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I am a retired Special Education teacher. I graduated with a Masters Degree in Special Education/Language Development. I have worked with many beautiful children in the years since then.
I am fortunate to be in excellent health and I miss working with children. If you need a tutor for your youngster who is struggling, I can...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have provided care for children of all ages for many years. I also have 4 children of my own. They are 17, 27, 29, and 31 years old. I have experience as a birth and postpartum doula as well.
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Melissa was great! Punctual, flexible, cleaned up dinner dishes, and most of all-our kids liked her! Thanks Melissa. Would definitely hire her again."
Meredith M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Not currently seeking employment. 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...
Heather can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(3)
I am a Registered Nurse with a previous BA degree in English literature from IU. I've been working in senior and palliative care for 15 years primarily doing private care for individual patients and families.
I have managed home care for special needs and senior clients coordinating 24 hr care, payroll, scheduling and meal...
Kara can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, respite care, personal care, home modification, dementia & more
5.0
"I would recommend Kara for any care giving position. I had her care for my father in his last six months and she did a wonderful job.
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Brooke H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Julia and I'm a first year High School art teacher! I have tons of experience working with children as a teacher as well as several trainings, certifications and clearances. I worked as a part time nanny through school and full time in summers. I've grown up with siblings and have babysat for many years. I...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Julia is the best of the best. She's professional, creative, and loving. She keeps her authority, sets clear expectations, and treats my kids with respect. She goes above and beyond, and has become part of our family over the past 5 months that she's nannied for...
Hannah R.
Allison M.
Hudson, OH
$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
Haley P.
North Royalton, OH
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Haley! I have 10 years of experience caring for children from newborns to children who are 13 years old and even children with special needs. I have been both a date night sitter and a long term, full-time nanny. While watching kids I prefer to participate in the activities your children enjoy, we will have...
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
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 was dependable, polite, and did everything we asked of her. She was very attentive to our baby's needs and very good with her. We decided to shift more to family help from grandparents offer, but otherwise would've continued to work with Linda."
Adam M.
Kathleen J.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Was A Nurse At Children's Hospital For 29 Years
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was a nurse at a children's hospital in Akron for 29 years. I worked in every unit of the hospital and also worked in the recovery room and outpatient surgery unit. I have taken care of many children with disabilities of all kinds.
5.0
"Hired several times and continue to do so. My kids love her. Great with my daughter who has DS too."
Traci M.
Brianna B.
Independence, OH
$15-24/hr • 8 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Bri and I am 22 years old and currently a positive reinforcement but doing my classes remotely. I have had over 8 years of experience with child care including children from around 2 weeks to about 15 years old, as well as children with special needs. I am CPR certified and have my own car for anything your little...
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Bri was a wonderful babysitter to my kids for two years. My kids loved her and I always felt more than comfortable leaving them in her care. She became much more than a babysitter to our family and I definitely recommend!"
Tasha P.
5.0
(1)
I am a certified Independent Provider for disabled adults, I have 13 years experience and have been certified for 9 years. I am CPR and first aid certified. I also have experience caring for seniors and hospice clients, I am a laid back, caring , middle aged adult that enjoys caring for others. I have great transportation and I...
Gabby E.
Hinckley, OH
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello! I have worked at an elementary school for the past 3 years. I was a lunch aide for the first year and for the last 2 years I have worked as a mild/moderate special needs aide. I also just completed my 2nd year working for a special needs summer school program with intensive needs high school aged students. I am currently...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I have worked home care with the elderly and handicapped and also in the school district with special needs students for over 10 years. I have also been around animals for my whole entire life I have Ranch sat horses and dogs in Montana to weekends around my neighborhood in Michigan. I am now residing in Ohio in the Brunswick,...
Michele can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
I am moving back to the Brunswick Ohio area after June 17th. I will be available to provide home care, child care, and pet care in your home. I have worked with preschoolers, elementary age children, and also seniors, for over 15 years. I have also worked with children and seniors who have special needs. I am a loving, caring...
Michele can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Hello!! I'm Brandy, I currently work as a school nurse. That means I have summers off and I can help out your loved ones who have medical and/or special needs ! I'm an LPN with over 20 years of experience. Prior to becoming a nurse, I worked as a CNA. I have experience with seniors as well as many common chronic illnesses they...
Brandy can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
CNA
I am a former employee of Akron Children's Hospital, where I served as a School MA ("School Nurse"), for two years. In addition, I am a Certified Paramedic with 5 years of experience working in a busy Suburban EMS setting. I have had significant experience working with children and young adults with special medical or...
I am a registered nurse and have my BA in English. I'll be doing graduate school this fall and looking for part time private nursing positions. I managed six group homes for developmentally disabled clients after my first degree in Bloomington Indiana and have been doing private care in nursing the past 10 plus years. I am BLS...
Donna G.
Brunswick, OH
$13-18/hr
I have worked for Cuyahoga County Board of MR/DD for 11years. Some of those years was a Habilitation Specialist in a non ambulatory classroom of adults. I have also worked as a Care Partner in an assisted living faculty for a couple of years.
I have plenty of experience with wide range of individuals.
Also have received my...
Angela R.
Brecksville, OH
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi
I am an early retired teacher. I have worked with a variety of needs. some but not all included ADHD, autism, Prater Willi syndrome, and a variety of cognitive impairments. CPR trained and background checked through the state of Ohio.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am 23years old, I've been babysitting for 7 years now. I have a passion for kids and I love doing activities with them to keep their minds working also I enjoy taking them out the house going to the park, swimming, trampoline park and so much more. I am a junior in college and working towards my finance degree. I've...
Emika can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Richfield, OH
Melissa C.
5.0
Melissa was great! Punctual, flexible, cleaned up dinner dishes, and most of all-our kids liked her! Thanks Melissa. Would definitely hire her again.
- Meredith M.
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.
Kara K.
5.0
I hired Kara to assist with a senior day program I run and she was the best employee I had. She never missed a day, thoroughly enjoyed each senior she assisted and has a great energy full of joy and compassion. When she left to do nursing and private care I was sad to lose her but realize this is...
- Lisa B.
Julia G.
5.0
Julia is the best of the best. She's professional, creative, and loving. She keeps her authority, sets clear expectations, and treats my kids with respect. She goes above and beyond, and has become part of our family over the past 5 months that she's nannied for us.
- Hannah R.
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.
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