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Find special needs caregivers in Mentor, OH that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Mentor, OH

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Mentor, OH

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Vivienne B.


Cleveland, OH

$15/hr • 4 yrs exp

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

5.0

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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, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My kids loved Vivienne! She was great with my 2 daughters. Very responsible young lady! "

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Shanise W.


Cleveland, OH

$21-35/hr • 7 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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Robin W.


Cleveland, OH

$15-25/hr • 10 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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Erica B.


Cleveland, OH

$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

4.2

(5)

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

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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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Theresa T.


Cleveland, OH

$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

I am a 38-year-old with 8 years experience working with individuals who intellectual and developmental disabilities. I've worked in the homes feeding, bathing, cleaning and interacting with many individuals of all backgrounds. I was a supervisor in the homes for 1 year and move up quickly as a House Manager for 2 years and then...
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Erin S.


Euclid, OH

$17-35/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hi my name is Erin, and I love to work with kids. I worked at a Daycare Center for 5 years and assisted the teacher with fun activities for the kids and classroom schedules. I cared for the children from the ages of infants to 12. I cared for individuals with Special needs, and I have my own children with Special needs.
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Ashley J.


Euclid, OH

$18-50/hr • 10 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: Respite care, dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Sharron F.


Cleveland, OH

$29-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Sharron. Just a little bit about myself. I started having an interest in caring for seniors 15 years ago after I had to care for my father, who had dementia at the time. I also grew up with very old grandparents. I take my job very seriously and make sure that I do my best so that these sweet souls will be...
Sharron can also help with: Dementia, errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning
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Lauren I.


Cleveland, OH

$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I have been caring for children for several years. I am comfortable babysitting children of all ages. I am well versed in American Sign Language and I have experience caring for deaf and special needs children in summer camps. I am a college athlete and I enjoy doing various outdoor activities. I am an animal lover and would be...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sheila H.


Madison, OH

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have worked with special needs children and adults for many years. I contracted out with the state of Ohio's Medicaid Waiver programs as an Independent Care Giver since 1994, for special needs individuals. I have worked for three families long term ( 8 years with two families and 5 years for another). I have excellent work...
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Shayla R.


Cleveland, OH

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny/Special Care Giver

I have worked with several families. One of the families I worked with, the child was diagnosed with Autism. I worked with him for 6 months. I also worked in a child center where we had 2 kids with Down syndrome. I am good with all kids even ones with disorder's. I was trained in first aid/child safety.
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Gust G.


Gates Mills, OH

$15-20/hr

Help For Others

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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Maya S.


Chagrin Falls, OH

$20/hr • 9 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Antoinettea D.


Chagrin Falls, OH

$19-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

GREAT CAREGIVER

Hello, I am a loving caring caregiver who have made in the caregiving business for 37 years. I first started off working for my mother taking care of my aunt who had cancer at the age of 14. I have experience with Special Needs, Dementia, MS , Alzheimer, Feeding Tubes, Colostomy Bags, Catheters. I will cook, clean, meal...
Antoinettea can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sharron F.


Cleveland, OH

$24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Amazing Nanny With A Wonderful Personality!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sharron and I am looking for a great family to help with their little one/ones. I have been taking care of children for 22 years. I absolutely love kids and love what I do! I have kept kids from newborn to the ages of 15. I also specialize in early childhood development as well as special needs children. I am...
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Sandra D.


Cleveland, OH

$22-27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Care Giver

As a mother, grandmother and caregiver I have been caring for children for over 30 yrs. I am a registered nurse and most recently been caring for special needs patients. I am looking for a part time childcare position. I love caring for children, especially talking walks, reading to them and playing with them! I love caring for...
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Haley R.


Beachwood, OH

$15-18/hr • 5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter With An Educational Twist!!

Hello families!! My name is Haley. I am 37 years old, and have been babysitting kids on and off since I was 15 years old. Professionally, I have been a paraprofessional for a local school district for over six years. While there has definitely been an academic component to my work, I have also had some care components as well,...
Haley can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Carolyn F.


Cleveland, OH

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care For Your Children

My name is Carolyn and I have a BA in the Area of Music Therapy and have completed graduate coursework and an endorsement in the area of Special Education, Severe Behavior Disorders and Classroom Management. I am passionate about helping children of all ages and abilities and am a firm believer in treating everyone with dignity...
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Taryn G.


Cleveland, OH

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Public School Teacher

Hello, I am currently a full time public school teacher that is just looking for part time after school hours. I am a certified PreK-3 Intervention Specialist with a Masters in Education. I look forward to working with you and your family.
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Olivia C.


Cleveland, OH

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mentor, OH

Vivienne B.

5.0

She was great with the kids and so helpful!

- Care member

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.

Erica B.

5.0

Great worker very dependable and trust worthy

- Care member

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