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168 special needs caregivers are listed in Columbus, OH
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
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Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has 8 years of experience caring for people with special needs, from infants to adults. With me, your loved ones will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, who loves...
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Hello! I am a certified, licensed educator, who has worked with individuals with a range of disabilities professionally for almost a decade.
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I have been working for the last three years as a private social worker for the state of Ohio. I went to college for Social Work and Human Services graduated 2018 top 5 of my class.
My brother has special needs (Autism) and he really sparked my love for working with those with disabilities. I would consider myself a very...
Taylor P.
Columbus, OH
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Through my experience as a Direct Support Professional for an individual with a developmental disability, summer camp counselor for children with developmental disabilities ages 9-13 and nanny/communication tutor for a 4-year-old with Autism it has brought me invaluable experience in this field. Throughout these experiences I...
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My name is Geena and I am a reliable and compassionate Special Needs caregiver. I have 7 years experience working with and teaching children and teenagers diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I work toward behavior management and appropriate communication and expression while delivering honest and realistic boundaries. My...
Gloria A.
Columbus, OH
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I am a very good and kind person, always ready to help people with their needs. I am very hard working person. I have worked with Homewell senior care for 2years and have also worked with Columbus Center for Human Services for also 2years. I am skilled in home making, personal care MRDD and Autism. I love to clean and put things...
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Hi! My name is Olivia and I am an audiologist in Columbus. I am currently only working part time (most weekends) due to an audiology job shortage in Columbus. I graduated with my doctorate in audiology in May 2020. I minored in disability studies in college. I have over 10 years experience nannying, and I am CPR/first aid...
Kristina T.
Columbus, OH
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi there l have experience working with children and young adults that have developmental disabilities and experience working with children that are non verbal and autism and ADHD. I have a son that has ADHD. I enjoy helping people and working with people.
Julia K.
Columbus, OH
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I have experience working with people with special needs through my volunteering and work at Camp Friendship. Here I assisted with activities of daily living such as showering, oral hygiene, toileting, and eating, along with other fun camp activities! I also grew up with a twin brother with autism, who gifted me a large amount...
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I have been involved with the special needs community since 2015. From 2015-2017 I volunteered at the Autism Society of Greater Cleveland's STAR Summer Camp, and inclusive day camp for individuals aged 3-22. From 2018-2019 I was hired as an intern at STAR Camp to help lead our school aged groups. Through STAR Camp my main...
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I am an aspiring Occupational Therapist with a passion for empowering and assisting individuals with disabilities to live a full and fulfilled life. I am very enthusiastic and love to build relationships with people! I have worked as a camp counselor at MDA camp for the past 2 years and have been responsible for various care...
Lindsey H.
Columbus, OH
$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Birth Doula, Yoga Instructor, Speech-Language Pathologist
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I received a graduate degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Pittsburgh and spent the next 8. 5 years as a speech-language pathologist around the United States, from California to Florida, and some places in between. I am now settled in Columbus, OH.
I received my doula training from DONA International. I...
Lena L.
Columbus, OH
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Lena and I will be a freshman at Ohio State in the fall of 2021 (I am taking a gap year!). Each and every day I make an effort to connect with at least one new person. I love forming emotional connections with others and learning about one another. I have babysat children with Down Syndrome and ADHD, and I have...
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My Primary duty is to the people who receive supports and services. I assist them to have the opportunity to direct his or her own life, honoring, their right to assume risk in a safe manner, and recognizing each persons potential for lifelong and growth . I am creative, flexible and committed to work to support the individuals...
Kofi O.
Columbus, OH
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I have worked at the hospitals, group homes, home care, assisted leaving and one on one with those that need special care. I always want to see clients leaving well. For about 5yrs I have taking care of many age groups and it gladdens my heart whenever I do that and be part of their well being.
Alexandra P.
Columbus, OH
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hello! I am a compassionate, hard-working licensed occupational therapist pursuing employment as an OT, but hope to work part-time for a person with disabilities. I am passionate about working with these individuals to enhance their independence and quality of life. I have spent a lot of time working in programming that serves...
Alexandra P.
Columbus, OH
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hi, I'm Alex. I'm down to earth, easygoing, and love hanging out and getting to know people no matter their age or ability level. I believe that everyone has unique talents and resources and with creativity and collaboration, we can work together to do something really special - that everyone can learn and achieve if that's what...
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I began my experience in special needs care when I was 17 with my best friends cousin. Ever since then it has just flourished and bloomed. Special needs care is something I am very passionate about. I have had some clients up over 5 years who became life long friends/family.
I have worked in special needs summer camps with...
Elizabeth B.
Columbus, OH
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
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My passion for providing support to persons with challenges began as a child when I found that I could make a positive impact on my friend, who had cerebral palsy. Over the years, I volunteered in the inner-city where I found myself interacting often with persons with autism, ADHD, social anxiety, and other diagnoses. Most of...
Erin M.
Columbus, OH
$13-22/hr
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Hi, my name is Erin and I'm a junior at Ohio State studying Psychology and Anthropology! I started Care. com this past summer and gained experience by working with a family with two toddlers. I've been around kids for many years through different activities like volunteering as a soccer coach for kids ages 4-8, volunteering for...
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Ratings for Columbus, OH special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Columbus, OH are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 66 reviews of the 168 listed special needs caregivers.