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Lauren B.

Babysitter.

North Ridgeville, OH

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been a babysitter for over 14 years. I am currently a special needs teacher and absolutely love caring for children. I have previously worked in a daycare/pre-school setting having to be responsible for a large amount of children at one time all while teaching them basic educational skills.
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North Olmsted, OH

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I'm Elizabeth, a full time First Grade teacher with a masters in education. I've been teaching for 12 years and have a myriad of experiences with children with special needs. It would be my sincere honor to serve your family.
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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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Lorain, OH

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$25/hr
16 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi all, I am trusting child care professional. I have been in early childhood education for 10 years now. I have experience with all ages. I am CPR and first aid certified. I also have experience with children with special needs. My passion for working with children is to watch them grow and bloom. I provide a fun, caring, and...
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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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Personal Care Assistant/Special Needs

North Olmsted, OH

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
light cleaning
personal care
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
My passion for 15+years has been working in the medical field and also care giving individuals . I have a broad background working with patients in a hospital setting to working with the elderly in the comforts of their own homes taking care their basic daily needs.
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Bay Village, OH

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$12/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Mary Claire and I am a senior at The University of Dayton. Over the past 8 years, I have had the opportunity to babysit for several families, typically with 2-4 children ages 1-12. I have experience with transportation, helping with coursework, children with special needs, cooking, cleaning, and overnight stays ....
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ASD Caregiver

Rocky River, OH

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$15/hr
1 year experience
FULLY BOOKED THROUGH AUGUST 2021. I specialize with caregiving of children on the Autism spectrum. I've worked with neurodifferentiated children ranging from 4 to 16 years old and I absolutely adore them!
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Fun All Around!!

Rocky River, OH

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Sasha and I am 21 years old. I currently work at America's Best as a Optometric Technician, and I attend Tri-C for nursing. I love writing, music, scrapbooking, and hanging out with my friends. I babysat for a few families in Brunswick where I grew up, two of them long-term. I have experience and I am...
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Part-time Care Giver Available

Olmsted Falls, OH

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I am very interested in working with Special Needs young adults. Due to the fact that I am a mother of a special needs young adult who is 27. I have been with special needs young adults my whole life and his. I am involved very much with Special Olympics and a program called ask. I also help with the younger group from Special...
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Experienced Babysitter And STNA

North Ridgeville, OH

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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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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.
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Loving, Caregiver

Brook Park, OH

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, My name is Lisa. I am a mother of three including twins, and grandmother of one. I am positive, energetic, and have 20+ years of experience. Childcare experience includes newborns, twins, special needs, along with food allergies. I take great pride, and truly enjoy taking care of little ones. My daily routines...

Care Member says "Lisa is fantastic. She is currently watching my three children. They are twin four year olds and their five year old sister. From the minute she...

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CNA at a memory care facility.

Cleveland, OH

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
3 years experience
Hi, my name is Jocelyn. I am a CNA at a memory care facility. I just recently worked as a teaching assistant at a school for children with special needs!

Amanda C. says "Hired Jocelyn April 16th through Care for my child with Down syndrome and muscular dystrophy. Jocelyn was not afraid to ask questions and it showed me...

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Live In Nanny

Cleveland, OH

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Lisa! I'm 23 years old and I run a non-profit for kiddos battling cancer. A few things I can provide are healthy meals, a plan for each day that includes activities, outings, rats & crafts, and fun learning opportunities. I also have multiple references available upon request. I am a photographer as well, and...

Sara V. says "Lisa was great with our 11-month-old. We will definitely hire her again!"

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Cleveland, OH

5.0(0)
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$22/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a recent M. Sp. Ed graduate currently working as a Behavior Specialist! I have been providing child care for a multitude of families over the past 10 years :) I am available to provide last minute/emergency in-home Respite for adults and young or young adult child(ren) individuals with disabilities!
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About Me

Cleveland, OH

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
A little about myself. I am 26 yrs old with 5 years of experience working individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. I've worked in the homes feeding, bathing, cleaning and interacting with many individuals of all backgrounds. I was a supervisor in the home for 1year and moved up quickly to supervisor of...

Abby M. says "We are so happy Dominique came into our lives! She is so easy to work and communicate with and makes the whole experience less worrisome. She is great with...

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Vermilion, OH

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Jamie. I am currently employed full time as an Occupational Therapy Assistant working with the geriatric population. I have been an Occupational Therapy Assistant for 6 years, and also have about 7 years experience as a direct care provider for individuals with developmental disabilities. I enjoy working with people,...

Betsy W. says "Jamie provided care/companionship for our 22-yr old son with autism. She is friendly, thoughtful, and conscientious. We had peace of mind knowing our son...

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Passionate About Caring For People!

Strongsville, OH

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am an experienced mom of four children for 17 years (ages 10, 12, 15, and 17) and have worked with kids of all ages! I have led children's ministries at two churches which included lesson planning, volunteer staffing, and teaching for ages infant through 5th grade. My current part-time job has included planning family events...

Care Member says "Jessica was wonderful! My son, who usually is unhappy at first when left with new people, was very relaxed and went straight to her after just few...

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Lily G.

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...

- Betsy M.

Lisa C.

Lisa is fantastic. She is currently watching my three children. They are twin four year olds and their five year old sister. From the minute...

- Care member

Jocelyn L.

Hired Jocelyn April 16th through Care for my child with Down syndrome and muscular dystrophy. Jocelyn was not afraid to ask questions and it...

- Amanda C.

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