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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Fairfield, OH

The average rate is $18/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Fairfield, OH

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Chelsey M.


Fairfield, OH

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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At 13 I started babysitting for relatives, eventually that turned into me providing care for my father's co-workers and clients. By age 18 I began professionally providing care for families and I have loved it ever since. I am CPR certified and have experience with children 6 weeks to 16 years of age. I've cared for special...

Recent review:

5.0
We adore Chelsey! Chelsey cared for our infant from when she was 8 weeks old and our 2 1/2 year old as part of a nanny share. We've all been impressed with Chelsey's patience, attentiveness, and intuition...

Reviewed by Claire D.

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Daviana W.


Fairfield, OH

$16-19/hr10 yrs exp

BSL Certified And CPR

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I used to help take care of my sister when I was younger she had cerebral palsy. She was nonverbal and needed round the clock care. I'm familiar with g and j tube feeding. I've also been a nurse assistant for 1+ year. I have my BSL certification and CPR
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Megan O.


Fairfield, OH

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Educator & Supporter

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Greetings! My name is Megan and I am a licensed K-12 Intervention Specialist. I have 3 years of teaching experience, and 4 years of childcare experience (infant-2nd grade). I have a passion for connecting with others, and being able to provide a safe and engaging environment.
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Hannah N.


Fairfield, OH

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Seeking Part-time Position Providing Quality DD Care.

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Hello! My name is Hannah, and I am looking to find the right family to work with to provide part-time quality care and person-centered attention, preferably working with folks with developmental disabilities. Bit about me: I spent 2 years working regular shifts between two houses where I would work with adults with DD and...
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Cecilia L.


Hamilton, OH

$13-25/hr6 yrs exp

Great Babysitter!

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I'm Cecilia, I am a college student at UC and I'm working on getting my ABA certificate. My first priority is to take care of kids on the spectrum and with special needs to get some more experience. However, I am also happy to watch neurotypical children as well. I have 6 years of experience watching kids because I've...
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Adrienne H.


Cincinnati, OH

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

(2)

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Hi! My name is Adrienne! I have been a certified swim teacher at Bear Paddle Swim School in Mason, OH for 4 years. I am currently a Medical Assistant at Beacon Orthopedics. I am going into my fifth year attending college at University of Cincinnati. I aspire to be a positive, consistent and reliable person for both you and your...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Could not be happier. My 5 y.o. is autistic, my 1 y.o. is in a very mama-clingy phase. Both of them had a great time. She learned the kids routines very quickly and seemed comfortable learning about my son's...

Reviewed by Anne F.

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Samantha H.


Cincinnati, OH

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate Sitter With A Joyous Heart

5.0

(1)

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I have a passion for working with children. I'm currently a paraprofessional during the school year and I absolutely love being able to work with students, specifically those with special needs. I am currently pursuing a masters degree for Applied Behavioral Analysis(ABA). I'm a fun, energetic, and caring sitter who is...

Recent review:

5.0
Sam is wonderful and so playful with our toddler. She comes up with creative activities and has him playing outside which he loves!

Reviewed by Margaret W.

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Susan P.


Hamilton, OH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Caring, Fun, Experienced

5.0

(4)

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Hi everyone! My name is Susan and I'm a 46-year-old Mama with a lifetime of experience. I am available to care for your children and I prefer long term. I have two children of my own. My son is 25 with special needs and my daughter is 5. I have watched 5 children at once with one being autistic. I have also cared for twins, one...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Susan has cared for all 4 of my children from babies to kids and even my now teenager. She is dependable and loving towards all the kids. She even helps out with our fur babies too.

Reviewed by Sarah S.

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Jacqui R.


Cincinnati, OH

$18/hr10 yrs exp

child care

5.0

(13)

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Hi there! I'm a 30-year-old Queen City native, full time nanny and an amateur stand up comedian. I've acquired over a decades worth of experience caring for a variety of ages (newborn to 90) and special needs. I love working with children because it provides a new sense of purpose daily. I use a "gentle parenting" approach. I...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Jacqui is wonderful!! She thought of neat sensory activities to do with my 9 month old and is so sweet to him. A natural with kids!

Reviewed by Kourtni G.

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Octavia N.


Cincinnati, OH

$26/hr6 yrs exp

Kind And Loving Nanny For Hire.

5.0

(4)

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Hello my name is Octavia and I am a supper nanny! I have experience across all ages. My last position was with a family I started working with when the little man was only two months and he is now a toddler with full sentences. I have worked with children with special needs. I have worked with teenagers whom I was mostly a...

Recent reviews:

5.0
She is really great with my kids, she keeps them occupied with learning activities and games. She is very clean and keeps the kids play room neat after they play!

Reviewed by Amanda A.

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Faith C.


Cincinnati, OH

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

5.0

(5)

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I have 10+ years of childcare experience. From newborns to teenagers. I have taken CPR and First aid classes. I have worked with children who have special needs. I have 5+ years of dog/cat sitting experience. I have a dog myself and he is a part of our family. I love animals!

Recent reviews:

5.0
Faith was amazing and we would definitely hire her again. She watched our 3 kids, while my wife and I went on an overnight trip. She was very responsive, and she courteously agreed to come at 5am to start the...

Reviewed by Derrick W.

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Hi, My name is Mariah and I am a caregiver with 7 years of experience in the care within homes and assisted living environments. I've been recognized for ability to provide emotional and physical support to clients and staff (if working with any). Posses exceptional communication abilities, as well as cultural sensitivity to...
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Kayla J.


West Chester, OH

$22-32/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello , I'm Kayla. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life. I have 7 years of experience working in daycares, schools, and summer camps along with being a nanny/babysitter. I have all of my vaccines including COVID-19 and flu...

Recent review:

5.0
We absolutely loved Kayla and will hire her again. She was so good with our baby who cried most of the time we were gone. She also cared for our two other children and dog. Kayla was a few minutes early and...

Reviewed by Natasha J.

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Brianna J.


Cincinnati, OH

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Reliable And Fun Care Provider

5.0

(4)

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My name is Brianna, and I'm in-between "regular" jobs right now, looking to get back into caring for children, which I have a great amount of experience in! I graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2020 with a degree in Psychology. From my studies in child development and working with children for years, I've learned...

Recent reviews:

5.0
As a first-time new mom I was so terrified of going back to work and with all of the crazy stories out there. I took a leap and chose Brianna to watch my little 8 mo old. She is so friendly and welcoming and I...

Reviewed by Care member

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Taylor S.


Cincinnati, OH

$20-22/hr4 yrs exp

Happy And Upbeat Sitter

5.0

(1)

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Hi! I'm a very kind, patient, and reliable care giver looking for one-time or part-time jobs. I have four years experience working as a caregiver, both as a nanny and in a preschool setting. I've primarily cared for children aged between 18 months and five years, but I love children of all ages! I also have experience with...

Recent review:

5.0
I highly recommend Taylor! She contacted me about a last minute sitting job and was very responsive on the phone (text and call). She is clearly a pro and I could tell right away based on her interactions with...

Reviewed by Sarah B.

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Donna H.


Hamilton, OH

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(3)

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I have worked with children for 30 years. I volunteered for 7 years at elementary school. I have worked with special needs children. My daughter and I ran an in-home daycare for 7 years. I encourage small children to communicate through basic sign language. I enjoy working and teaching children. Along with taking care of...

Recent review:

5.0
Donna is a wonderful child caregiver. We have used her services regularly for years. She is dependable and she does much more than simply 'watch' our children. She interacts with them and makes them feel...

Reviewed by Tiffany R.

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Davida S.


Hamilton, OH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

5.0

(2)

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I'm a 47 yr old female who has 20 plus years of experience providing care to persons with Alzheimers disease. Seeking a position caring for seniors. I can cook, clean, and provide personal care. I have excellent references. Pet friendly.

Recent review:

5.0
very kind compassionate and understanding woman will recommend

Reviewed by Donald B.

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Robin M.


Cincinnati, OH

$23/hr6 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver With Training As A Therapist

5.0

(2)

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I served as a caregiver for two children for over five years before returning to college and full-time employment. The two children I cared for mastered their age-related milestones and developed well. Both children presented on task with their milestones development and displayed appropriate skills and behaviors during their...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Robin has been our nanny over the past year (she watched both my 1 year old son and another 1 year old girl), and we could not have been more pleased with her as a nanny. She has a very mothering nature, and my...

Reviewed by Kara D.

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Scott E.


Cincinnati, OH

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Scott E…manny (male Nanny)

5.0

(1)

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Currently care for twin 13-year-old autistic boys. I am blessed to be a part of their lives. I've cared for many children of various ages from various backgrounds (and needs). I'd be interested in learning more about your individual care needs. I'm hope I fit the bill for what you desire.
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Sharee W.


Cincinnati, OH

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Independent Provider

5.0

(1)

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I'm an independent provider for the state of Ohio. I have been working with seniors and individuals with special needs for over 10 years. I have certification in medication administration, CPR first aid and aide. you may look me up Ohio department of development disabilities services I can provide adult foster, homemaker...

Recent review:

5.0
Sharee provides care for my special needs adult daughter. She works very hard to engage with my daughter and encourage her to try new things. There are days when my daughter is very difficult/makes bad...

Reviewed by Kathy R.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fairfield, OH

Chelsey M.

5.0

We adore Chelsey! Chelsey cared for our infant from when she was 8 weeks old and our 2 1/2 year old as part of a nanny share. We've all been impressed with Chelsey's patience, attentiveness, and intuition caring for a young infant and creativity engaging toddlers in a stimulating and developmentally...

- Claire D.

Adrienne H.

5.0

Could not be happier. My 5 y.o. is autistic, my 1 y.o. is in a very mama-clingy phase. Both of them had a great time. She learned the kids routines very quickly and seemed comfortable learning about my son's feeding tube.

- Anne F.

Samantha H.

5.0

Sam is wonderful and so playful with our toddler. She comes up with creative activities and has him playing outside which he loves!

- Margaret W.

Susan P.

5.0

Susan has cared for all 4 of my children from babies to kids and even my now teenager. She is dependable and loving towards all the kids. She even helps out with our fur babies too.

- Sarah S.

Jacqui R.

5.0

Jacqui is wonderful!! She thought of neat sensory activities to do with my 9 month old and is so sweet to him. A natural with kids!

- Kourtni G.

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