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Gale C.

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Gale, I'm 25 years old, and I am so excited to have the opportunity to be a new addition to your care team! I have experience with both self-directed and company managed care. I've worked for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. Please reach out if you have any questions!

Catherine P. says "I've needed caregivers all my 38yrs of life and Gale is one of the best."

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Stna

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Am an stna worker for 10 year experience and have love and care for taking care of people in need, am flexible patient and ready to work

HORIS M. says "She's really nice person and very kind."

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Compassionate & Kind Nanny Willing To Assist In Short-term Care / Temporary Positions

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a career nanny in search of my next full time long-term position with a "unicorn family", working with both agencies and sites such as Care to find a great fit. I have over 7 years of professional nanny experience, and well over a decade of babysitting experience! Willing to work with children of all ages, and comfortable...

Kimberly L. says "Marilyn has cared for my 2yr old son and (newly) 5 year old daughter part time since January 2019. My kids adore her. She was also responsible for...

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Columbus, OH

4.6(1)
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$30/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
I am a educator with 12 years of teaching experience. I babysit, house and pet sit, and tutor part time. For babysitting: $30/hr minimum and 2 hour minimum including light cleaning, bedtime, meals, homework, baths, and pool supervision. (Distance dependant as well). Pet sitting: $50 per day depending on location, animal needs...

Jessica B. says "Melana is very personable. She is kind and caring to everyone she meets. She listens to understand and has a heart of gold. She takes care of children as...

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QUALIFIED WEEKEND BABYSITTER

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
For nearly a decade, I've been dedicated to nurturing children's growth and making a real difference in their lives. I'm patient, creative, and love connecting with kids through outdoor play, board games, and even educational activities. I have taken Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Early Child Development Coursework. I am...

Care Member says "Tabatha has been a nanny for my grandchildren for several years now. I have been able to observe her interacting with them in their home, and on...

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Part-time Special Needs Caregiver

Columbus, OH

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$10/hr
2 years experience
I have 2 years of a experience working with children and adults who have special needs. More specifically autism and emotional behavior disorders. Furthermore, I have one year of experience as a certified home health aid. Lastly, I am CPR and first aid certified.
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Special Needs Caregiver

Columbus, OH

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$20/hr
8 years experience
I have extensive experience working with students with special needs, particularly autism. I have worked as a caregiver, an ABA therapist, and a special education teacher in an autism unit over the past 8 years. I have a Master s degree in Special Education and a Bachelor s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I also hold a k-12...
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My Experience In Special Needs

Columbus, OH

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$13/hr
Jill's Buddy Camp, a summer camp for preschool kids with special needs, was my first instance of working with special needs kids and fostered the development of my love for special needs kids. My love continued to grow when I started job shadowing at a music therapy group and got to volunteer at BRAAC which specialized in...
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Special Educator In Columbus

Columbus, OH

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$19/hr
8 years experience
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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Columbus, OH

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$11/hr
3 years experience
In summer of 2018 and winter of 2018 I worked as a camp counselor at a camp for persons with special needs. Each counselor had 1-3 campers depending on the direct care each camper needed. The campers were mainly children but ranged in ages from 8-30. We rotated campers each week so I have a wide variety of experience.
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Columbus, OH

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$15/hr
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, ambitious and kind I like working with kids because it gives me the opportunity to develop new purpose in my life's journey. I'm looking for a job that is flexible I started working with kids when 17 In my spare time, I like to write One thing you should know about me is I'm in...
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Columbus, OH

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I'm Lorenzo, a Certified Nursing Assistant in Ohio with professional experience supporting children and individuals with special needs. I currently work in the Neurology and Neurosurgery unit at Nationwide Children's Hospital, where I care for patients with complex neurological and developmental conditions. This role has...
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Enthusiastic, Compassionate, Empathetic And Informed Care Provider

Columbus, OH

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Hey y'all! I have been working with youth and adolescents since I was 18, but for the past several years, my focus has been on adolescents who need extra support around mental health and behavior. I have extensive experience working in challenging situations, with youth who experience severe emotional distress, behavioral...
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Columbus, OH

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I am professionally trained and excited to help those of all ages, abilities, and levels of excitement. I have a wide range of experience and open availability. As a social worker I am easy to talk to and happy to help assist in any situation.
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Columbus, OH

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$14/hr
I am at an age in my life where I have the fortunate opportunity to be a full time Mother of 2 teenage boys and part time caregiver for my grandmother. For as long as I can remember my passion in life and most rewarding experience has to be, caring and helping all Ages who are in need of extra assistance. I have volunteered most...
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Columbus, OH

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$24/hr
6 years experience
My name is Kingsley. I am an independent provider certified through the Ohio Department of Health and Developmental disability. I have been working with individuals with developmental disability for about six plus years. I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential.
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Certified Type B In Home Child Care Provider

Columbus, OH

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently a Certified Type B in home Child Care provider. My journey providing childcare Started over 17 years while I was in high school. I graduated from Forthayes High School With a degree in early childhood education and care. From there I went on to become a lead teacher at Hilltop Child Care Center. I really enjoyed...
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Part-Time Passionate, Patient, Persevering Caregiver

Columbus, OH

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I am a licensed educator (k-6th) with experience teaching children, middle school, and adults. I am patient, warm, understanding, and dedicated to making a difference. I am open to learning about various needs and requirements, am a quick learner, am detail-oriented, and love to help. I have subbed several times in a life-skills...
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Program Manager

Columbus, OH

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Hello! I'm Shannon, and I'm a Program Manager for adults with developmental disabilities. I love engaging with my folks and integrating them into their communities! Happy to answer any questions you may have :)
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Compassionate With Experience

Columbus, OH

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$16/hr
3 years experience
I worked for Reach Educational Services working with a variety of students. I have a patient and compassionate approach with knowledge of ABA, sensory needs, parent communication, coping skills and so much more! I have had amazing moments of success with the students I have worked with and have always been quite passionate about...
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  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents

Special Needs Caregivers are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 16,738 reviews of the 50,735 listed special needs caregivers

Gale C.

I've needed caregivers all my 38yrs of life and Gale is one of the best.

- Catherine P.

Nabankema M.

She's really nice person and very kind.

- HORIS M.

Marilyn S.

Marilyn has cared for my 2yr old son and (newly) 5 year old daughter part time since January 2019. My kids adore her. She was also...

- Kimberly L.

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