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6 special needs caregivers are listed in Defiance, OH

The average rate is $10/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Defiance, OH

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Lily S.


Defiance, OH

$15-21/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi! I'm Lily. I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and I recently moved to Hicksville, Ohio. I spent three years babysitting part-time for multiple families and two summers as a full-time nanny for a child with special needs. The most wonderful thing I've learned in those years is the joy of helping care for a child and foster their...
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"Lily is an amazing care giver. She has some magic over my child with Down Syndrome. 5 stars isn’t enough for her ! "

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Tracy V.


Defiance, OH

$6-15/hr2 yrs exp

Loving Childcare, Pet Care, Housekeeping, Personal Assistant

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Hello, my name is Tracy, but most people call me Boo. I am a mother of two and have spent most of my life caring for kids, be they mine or other's. I have some experience dealing with special needs (my son has Asperger's with sensory processing issues) and I have 10 years of experience in homeschooling. I like doing crafts,...
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Mindy F.


Napoleon, OH

$12-15/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Loving

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I was an assistant teacher in a preschool, infant and toddler setting. Familiar with the classroom setting as well as home setting. I can help with teaching skills as well as some light cleaning and cooking. I have 2 grown children I have raised myself. I am also familiar with special needs.
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Mindy F.


Napoleon, OH

$11-14/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced With People With Special Needs.

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I have worked with special needs people of all ages for over 10 years. My children have autism and adhd and special needs as well. So I am very learned with special needs.

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I have lots of experience working with kids, from helping out at my church with toddlers to babysitting kiddos from babies to elementary schools to spending hundreds of hours in the schools to get my teaching license. I love working with kids. You never quite know what to expect, but they are precious. I love spending time with...
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Ruth C.


Bryan, OH

$10-15/hr

Patient, Caring Helper For Kiddos With Special Needs

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Hello there! My name is Ruth, and I love working with kiddos! I believe that every child has potential, regardless of their situation, and every life is valuable. I have worked with special needs kids in the past, and it's neat to see their faces light up! I would love to help families with special needs kids love their kiddo(s)...

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