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Blair B.


Orient, OH

$28/hr8 yrs exp

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I have experience with multiple aged children as well as special needs as well. I am great with kids and I love to do arts and crafts with children as well and just play with them.
Blair can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

I am a 19 year old college student and currently work for an agency. I work with 3 clients, 2 of which are autistic. I have experience with Down syndrome, autism, and mild developmental disabilities. We do recreational activities and I assist with in home care. I am certified in first aid, HIPAA, medication administration, CPR,...
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Alisha S.


Grove City, OH

$15-17/hr10 yrs exp

Happy Kids = Happy Parents!

-Professional Nanny -Tot Teacher -In-home childcare provider -Childcare provider for a church -Lead preschool teacher -Special Needs Educational Aide -Substitute Teacher -SAHM -Homeschooling Mom -Volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio -Believe that parents know their children best!
Alisha can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Janet Y.


Grove City, OH

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I am an extremely reliable, passionate person who is looking to provide consistent care to someone in need of an experienced, educated provider with people of all ages. I am passionate about what I do because I was raised around people with special needs. I have the patience, the passion and the knowledge to work with people and...
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Jordan M.


Grove City, OH

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always had a passion for working with children, especially children who have special needs. I have worked with children who have autism for 6 years, and children who have Down Syndrome for 2 years.
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Jordan M.


Grove City, OH

$12-16/hr8 yrs exp

I have been watching kids of every age since I was in high school. Right now, I have 5 nephews all under the age of 5 that I watch regularly, as well as siblings who are 8-14 years old. I have years of experience with children who have special needs and years of experience as an overnight camp counselor
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Cherri J.


Grove City, OH

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver In All Fields

Hi ! I'm expanding my services to kiddos/ adults with special needs! I'm honestly not sure why I haven't done this sooner ! I've been caring for people for over 20 years! I love everything about home care ! Years ago I worked for a pediatric home health care agency and have quite a few years experience working at Nationwide...
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Mary R.


Grove City, OH

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Mary. I have experience caring for kids both individually and in large group settings. I have experience working with special needs children as well. I am willing to help around the house, prepare meals, help with homework, and provide transportation as needed! Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
I worked with autistic children and children with learning disabilities I make them feel comfortable and safe with me and making it where they will Love to to learn
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Shanan S.


Grove City, OH

$10-25/hr2 yrs exp

I took two years in early childhood education, I spent one year at a special needs preschool. I love working with all children and I am very patient and caring.

Rebecca W.


Commercial Point, OH

$16-24/hr10 yrs exp

Mom Of 9, Former Foster Parent For 9 Years

I was a licensed treatment foster parent for 9 years . CPR CPI certified. My home approved by the fire Marshall. We took large sibling groups and special needs kids. I'm also the mother of 9 my oldest is 32 my youngest is 11. I was a pre k teacher also.
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Debbie S.


Hilliard, OH

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

4.7

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Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

Here is an overview of my work history and skill set. I graduated from Ohio Dominican University in 2007 with a BA in English. I graduated with honors. I went back to college after raising my four children. I was accepted into the Masters Program at Otterbein but ended up leaving when my daughter became pregnant with twins and...
Debbie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Debbie did a great job with our 3yr old daughter. We recently moved to the area and needed to find someone to watch our daughter for appointments and date nights. Debbie was great and did art projects with our kiddo. Our daughter was really happy at the end of the...

William V G.

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Nabankema M.


Columbus, OH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Stna

Am an stna worker for 10 year experience and have love and care for taking care of people in need, am flexible patient and ready to work
5.0
"She's really nice person and very kind."

HORIS M.

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Madison S.


Columbus, OH

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Care Giver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Madison S. and I am 24 years old. I have held many different types of child care positions such as date nights, nannying, respite work, and special needs care. Since I was 13, child care has been my main source of work. Caring for children ages 3 months - 14 years, I have developed excellent skills to problem...
Madison can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Madison was amazing! I cannot thank her enough for helping me and my family out in such a short notice. She was very prompt and personal with my mother and was attentive to all her needs. My mother was very comfortable with her and really enjoyed her company....

Regina O.

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Jenny G.


Columbus, OH

$31/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Occasional Work And/or Date Night :)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with adults with disabilities for over 20 years. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis. I am CPR/ First Aid certified and I am certified to pass oral medications, insulin and feedings/medications through g-tube. I am trustworthy, patient and absolutely love...
5.0
"Our son loves Jenny! She has been with us weekly for two years. As special needs parents, it can be hard to trust someone with your child. Our son is nonverbal, non ambulatory (but still very active) and g-tube fed. Jenny has a developed a wonderful relationship...

Jessica C.

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Elizabeth H.


Columbus, OH

$17-30/hr7 yrs exp

PCA Certified Nursing Student

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello all! My name is Elizabeth and I have worked as a nanny off and on for about 6 years now. I love kids and used to work as a certified nurse's aid for kids with special needs. I am CPR certified and am happy with working with kids of any age:) I am from a big family and have grown up around children and would love to help...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Elizabeth was awesome when we hired her to watch our son. She came in and hit it off right away with the whole family and would definitely hire again."

Louis S.

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Zella P.


Columbus, OH

$14/hr8 yrs exp

About Me!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love working with kids because I thoroughly enjoy the individuality that comes with getting to meet and babysit every kid. Being at school, I always wished I could babysit an infant or babysit the kids that I saw and then I eventually got to. As well as this I am currently volunteering with a local music therapy center and...
Zella can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Zella is fantastic with all our kiddos, especially our middle daughter with special needs. She lights up when Zella arrives and they have a blast playing instruments/music and reading books together. Zella is friendly, dependable, and fun. She is very responsive...

Jamie S.

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Angela E.


Columbus, OH

$20-50/hr15 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children grow and learn. My creativity, patience, and friendly nature make me a great fit for this role. I have 15 years of experience caring for children of all ages, and I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and communicating with parents about their child's...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Angela is outgoing, easy to both talk and connect with for both myself and my 4 year old son. Angela recently started as a sitter for our son. She picks him up from school and gets him settled at home with a healthy snack and an activity until we arrive home from...

Lauren F.

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Yafit M.


Columbus, OH

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available Now :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! my name is Yafit. I'm a responsible and flexible Nanny with over 9 years of childcare experience, ranging from newborns and up, as well as children with special needs. I'm dedicated and passionate about working with children, skilled at monitoring and nurturing multiple children to ensure their safety and providing an...
Yafit can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Yafit was early for our interview. She had a clean background check, great recommendation. She speaks 3 languages and has a gentle demeanor. We look forward to using her."

Faith F.

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Debbie S.


Hilliard, OH

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Here is an overview of my work history and skill set. I graduated from Ohio Dominican University in 2007 with a BA in English. I graduated with honors. I went back to college after raising my four children. I was accepted into the Masters Program at Otterbein but ended up leaving when my daughter became pregnant with twins...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Orient, OH

Debbie S.

5.0

Debbie watched our 4 kids ages 2-8. They loved having her. Thank you so much!

- Courtney B.

Nabankema M.

5.0

She's really nice person and very kind.

- HORIS M.

Madison S.

5.0

Madison was amazing! I cannot thank her enough for helping me and my family out in such a short notice. She was very prompt and personal with my mother and was attentive to all her needs. My mother was very comfortable with her and really enjoyed her company. I'm going to continue using Madison...

- Regina O.

Jenny G.

5.0

Our son loves Jenny! She has been with us weekly for two years. As special needs parents, it can be hard to trust someone with your child. Our son is nonverbal, non ambulatory (but still very active) and g-tube fed. Jenny has a developed a wonderful relationship with him and us, and takes care of...

- Jessica C.

Elizabeth H.

5.0

Elizabeth did a great job babysitting our toddler on his day off from daycare. I work from home, and she did a fantastic job taking care of our son, while also staying out of the way so I could have a fairly normal workday. She kept him entertained, kept him fed, took him to the library, and got him...

- Mike W.

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