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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ravenna, OH

The average posted rate is $10/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Ravenna, OH

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Danielle B.


Ravenna, OH

$11-16/hr10 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Kristen C.


Ravenna, OH

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Daycare Teacher Available On Weekdays For Full-Time

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I have several certifications such as CPR, First Aid, Communicable Disease, special needs, and medicine. I have worked at a daycare for a little over a year and have had many child care trainings. I have worked with newborns to children who are 12 years. I am currently working at a hospital as a Certified Medical Assistant (6...
Kristen can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Katharine M.


Kent, OH

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver For All Children

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/hr5 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Isabella E.


Kent, OH

$20-28/hr5 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. "

Care member

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Ronda J.


Kent, OH

$15-25/hr10 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/hr5 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Christina S.


Diamond, OH

$14-19/hr10 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/hr10 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/hr5 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Rachel O.


Kent, OH

$18-25/hr4 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: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

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Sandy K.


Mantua, OH

$36/hr10 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/hr8 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: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kendall H.


Kent, OH

$15-25/hr3 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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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/hr7 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/hr6 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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Alaina G.


Kent, OH

$15/hr7 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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ziontyana M.


Kent, OH

$13-25/hr1 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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

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Krista R.


Kent, OH

$15-30/hr10 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.

Isabella E.

5.0

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

- Care member

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