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Abby M.


Cuyahoga Falls, OH

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

Looking To Provide Care In The Evenings And Weekends.

5.0

(5)

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Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Here is a little about me: I currently work full time as a nanny to two toddlers. I have experience with special needs children and I'm in graduate school currently working on my master's in early childhood special education. I love crafting, nature, animals, and plants!
Abby can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Abby was excellent with my son, very attentive and caring."

Ryan V.

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Kameryne S.


Cleveland, OH

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hi, My Name Is Kameryne. I'm Very Excited To Help Families With The Most Important Job Of All!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very kind, energetic and determined. I like working with kids because it gives me the opportunity to be a teacher, friend, and confident to the younger generation. I'd like a job that gives the opportunity for both your children and I to grow! We will learn a lot from each other! I started working with kids fairly...
5.0
"My kids had a great time with Kameryne. They were all happy, fed and asleep when I got home!"

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Emme S.


Solon, OH

$23-26/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Emme! I was born and raised in Cleveland and have been passionate about helping children with disabilities since a very young age, inspired by growing up with a brother on the spectrum. My childcare experience expands over 10 years across all ages and abilities of children. I love finding new and outside of the box...
Emme can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Emme has been our nanny for a few months now. She is reliable, great with the kids (2 & 4), and very receptive to feedback/suggestions. Definitely recommend her to any family! "

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Allison M.


Atwater, OH

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

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.

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Caitlin W.


Chardon, OH

$22-27/hr5 yrs exp

4.3

(6)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing caregiver with over five years of experience. My friendly, patient, and formal demeanor puts children at ease, and my strong communication skills ensure parents are well-informed about their child's day. Comfortable caring for up to three children, ages 0 to 11, I'm happy to enforce household rules and engage in...
Caitlin can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We had Caitlin for a weekend job and our daughter loved her. Looking forward to working with her more!"

Annie B.

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Kelli P.


Twinsburg, OH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Care Giver With Over 17 Years Of Experience Who Loves Being Of Service.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kelli! With over 10 years of experience as a nanny, I'm passionate about creating safe, nurturing environments where children can grow and thrive. I specialize in supporting children of all ages, including those with special needs, offering personalized care, promoting positive development, and maintaining structured...
Kelli can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kelli did AMAZING with my boys (fur babies) 😂❤️! They began to treat her like family! "

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Denise K.


Northfield, OH

$19/hr10 yrs exp

Older Adult, Experienced With Disabilities.

I am a certified Independent Provider for disabled adults, I have 13 years experience and have been certified for 9 years. I am CPR and first aid certified. I also have experience caring for seniors and hospice clients, I am a laid back, caring , middle aged adult that enjoys caring for others. I have great transportation and I...
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Kelli P.


Twinsburg, OH

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Children bring me immense joy and its a pleasure being in their presence and seeing life from their vantage point. I have experience caring for children with special needs as well as experience in the medical field having worked at Cleveland Clinic assisting in patient care. I'm continually harmonizing with well being, clarity...
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Jasmine G.


Maple Heights, OH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 plus years experience in taking care of children. I am 34. I have a son and a daughter my son is 7 my daughter is 14 I also have 9 nieces/nephews which I've helped raise/take care of, the youngest being 6yrs old the oldest being 24 . Two of which require special needs care. I prefer to do a home visit for both the...
Jasmine can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"I did one time cleaning with Jasmine. She is really efficient. She with her team was able to help us in cleaning our very neat and efficiently. I would recommend her and if planning to do one more time, will do with her. Thank you Jasmine."

Theeba B.

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Kimberly M.


Solon, OH

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Care Companion Available For Your Loved One

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Are you looking for someone to help care for your loved one when you cannot? While I am not in the health care field, I am happy to provide companionship, help with errands, clean up around the house, assist with medication management, cook a meal, or assist with personal grooming. I enjoy people of all ages and I understand...
5.0
"Kimberly worked with my 12 year old brother who was very behind in reading and English. She was very knowledgeable, patient, and helpful on all levels. She's an overall great person. For her level of expertise as a tutor, she deserves so much more compensation than...

Alexis L.

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Isabella E.


Kent, OH

$20/hr5 yrs exp

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

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Carla V.


Cleveland, OH

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Teacher/Childcare Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have six or seven years of full-time as well as part-time childcare as well as PRE K-3 teaching experience. I've also tutored special needs/exceptional children and have worked with several families in the past. I am looking for full or part-time work during the year.
Carla can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Carla is a very caring and beautiful young lady "

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Katharine M.


Kent, OH

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver For All Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello families! My name is Katharine, I'm 22 years old, and I've been babysitting for over 5 years and it's my favorite thing ever! I'm taking a year off from school, so I am looking for a babysitting job for evenings and weekends. In school, my major is art education (hoping to work in an elementary school) so I have done lots...
5.0
"She was very punctual and reliable. She was great with my special needs child. I highly recommend Katie!"

Tom H.

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Isabella E.


Kent, OH

$20-28/hr5 yrs exp

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. "

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Shanise W.


Cleveland, OH

$21-35/hr7 yrs exp

Fun, Dependable Loving Care Giver

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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Sherrie M.


Newton Falls, OH

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Loving , Fun, Interactive Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello I am a mother of 5 adult children. I had hoped I would be a grandma by now but it looks as though it will be awhile so I am ready to love on someone's else's baby or children. I have always had a love for babies and toddlers. I'm very interactive and enjoy spending quality time with them. My oldest daughter has special...
Sherrie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We love Sherrie ! She loves my kids just like her own and I always feel safe leaving them with her . Sherrie has also made her self available last minute for me if we had a sitter cancel , Her home is always clean and child friendly as well ."

Amber B.

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Kathleen J.


Cuyahoga Falls, OH

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Was A Nurse At Children's Hospital For 29 Years

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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Ronda J.


Kent, OH

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available For Special Needs And Elderly

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
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Abby M.


Cuyahoga Falls, OH

$12-29/hr1 yrs exp

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...
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Emme S.


Solon, OH

$24-26/hr8 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Emme! I was born and raised in Cleveland and have been passionate about helping children with disabilities since a very young age, inspired by growing up with a brother on the spectrum. My childcare experience expands over 10 years across all ages and abilities of children. I love finding new and outside of the box...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mantua, OH

Abby M.

5.0

She's always on time & our kids love her! The perfect date night sitter. Thanks Abby!

- Care member

Kameryne S.

5.0

My kids had a great time with Kameryne. They were all happy, fed and asleep when I got home!

- Care member

Emme S.

5.0

The best hands down!! All of our children love Ms. Emme she is so intentional when it comes to spending time with our children and ensuring that while together they are doing things that the kids enjoy. Our 11 year old so is autistic and struggles socially but is always asking to spend time with Ms....

- Care member

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.

Caitlin W.

5.0

We had Caitlin for a weekend job and our daughter loved her. Looking forward to working with her more!

- Annie B.

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