Find special needs caregivers in Dublin, OH that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Dublin, OH

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Dublin, OH

Elizabeth H.


Columbus, OH

$17-30/hr • 7 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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Elizabeth was awesome when we hired her to watch our son. She came in and hit it off right away with the whole family and would definitely hire again."

Louis S.

Angela E.


Columbus, OH

$20-50/hr • 15 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, 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.

Siara R.


Columbus, OH

$18/hr • 10 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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Siara is magic. During the three plus years she worked for me she civilized my twin girls and taught me how to be a good mom. Siara was my nanny from the time my girls were infants until they were in full time preschool. She is my Mary Poppins. Siara is...

Carrie H.

Claire T.


Columbus, OH

$13-18/hr • 9 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter - New To Columbus!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I moved to Columbus this fall for my job (I'm a copywriter for abercrombie kids)-so needless to say I'm a Roblox expert and I get amazing discounts on kids clothes if you ever need anything. I've been babysitting/nannying for almost 10 years now because I love children (and I love the extra income). I have experience with...
Claire can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Claire was amazing! She was punctual, responsive and our two boys (ages 4 and 16 months) adored her. She was so attentive and engaging with them. We would definitely recommend her and we will use her moving forward."

Janelle M.

Taylor O.


Columbus, OH

$18/hr • 6 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Taylor has been our kids sitter for 2 plus years. She has also been caring for our two cats and dog for just as long. As a family we travel a lot and can always count on Taylor to take the best care of our animals while we are gone. She is responsible, trustworthy...

Adam H.

Joy G.


Columbus, OH

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking To Become A Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am looking for my next nanny position! I'm also available for random babysitting. I'm comfortable with children 2 years and up. I have 13 years of experience working with children ages 3-13. Work experience includes nanny, pre-K assistant teacher, summer camps, after school care, and special needs classrooms. I started...
Joy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Joy was very reliable, and had a great connection with our daughter. We hired Joy as our full time nanny last summer 2021. She came up with fun activities for our daughter to do, yet still made time each day for the daily routines I requested my daughter do such...

Dane D.

Idongesit I.


Columbus, OH

$25/hr • 2 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.

Emalea H.


Columbus, OH

$20/hr • 15 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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

Bethany Z.


Westerville, OH

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Creative, Calm & Experienced Special-Needs Caregiver Available Thursdays

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Bethany. I am 29 years old and from Westerville. I have over 8 years of caregiving experience. I have a lot of experience with children on the autism spectrum. I also have experience with adults & children with cerebral palsy. I love to do arts and crafts! I have painted birdhouses, made tie blankets, engaged with...

Ashley L.


Columbus, OH

$20/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & 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.

Debbie S.


Hilliard, OH

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

Here is an overview of my work history and skill set. I graduated from Ohio Dominican University in 2007 with a BA in English. I graduated with honors. I went back to college after raising my four children. I was accepted into the Masters Program at Otterbein but ended up leaving when my daughter became pregnant with twins and...
Debbie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Debbie did a great job with our 3yr old daughter. We recently moved to the area and needed to find someone to watch our daughter for appointments and date nights. Debbie was great and did art projects with our kiddo. Our daughter was really happy at the end of the...

William V G.

Rachel F.


Westerville, OH

$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Pet-sitter/Companion Looking For Part Time Jobs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I currently work full time at a local hospital as a registered nurse and diabetes educator. I am also in classes part time to pursue the next level of education in nursing. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Communication as well. I have experience with: -childcare (newborn to 18, diabetic management, food allergies, homework help,...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rachel was a wonderful and dependable employee. Very professional and wonderful with children. I would definitely recommend her. She is fun, smart, patient and energetic."

Valerie B.

Anita E.


Westerville, OH

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Evening And Weekend Childcare

Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Anita. I am an honest, patient, and loving caregiver. I enjoy reading to children, doing puzzles, crafts and playing games. I have professionally taken care of children from ages 6 weeks to 16-years-old for over 20 years now, some of whom have special needs. Children are my passion and I love my work. I have an in...
Anita can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Anita does a great job watching our 2 kids! We have hired her 3 times in the past and will again in the future."

Michelle D.

Hallie B.


Columbus, OH

$10-15/hr • 1 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...

Anita E.


Westerville, OH

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Evening And Weekend Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 26 years experience with special need children. I have cared for children that need to be feed via N J tube and a G tube. I have experience with children that have severe asthma, ADHD, Bipolar, Downes. This is just to list a few of my qualifications. I am first aid and CPR trained. I feel every child is special and...

Courtenay R.


Powell, OH

$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caregiver For Several Years Specifically With Family, Enjoy Helping!

I love to care for those in need especially the elderly! I am a hospice volunteer and I've worked in the special needs field. I feel I have a loving heart and want to help those in need.
Courtenay can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

Evelyn H.


Westerville, OH

$12-17/hr • 5 yrs exp

Fun And Creative Sitter :)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Evelyn :). I am a student at OSU Newark and have been babysitting/housesitting/and petsitting since I was 13. I have experience with special needs children. I have a car so transportation will not be an issue.
Evelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more

Andrea S.


Columbus, OH

$8-22/hr • 9 yrs exp

Compassionate, Fun, & Safe Childcare!

I have been baby sitting since I was 13 years old. I currently work at Nationwide Children's as a patient care assistant. I am applying to Physician Assistant school right now and looking for opportunities in the Columbus area! I have experience with all age groups including those with special needs. I am looking forward to...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

Hannah K.


Columbus, OH

$24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caretaker And Certified EMT

Hello! I am a special needs nanny and sitter. In my 10 years of experience in child care, four have been with children with special needs. I have experience with children with autism, ADHD, emotional disturbance, and intensive medical needs. But I'll admit, my favorites are the "problem children". Working with children with...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Julia K.


Columbus, OH

$15-24/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter - Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Julia and I am currently a graduate student at Walsh University pursuing occupational therapy. I am home in Columbus for my clinical experience at OhioHealth Rehab center. I will be working a full 40 hour week; however, I am available to babysit at night and on the weekends. I just finished my first clinical...
Julia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dublin, OH

Elizabeth H.

5.0

Elizabeth did a great job babysitting our toddler on his day off from daycare. I work from home, and she did a fantastic job taking care of our son, while also staying out of the way so I could have a fairly normal workday. She kept him entertained, kept him fed, took him to the library, and got him...

- Mike W.

Angela E.

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 work/class. She is organized,...

- Lauren F.

Siara R.

5.0

Siara is magic. During the three plus years she worked for me she civilized my twin girls and taught me how to be a good mom. Siara was my nanny from the time my girls were infants until they were in full time preschool. She is my Mary Poppins. Siara is precisely the sort of person you want to...

- Carrie H.

Claire T.

5.0

Claire was amazing! She was punctual, responsive and our two boys (ages 4 and 16 months) adored her. She was so attentive and engaging with them. We would definitely recommend her and we will use her moving forward.

- Janelle M.

Taylor O.

5.0

Taylor has a happy, enthusiastic personality and made a great connection with our son. She was very proficient at helping with virtual learning. Taylor is punctual and a good communicator. In addition, she was great with our animals!

- Elizabeth H.

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