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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...
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.
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- $23/hr
4 years experience
I worked for a service which I will not name for several years, and I understand the systemic issues. The cost is through the roof and yet the caregivers are not usually the sort of person with whom I'd personally choose for my loved one's care. I am currently caring for a family member, and this allows for me to be available...
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Hello there I am patient hard working and a positive role model . I raised 3 children one the diagnosed with ADD/ADHD at an early age no medication I. Refused to medicate I used a diet plan to help with less sugar in his daily diet it worked great! I worked with kids in high school with disabilities for 3 1/2
Years . I love all...
I am a registered nurse and have my BA in English. I'll be doing graduate school this fall and looking for part time private nursing positions. I managed six group homes for developmentally disabled clients after my first degree in Bloomington Indiana and have been doing private care in nursing the past 10 plus years. I am BLS...
I really enjoyed working with my TMH class for two years. They were so lovable, and despite hard work at discipline, I would have taken them home with me, they were just so sweet.
Hi I am adaptable, reliable, and patient. I have experience working with people of all ages with disabilities. I believe in promoting independence. I enjoy spending time playing games, reading, crafting, going on adventures, and more.
I have a wide range of skills to help bring peace, patience and proven results to your goals.
While teaching pre-k through high school aged children for over 20 years, I simultaneously started BeWildlings. com featuring delicious, shelf-stable meals. I also did elderly care and property management at the same time.
My four...
Ive been working w special needs adults as well as children of course cor quite some time. Between my professional nannying positions ive had ive also worked in the healthcare industry for the past year and a half and I adore that as well. Being a dietary chef to memory care and behavioral units at a nursing facility. I...
I am looking for a position after 12 p.m. I have a very kind and patient personality. I come from a medical background and love working with kids! I'd like to hopefully work with special needs children as a full time job. But it's not really a job if you love what you're doing. And I love being able to be that reliable role...
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- $15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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- $22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
I have provided care for children of all ages for many years. I also have 4 children of my own. They are 17, 27, 29, and 31 years old. I have experience as a birth and postpartum doula as well.
Meredith M. says "Melissa was great! Punctual, flexible, cleaned up dinner dishes, and most of all-our kids liked her! Thanks Melissa. Would definitely hire her again."
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...
Care Member says "Prompt and knowledgeable on how to care for children with special needs. "
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- $10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked with children and adults with special needs. Although I have no nursing degree I have cared for adults who have suffered stroke, diabetes, amputee, elderly. I can help with housework, cooking, and assistance with day to day activities.
I currently work at center with children and adults with intellectual disabilities, I absolutely love what I do there but I am looking for more one on one time with the person. All of our people have very busy schedules as do I and I don't really have much time to actually get to know them, which is not what I had expected. I...
Deborah B. says "We hired Allison 2 months ago for hands on senior care. She has exceeded our expectations. She has easily handled all transfers with ease. She has...
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10 years experience
I am a certified Independent Provider for disabled adults, I have 13 years experience and have been certified for 9 years. I am CPR and first aid certified. I also have experience caring for seniors and hospice clients, I am a laid back, caring , middle aged adult that enjoys caring for others. I have great transportation and I...
Children bring me immense joy and its a pleasure being in their presence and seeing life from their vantage point. I have experience caring for children with special needs as well as experience in the medical field having worked at Cleveland Clinic assisting in patient care. I'm continually harmonizing with well being, clarity...
I have worked with special needs kids for about 10 years in private homes and the past 3 years have been with Bellefaire JCB working in the residential homes that are Autism based population.
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10 years experience
I have worked for the MRDD workshops for 5 years and group homes for 3 I have also worked for the school system I enjoy my job I find it very rewarding I also know CPR and FIRST AID
I have been tutoring for the past 5 years. I have tutored in math up to Algebra and in Reading at the elementary level. I have a degree in Elementary Education 1 thru 8 and an area of concentration in math. My certification is not up to date as I stayed home to raise my 3 girls. As of right now I work as an special education...
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60 special needs child care are listed on Care.com
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
Recent special needs child care reviews from local parents in Akron, OH
Special Needs Child Care in Akron, OH are rated 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs child care
Melissa C.
Melissa was great! Punctual, flexible, cleaned up dinner dishes, and most of all-our kids liked her! Thanks Melissa. Would definitely hire...
- Meredith M.
Isabella E.
Prompt and knowledgeable on how to care for children with special needs.
- Care member
Allison M.
We hired Allison 2 months ago for hands on senior care. She has exceeded our expectations. She has easily handled all transfers with ease....
- Deborah B.
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