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Caroline R.


Fort Thomas, KY

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Caroline :) I work full time with kiddos who have autism and I love it! I'd be happy to chat with you about your needs :)
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Courtney M.


Cincinnati, OH

$10-25/hr20 yrs exp

Special Needs Teacher And Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I have been a special needs preschool teacher for 15 years, a swim coach for years in Mason and recently left a family I was a nanny for a family in Indian Hill for 9 years as well as babysitting and tutoring since I graduated high school in 2002. I love working with children of all ages, and have experience with many different...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We are from Florida and came to Cincinnati for a wedding. I used Courtney to babysit our 5 year old daughter and accompany us to the wedding so that we could enjoy our time. What an excellent decision. Courtney has a great attitude and my daughter was...

Holly W.

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Erykah G.


Cincinnati, OH

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Dedicated Childcare Worker

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Growing up, I spent a lot of time taking care of my nephew, shaping my dedication to childcare. I was an afterschool volunteer for elementary students at the beginning of high school, including tutoring and play. Later, I was a teaching assistant and aided in the instruction of students with special needs. I have nannied for...
Erykah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Erykah is one of the most exceptional caregivers I've ever know. She cares deeply, loves all kids, and is incredibly dedicated. My youngest is autistic and mostly non-speaking and she adapted to his needs and encouraged his language development every single day....

Sarah L.

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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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

Hello, I'm looking for a full time, long term live-out Nanny position. I have 5 yrs of Nanny experience. I specialize in infants & toddlers. I have experience with special needs care. My goal is to create an environment where your children feel safe, and loved while continuing to learn and grow. I'm very hands on, Working with...
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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: Companionship, meal prep, respite care, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"From the first conversation we had, there was a genuine connection with Shannon - like an old friend or sister. I just knew she'd be a great companion and extra caregiver to my Mom. Shannon is extremely good at what Mom and I need her for and she truly cares....

Leigh S.

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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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Erykah G.


Cincinnati, OH

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

Ready To Help With Any Special Needs!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently in college studying special education. In the past I have worked with students with ADD/ADHD, autism, speech, and development delays. I have taken my courses in speech disorders and first aid and CPR. I have experience doing tutoring with special needs (working on behaviors, growth, social skills, speech,...
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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was very nice and my kids enjoyed her will hire again. "

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Sakeenah E.


Covington, KY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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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Hannah G.


Cincinnati, OH

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started my background in childcare when I babysat through middle school and high school. In high school and into college I nannied for a family for 5 years (often overnight), and in the summers I worked in a local gym's daycare center. During my time at university, I nannied for a family full time and part time (depending on...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jordan B.


Cincinnati, OH

$18-27/hr10 yrs exp

Take Care Of Yourself, While I Take Care Of The Kids!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there I'm Jordan! I am a 26-year-old experienced babysitter of over 10 years and have also been a full-time nanny for 2 years. I am fully CPR certified as well as a strong swimmer and have a knowledge of basic first aid, I have worked as a lifeguard for over 5 years. With the summer coming up I'd be happy to help with any...
Jordan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I highly recommend Jordan as a caregiver. She is a very responsible and capable person who does not "TV sit." The kids love how she spends time playing with them on their level. She also makes sure all of the toys are put away, the house is clean and the kitchen...

Paige D.

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Carol H.


Cincinnati, OH

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I am blessed with a compassionate heart and feel the need to take care of everyone. We unfortunately have several members of my family with special needs and have spent a lifetime caring for them.
5.0
"Carol is amazing. She’s very reliable, when she says she’ll be there she is. She’s flexible, kind, caring and ready to help wherever needed. "

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Aubrey D.


Cincinnati, OH

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

My first time caring for a special needs adult was a 60-year-old blind man. I dearly loved it and was a caregiver until he passed. He was bed bound and very specific. I currently work as a PCA and am going to school for Early Childhood Education. I specialize with special needs and currently work as a PCA monitoring at risk...
Aubrey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
Hi! My name is Kennedy! I am currently a student at the Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences majoring in a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. I work on a Rehab unit at Christ Hospital as a Certified Nursing Assistant. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I am well experienced in senior care. I am experienced with all levels...
Kennedy can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Kayla H.


Cincinnati, OH

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Kayla I am 26 years old and have been working as a full service private contractor for 5 years. My experience is with child care, animal care, special needs and senior care. Ever since I can remember I've always wanted to help people and be in a career that allows me to do my share. I am extremely compassionate,...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands, dementia
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Maria H.


Cincinnati, OH

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Maria, and I am a professional nanny and child care provider with 10 years of experience. My previous roles include preschool teacher, special needs teaching assistant, preschool administrator, part time nanny, and dance instructor, but I am currently employed as a full time nanny. I am currently looking...
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

I am passionate about helping children experiencing all the best parts of being a child! I love to play, create, and learn along side the children. I enjoy planning activities that are fun but also are learning experiences for the child. I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Errands. My passion is working...
Katelyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fort Thomas, KY

Courtney M.

5.0

Courtney has watched our dogs several times including a couple of times on a last minute notice...no complaints.

- Kerry D.

Erykah G.

5.0

Erykah is punctual, caring, kind, loving, considerate, fun, etc. She's hard working & has great communication skills. She's very polite & is a joy to work with.

- Deshaun D.

Morgan D.

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 me to quickly developed a high-level...

- Krystle K.

Shannon O.

5.0

From the first conversation we had, there was a genuine connection with Shannon - like an old friend or sister. I just knew she'd be a great companion and extra caregiver to my Mom. Shannon is extremely good at what Mom and I need her for and she truly cares. Shannon is upbeat, energetic and very...

- Leigh S.

Sacoiya P.

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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