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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Elyria, OH

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Elyria, OH

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Bunsier M.


Avon, OH

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Jessica I am a mom of Three I'm very dependable and reliable I love cooking , I love helping with homework I am experienced with special needs and I work with children and daycare's For five years I love kids I'm very energetic fun very nice honest reliable person. I am certified for first aid CPR I worked with...
Bunsier can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

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Kelly B.


North Ridgeville, OH

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Looking For Part-time Or Full Time Jobs.

Hello My name is Kelly, I am looking for part-time or full time employment. I am available daytime, evenings and weekends. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Education. I have experience caring for infants, twins, and children with special needs. I love animals and ok working for a family that has pets.
Kelly can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Genevieve K.


North Ridgeville, OH

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible And Fun Special Needs Caregiver!

I have 10 years of experience working with children with special needs for a local school district. I am a Certified Occupational therapist assistant and have worked with various different physical and developmental disabilities. I also have my Education degree from Baldwin Wallace. My husband and I have four beautiful children....
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Genevieve K.


North Ridgeville, OH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Genevieve Kilgore and I am a Certified Occupational therapy assistant working at a local school district with children with special needs for 10 years. I have my bachelor degree in education. I am also a Certified Ohio volleyball coach with CPR training. In addition, I have four wonderful children, who are...
Genevieve can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Valencia F.


Lorain, OH

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Baby Sitter

I'm capable of a great nanny! Currently just got done nannying 4 children (twins started off at 5months old) for 3yrs. I have several years of experience with great supervising and caring for children in the absence of parents. Skilled in diaper-changing and bottle-feeding, able to handle emergency situations and contact on...
Valencia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Charlene W.


Lagrange, OH

$18-30/hr

STNA/Caregiver

I have been a state tested nursing assistant for almost 10 years. I have worked in various settings and many disciplines including hospice, hospitals, private homes and nursing homes. I'm also very patient and understanding when it comes to bathing. It's a vulnerable and private moment and being respectful is the outmost of...
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Lauren B.


North Ridgeville, OH

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a babysitter for over 14 years. I am currently a special needs teacher and absolutely love caring for children. I have previously worked in a daycare/pre-school setting having to be responsible for a large amount of children at one time all while teaching them basic educational skills.
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Ann G.


Sheffield Lake, OH

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available For Seniors Or Special Needs Individuals

I'm a retired special education teacher and physical therapist assistant. I have a particular interest in restorative exercise for the elderly. I will do light housekeeping, prepare meals, run errands, help manage medications, gardening. I live near Avon.
Ann can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi all, I am trusting child care professional. I have been in early childhood education for 10 years now. I have experience with all ages. I am CPR and first aid certified. I also have experience with children with special needs. My passion for working with children is to watch them grow and bloom. I provide a fun, caring, and...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Georgia P.


Lorain, OH

$24-43/hr10 yrs exp

Kindhearted Caretaker

Hello there I'm Georgia a caring friend with a few good skills. I was previously a supervisor over homes with a clients with developmental disabilities. I've been doing this professionally for 13 years with a clean background and CPR and first aid certified as well as a state tested nursing assistant, I also currently hold a CDA...
My name is Aida, I have 3 amazing sons. 2 of them are grown and on their own. I have a 15-year-old at home. I am a teacher at Spectrum Growth in Lorain. I teach students with Autism and Special needs. I LOVE my job. I am currently pursuing my Masters Degree in General Education and Special Education at Grand Canyon University....

Lily G.


North Ridgeville, OH

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter And STNA

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Lily. I'm a part time college student looking for part time or full time child care positions. I enjoy sports, art, dance and music and have experience working with children with and without special needs from newborn to pre-teen, references available upon request. I was a trumpet player in high school and participated...
Lily can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lily has watched my nine month old son has been great every time!"

Zoe S.

Mckenna K.


Amherst, OH

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

I have 1 year of experience. I have watched my younger siblings growing up and I have watched my cousins too. I worked at the summer camp, Camp IDEAS last summer taking care of kids with special needs. I can make days fun with crafts and other activities they would want to do. I am looking for jobs to do before I go back to...
Mckenna can also help with: Craft assistance
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Jill W.


Olmsted Falls, OH

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Looking For Part-time Childcare Work Or As A Senior Care Giver In A Home Environment.

I have been caring for a senior in her home for a few months now and I really feel like I am helping someone and it's not just a job. I am also a medical assistant in a doctor's office. So I work with patients of different ages. Before I was into the medical field I was a nanny for 10 years. Thanks for reading my ad and I hope...
Jill can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jill is very interactive with the kids and keeps them engaged. She is respectful of our needs. My kids enjoy being with her immensely. She’s been exactly what we needed."

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Elayna S.


Lakewood, OH

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

WEST SIDE NANNY

In search of a part-time (3 days per week) position within the West Side community. I have about 7 years of experience with families of 3+ children. I am medically trained as an STNA and am CPR certified. I have 2 years of experience working in outpatient mental health and 2 years of experience in the hospital- mostly psych and...
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Hannah B.


North Olmsted, OH

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Special Care Provider Columbus Area

Hi! My name is Hannah and I am a PA in the Columbus area. I am BLS, PALS, first aid, ACLS, and ATLS certified. I am a certified Physician Assistant with experience in pediatrics. I have experience babysitting for several years. I recently had a full FBI and BCI background check from the state medical board that I can provide. I...
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Kathryn J.


Rocky River, OH

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have more than a decade of childcare experience. I've been a nanny and house manager for several Austin families. I've cared for children ranging from 3 months old to early teens. Special needs children are my specialty and I tend to get along quite well with Autistic (or neurodivergent) children. I enjoy nature, baby sign...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katie has been a fabulous addition as a caregiver and friend for both my daughters (15 and 9) and my dog. She is trustworthy, dependable, has a wonderfully positive attitude and is a natural when it comes to relating to the unique interests of each of my girls....

David G.

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Jocelyn L.


Cleveland, OH

$16-19/hr3 yrs exp

CNA at a memory care facility.

Hi, my name is Jocelyn. I am a CNA at a memory care facility. I just recently worked as a teaching assistant at a school for children with special needs!
5.0
"Hired Jocelyn April 16th through Care for my child with Down syndrome and muscular dystrophy. Jocelyn was not afraid to ask questions and it showed me that she cared about my child's safety. Communication was great"

Amanda C.

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Dominique J.


Cleveland, OH

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

A little about myself. I am 26 yrs old with 5 years of experience working individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. I've worked in the homes feeding, bathing, cleaning and interacting with many individuals of all backgrounds. I was a supervisor in the home for 1year and moved up quickly to supervisor of...
5.0
"We are so happy Dominique came into our lives! She is so easy to work and communicate with and makes the whole experience less worrisome. She is great with our daughter and constantly updates us on her day."

Abby M.

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Shannon F.


Cleveland, OH

$17-50/hr16 yrs exp

I Am Looking For Part Time Work To Help Families Who Need The Extra Help

I am CPR AND FIRST AIDE certified I have been working in the health field for 16 almost 17years I love helping an taken care of people that need help or even some help being there for them listening to them I am caring , funny , out spoken great personality
5.0
"Shannon was a great help with my mother. I would recommend to anyone that ask"

Robin B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Elyria, OH

Lily G.

5.0

Lily took care of my 1 year old for about 2 months while I worked a contract gig in Cleveland. Lily was kind, caring, and fun! My daughter always went right to her when Lily arrived and was genuinely happy to see her. Lily was always on time, very good at communicating throughout her shift (I was...

- Betsy M.

Jill W.

5.0

in the short time weve had jill she has been a lovely, capable person.

- Care member

Kathryn J.

5.0

Kathryn is an amazing sitter! She's the sweetest and great at keeping my nearly 2 year old asleep. I'll definitely hire her in the future any time we need a date night sitter!

- Zoe E.

Jocelyn L.

5.0

Hired Jocelyn April 16th through Care for my child with Down syndrome and muscular dystrophy. Jocelyn was not afraid to ask questions and it showed me that she cared about my child's safety. Communication was great

- Amanda C.

Dominique J.

5.0

We are so happy Dominique came into our lives! She is so easy to work and communicate with and makes the whole experience less worrisome. She is great with our daughter and constantly updates us on her day.

- Abby M.

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

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Elyria, OH are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.