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Theresa T.

Cleveland, OH

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
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...
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About Me

Cleveland, OH

5.0(1)
from
$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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Hi, My Name Is Kameryne. I'm Very Excited To Help Families With The Most Important Job Of All!

Cleveland, OH

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am very kind, energetic and determined. I like working with kids because it gives me the opportunity to be a teacher, friend, and confident to the younger generation. I'd like a job that gives the opportunity for both your children and I to grow! We will learn a lot from each other! I started working with kids fairly...

Care Member says "My kids had a great time with Kameryne. They were all happy, fed and asleep when I got home!"

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Babysitter Available!

Cleveland, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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...

Sean H. says "Amanda bonded with my children. I would hire again. Thanks!"

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Fun Sitter Providing Amazing Care For Families In Cleveland

Cleveland, OH

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am Nyla. I am currently a college student attending tri-c community college. Also, I am taking courses to obtain my real estate license this fall. I have many years of experience working with children. My passion to work with children started my sophomore year of high school. Every year we needed to complete 25+ hours...

Care Member says "Nayla was helpful prior to the babysitting job, warm and friendly. Communicated during the job. Very good experience."

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Caring Professional Nanny

Cleveland, OH

3.7(1)
from
$15/hr
18 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have been a professional nanny and tutor for nearly 20 years. While living in central Ohio, I spent 7 1/2 years with two wonderful children from infancy until they were 7 and 2. I then spent 2 1/2 years in a nanny share situation caring for 4 energetic boys aged 8, 7, 4 and 1. While living in northwest Ohio, I worked with a...

Mitch H. says "It is always difficult to invite someone new into your home and trust them with the care of your children, but Megan became a part of our family very...

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Teacher/Childcare Provider

Cleveland, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I have six or seven years of full-time as well as part-time childcare as well as PRE K-3 teaching experience. I've also tutored special needs/exceptional children and have worked with several families in the past. I am looking for full or part-time work during the year.

Care Member says "Carla is a very caring and beautiful young lady "

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Home Health Aide Caregiver

Cleveland, OH

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
personal care
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Bryan K. says "Mariquetta is very nice and dependable ,very hard worker and pleasant"

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Full Time Special Needs Provider

Cleveland, OH

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Santa I have 10 years working experience with working with both special needs clients as well as elderly. I take my clients to wkly activities and outtings in the community to their choosing as well as helping them to be as independent as possible while also being safe while at home with daily chores or in the...
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Special Needs

Cleveland, OH

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
I am currently Clinical Assistant Director at a program for children with ASD and other mental health disorders. I strongly believe that every moment is a teaching moment, even if it is just providing in-the-moment language or positive reinforcement to ensure the kiddo that he/she is on the right track. I have a great deal of...
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In Home Special Needs Health Care Provider.

Cleveland, OH

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I worked for the Cuyahoga County board of developmental disabilities for 10 years. I also was a paratransit driver with RTA for 10 years as well as working for Northshore services in group home settings. I am currently working with a lady with special needs. I have updated CPR and First aid training. I just want to give back...
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Experienced With Special Needs

Cleveland, OH

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
I left nursing after many years to pursue a degree in early childhood education. I have worked with adults and children with various special needs. I am dependable and honest. I am flexible and respect the individuality of each family.
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Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

Cleveland, OH

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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been working in the field with clients that have special needs for eight years now. The clients that I have served have a wide array of needs specific to them. I've had several clients that have Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, Tourette's syndrome, some physical disabilities, and wheelchair bound. The duties that I...
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Special Needs

Cleveland, OH

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$18/hr
7 years experience
I have seven years of experience with working with dementia and Alzheimer's patients and two years of working with people that are stroke survivors. I am compassionate and empathetic and have lots of energy and understanding towards people. I would love to care for your loved one. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Thank...
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Special Needs Care For Your Children

Cleveland, OH

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
My name is Carolyn and I have a BA in the Area of Music Therapy and have completed graduate coursework and an endorsement in the area of Special Education, Severe Behavior Disorders and Classroom Management. I am passionate about helping children of all ages and abilities and am a firm believer in treating everyone with dignity...
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Experienced Special Needs Nanny

Cleveland, OH

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$15/hr
8 years experience
I have spent the last 7 years raising a boy with Autism. We have done extensive therapy (speech, physical and occupational) both with his therapists and establishing and administering at-home therapy. Watching him grow from a baby with extreme delays to a confident 7yr old who just finished first grade has been the most...
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I am Experienced In Special Needs, Elderly, Personal Care Assistants And Housekeeping.

Cleveland, OH

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$27/hr
10 years experience
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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Specialized With ASD

Cleveland, OH

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$13/hr
2 years experience
I've gotten the privilege of working with private families kids with Autism spectrum disorder. You can be assured that I would care for your precious one's dearly if given the opportunity.
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Full Time Nanny/Special Care Giver

Cleveland, OH

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I have worked with several families. One of the families I worked with, the child was diagnosed with Autism. I worked with him for 6 months. I also worked in a child center where we had 2 kids with Down syndrome. I am good with all kids even ones with disorder's. I was trained in first aid/child safety.
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Student Experienced With Autistic Children Looking For Family To Help

Cleveland, OH

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I've always known I wanted to work with kids; I grew up babysitting, and working in church nurseries, and I completed a year long internship as an assistant teacher for a theater and dance class. One day, I was presented with the opportunity to teach children with Autism. I worked as a behavioral therapist and ran a social...
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  • 102 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.07/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.3

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Cleveland, OH

Special Needs Caregivers in Cleveland, OH are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 102 listed special needs caregivers

Dominique J.

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....

- Abby M.

Kameryne S.

My kids had a great time with Kameryne. They were all happy, fed and asleep when I got home!

- Care member

Amanda D.

Amanda bonded with my children. I would hire again. Thanks!

- Sean H.

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