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Xander S.


Canton, OH

$8-50/hr

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I'm Xander a 19-year-old man and wanting to help others.
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Erin G.


Canton, OH

$13-18/hr

Experienced And Compassionate Caregiver

Hi! My name is Erin. I have 3 years of experience working with clients as a caregiver through both private pay and professional companies. My husband has Williams Syndrome, my aunt has PKU, and my sister has autism, so I have experience interacting with special needs individuals. I love helping people, so if you have any needs,...
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Stephanie D.


Canton, OH

$16-26/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Professional Nanny

I have 15+ years of experience. I attended The English Nanny & Governess school in 2007 after receiving my associates of arts degree. I have nannied professionally all over the United States. I have a passion for children with special needs as my youngest brother is Autistic. I'm professional and fun. Will love and care for your...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Teresa B.


Canton, OH

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked with special needs kids for about 10 years in private homes and the past 3 years have been with Bellefaire JCB working in the residential homes that are Autism based population.
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Eliana D.


North Canton, OH

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Eliana. I am 21 years old and a senior at the Ohio state university. I am majoring in primary education! I also recently received my associates degree in 2023. I am looking for a part time or full time job for the summer. I am a very silly and outgoing person who loves nature, art, and pets. I have a big family with...
Eliana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jamie W.


Canton, OH

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced in mental & behavioral health. Have cared for variety of people for years and special needs. . certified as well other things
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Daviona E.


Canton, OH

$14-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hire Me As A Perfect Candidate For Your Lover One(s)!

Hello! My name is Daviona. With six years of caregiving experience, I've honed my skills across various domains, including child care, special needs, and geriatric care. I'm well-versed in providing extensive care and proficient in medication administration. If you're seeking a compassionate caregiver with a wealth of...
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Jaime M.


Canton, OH

$15-30/hr6 yrs exp

Autism

I've been working with children and adults with Autism and other developmental disabilities professionally for 6 years. I currently teach therapeutic visual arts classes locally in Canton and would love to pick up some work supporting/ caring for children/ adolescents with disabilities.
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Daviona E.


Canton, OH

$14-23/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Daviona. With six years of caregiving experience, I've honed my skills across various domains, including child care, special needs, and geriatric care. I'm well-versed in providing extensive care and proficient in medication administration. If you're seeking a compassionate caregiver with a wealth of...
Daviona can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Daviona E.


Canton, OH

$12-20/hr3 yrs exp

STNA

Hello! My name is Daviona. With six years of caregiving experience, I've honed my skills across various domains, including child care, special needs, and geriatric care. I'm well-versed in providing extensive care and proficient in medication administration. If you're seeking a compassionate caregiver with a wealth of...
Daviona can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

CNA

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Jordyn C.


Canton, OH

$18/hr6 yrs exp

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with over six years in the field, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My previous babysitting roles have reinforced my desire to care for young minds. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love to play outdoor sports,...
Jordyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Patricia M.


Navarre, OH

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

52 Year Old Mom And Grandma

I am 52 yrs old, a mother of 4, grandmother of 2, and now an empty nester. I am looking to take on part time child care to help supplement my husband's retirement income. We live on a small homestead in Navarre along with our dogs, cat, goats, chickens, and rabbits. My only paid childcare experiences were as a teenager and then...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lora A.


Canton, OH

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 30 plus years of experience. I am a mother of two grown boys. One of my boys had serious health issues and ADHD while growing up. I have no problem with special need children. I have also homed schooled my children for several years and ran day care service on my home.
Lora can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jennifer S.


North Canton, OH

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have watched children for more years than I would like to admit (almost 30 years). I have a Bachelor's degree in Education. I am a substitute teacher at Akron Public Schools at all grade levels (K-12). I have substituted for many Intervention Specialists and have tutored many students with a range of abilities. My range of...
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Gabriella L.


Canal Fulton, OH

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Fun, Caring, Dedicated, And Experienced

Hi! I am a college student and I am looking to make some extra money and what better way to do it by doing some thing I love! I love kids and have been around kids my whole entire life! I have experience with infants and children of all kids of ages! I have around 7 years experience of babysitting/nannying! With me your children...
Gabriella can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Emily M.


Akron, OH

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny, Ready To Learn And Grow!

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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & 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."

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Denise P.


Akron, OH

$17/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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.

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Tiffany G.


Barberton, OH

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

FT Experienced Nanny Available In Akron And The Surrounding Areas

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a professional nanny, night nurse, childcare consultant, caregiver and private educator with 20 plus years of various levels of experience. I have worked with a wide variety of children, families and schools(public and Montessori). I am available and currently taking bookings for day, evening, special...
Tiffany can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Tiffany has been my twins (2 yrs old) nanny for the last several months. My kids absolutely love her and my husband and I couldn't be happier. Since day 1 she has shown me and specially my kids that she genuinely cares that they learn and achieve their development...

Sheila M.

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Laura M.


Louisville, OH

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Laura (Nanny)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am 23-year-old single momma of a almost 3-year-old beautiful girl. Kiddos are my life! I enjoy my job and may make it a career eventually. I do overnight sitting, care for children with special needs, transport, literally everything ya need! Even tutoring! I just graduated from Malone University but not actively looking for...
Laura can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Laura was great with my 5 year old son! She took him to the park, did crafts, read, etc. He looked forward to her coming over every day!"

Candice L.

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Saylor T.


Uniontown, OH

$22/hr3 yrs exp

Ready To Help Your Day To Day Easier.

Howdy my names Saylor! Let me tell you a little about myself, I like working with kids because it feels like there's a new opportunity to make a new purpose each day, I find it extremely fun to find new ways to play and get creative with my kiddos. There's nothing like seeing a smile on a child's face and knowing you're making a...
Saylor can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Massillon, OH

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.

Tiffany G.

5.0

Tiffany is amazing with kids. Her organization and creativity helped my kids learn and behave while having fun! She is always dedicated and truly had the best interests of the children at heart. She was able to see when my kids were being obstinate, call them.out on it and yet persuade them to...

- TRACY V.

Laura M.

5.0

Laura was great with my 5 year old son! She took him to the park, did crafts, read, etc. He looked forward to her coming over every day!

- Candice L.

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