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Gizelle K.
Westlake, OH
$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Child Care Provider And Special Needs Tutor Available M-W-F
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I have worked as a babysitter, nanny, swim instructor, lifeguard, ice skating instructor and have volunteered as a special needs aide and tutor. I have family with special needs and am caring and patient. I am willing to help with homework, chores and transportation.
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I have been a nanny, tutor for children with special needs, skating instructor, swimming instructor, kindergarten teacher and assisted elderly people in their homes. I have also cared for many house & farm animals.
I like to stay active and hope to be an uplifting helper!
Open to temporary or long-term commitments. Currently...
Paige D.
Westlake, OH
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I've worked in childcare for about 4 years. I've worked with infants and toddlers and I love that age group and I've also worked with older kids. I have experience with special needs. I love kids, I'm very patient and caring. A little about me is I love to be outdoors. During summer I go camping in Huron every weekend with my...
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Hi! I am a licensed teacher with nearly 20 years of experience. I currently teach kindergarten at a local private school. I have experience teaching in all primary grades levels including working with students with special needs. I have two beautiful children of my own, one of which will be leaving for college in the fall!
I am...
Gizelle K.
Westlake, OH
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have been a nanny, tutor for children with special needs, skating instructor, swimming instructor, kindergarten teacher and assisted elderly people in their homes. I have also cared for many house & farm animals.
I like to stay active and hope to be an uplifting helper!
Open to temporary or long-term commitments. Currently...
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I'd describe my personality as bubbly, talkative, and easy going!
I'm looking for a job that will let me connect with families and their kid.
In my spare time, I like to play instruments, act in musicals, and sing!
Hope F.
North Olmsted, OH
$15-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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Hey y'all! My name is hope, I'm 24 years old & born and raised in Ohio! My lovely husband and I got married Oct 2023, together we have a little 3-year-old chihuahua! I have worked in the medical field for about 6 years as a resident assistant, so I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty. I understand young minds (and maybe because I...
5.0
"She is wonderful with my kiddos! She played uno with them and a card matching game and they love spending time with her! She is available weekends and weeknights also which is great bc that is mostly when we...
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Samantha L.
Sheffield Lake, OH
$13-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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I have 2 years experience, I worked at Kindercare in Avon. I am a PCA, working on getting my STNA license to go onto nursing. Willing to help with just about anything. I have experience with developmentally delayed/special needs as well. I love animals, especially dogs. I dog sit occasionally and have a few references!
5.0
"Samantha is so great with my dogs. One of them is disabled and she goes above and beyond every time for all of our needs. Would recommend again and again!!!!"
Reviewed by Christina H.
Abby W.
Lakewood, OH
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter,Nanny,Pet Care, Errands,Special Needs. Senior Care Etc.
5.0
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I am a married mother of a 32-year-old son. I'm looking to watch your children nights, and weekends. I love children and have lots of free time to provide world class service! I enjoy taking field trips around Cleveland, and exposing children to different experiences. I am currently looking for date night sitting during the...
5.0
"Abby is very flexible and great with kids. We were in town for a family wedding and while we were at the wedding she took our kids to a nearby playground, got them dinner, and tucked them in! Not easy with a 1...
Reviewed by Moira C.
Maggie G.
Berea, OH
$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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I have been babysitting/ nannying for about 7 years now and I love it! I have helped with my local Safety Town, children's church activities, and special needs dance classes. I am currently a senior studying Early Childhood Education at Baldwin Wallace University. I have experience babysitting up to 4 kids, from infants up to 12...
5.0
"Maggie has watched our 2.5 year old son several times over the last month. Our son gets excited when we tell him that Maggie is coming over. She will send us pictures while babysitting and follows our routines...
Reviewed by Jennifer S.
Shannon F.
Cleveland, OH
$17-50/hr • 16 yrs exp
I Am Looking For Part Time Work To Help Families Who Need The Extra Help
4.7
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I am CPR AND FIRST AIDE certified I have been working in the health field for 16 almost 17years
I love helping an taken care of people that need help or even some help being there for them listening to them I am caring , funny , out spoken great personality
5.0
"Shannon was a great help with my mother. I would recommend to anyone that ask"
Reviewed by Robin B.
5.0
(1)
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In search of a part-time (3 days per week) position within the West Side community. I have about 7 years of experience with families of 3+ children. I am medically trained as an STNA and am CPR certified. I have 2 years of experience working in outpatient mental health and 2 years of experience in the hospital- mostly psych and...
Jill W.
Olmsted Falls, OH
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Looking For Part-time Childcare Work Or As A Senior Care Giver In A Home Environment.
5.0
(1)
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I have been caring for a senior in her home for a few months now and I really feel like I am helping someone and it's not just a job. I am also a medical assistant in a doctor's office. So I work with patients of different ages. Before I was into the medical field I was a nanny for 10 years. Thanks for reading my ad and I hope...
5.0
"Jill is very interactive with the kids and keeps them engaged. She is respectful of our needs. My kids enjoy being with her immensely. She’s been exactly what we needed."
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5.0
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Hi, my name is Jocelyn. I am a CNA at a memory care facility. I just recently worked as a teaching assistant at a school for children with special needs!
5.0
"Hired Jocelyn April 16th through Care for my child with Down syndrome and muscular dystrophy. Jocelyn was not afraid to ask questions and it showed me that she cared about my child's safety. Communication was...
Reviewed by Amanda C.
5.0
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My skills are well aligned by obtaining experience in Neonatology to Gerontology from working beside General Practitioners to Specialists, Physician Assistants to Fellows, Nursing Students to Nurse Practitioners and Midwives. This has given me a wide spectrum of knowledge to prepare me to work with patience, compassion, and the...
5.0
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A little about myself. I am 26 yrs old with 5 years of experience working individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. I've worked in the homes feeding, bathing, cleaning and interacting with many individuals of all backgrounds. I was a supervisor in the home for 1year and moved up quickly to supervisor of...
5.0
"We are so happy Dominique came into our lives! She is so easy to work and communicate with and makes the whole experience less worrisome. She is great with our daughter and constantly updates us on her day."
Reviewed by Abby M.
5.0
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I'm in search of a full-time sitting/nanny position within the West Side community. I have about 7 years of experience with families of 3+ children. I currently work as a nurse's aide at UH but am looking for a job better suited for me while I'm in school. I study neuroscience at CSU and hope to become a therapist. I have 4...
5.0
"We have used Elayna for child care several times over the years and she is always, pleasant, flexible and easy to work with. My kids loved having her as their sitter."
Reviewed by Angela H.
5.0
(3)
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Hello,
My name is Lisa. I am a mother of three including twins, and grandmother of one. I am positive, energetic, and have 20+ years of experience. Childcare experience includes newborns, twins, and special needs.
I take great pride, and truly enjoy taking care of little ones.
My daily routines include indoor/outdoor...
5.0
"When I am going to school, Lisa does a phenomenal job taking care of my 2 year old daughter when needed. She connects with her, plays games, reads books, talks with her, and takes her for little walks. My...
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Hi, I'm Sam! I'm currently in college studying to be a speech pathologist. I have experience working in schools, taking care of kids under one, and nannying special needs kids/adults. I have a car and can drive around, pick up from school, practice, ext. I'm great at creating fun activities for any age and helping with homework.
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I worked at a public school for 2 years helping special needs kids with their daily school work, as well as socialization, locomotion, and hygiene.
- I have experience with all ages ( new born - 13 years old).
- Strong driver, with more than 4 years of DL
- I am flexible with time, but would like to have a consistent...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Westlake, OH
Hope F.
5.0
Hope is very good with kids. She is creative and able to engage children in many different aspects. My kids look forward to when she will be with them.
She is patient and able to handle meltdowns and tantrums. Gives the child the time to regulate and then redirects them.
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Samantha L.
5.0
Samantha is so great with my dogs. One of them is disabled and she goes above and beyond every time for all of our needs. Would recommend again and again!!!!
- Christina H.
Abby W.
5.0
Abby is very flexible and great with kids. We were in town for a family wedding and while we were at the wedding she took our kids to a nearby playground, got them dinner, and tucked them in! Not easy with a 1 year old and a 4 year old, which speaks to how great she is with children. Very...
- Moira C.
Maggie G.
5.0
Maggie has watched our 2.5 year old son several times over the last month. Our son gets excited when we tell him that Maggie is coming over. She will send us pictures while babysitting and follows our routines as best she can. Highly recommend Maggie.
- Jennifer S.
Shannon F.
4.0
She is very dependable and very understanding in certain situations. She'll always be there no matter what!
- Nonni D.
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