middle Childhood Education and am finishing up my 3rd year of teaching. Previous to my teaching job, I was a YMCA upper...
Natasha can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Barbara M.


Dayton, OH

$8-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Barbie, I Have 20+ Years Experience In Senior, Juvenile, And Special Needs Care!

I like caring for seniors because they deserve it after all they have done. I've cared for the elderly since I was 17 yrs old and it's just a part of me. I'm looking for a job that allows me do what I love, and that is being of service and caring for others. I started caring for seniors in 1977, after my grandmothers legs were...
Barbara can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation
Skills:

CPR

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Mark C.


Dayton, OH

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

STNA / Paramedic

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Highly reliable, compassionate, mature & experienced caregiver with over two decades of experience specializing in senior care. Nearly 30 years of experience as a Firefighter / Paramedic. Ohio Certified as STNA. Skilled in rehab and long term care as well as dealing with urgent medical situations. Trained in care for dementia...
Mark can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Caregiver for my in laws 85 and 91 years old. Also Taking care of special needs child. Take the extra steps to discover what is important and how to make their day - and life - better.
Cecille can also help with: Personal care
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Camden W.


Dayton, OH

$18-50/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver With ND And Dementia Experience

I have worn many hats in my career, both caregiving and education with special needs populations, including individuals with English as a Second Language, Autism, ADHD, Dementia, ect.
Camden can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, personal care, hospice services, meal prep & more

Mara W.


Dayton, OH

$12-15/hr1 yrs exp

Energetic Nanny/babysitter And Generous Person

Some information about me: Served as a peer tutor in high school to special needs population Patient and kind sitter who loves to play games I come from a large family with many cousins who I help watch during family gatherings Love to go outside and go on new adventures I have a safe and reliable car
Mara can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning

Lindsey M.


Dayton, OH

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Compassionate Care For Wee Ones

Former licenced teacher and former Registered Nurse provides compassionate care for infants and young children. I have day care experience working with infants under 12 months, as well as experience as an elementary teacher, including special needs children. I later became a registered nurse for 11 years. I am compassionate,...
Lindsey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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Taylor B.


Dayton, OH

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Taylor B

I'd describe my personality as nurturing, generous, and empathetic :) I like working with kids because it's a sense of fulfillment being able to help relieve the parents & creating a bond with the kids! I'm looking for a job that has a rewarding outcome for being a caretaker! I started working with kids when I was 13 years...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Kristin C.


Dayton, OH

$8-10/hr7 yrs exp

Summer Caretaker

I worked at a daycare for four years and worked with children from six weeks to 12 years old. I am currently attending an university studying special needs and elementary education. I have babysat seen I was 14 years old. I have changed diapers, fed the children lunch and cleaned up after. Have done crafts with the children and...
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Aleisha H.


Clayton, OH

$12-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Aleisha. I have over 12 years of babysitting experience and work experience in day cares, camp counselor positions, and nannying. I am in club and have volunteered with League. I love people with special needs and would love to assist your family!!!
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Cynthia C.


Franklin, OH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Also Experienced With Special Needs Children

5.0

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

My name is Cynthia and I have had more than 10 years experience with children of all ages from infants to school age. I also have experience with special needs children of all ages. I currently work at Lakota schools and looking for full time summer work. I am looking forward to hearing from your family.
Cynthia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Cynthia is a god send. My step son can be pretty anxious of meeting new people to the point of crying and latching on for dear life. The first day, she took him and distracted him and no more crying since. She is also great of doing daily school work as well as...

Breanna I.

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Brenda C.


Troy, OH

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

I have over 35 + years of experience in the Caregiving field which includes from newborns to elderly Care plus individuals with disabilities. I can help with Transportation Services (mileage fee), Personal Care, Therapy, Meal prep, Activities, medication pass, wound Care, special needs, shopping, etc. I have experience with...
Brenda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Brenda has watched our 2.5 year old since January and she is so great with him. I highly recommend her. It’s not just playtime, she adds educational activities as well. She also teaches him to cleanup his area so before she leaves his area is always clean and tidy....

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Brenda C.


Troy, OH

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Caregiver With Integrity

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 40 + years of experience in the Caregiving field. Newborns to elderly Care, individuals w/disabilities & Hospice care.. Available Transportation Services ( fee), Personal Care, Therapy, Meal prep, Activities, medication pass, wound Care, special needs, shopping, etc. Experience in single/double IV midline's & Ports,...
Brenda can also help with: Hospice services, errands, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Brenda was always on time and personable and went above and beyond what I asked her to do"

Billie S.

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Mariatou K.


Tipp City, OH

$16-22/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

For the past 20+ years I have cared for children, from infancy to teen, and am a loving and patient nanny. I have two children of my own, and care for the children of others as if they are my own. I have worked as a nanny for the past several years, and also worked with Right Choice Home Health Care, with special needs...
Mariatou can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Mariatou started watching our twin daughters in 2020 and the last two years we hired her as a full time nanny. Our daughters were 10 months old when she started. She has helped them though numerous stages such as walking and most recently potty training. She is...

Brett S.

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Brenda C.


Troy, OH

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have over 35 + years of experience in the Caregiving field which includes from newborns to elderly Care plus individuals with disabilities. I can help with Transportation Services (mileage fee), Personal Care, Therapy, Meal prep, Activities, medication pass, wound Care, special needs, shopping, etc. I have experience with...
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Emma W.


Franklin, OH

$21-50/hr5 yrs exp

STNA/CAREGIVER

I have had a passion for providing care to people in need from a young age. I have experience working with special needs, dementia, long term care, and hospice. I feel I am a great asset to any company or individual due to me being reliable, having great work ethic, and being a fast learner. I also acquire patience, kindness,...
Emma can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Kathleen N.


New Lebanon, OH

$25/hr20 yrs exp

I Am A Passionate, Dedicated Person That Enjoys Working With Children Of All Ages.

I like working with kids because I love to watch them grow into their own personalities. I like the engagement and teaching them to learn simple tasks. Children are very rewarding when you see them reaching their milestones and progress in their daily activities, like communicating wants, needs and expressing their emotions....
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Jacey M.


Franklin, OH

$20-30/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone! I am 26 years young. I have my Associates, Bachelor's, and Masters in social work. I love children and have been helping/watching children since I was young. I have had multiple families and have been a nanny/sitter for all age groups spanning from 6 weeks to 16! I do have experience with special needs. My...
Jacey can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hello! A little bit about me. Currently i'm a paraprofessional attendant working with kids with special needs in a school district. I'm in my junior year of college online through Western Governors University double majoring in Elementary Education and Special Education. I have prior nanny and babysitting experience that I would...
Kristin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dayton, OH

Cynthia C.

5.0

Cynthia is a god send. My step son can be pretty anxious of meeting new people to the point of crying and latching on for dear life. The first day, she took him and distracted him and no more crying since. She is also great of doing daily school work as well as physical activities indoors or...

- Breanna I.

Brenda C.

5.0

Brenda has watched our 2.5 year old since January and she is so great with him. I highly recommend her. It’s not just playtime, she adds educational activities as well. She also teaches him to cleanup his area so before she leaves his area is always clean and tidy. He absolutely loves her. She is...

- Care member

Brenda C.

5.0

Brenda was always on time and personable and went above and beyond what I asked her to do

- Billie S.

Mariatou K.

5.0

Mariatou started watching our twin daughters in 2020 and the last two years we hired her as a full time nanny. Our daughters were 10 months old when she started. She has helped them though numerous stages such as walking and most recently potty training. She is great with our children (they love...

- Brett S.

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

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Dayton, OH are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.