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Elizabeth S.

Avon Lake, OH

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$10/hr
4 years experience
I have worked in the school system with children with special needs, primarily with autistic children. My heart goes out to the family and friends with children with a disability. What a hard and trying job it is. but also very rewarding.
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Westlake, OH

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$32/hr
2 years experience
Graduating as a registered nurse last year marked the beginning of a deeply fulfilling journey in healthcare. Over the past year, I've gained invaluable experience in home care, providing personalized, compassionate support to patients in the comfort of their own homes. This hands-on experience has allowed me to develop strong...
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Westlake, OH

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$15/hr
6 years experience with special needs. 16 years as surgical tech. Associates degree surg technology. CPR certified. Looking for part time.
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Special Education Major With Lots Of Experience

Avon Lake, OH

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Hi! I am lucky to have tons of experience working with kids with special needs. I am also a special education major. Over 6 years I have had the opportunity to babysit, nanny for extended periods of time and work at an extended school year program for kids with special needs.
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Avon Lake, OH

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$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
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Hi! My name is Nora and I currently a third year student at Cleveland State University! I am a Special Education Major and have tons of experience babysitting and nannying. I am very caring, compassionate and enjoy swimming, painting and reading! I have experience babysitting all ages, infants to teenagers. I also have lots of...
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Responsible And Fun Special Needs Caregiver!

North Ridgeville, OH

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I have 10 years of experience working with children with special needs for a local school district. I am a Certified Occupational therapist assistant and have worked with various different physical and developmental disabilities. I also have my Education degree from Baldwin Wallace. My husband and I have four beautiful children....
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North Ridgeville, OH

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$17/hr
Nannying would be so beneficial to my schedule and yours! I work great with disabilities and all ages, pet frindly, and love to make the days funnand creative!
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3 Years Experience Caring For Individuals With Developmental Disabilities

Bay Village, OH

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hi! Thanks for looking at my profile! My name is Katie and I'm 24 years old. I live in bay village and also work at a group home with individuals who have developmental disabilities, anywhere from Down syndrome to cerebral palsy. I treat and care for my residents like my own family. My daily duties at my job consist of anything...
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Long Time Special Education Assistant

Avon, OH

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with children with multiple disabilities for over 15 years. I worked for Lorain Schools for 8 years. I currently work for Westlake City Schools. I have First Aid certification and have had CPI training (not currently renewed). I enjoy working on behaviors and I am very patient.
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Avon, OH

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$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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Hello my name is Jessica I am a mom of Three I'm very dependable and reliable I love cooking , I love helping with homework I am experienced with special needs and I work with children and daycare's For five years I love kids I'm very energetic fun very nice honest reliable person. I am certified for first aid CPR I worked with...
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North Ridgeville, OH

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$20/hr
Hello, I'm Hannah! I am 20 years old and looking to grow my experience in childcare. I am currently a direct service professional (DSP) at an amazing company where we provide care and comfort to our special needs friends. I am looking to go to school and become a school teacher. It has always been a dream of mine but I haven't...
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Brittany B. From Sheffield Lake, Ohio Personable And Dependable

Westlake, OH

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I'm a passionate advocate for individuals with special needs, with over 15 years of experience working with amazing people of all ages. My background is diverse, ranging from working in schools to corrections, but my true passion lies in helping young adults transition smoothly into adulthood. As a mom to a teenager...
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Avon Lake, OH

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Hi, my name is Kristin. I'm a mother of 3, ages 23, 23 and 14. I'm experienced in caring for newborns through teenagers, young adults thru seniors. From my own children, 1 of which is high functioning autism to once having an in-home daycare. I taught head start when I lived in Kentucky. I have also worked with the elderly. I...
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
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Hi, I'm Lily. I'm a part time college student looking for part time or full time child care positions. I enjoy sports, art, dance and music and have experience working with children with and without special needs from newborn to pre-teen, references available upon request. I was a trumpet player in high school and participated...

Betsy M. says "Lily took care of my 1 year old for about 2 months while I worked a contract gig in Cleveland. Lily was kind, caring, and fun! My daughter always went...

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Child Care

Avon Lake, OH

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$11/hr
I have two grown children, one with special needs. I love kids and have a ton of patience. I would love to help you. I also live in Avon Lake. I am trustworthy and dependable. Thanks J

Experienced, Fun, & Patient Senior Caregiver (dementia And Alzheimer's) + Special Needs Individuals

Avon Lake, OH

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Respite care
personal care
errands
dementia
transportation
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Experienced caregiver with expertise and a passion for dementia clients. Broad experience in other areas including executing COPD, CHF, and orthopedic rehabilitation protocols. I love to cook and have successful working knowledge of low sodium and low / no sugar disease management (that doesn't feel like disease...

Special Needs Care Independent Provider

Avon Lake, OH

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Certified with the county for Independent Provider. I have 25+ years experience with special Needs.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

North Olmsted, OH

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$15/hr
I used to care for a friend's developmentally challenged son. J was a great kid, and fun to be with. I used to tell his mother that her other children learned from the left, and J learned from the right. Neither way was the right way... it was just approaching the same thing from a different angle.

Experienced Childcare

Wellington, OH

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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I have experience working with the Goddard School, I currently work part time at Aqua-Tots, and have babysitting experience over the years as well. I am a part time college student going into Occupational Therapy and have experience working with children with special needs! I am CPR certified and can take care of sick children...

Avon Lake, OH

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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Quick bio: I have been transitioning from a career in marketing to a career working with vulnerable populations - specifically ID/DD, Autism Spectrum Disorder/s, and elder care (primarily dementia). My only job in high school was babysitting during the school year and nannying every summer. I am current with CPR/AED/First Aid...

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