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Deborah J.

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

Akron, OH

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Megan H. says "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...

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Special Needs Caregiver

Akron, OH

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$30/hr
10 years experience
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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Mature And Experienced Special Needs Nanny

Akron, OH

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
for 25+ years while raising my children, as well as many others. After returning to the work force, I was employed with Summit County . They are all current at this time and I am able to show proof of that. . Upon realizing that Summit County would be slowly closing their doors to services of our individuals, I made the...
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Specialized Care With Dignity

Akron, OH

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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, my name is Gennifer. I've been in the field of caregiving since 2011 when my mother became disabled and later passed from psychiatric issues, mobility problems, and sepsis. During that time, I learned all about caregiving for someone with a variety of special needs. I enjoyed caregiving, and since then, I've worked with...
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Akron, OH

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Hello! I am a former special education teacher at Julie Billiart. I have experience working with and teaching kids 8 weeks to 12 years old in a day care setting, as a nanny, and in schools. I am currently in grad school working on my doctorate in occupational therapy.
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Akron, OH

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Taylor, and I am a Licensed Practical Nurse. I have over 10 years of experience as a caregiver in a variety of settings and would love to work with you! I am trained and experienced in assisting with a wide variety of things, including transportation services, meal preparation, medication administration, and...
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I'd Love To Help Out Where I Can!

Akron, OH

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$15/hr
6 years experience
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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Akron, OH

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$15/hr
I have taken care of all kids nds of special needs people. Children and adults. I would love for you to give me a call so we can talk. Thank you.
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Intervention Specialist Educator K-12 Grades Certified Mild-moderate Disabilities Certified

Akron, OH

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$24/hr
10 years experience
I am a certified Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate disabilities in all grade levels for the Akron Public School district. I have 7 years of experience servicing children of all ages. I have a passion for small group and one-on-one specially designed instruction that makes a difference in an individuals life and helps them...
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Mature and Experienced Nanny With a BS in Social Work

Akron, OH

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I have interned for a short period with an autistic agency where I was exposed to a wide range of children with many different abilities. I have also been a personal babysitter for a family with two autistic children and worked directly with one child in home with autism and a seizure disorder. I have in addition worked with a...
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Akron, OH

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$20/hr
10 years experience
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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Retiree With Lots Of Compassion To Give

Akron, OH

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$14/hr
4 years experience
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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Care Giver

Akron, OH

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$21/hr
Hello, My name is Marie. I'm a person who is very compassionate, nurturing, respectful, patient, confident, and modest. I encourage and uplift everyone around me and treat others the way that you would want to be treated. I carry myself in a very respectable manner and believe that your character & appearance can significantly...
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Home Care CNA

Akron, OH

1.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I just relocated to the area and I have 18 years of experience working with clients one on one assisting with there daily living. I have references and I'd love to chat more about my skills.
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Student Looking To Help!

Akron, OH

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$14/hr
1 year experience
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!
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Akron, OH

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$19/hr
4 years experience
Hello, My name is Gideon. I have four years of working experience as a caregiver. I am currently a student at Ohio State University. I am certified by the state of Ohio in a Department of developmental disability. I also category one medication administration. I also have first aid and CPR certification. I enjoy caring for...
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Experienced Caregiver

Akron, OH

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$15/hr
10 years experience
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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Akron, OH

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$30/hr
3 years experience
In 2021 I entered the field of Applied Behavioral Analysis. However, in 2010 I began working for DODD. I remained in that field for seven years.
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Experienced Parent Of Special Needs Children

Clinton, OH

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a mature and experienced caretaker. I have taken care of special needs children including autism for about 15 years. I've worked also with children with developmental delays including speech delay, sensory motor and academic challenges. I've supported in-home therapeutic programs developed by professionals. I'm also a...
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Was A Nurse At Children's Hospital For 29 Years

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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.

Traci M. says "Hired several times and continue to do so. My kids love her. Great with my daughter who has DS too."

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  • The average post rate is $19.06/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs child care is 3.0

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