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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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Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked in the Healthcare field for 6 years both as a home health aid and a licensed practical nurse. I bring experience from working with a wide range of individual personalities and special needs, I enjoy being creative and trying new things, I specialize in holistic/pediatric nursing.

Colleen H. says "I feel fortunate to be working with Idongesit. He helps me get around the house and with my physical therapy and strengthening exercises. He helps with...

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Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a full time independent provider in your area. My specialties include Autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, speech and communication deficits, special needs tutoring and kindergarten prep. You can trust me with your child's needs. I adapt to each families needs. I am CPR and First Aid certified. FBI and BCI background checks...

Kellie R. says "Becky is amazing with our son (ASD). She spends about 6 hours a week with him working on various skills. She has been with us about 6 months now and his...

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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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Columbus, OH

4.6(1)
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$30/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
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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Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been a nanny for four different families over the past 13 years. Most of my experience is with children under 5 years old. I have twins, multiples, and special needs experience. I had my own baby in Jan 2024 so he would be with me for any day time jobs. Currently only available for part time or occasional date nights.

Carrie H. says "Siara is magic. During the three plus years she worked for me she civilized my twin girls and taught me how to be a good mom. Siara was my nanny from...

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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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QUALIFIED WEEKEND BABYSITTER

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Fun And Caring Sitter

Columbus, OH

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Mackenzie and I'm a 24-year-old childcare provider with years of experience caring for children of all ages. I currently work part-time at Nationwide Children's Hospital, where I've been employed since January 2023, starting on the Neuroscience floor and in the NICU. I'm a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA),...
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Experienced Sitter - New To Columbus!

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I moved to Columbus this fall for my job (I'm a copywriter for abercrombie kids)-so needless to say I'm a Roblox expert and I get amazing discounts on kids clothes if you ever need anything. I've been babysitting/nannying for almost 10 years now because I love children (and I love the extra income). I have experience with...

Janelle M. says "Claire was amazing! She was punctual, responsive and our two boys (ages 4 and 16 months) adored her. She was so attentive and engaging with them. We...

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Part-Time Or Full-Time Special Needs Sitter Available

Columbus, OH

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have worked many years with children of varying disabilities. I've had experience with non-verbal autism, traumatic brain injury, seizures, Down Syndrome, and ADHD.
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Part-time Special Needs Caregiver

Columbus, OH

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
I am a TA in an AU 2 classroom, and am in my second year doing so. I am NCI, or North Carolina Intervention, certified, which is a form of therapeutic restraint designed to maintain safety. I have also worked for Camp Lakey Gap, a camp for Autistic individuals, where I was trained using the TEACCH behavior modification methods...
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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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Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

Columbus, OH

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a very experienced and compassionate caregiver who would love to meet and assist you and your family!
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Dublin - Part Time - Senior/special Needs - Caregiver.

Columbus, OH

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello, I'm Nicole I'm 43 years of age. I reside in the clintonville area. with my pup. I am looking for full time . I have 10 years exp. Working with folks that are special needs and seniors . I have also worked in an assisted living facility and an Alzheimer's/dementia facility. I have my CPR/first aid and I can pass meds. I...
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Full Time Special Needs Provider Available

Columbus, OH

from
$28/hr
9 years experience
Am Mavis, 33years I have been a caregiver from 2016, am very loving, I take my job very seriously, I respect my client and I want them to have a pursposeful meaningful life. I have a car, am vaccinated and am good with pets. Am ready to do day and night shift.
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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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Experienced Passionate Special Ed Teacher

Columbus, OH

from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has 8 years of experience caring for people with special needs, from infants to adults. With me, your loved ones will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, who loves...
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Columbus, OH

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Hello! I am a compassionate, hard-working licensed occupational therapist pursuing employment as an OT, but hope to work part-time for a person with disabilities. I am passionate about working with these individuals to enhance their independence and quality of life. I have spent a lot of time working in programming that serves...
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  • 144 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $18.00/hr as of June 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Columbus, OH are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 144 listed special needs caregivers

Gale C.

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

- Catherine P.

Idongesit I.

I feel fortunate to be working with Idongesit. He helps me get around the house and with my physical therapy and strengthening exercises....

- Colleen H.

Rebecca T.

Becky is amazing with our son (ASD). She spends about 6 hours a week with him working on various skills. She has been with us about 6...

- Kellie R.

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