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Sara O.

CAREGIVER

North Olmsted, OH

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Sara, I am am fluent in both Spanish and English. I had 3 children however my oldest was a special needs children, wheelchair bound , feeding tube, and seizures, sadly he passed at the age of 14., very comfortable providing care. I also have a 20-year-old son and a 16 daughter and 1year old granddaughter. Although I...
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Strongsville, OH

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$20/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
For two decades plus, I've nurtured children's growth and development. My passion lies in making a positive impact on young lives and supporting families with reliable care. Early childcare is my first love, closely followed by my experience working with children who have special needs ranging from Autism, Cognitive delays, and...
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Loving Care For Your Special Needs

Brook Park, OH

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$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I am a loving and patient person looking to earn some extra income working with your loved one! I have worked with people with various needs of all ages since 1995 as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. I also have worked for Our Lady of the Wayside. I believe my skills and personality might be of value to you! Please let me...
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Lakewood, OH

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$25/hr
8 years experience
I am a physician assistant and work 3 12s. Looking to babysit on my off days! I'd describe my personality as : creative, funny, kind I like caring for people with special needs because they have such big hearts and are so joyful despite having a more difficult path I'm looking for a job that is fulfilling I started...
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Babysitter

Brunswick, OH

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$11/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! I am looking for something 2-3 days a week. I'm attending Tri-C and I'm studying to become a nurse. This upcoming semester I have one in person class and the rest are online. I work at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital so I have experience with kids all different ages and all different types of special needs. I am CPR...
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Unlocking Potential Through Care

Lakewood, OH

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$20/hr
4 years experience
More than a Direct Support Professional (DSP), I'm a dedicated advocate for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. My approach is rooted in compassion and respect, driving me to empower individuals towards fulfilling lives. Certified as an Independent Provider through Dept of Development Disability...
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Fun And Reliable

Vermilion, OH

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
HI! I am a reliable, patient, creative, and fun person with 5 years of experiencing caring for children ages 3 and up. Outside of babysitting, I also have approximately 7 years of experience volunteering in elementary and special needs classrooms. I have my own transportation and am available to do any other necessary tasks that...
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LPN

Brunswick, OH

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Nurse of 27 years. I have experience with all ages, and willing to help out around my work schedule.
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Full-Time Nanny Available

Strongsville, OH

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$10/hr
6 years experience
I was a nanny for 3 years for an 8-year-old with Autism. I also tutored him 2 times a week and helped him with all his homework after school.
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CNA at a memory care facility.

Cleveland, OH

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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!
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Special Needs Nanny

Strongsville, OH

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$10/hr
10 years experience
In my 25 years as a nanny, I have dealt with panic disorder, ADHD, inattentive ADD, depression, anxiety, food intolerance, anaphylactic food allergies, developmental, speech, and cognitive delays.
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Loving And Patient Care Provider

Berea, OH

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$16/hr
1 year experience
I have many years of experience working with children of all ages. I have experience with children on the autism spectrum, with ADD/ADHD, speech delays, and Downs Syndrome. I also have experience working at a nursing home at which I provided bowel and bladder assistance, dispensing of medication, repositioning, ambulatory...
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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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Supportive Assistant

Vermilion, OH

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I have a degree in Exercise Physiology and Women's Studies; as well as, schooling for nursing as an R. N. I have oodles of experience in assisting individuals with organization, mobility, pre & post surgery assistance, and many other needs. Most important I am eager to please, warm. and compassionate, trustworthy, and dedicated....
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Loving, And Caring Sitter

Strongsville, OH

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$15/hr
Hello! My name is Adriana and I graduated from the University of Cincinnati. I graduated with a degree in Special Education, for grades K-12. I also have experience with adults with disabilities. This has been my passion for 9 years, as I have worked and volunteered for many special needs programs since high school. I am...
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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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Cleveland, OH

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
I am previously certified CNA. I will be taking classes and getting state tested again very soon. I have accumulated around 2. 5 years of experience in care taking. I have worked at 2 nursing homes, 1 group home and have done 2 private cases as well. I have experience with memory loss residents, behavioral residents and special...
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Lakewood, OH

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi families! My name is Brooklynn and I am a career nanny as well as a certified postpartum doula and co-owner of Labor. I have over 5 years of experience providing full time care for children from birth to 12 years old, including multiples and children with special needs. I am CPR/aed certified for both infants and adults, am...
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Part Time Babysitter

Brunswick, OH

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Paulina. I came to this country 27 years ago from Ukraine. I have 3 kids of my own but they are all grown adults. I am a loving, caring person especially for children. I am willing to cook, light clean, and run small errands if need be. Please feel free to contact me if interested. Have a blessed day!
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Lakewood, OH

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$16/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
I am a recent college graduate working in the health care field with the elder population. I have over 8 years babysitting and nannying experience, as well as 4 years experience being a caregiver for an elder client. I have my bachelor's degree in health sciences and plan to look into getting my masters or nursing degree in the...
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