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Special needs caregivers in Tallmadge, OH

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Breeona B.


Tallmadge, OH

$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Lead Teacher

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I have worked with kids with a variety of disabilities. I have experience working with children with intensive behavioral issues, helping kids to deal with the big emotions and learning different coping skills to help them deescalate.
Hello! I am a middle-level education major who specializes in Math, English, and Special Education. I am currently completing my student teaching and will be graduating in May of 2020. Over the past 5 years, I have been a summer nanny for 5 children and a day-care worker. I have experience with children of all ages, children...
Lexington can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
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Saylor T.


Uniontown, OH

$22/hr • 3 yrs exp

Ready To Help Your Day To Day Easier.

4.5

(2)

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kara K.


Cuyahoga Falls, OH

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

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, personal care, dementia, live-in home care, home modification, respite care & 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. "

Brooke H.

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Abby M.


Cuyahoga Falls, OH

$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Looking To Provide Care In The Evenings And Weekends.

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Here is a little about me: I currently work full time as a nanny to two toddlers. I have experience with special needs children and I'm in graduate school currently working on my master's in early childhood special education. I love crafting, nature, animals, and plants!
Abby can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Abby is currently caring for our 1.5 year old daughter one day a week in our home. We love her! She is punctual, kind, and our daughter responds so well to her. Abby always keeps us up to date on anything that comes up throughout the day and we feel so grateful to...

Marybeth K.

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Denise P.


Akron, OH

$17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Preschool Teacher With Well Over 30+ Years Of Experience

4.4

(12)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nanny and preschool teacher, babysitter, camp counselor, Sunday school teacher and more. I have my associate's degree in Child Development with well over 30+ years of experience in child care. I have been babysitting since I was 12 and have always enjoyed caring and working with children of all ages in one...
Denise can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Denise is organized and very knowledgeable about child developmental markers. She did all of the preschool work with our son and prepared him for Kindergarten. He's at the top of his class! Her specialty is taking ideas or topics of interest to the child and...

Amber L.

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Abby M.


Cuyahoga Falls, OH

$12-29/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working as a behavior therapist/tutor for children with autism since February 2021. My job focuses on many different skills such as educational or life skills. I assist my clients with a variety of everyday tasks in order to increase their independence. I see myself as a positive support system; to cheer clients on...
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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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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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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/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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Deborah J.


Akron, OH

$20-35/hr • 10 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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Katharine M.


Kent, OH

$15/hr • 4 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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Kathleen J.


Cuyahoga Falls, OH

$10-15/hr • 10 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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Emily M.


Akron, OH

$20-28/hr • 10 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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."

Care member

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kendal Y.


Akron, OH

$13-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

I Have Been Babysitting Children And Caring For Children At My Church For Years

I have experience caring for children, mostly older (6-13) who are both typical and special needs. I am in school to become a pediatric mental health therapist, and my passion is helping children feel emotionally safe in their environments. If I sound like the right fit to babysit or nanny for you and your child, contact me!
Kendal can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Kurrie B.


Akron, OH

$29-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have five children of my own. Ages 12, 11, 9, 6 and 1. (No they will not need to come with me). I have experience working with children in a daycare setting and also children with autism. I am currently an RBT with good standing with the State of Ohio. Although I can not provide those services to your child outside of my...
Kurrie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
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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, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

First Aid

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Amy M.


Stow, OH

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I was a preschool intervention specialist for several years, and now I am a high school intervention specialist. I have a lot of experience babysitting and am CPR certified.
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Nicolea C.


Stow, OH

$28/hr • 7 yrs exp

Looking For Part-time Nanny Job

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Nicolea I am 20 years old. I'm newly married and just moved to Ohio in June, prior to moving here I lived in NY and nannied from the age of 13 up until getting married. I have cared for newborns/infants/toddlers all the way up to adults with special needs. I am CPR certified and first aid trained. I love children and...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Tallmadge, OH

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.

Abby M.

5.0

She's always on time & our kids love her! The perfect date night sitter. Thanks Abby!

- Care member

Denise P.

5.0

Denise is organized and very knowledgeable about child developmental markers. She did all of the preschool work with our son and prepared him for Kindergarten. He's at the top of his class! Her specialty is taking ideas or topics of interest to the child and incorporating them into the lessons...

- Amber L.

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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