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102 special needs caregivers are listed in Cleveland, OH
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of September 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Cleveland, OH
5.0
(2)
My skills are well aligned by obtaining experience in Neonatology to Gerontology from working beside General Practitioners to Specialists, Physician Assistants to Fellows, Nursing Students to Nurse Practitioners and Midwives. This has given me a wide spectrum of knowledge to prepare me to work with patience, compassion, and the...
Shannon F.
Cleveland, OH
$17-50/hr • 16 yrs exp
I Am Looking For Part Time Work To Help Families Who Need The Extra Help
4.7
(3)
I am CPR AND FIRST AIDE certified I have been working in the health field for 16 almost 17years
I love helping an taken care of people that need help or even some help being there for them listening to them I am caring , funny , out spoken great personality
4.0
"She is very dependable and very understanding in certain situations. She'll always be there no matter what!"
Nonni D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
"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 our daughter and constantly updates us on her day."
Abby M.
Sierra M.
Cleveland, OH
$22-40/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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!
Theresa T.
Cleveland, OH
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a 38-year-old with 8 years experience working with individuals who 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 homes for 1 year and move up quickly as a House Manager for 2 years and then...
5.0
(2)
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!
5.0
"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 that she cared about my child's safety. Communication was great"
Amanda C.
Robin J.
Cleveland, OH
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
I have worked with special needs children and adults for over 16 years.
3.0
(2)
Having worked as a caregiver for 25+ years, I find that helping to make a difference in someone's life, or just seeing them smile, can be one of the most rewarding benefits to not only my job, but in my life. I've worked with a wide variety of people, & have provided care from birth, until end of life. In my free time I enjoy...
Glennis C.
Cleveland, OH
$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Glennis and I would love to help out your family! I have over 10 years of babysitting experience, six years of summer camp experience, and have worked with kids with special needs and taught swim lessons. I am also adult and pediatric first aid, CPR, AED, and lifeguard certified. I have my own car, love pets,...
Glennis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Would highly recommend Glennis! She is very dependable and great with our children!"
Jessica K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa was great with our 11-month-old. We will definitely hire her again!"
Sara V.
Jennifer G.
Cleveland, OH
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jenny and I am 33-year-old and living in Parma Hts, Ohio. I have been watching children since forever honestly. My mom has had an in home daycare since I was born so I've been watching children sing my early teen years. I also have a niece (8) (in my picture, got my sisters approval first before including on...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jenny is by far, the best caregiver I have ever had. She is patient, kind, thoughtful, and a whole lot of fun. I am over the moon knowing that my children are in such loving and responsible hands. She makes every meltdown, accident, and mess such a breeze. We have...
Sasha C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Gabrielle, Gabby for short. I am 23 years old and I am looking for a job to go along with my love for kids. I am Covid-19 vaccinated/ boosted. I have experience with working with children from ages newborn- middle school age. I also have experience with working with multiple children and children with special needs. I...
Gabrielle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gabrielle it is a very responsible, punctual and reliable person. She is creative with children and very patient. I totally recommend her."
Paula Z.
Vivienne B.
Cleveland, OH
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
After Years Of Babysitting And Coaching, I Have Found That I Love Working And Teaching Children!
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as dependable, energetic, and caring.
I enjoy working with kids because while it is fun, I find that I end up learning more from the children and the experience!
As a student, I am looking for a relatively flexible job where I am able to gain more experience helping others.
I started working with...
Vivienne can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids loved Vivienne! She was great with my 2 daughters. Very responsible young lady! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Amanda and I recently graduated with a Doctorate in Occupational therapy. I completed research in the NICU with premature infants, working on feeding and breastfeeding! My professional experience includes, working as teaching assistant in a school for children with special needs, nannying for various...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Amanda bonded with my children. I would hire again. Thanks!"
Sean H.
3.5
(2)
Hello! I worked 2 years as a paraprofessional for full classrooms, small groups, as well as one-on-one with children with special needs such as autism. I absolutely loved what I did until I had to move states a few weeks ago. I also worked as a full time babysitter for families with infants and toddlers. Young children are such...
Jesenia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jesenia was phenomenal with my 2 year old daughter. She kept everything clean, made sure Madison was safe and absolutely loved her. She updated me with photos of Madison changed, eating, and playing throughout the day. Jesenia would be so patient and loving with...
Sarah E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Caitlin, thanks for taking the time to read my bio! A few things about me, I have 5 siblings and the 2nd oldest so looking after my younger siblings has always been apart of my life, I like to listen to personal development and workout, I read books on my free time and practice my skill with eyelash extensions,...
Caitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Caitlin arrived a little bit early which was nice. She was very pleasant and the kids liked her. "
Care member
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Reliable Private Duty Caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Adept at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong rapport with a client. Specializes in elderly and special needs patients. Meals for clients in their homes based on specific diets...
Mariquetta can also help with: Dementia, personal care, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CNA
4.0
"Mariquetta is very nice and dependable ,very hard worker and pleasant"
Bryan K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Shanise. I have been in this field for 7/8 years. I have worked with special need individuals, dementia, hospice, recovery from surgery individuals, blind, death individuals, helping individuals gain there strength back. I cook, light house keeping, run errands, companionship, and etc I love the field in. I just...
Shanise can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Shanice is a funny, down-to-earth person with a naturally assuring aura. She helped me out immensely through a very difficult surgery. I do not know what I would've done without her. I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for care!-"
Deyanira B.
I am a LPN with over 14 years special needs experience. Trach, vent, g tube, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, chromosomal disorders, deafness, wheelchair with hoyer and seizures. Please note my schedule is flexible.
Sheria Y.
Cleveland, OH
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am Experienced In Special Needs, Elderly, Personal Care Assistants And Housekeeping.
My experience is retardation just feeding, making sure the person does not do anything to them selves basically keeping my eye on everything they do.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cleveland, OH
Shannon F.
4.0
She is very dependable and very understanding in certain situations. She'll always be there no matter what!
- Nonni D.
Dominique J.
5.0
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 our daughter and constantly updates us on her day.
- Abby M.
Jocelyn L.
5.0
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 that she cared about my child's safety. Communication was great
- Amanda C.
Glennis C.
5.0
Glennis watched our toddler and newborn one night, putting them both to bed. My 3 year old woke up in the morning telling me to "go back away so Glennis comes over." Thats a pretty glowing recommendation as she has some stranger danger. We would definitely be happy to have Glennis babysit for us...
- Kari R.
Lisa K.
5.0
Lisa was great with our 11-month-old. We will definitely hire her again!
- Sara V.
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Ratings for Cleveland, OH special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.4 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Cleveland, OH are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 102 listed special needs caregivers.