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Christina S.


Diamond, OH

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Compassionate Companion

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I am a mom of a 16-year-old son who was born with very severe medical problems. I learned how to provide all of his medical care on my own. So, I am trained in NG tube placement, G tube feeds, feeding issues, and food allergies. I know wound care, diabetic care, and I can also utilize a hoyer lift. I'm also familiar with autism...
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Sherrie M.


Newton Falls, OH

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Loving , Fun, Interactive Sitter

4.2

(5)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello I am a mother of 5 adult children. I had hoped I would be a grandma by now but it looks as though it will be awhile so I am ready to love on someone's else's baby or children. I have always had a love for babies and toddlers. I'm very interactive and enjoy spending quality time with them. My oldest daughter has special...
Sherrie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I've known Sherrie for a very long time. We have twin girls that she is wonderful with. She absolutely loves kids! She will do whatever she needs to make sure they are happy and well taken care of."

Morgan M.

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Kaitlin H.


Newton Falls, OH

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Caretaker/Nanny

Hi, my name is Kaitlin and I have been working with kids as long as I can remember! I have a masters degree in Special education from Kent state university and two certificates in behavior therapy and early intervention. I enjoy finding new ways to teach children ideas and coursework. Working with children and finding the best...
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Danielle B.


Ravenna, OH

$11-16/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hi! My name is Danielle. I have been babysitting since I was a freshman in high school which was 7-8 years ago. I've been working at a middle school now for 6 years. I have worked with all ages and even special needs. I love kids and if you need a night out, I'm your go to!
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Courtney C.


Newton Falls, OH

$18/hr10 yrs exp

SAHM Gone Teacher

I'm a mom who has 4 kids (4, 7, 8, and 10). I am also a college student (BS- Elementary Education & Special Education) work within speech therapy for mostly special needs kids and as a substitute teacher for my local school district. I am CPR/First Aid Certified as well as have my ODE and ODJFS Background checks I can...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Ashley A.


Atwater, OH

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Kiddo Helper

Hi I'm Ashley! I'm 25 and a mama of a 2 and 3-year-old girl and boy! I've babysat since I was very young, to this very day. I've cared for infants all the way up to kids and adults with special needs to caring for elderly with dementia and Parkinson's. I'm looking to be a full time nanny(live out) for a family in need! If...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

Special Needs Care

I have been babysitting for about 15 years, I work in the medical field, but children are my passion. I have my child and adult CPR. I have experience with multiple children, twins, and children with special needs. I have 2 children of my own, 2 and 5. Ideally, I would like to babysit out of my own home to be able to stay home...
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

Michael M.


Atwater, OH

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Care

2018 till 2020 care for special needs also will be still on call with that job in Ravenna ohio live close and can be on call if things come up with your needs as a family. like to keep a clean house and easy going with daily needs of kids.
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Kristen C.


Ravenna, OH

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Daycare Teacher Available On Weekdays For Full-Time

I have several certifications such as CPR, First Aid, Communicable Disease, special needs, and medicine. I have worked at a daycare for a little over a year and have had many child care trainings. I have worked with newborns to children who are 12 years. I am currently working at a hospital as a Certified Medical Assistant (6...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Michael M.


Atwater, OH

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver Housecleaner And Special Needs Skill

work for company with special needs 53 yr male looking for fall and winter work i like to keep busy and outgoing
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Isabella E.


Kent, OH

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Bella and I have 5 years experience working with school-age kids, pets, and children with special needs. Teaching, engaging and playing are my passions, whether that be with your furry companion or your child. I am CPR, first aid and lifeguard certified. I'd describe my personality as bubbly, positive and funny. I...
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Bella worked for my family for a year and a half. There is so much to say about how well she took care of my son B, who is 13 now and has autism (non-verbal). I've entrusted her to pick B up from school, run errands for him, and given her a key to the house so...

Deborah O.

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Ronda J.


Kent, OH

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available For Special Needs And Elderly

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hygiene care, transfers, catheter care, incontinent care, medication assistance, operate hoyer's and track lifts, feeding, cleaning, cooking, laundry, errands, b/p, care notes, ROM exercises, etc
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Vanessa D.


Streetsboro, OH

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as highly qualified, flexible, communicative I like working with kids because the only goal is to be loved, because children are sweet. I'm looking for a job that gives me an opportunity to show my work and an opportunity for me to show how responsible and confident I am. I started working with...
5.0
"I am extremely happy with Vanessa's service and would hire her again. It's hard for me to find babysitters for my 4 y/o daughter, who have developmental delays. She gets anxiety around new people and new places. I made Vanessa aware of this and asked her to meet...

Monique B.

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Cloey G.


Salem, OH

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Cloey! I have lots of experience with children from newborn - teen, as I have a 16-month-old daughter of my own! I have worked with 3 different families from care. com long term over the last 4 years. And a few families short term as well! I have also worked in direct care with individuals who have special needs,...
Cloey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Cloey to take care of our 4 children everyday of the week in the evenings while we would go do missionary work thinking to cover temporary childcare needs. We ended up with her for 2+ years! She was wonderful to us because with our line of work we needed...

Maria R.

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Isabella E.


Kent, OH

$20-28/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Bella and I have 5 years experience working with school-age kids, pets, and children with special needs. Teaching, engaging and playing are my passions, whether that be with your furry companion or your child. I'd describe my personality as bubbly, positive and funny. I'm an environmental science major at Kent...
5.0
"Prompt and knowledgeable on how to care for children with special needs. "

Care member

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Vanessa D.


Streetsboro, OH

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I live in Solon Oh I have my own vehicle, I'm Brazilian, I'm a nurse in Brazil specializing in special needs. 4 years of volunteer work in nursing homes, support home for children with cancer, down syndrome support home. I love to dedicate my attention to people with special needs, I was also an Au pair of a baby with special...
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Katharine M.


Kent, OH

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver For All Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello families! My name is Katharine, I'm 22 years old, and I've been babysitting for over 5 years and it's my favorite thing ever! I'm taking a year off from school, so I am looking for a babysitting job for evenings and weekends. In school, my major is art education (hoping to work in an elementary school) so I have done lots...
5.0
"She was very punctual and reliable. She was great with my special needs child. I highly recommend Katie!"

Tom H.

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Alaina G.


Kent, OH

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, I have worked in the food service industry for 3 years and this summer I have been working at Happy Days Summer Camp, a summer camp for children with special needs. In addition to this camp, I have many volunteer hours working with special needs children! I am a kind and hard...
Alaina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Madison N.


Hartville, OH

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Maddie! I am currently a senior in college majoring in special education. I have been working in child care since I was 14. I have been a coach, camp counselor, youth management intern, babysitter and a teacher assistant! I am trained in CPR, first aid and seizure training! I have extensive experience with children...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Diamond, OH

Sherrie M.

5.0

I've known Sherrie for a very long time. We have twin girls that she is wonderful with. She absolutely loves kids! She will do whatever she needs to make sure they are happy and well taken care of.

- Morgan M.

Isabella E.

5.0

Bella worked for my family for a year and a half. There is so much to say about how well she took care of my son B, who is 13 now and has autism (non-verbal). I've entrusted her to pick B up from school, run errands for him, and given her a key to the house so that she could take care of B for...

- Deborah O.

Vanessa D.

5.0

I am extremely happy with Vanessa's service and would hire her again. It's hard for me to find babysitters for my 4 y/o daughter, who have developmental delays. She gets anxiety around new people and new places. I made Vanessa aware of this and asked her to meet and visit my daughter before she...

- Monique B.

Cloey G.

5.0

We hired Cloey to take care of our 4 children everyday of the week in the evenings while we would go do missionary work thinking to cover temporary childcare needs. We ended up with her for 2+ years! She was wonderful to us because with our line of work we needed flexibility and reliability. I...

- Maria R.

Isabella E.

5.0

Prompt and knowledgeable on how to care for children with special needs.

- Care member

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