Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Kent, OH
We have 60 special needs caregivers in Kent, OH! Compare and hire the best special needs caregiver to fit your needs.
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Find special needs caregivers in Kent, OH that you’ll love
60 special needs caregivers are listed in Kent, OH
The average posted rate is $14/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Kent, OH
5.0
(1)
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
Isabella E.
Kent, OH
$20-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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
Isabella E.
Kent, OH
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
Leah P.
Kent, OH
$10-20/hr
I love helping people. I have been working with the special needs students at my school for the past two years.
Krista R.
Kent, OH
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have worked with a wide range of ages from children to geriatric. I worked in a psychologists office for three years helping the clients with Alzheimer's and dementia. I'm majoring in psychology at Kent state and I have a focus in special needs and research psychology.
Ziontyana M.
Kent, OH
$13-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Trusted Caregiver For Children, Pets, And Special Needs Individuals
I have at least 2 years of experience in childcare. I have cared for children ranging from infants to pre-teens, providing attentive and nurturing support tailored to each developmental stage. I am certified in CPR and First Aid for all ages! I often volunteer at the church I go to in my free time, so it gives me experience with...
Ziontyana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Kendall H.
Kent, OH
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am currently graduated from Kent State University, where I studied marketing and economics. I am a very reliable and punctual person, being on time and following through with people are some of my top priorities. When it comes to kids, I have grown up with six siblings which range from ages 5-to 25, so I am very comfortable...
Kendall can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Mallory C.
Kent, OH
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Mallory. Working with children is my passion. I've worked in childcare for 5 years and as a nanny for 2 of those years. I am comfortable with all age groups and with special needs children. I do not drive currently but I am working of getting my license.
Mallory can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Rachel O.
Kent, OH
$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello, I am a 49-year-old mother of three adult daughters. I live in Kent and I have a Masters degree from KSU in Educational Psychology. I taught children K-12 with special needs for 16 years. I am looking to work with children, seniors or even pets. I am able to do errands, light housekeeping, meal prep, laundry, etc. Thank...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Alaina G.
Kent, OH
$15/hr • 7 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Maya C.
Kent, OH
$12-18/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have 8 years of experience working with kids from toddlers to middle school aged children and special needs children. I can help with crafts, homework, chores and carpooling to and from school or activities when needed. I have a very available schedule, so I can do school drop off/pick up or even during the work day. I am...
Maya can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hello! My name is Lily and I am a current junior at Kent State studying Special Education. I have been babysitting and housesitting since I was 14! I have experience with multiple age groups and special needs. I am also available for pet sitting! Besides my classes, my schedule is flexible.
Hello! my name is Cecelia I'm 19 years old. I have years of official experience caring for children. I am currently attending State University and majoring in early childhood education. I can help with travel, homework help for younger children, and light housekeeping. I am very experienced in working with different types of...
Cecelia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Paula P.
Kent, OH
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aide Available To Help With Self Help Skills, Housekeeping, Meal Prep And Companionship.
I am a Home Health Aide with 24 years working in Healthcare. I started working in a Nursing Home when I was 16 years old as a Certified Nursing Assistant. I have experience in helping individuals with: Bathing, Dressing, Ambulation, Range of Motion and other various self help skills. I also have experience in using lift machines...
I have volunteered at a crisis nursery for 2 years. Children were ages birth-6. I helped care for them, including feed, clothe, bathe, and change them. I also helped facilitate educational and creative activities with them. Some children had behavioral problems or were special needs children. I also spent 3 and a half weeks...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
(2)
Hello! I am currently a full time nanny but will be moving to part time when preschool starts in August. At that point I'll be working Monday and Tuesday (8a-5p) and when the kids are home sick. I am otherwise free to help with your child! I have over 10 years of experience. I would love to have adventures to local libraries,...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily was amazing with my son! I hired her for the summer of 2021 for the days and nights I had to work. She was always on time or early, very interactive and energetic (which was great for my then 3 year old), and brought fun activities for him as well."
Care member
Abby M.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
$12-29/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working as a behavior therapist/tutor for children with autism since February 2021. My job focuses on many different skills such as educational or life skills. I assist my clients with a variety of everyday tasks in order to increase their independence. I see myself as a positive support system; to cheer clients on...
Denise P.
Akron, OH
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny/Preschool Teacher With Well Over 30+ Years Of Experience
4.4
(12)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced nanny and preschool teacher, babysitter, camp counselor, Sunday school teacher and more. I have my associate's degree in Child Development with well over 30+ years of experience in child care. I have been babysitting since I was 12 and have always enjoyed caring and working with children of all ages in one...
Denise can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Denise has been a lifesaver!!!! My husband and I have had to do long distance and I have a grueling schedule. She has been flexible, reliable, and just overall wonderful! I can trust her to take care of my little man and keep him safe. She always has new and fun...
Jaime S.
Allison M.
Hudson, OH
$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently work at center with children and adults with intellectual disabilities, I absolutely love what I do there but I am looking for more one on one time with the person. All of our people have very busy schedules as do I and I don't really have much time to actually get to know them, which is not what I had expected. I...
5.0
"We hired Allison 2 months ago for hands on senior care. She has exceeded our expectations. She has easily handled all transfers with ease. She has handled all personal needs including showers and shaving. Allison is gentle with my husband and keeps him laughing....
Deborah B.
Kathleen J.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Was A Nurse At Children's Hospital For 29 Years
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was a nurse at a children's hospital in Akron for 29 years. I worked in every unit of the hospital and also worked in the recovery room and outpatient surgery unit. I have taken care of many children with disabilities of all kinds.
5.0
"Hired several times and continue to do so. My kids love her. Great with my daughter who has DS too."
Traci M.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Kent, OH
Isabella E.
5.0
Prompt and knowledgeable on how to care for children with special needs.
- Care member
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.
Emily M.
5.0
We interviewed Emily for a position. She was polite and seems like a driven individual with focus on care for others. She was delightful with our daughters. We did not hire her because our situation changed and no longer had an open position.
- Stephanie G.
Denise P.
5.0
Denise is organized and very knowledgeable about child developmental markers. She did all of the preschool work with our son and prepared him for Kindergarten. He's at the top of his class! Her specialty is taking ideas or topics of interest to the child and incorporating them into the lessons...
- Amber L.
Allison M.
5.0
We hired Allison 2 months ago for hands on senior care. She has exceeded our expectations. She has easily handled all transfers with ease. She has handled all personal needs including showers and shaving. Allison is gentle with my husband and keeps him laughing. She is reliable and eager to work. I...
- Deborah B.
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