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Julia G.


Brunswick, OH

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Sitter/Cooking&Cleaning

5.0

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & 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.

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Mary Lou B.


Medina, OH

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I love children! I raised three of them! Before that, I was a teacher in grades preschool through 12th grade, in regular classrooms and also in special needs. I have been a nanny for the last 6 years with children from 3 months to 8 years old. I like to actively engage the children in my care with games, arts and crafts, reading...
Mary Lou can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Mary Lou was absolutely amazing with our kids. She came over with projects for them to do, and when we got home, our kids said they wanted us to go back on our date! They were having a great time. We will definitely use Mary Lou in the future!"

Erin C.

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Melissa C.


Hinckley, OH

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver - Children, Elders, and Special Needs

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: Carpooling, craft assistance
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.

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Heather D.


Akron, OH

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny For Your Family

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Heather is a wonderful nanny. As a new mom she helped me get back to work knowing my son was well cared for. She genuinuely cared for him and her first priority was always his safety and well-being. She always exceeded our expectation as a care giver and always...

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Emily M.


Akron, OH

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny, Ready To Learn And Grow!

Hello! I am currently a full time nanny but will be moving to part time when preschool starts in August. At that point I'll be working Monday and Tuesday (8a-5p) and when the kids are home sick. I am otherwise free to help with your child! I have over 10 years of experience. I would love to have adventures to local libraries,...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emily was amazing with my son! I hired her for the summer of 2021 for the days and nights I had to work. She was always on time or early, very interactive and energetic (which was great for my then 3 year old), and brought fun activities for him as well."

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Kathleen J.


Cuyahoga Falls, OH

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Was A Nurse At Children's Hospital For 29 Years

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.

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Saylor T.


Uniontown, OH

$22/hr3 yrs exp

Ready To Help Your Day To Day Easier.

Howdy my names Saylor! Let me tell you a little about myself, I like working with kids because it feels like there's a new opportunity to make a new purpose each day, I find it extremely fun to find new ways to play and get creative with my kiddos. There's nothing like seeing a smile on a child's face and knowing you're making a...
Saylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Deborah J.


Akron, OH

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Soul Looking To Help Care For Someone With Needs In Need :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With over 30 years of experience, I have worked with the elderly and differently-able. I have cared for my aging parents, taken courses in end of life care and patient advocacy and I currently care for a 99-year-old couple part time. I have spent the last 30 some years raising my own four children and caring for other children...
5.0
"Deborah is AMAZING. She is a wonderful advocate for elders, people with special needs, and children. Deborah was the primary caretaker for my daughter and continues to care for her when I need help. She was always reliable, trustworthy, and went above and beyond...

Megan H.

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Taylor F.


Brunswick, OH

$11-16/hr1 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi! I am looking for something 2-3 days a week. I'm attending Tri-C and I'm studying to become a nurse. This upcoming semester I have one in person class and the rest are online. I work at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital so I have experience with kids all different ages and all different types of special needs. I am CPR...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Amy C.


Brunswick, OH

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Professional Nurse Seeking Part-Time Position Caring For Your Loved Ones

I am an Experienced Nursing Professional with over seven years working within the field of Health Care. Having a child with Special Needs myself, I can relate both as a parent and as a Medical Professional. As a Care Provider, I am educated and experienced with tending to the physical and psychological needs of young children....
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Madelyn K.


Akron, OH

$14-22/hr1 yrs exp

Student Looking To Help!

I have experience with all ages and different development delays. I am a nursing student that will strive to provide the best care! I love working with all ages!
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...
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Gabrielle M.


Akron, OH

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

I'd Love To Help Out Where I Can!

Hey there! I've been working with individuals with developmental disabilities for about 6 years as a job coach, job trainer, and adult day service provider. I also have been an independent provider for 7 months.
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Haddy N.


Akron, OH

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I am a 39 yr old woman with lots of experience in special needs. I have worked for group homes and individuals at home. I am very hardworking and reliable, trustworthy and dependable.
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Caroline S.


Brewster, OH

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have more than 10 years of experience with children of various ages and also with children with special needs. I've worked with 9 children at the same time.
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Christina W.


Akron, OH

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have many years of experience and a heart to genuinely help and serve. I value people, their hearts, their lives, and their families, and find great joy in improving the quality of those things in every way possible!
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Heather H.


Brunswick, OH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

LPN

Nurse of 27 years. I have experience with all ages, and willing to help out around my work schedule.
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Angela M.


Akron, OH

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I've been an RN since 2004 and am interested in helping families care for their special needs child or senior.
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Sandra K.


Akron, OH

$14-19/hr4 yrs exp

Retiree With Lots Of Compassion To Give

I recently retired from public school system after 28 yrs. Throughout the 28 yrs I also did different part time jobs. I worked for the ymca and did after school care. As a child care provider I would also watch children with special care needs. I love and nurture all kids.
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Savannah E.


Massillon, OH

$10-18/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny Looking For Full-time Opportunity.

Hey there, super parents! My journey into the world of giggles, crayons, and boundless energy began at the tender age of 12, and what a magical ride it's been! As a devoted big sibling to an incredible 12-year-old brother on the Autism Spectrum, and a proud member of a special needs school family specializing in Autism, I've...
Savannah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rittman, OH

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.

Mary Lou B.

5.0

We homeschool and Mary Lou or Miss Mary as the kids call her is a wonderful tutor. She is prompt, patient and kind. She has been a great asset in helping us homeschool our grand loves. The boys love her and always look forward to when she comes to tutor. She has been a helpful and fantastic...

- Maria B.

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.

Emily M.

5.0

We interviewed Emily for a position. She was polite and seems like a driven individual with focus on care for others. She was delightful with our daughters. We did not hire her because our situation changed and no longer had an open position.

- Stephanie G.

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