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Paulina M.


Brunswick, OH

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

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Hello, my name is Paulina. I came to this country 27 years ago from Ukraine. I have 3 kids of my own but they are all grown adults. I am a loving, caring person especially for children. I am willing to cook, light clean, and run small errands if need be. Please feel free to contact me if interested. Have a blessed day!
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Amy C.


Brunswick, OH

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Nurse Seeking A Part-Time Position Caring For Children

I am a 35-year-old mother of one. I currently hold a valid Nursing License in the State of Ohio and I have over seven years experience in health care. I am also trained in Child and Infant CPR. As a care provider, I am educated and experienced with tending to the physical and psychological needs of young children. I am also...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

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Taylor F.


Brunswick, OH

$11-16/hr1 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi! I am looking for something 2-3 days a week. I'm attending Tri-C and I'm studying to become a nurse. This upcoming semester I have one in person class and the rest are online. I work at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital so I have experience with kids all different ages and all different types of special needs. I am CPR...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Heather H.


Brunswick, OH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

LPN

Nurse of 27 years. I have experience with all ages, and willing to help out around my work schedule.
My name is Sara! I don't have any experience with special needs which causing a throw off, but I love and care deeply for people. I have been a nanny for the last 5 years and absolutely love taking care of the kiddos. I do still currently work in between the hours of the split which works out perfectly! I would love to get to...
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Mayce W.


Wadsworth, OH

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

I am a mom of five children, including three special needs, and I've worked in the elementary school as an educational aide for the past year and I am looking to expand to watch kids of any age at my home in Barberton. I have a playroom with a sensory swing and full-size trampoline, and I am very open and receptive to your...
Mayce can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Brittany D.


Brunswick, OH

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have dealt with mostly the elderly but I also have a son who has sensory issues, throws fits for no reasons, hyper mobility, and speech issues. He has not been diagnosed with autism but he has many of the same characteristics. I know it takes a great amount of patience and care.
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Dawn W.


Brunswick, OH

$19-30/hr7 yrs exp

Creative And Caring Certified Elementary Teacher

Hello! I'm a retired elementary school teacher with a master's degree in education, and a passion for nurturing young minds. I also hold a specialty license in gifted education and have experience working with children with special needs. As a mom of two wonderful children who are now off at college, I'm excited to share my...
Dawn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sara F.


Brunswick, OH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter/Intervention Specialist

Hello! My name is Sara and I absolutely adore kids. I have been a teacher for 20 years. I have 2 nephews (ages 1 and 7) and 3 nieces (ages 3, 6, and 9). I have experience working with kids of all ages. I also am an intervention specialist and have worked with children with disabilities as well as behavioral needs.
My name is Jordan and I am a licensed intervention specialist and taught for three years. I am currently a nanny for an adult with autism who is also medically fragile. I have my medical certification 1 and am CPR certified. I have worked with children and adults with special needs for many years and would love to also work...
Jordan can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, dementia
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Linda V.


Broadview Heights, OH

$18-30/hr2 yrs exp

Nanny With Educator Background

5.0

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a young and playful 63-year-old. I was educator with 18 years teaching special needs youth (K-12) as licensed Intervention Specialist (last background check done in 2021). I've been working in some capacity with young children most of my life, whether that first job as a babysitter as a teenager, as an awesome and fun...
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Linda helped to care for our toddler (2.5yrs) for about 9 months. Linda's background in teaching gives her a creative and fun approach towards being a nanny and learning. She helped our toddler learn how to spell his name, learn the alphabet, and was very patient...

Anne R.

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Emily M.


Akron, OH

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny, Ready To Learn And Grow!

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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

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Jennifer A.


Cleveland, OH

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

*** DODD MEDICAID WAIVER CERTIFIED ***

3.0

(2)

Having worked as a caregiver for 25+ years, I find that helping to make a difference in someone's life, or just seeing them smile, can be one of the most rewarding benefits to not only my job, but in my life. I've worked with a wide variety of people, & have provided care from birth, until end of life. In my free time I enjoy...
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Heather D.


Akron, OH

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny For Your Family

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Heather, a fun, fit, empty Nester with two grown children of my own, and one grandchild. I've spent the last 18 years working as a full time nanny, locally. Before that I spent 8 years as a preschool teacher (3-pre-K), and worked for two years at a local Daycare. I absolutely love friendly dogs, and am open to light...
Heather can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Heather cared for our young son for four years. As an employee she was extremely reliable and easy to communicate with, and as a person she was an incredibly caring and supportive part of our son’s life. My husband and I were first time parents and Heather had a...

Sarah G.

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Lisa C.


Brook Park, OH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Caregiver

Hello, My name is Lisa. I am a mother of three including twins, and grandmother of one. I am positive, energetic, and have 20+ years of experience. Childcare experience includes newborns, twins, and special needs. I take great pride, and truly enjoy taking care of little ones. My daily routines include indoor/outdoor...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Lisa is dependable and offers a safe and nurturing environment when caring for your family. She is a mother of grown twin boys and specializes in caring for multiple birthed children with references from like families. She is soft spoken, physically fit and...

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Hannah B.


North Olmsted, OH

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Special Care Provider Columbus Area

Hi! My name is Hannah and I am a PA in the Columbus area. I am BLS, PALS, first aid, ACLS, and ATLS certified. I am a certified Physician Assistant with experience in pediatrics. I have experience babysitting for several years. I recently had a full FBI and BCI background check from the state medical board that I can provide. I...
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Deborah J.


Akron, OH

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Soul Looking To Help Care For Someone With Needs In Need :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With over 30 years of experience, I have worked with the elderly and differently-able. I have cared for my aging parents, taken courses in end of life care and patient advocacy and I currently care for a 99-year-old couple part time. I have spent the last 30 some years raising my own four children and caring for other children...
5.0
"Deborah is AMAZING. She is a wonderful advocate for elders, people with special needs, and children. Deborah was the primary caretaker for my daughter and continues to care for her when I need help. She was always reliable, trustworthy, and went above and beyond...

Megan H.

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Jill W.


Olmsted Falls, OH

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Looking For Part-time Childcare Work Or As A Senior Care Giver In A Home Environment.

I have been caring for a senior in her home for a few months now and I really feel like I am helping someone and it's not just a job. I am also a medical assistant in a doctor's office. So I work with patients of different ages. Before I was into the medical field I was a nanny for 10 years. Thanks for reading my ad and I hope...
Jill can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, respite care, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"in the short time weve had jill she has been a lovely, capable person. "

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Karen M.


Clinton, OH

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Parent Of Special Needs Children

I am a mature and experienced caretaker. I have taken care of special needs children including autism for about 15 years. I've worked also with children with developmental delays including speech delay, sensory motor and academic challenges. I've supported in-home therapeutic programs developed by professionals. I'm also a...
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Amanda S.


Strongsville, OH

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher Looking For Summer Nanny Opportunity

Hello my name is Amanda. I am a licensed early childhood educator prek-3rd grade. I have spent the last 8 years teaching in the classroom. Watching children grow and learn is my passion! Before acquiring my teaching degree, I began babysitting at 15 years old. I have experience with children aged 3 months and older. I also have...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Amanda has watched my son with special needs. She is always punctual, caring, and patient! My son absolutely loves her!! Being the mother of a special needs child your worry about who is caring for your child shifts to a different level. With Amanda any cares or...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Medina, OH

Linda V.

5.0

Linda helped to care for our toddler (2.5yrs) for about 9 months. Linda's background in teaching gives her a creative and fun approach towards being a nanny and learning. She helped our toddler learn how to spell his name, learn the alphabet, and was very patient with him along the way. She would...

- Anne R.

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.

Heather D.

5.0

Heather cared for our young son for four years. As an employee she was extremely reliable and easy to communicate with, and as a person she was an incredibly caring and supportive part of our son’s life. My husband and I were first time parents and Heather had a wealth of helpful knowledge from her...

- Sarah G.

Lisa C.

5.0

Lisa is fantastic. She is currently watching my three children. They are twin four year olds and their five year old sister. From the minute she started, things were seamless and easy. She is energetic, fun, reliable, and nurturing. She handles the "craziness" of three children 16 months apart with...

- Care member

Deborah J.

5.0

Deborah is AMAZING. She is a wonderful advocate for elders, people with special needs, and children. Deborah was the primary caretaker for my daughter and continues to care for her when I need help. She was always reliable, trustworthy, and went above and beyond to make sure she was giving my...

- Megan H.

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