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Gust G.


Gates Mills, OH

$15-20/hr

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Reliable, mature, patient good natured. Seeking those that need an extra hand and watchful eye. Clean background, non smoker, reliable transportation
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Shanise W.


Cleveland, OH

$21-35/hr7 yrs exp

Fun, Dependable Loving Care Giver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Shanise. I have been in this field for 7/8 years. I have worked with special need individuals, dementia, hospice, recovery from surgery individuals, blind, death individuals, helping individuals gain there strength back. I cook, light house keeping, run errands, companionship, and etc I love the field in. I just...
Shanise can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Shanice is a funny, down-to-earth person with a naturally assuring aura. She helped me out immensely through a very difficult surgery. I do not know what I would've done without her. I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for care!-"

Deyanira B.

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Robin W.


Cleveland, OH

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver, Medical Assistant

My skills are well aligned by obtaining experience in Neonatology to Gerontology from working beside General Practitioners to Specialists, Physician Assistants to Fellows, Nursing Students to Nurse Practitioners and Midwives. This has given me a wide spectrum of knowledge to prepare me to work with patience, compassion, and the...
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Vivienne B.


Cleveland, OH

$15/hr4 yrs exp

After Years Of Babysitting And Coaching, I Have Found That I Love Working And Teaching Children!

I'd describe my personality as dependable, energetic, and caring. I enjoy working with kids because while it is fun, I find that I end up learning more from the children and the experience! As a student, I am looking for a relatively flexible job where I am able to gain more experience helping others. I started working with...
Vivienne can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Vivienne is great! She is available when we need her and is great with the kids. She is very responsible and helpful! "

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Erica B.


Cleveland, OH

$30/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Im Ms Erica. I've been teaching for over 16 years and absolutely love what I do. I am a teacher turned Professional Nanny. I have my Child Development Associates (CDA) from the Early childhood council of recognition and a degree in Early Childhood Education. I am a certified trauma informed Coach, a certified professional...
Erica can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My daughter loves Ms. Erica! Her patience and my daughter always says how nice she is. We continue to use her for our family and she is very flexible with our family schedule."

Jymese S.

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Jennifer G.


Cleveland, OH

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jenny and I am 33-year-old and living in Parma Hts, Ohio. I have been watching children since forever honestly. My mom has had an in home daycare since I was born so I've been watching children sing my early teen years. I also have a niece (8) (in my picture, got my sisters approval first before including on...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jenny is by far, the best caregiver I have ever had. She is patient, kind, thoughtful, and a whole lot of fun. I am over the moon knowing that my children are in such loving and responsible hands. She makes every meltdown, accident, and mess such a breeze. We have...

Sasha C.

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Ashley J.


Euclid, OH

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

Lpn

Hello! I am a LPN of 14 years with well rounded experience in many fields from pediatric to geriatric. I love to develop good relationships with my patients so they are reminded despite whatever they are going through they are still a person, even if they simply want a companion to sit by their side. Right now I am currently...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, respite care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Ashley J.


Euclid, OH

$23-55/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nurse And Babysitter

I am a licensed Practical Nurse with 10+ years of experience. Currently working as a school nurse with both general education and special needs children. I also have experience with elderly and rehabilitation patients as nurse/caregiver and medication administration/setup services. I have also babysat on and off since I was a...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Megan S.


Cleveland, OH

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Babysitter Available!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Megan! I am 23 years old and have worked for years with children. I have babysat children anywhere from the age of 7 months old to 12 years old. I have a variety of experience with children of all ages and I have worked with children with special needs. I just graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hello! My name is Maya and I am a current sophomore at Denison University. I am a current psych major (with a concentration in early childhood development) with 2 minors in Women and Gender Studies and Vocal Performance. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old and have had experience with newborns, children with special...
Maya can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Akia H.


Euclid, OH

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hello, im Akia , I'm 24 years old. I have 5 going on 6 years of experience working with Geriatric patients specifically (dementia and special needs) I have worked for 4 nursing homes and I also work for The clinic. I am CPR Certified!
Akia can also help with: Respite care, dementia, light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

CPR

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Tamara M.


Chesterland, OH

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Mrdd School Aide In Classroom

I currently work at the Broadmoor school. I am an aide in the classroom. I am 2:1 with students that are Autistic and are currently 19 and 18. We focus on social working and vocational skills on a daily basis. I also have experience with Adult Prader Willi clients as used to manage a home for 5 residents. I love to go on outings...
Hi! My name is Olivia, I am a high school student at Lake Orion high school but will be graduation at the end of March. I have a lot of experience with kids, especially kids with special needs!
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Tamara M.


Chesterland, OH

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Medical Assistant And Special Needs Caregiver

I have worked in Cardiology for 11 years for the Cleveland Clinic. The office was primarily elderly patients. These duties include transporting, blood draws, EKG, blood pressure, medication and physical review. Prior to Cardiology I was a caregiver for a special needs and elderly man. These duties included bathing, medication...
Tamara can also help with: Personal care, dementia
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Sharon R.


Beachwood, OH

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Or Full Time Teacher, Nanny And Nursing Available

I was a Special Education teacher who is now back in school for nursing. I have an extreme amount of patience and love for people of all ages and conditions.
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Lisa M.


Cleveland, OH

$21-29/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver LPN

I have 2 years combined experience working with DD population. I enjoy helping and caring for these wonderful and special people. I also have experience with dogs. Dog sitting and walking. I am a full time Nurse that works with the pediatric population.
I am semi-retired physician who has decided to spend some time taking care of infants, children, and young adults who would benefit from my experience working with infants and special needs. My patient and friendly nature allows me to connect with children effortlessly, fostering a safe and stimulating environment where they can...
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I have a natural ability to connect with the elderly, bringing patience, kindness, and a genuine interest in their stories. I love listening to their experiences, showing them respect, and making them feel valued. Whether it's helping with daily tasks, offering companionship, or just having a heartfelt conversation, I strive to...
Michal can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Leanne L.


Cleveland, OH

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Full-time Special Needs Caregiver

I am a licensed preschool intervention specialist who has worked with young children with a variety of disabilities. I am interested in helping a young child or children to thrive not just educationally but in their home setting as well.
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Haley R.


Beachwood, OH

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked with students with special needs for several years as part of my job as a paraprofessional. I have dealt with student who have Autism, vision impairments, ADD and other related learning disorders.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gates Mills, OH

Shanise W.

5.0

Shanice is a funny, down-to-earth person with a naturally assuring aura. She helped me out immensely through a very difficult surgery. I do not know what I would've done without her. I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for care!-

- Deyanira B.

Vivienne B.

5.0

Vivienne is great! She is available when we need her and is great with the kids. She is very responsible and helpful!

- Care member

Erica B.

5.0

Great worker very dependable and trust worthy

- Care member

Jennifer G.

5.0

Jenny is by far, the best caregiver I have ever had. She is patient, kind, thoughtful, and a whole lot of fun. I am over the moon knowing that my children are in such loving and responsible hands. She makes every meltdown, accident, and mess such a breeze. We have zero hesitation with leaving our...

- Sasha C.

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