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Special needs caregivers in Ravenna, OH

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Danielle B.


Ravenna, OH

$11-16/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

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Hi! My name is Danielle. I have been babysitting since I was a freshman in high school which was 7-8 years ago. I've been working at a middle school now for 6 years. I have worked with all ages and even special needs. I love kids and if you need a night out, I'm your go to!
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Katharine M.


Kent, OH

$15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver For All Children

5.0

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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/hr • 5 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, 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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Allison M.


Atwater, OH

$10-20/hr • 1 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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Isabella E.


Kent, OH

$20-28/hr • 5 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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Ronda J.


Kent, OH

$15-25/hr • 10 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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Ashley A.


Atwater, OH

$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Full Time Kiddo Helper

Hi I'm Ashley! I'm 25 and a mama of a 2 and 3-year-old girl and boy! I've babysat since I was very young, to this very day. I've cared for infants all the way up to kids and adults with special needs to caring for elderly with dementia and Parkinson's. I'm looking to be a full time nanny(live out) for a family in need! If...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Christina S.


Diamond, OH

$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring And Compassionate Companion

I am a mom of a 16-year-old son who was born with very severe medical problems. I learned how to provide all of his medical care on my own. So, I am trained in NG tube placement, G tube feeds, feeding issues, and food allergies. I know wound care, diabetic care, and I can also utilize a hoyer lift. I'm also familiar with autism...
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Paula P.


Kent, OH

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Available To Help With Self Help Skills, Housekeeping, Meal Prep And Companionship.

I am a Home Health Aide with 24 years working in Healthcare. I started working in a Nursing Home when I was 16 years old as a Certified Nursing Assistant. I have experience in helping individuals with: Bathing, Dressing, Ambulation, Range of Motion and other various self help skills. I also have experience in using lift machines...
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Mallory C.


Kent, OH

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Mallory. Working with children is my passion. I've worked in childcare for 5 years and as a nanny for 2 of those years. I am comfortable with all age groups and with special needs children. I do not drive currently but I am working of getting my license.
Mallory can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Rachel O.


Kent, OH

$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hello, I am a 49-year-old mother of three adult daughters. I live in Kent and I have a Masters degree from KSU in Educational Psychology. I taught children K-12 with special needs for 16 years. I am looking to work with children, seniors or even pets. I am able to do errands, light housekeeping, meal prep, laundry, etc. Thank...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

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Sandy K.


Mantua, OH

$36/hr • 10 yrs exp

Much experience- diabetes care and management, dementia, surgical recovery, dialysis, errands, transport to appointments. Also have a great deal of experience with children/young adults in the autism spectrum and MMRDD. Non-smoker, non drinker, pet lover. I am highly committed, and reliable. I have a past BCI/FBI background...
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Maya C.


Kent, OH

$12-18/hr • 8 yrs exp

I have 8 years of experience working with kids from toddlers to middle school aged children and special needs children. I can help with crafts, homework, chores and carpooling to and from school or activities when needed. I have a very available schedule, so I can do school drop off/pick up or even during the work day. I am...
Maya can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Kendall H.


Kent, OH

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

I am currently graduated from Kent State University, where I studied marketing and economics. I am a very reliable and punctual person, being on time and following through with people are some of my top priorities. When it comes to kids, I have grown up with six siblings which range from ages 5-to 25, so I am very comfortable...
Kendall can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
I love helping people. I have been working with the special needs students at my school for the past two years.
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Lily C.


Kent, OH

$15/hr • 7 yrs exp

About Me

Hello! My name is Lily and I am a current junior at Kent State studying Special Education. I have been babysitting and housesitting since I was 14! I have experience with multiple age groups and special needs. I am also available for pet sitting! Besides my classes, my schedule is flexible.
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Cecelia V.


Kent, OH

$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

Fun And Responsible Babysitter!

Hello! my name is Cecelia I'm 19 years old. I have years of official experience caring for children. I am currently attending State University and majoring in early childhood education. I can help with travel, homework help for younger children, and light housekeeping. I am very experienced in working with different types of...
Cecelia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Alaina G.


Kent, OH

$15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, I have worked in the food service industry for 3 years and this summer I have been working at Happy Days Summer Camp, a summer camp for children with special needs. In addition to this camp, I have many volunteer hours working with special needs children! I am a kind and hard...
Alaina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ziontyana M.


Kent, OH

$13-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Trusted Caregiver For Children, Pets, And Special Needs Individuals

I have at least 2 years of experience in childcare. I have cared for children ranging from infants to pre-teens, providing attentive and nurturing support tailored to each developmental stage. I am certified in CPR and First Aid for all ages! I often volunteer at the church I go to in my free time, so it gives me experience with...
Ziontyana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

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Krista R.


Kent, OH

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have worked with a wide range of ages from children to geriatric. I worked in a psychologists office for three years helping the clients with Alzheimer's and dementia. I'm majoring in psychology at Kent state and I have a focus in special needs and research psychology.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ravenna, OH

Katharine M.

5.0

She was very punctual and reliable. She was great with my special needs child. I highly recommend Katie!

- Tom H.

Isabella E.

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 that she could take care of B for...

- Deborah O.

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.

Isabella E.

5.0

Prompt and knowledgeable on how to care for children with special needs.

- Care member

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