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Bella S.

Beachwood, OH

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$17/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi! My name is Bella and this is my 5th year at Ohio University. I am studying psychology with the goal of becoming a pediatric occupational therapist. I am part of the Ohio University Equestrian team and love nature and traveling. I would describe myself as positive, creative, and outgoing and I love working with kids because I...
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Cleveland, OH

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I'm Bernadette, a 21-year-old college junior at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. I am an Exercise Science major, with a minor in Psychology, hoping to eventually continue my education in Occupational Therapy. I have been babysitting since middle school and have experience with a wide variety of children. I...
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Strongsville, OH

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Coming from a family of eight, patience, creativity, flexibility, and problem solving are all qualities I possess. I have plenty of experience watching children of all ages. I will enforce the rules you set for your children through gentle encouragement and kind promptings. I always incorporate crafts and activities into each...
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HHA -caregiver For Senior.

Broadview Heights, OH

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$15/hr
10 years experience
30 years experince HHA-caregiver for senior, certification, first aid/CPR-certification. Work to Hospice , Dementia, Alzheimers patients. Good cook healthy food , do Landry , lite housecleaning, shopping, transportation to appointment everything what needed patients. Good references, not smoking, friendly to pets.
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Bedford, OH

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$8/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
errands
dementia
Making a positive impact on someone's life is what drives me. My year of experience in adult and senior care roles has instilled in me a deep sense of compassion. I strive to provide the highest quality of care through home health, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medical management, and assistance with errands and...
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Bathlomew E.'s Photo

Beachwood, OH

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$15/hr
Nurturing young minds is a true passion of mine. For three years, I've dedicated myself to providing engaging and supportive care for children, particularly those aged 12 and older. My graduate degree, combined with Early Child Development coursework, has given me a strong foundation. I am also certified in First Aid Training...
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Cleveland, OH

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I'm Elayna, a dependable and caring babysitter with years of experience working with children of all ages. I am CPR certified and hold a Paraprofessional License, which allows me to provide not only safe and attentive care but also educational support, including working with children who have special needs or learning...
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Cleveland, OH

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$13/hr
5 years experience
I am State Tested Nursing Assistant. I have done a wide variety of care in the healthcare field which is taking care of the elderly in a nursing home, skilled and long term, and working with Dementia and Alzheimer's patients. I worked at a Developmental Center in Warrensville with Adults that had Developmental Disabilities, my...
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Cleveland, OH

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Nicole, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Medical Assistant (MA) with over 31 years of experience providing compassionate care to individuals of all ages. I've worked with the elderly, special needs populations, and families, offering support with daily tasks, companionship, and overall wellness. As a dedicated...
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Fun, Creative, Active Babysitter Available For One Time And/or Part Time Care!

Cleveland, OH

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
Hi, my name is Olivia! I am an award winning former early childhood educator and artist with a passion for working with children of all backgrounds! I have experience with children aged 3 months to 12 years and experience with special needs children aged 3 months to 14 years. I utilize play-based and social-emotional learning...
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Babysitter :)

Cleveland, OH

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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Hi my name is Anabelle, I am 27 years old and I recently graduated with an Early Childhood Education degree from Kent State University. I have about 11 years of experience babysitting children aging between newborns and 15 years old. I student taught for 5 semesters during school, and recently taught an entire 4 four months on...
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Glennis C.'s Photo

Cleveland, OH

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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,...
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Rachel S.'s Photo

Cleveland, OH

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$15/hr
I enjoy helping people live their life to the fullest. Everyone deserves to be treated with kindness and treated equally. I lived for two years with a roommate who had mental illness and was considered slow. She also had seizures. I cooked most of the meals and made sure she took her medicine. She was the best roommate I ever...
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10+ Years Of Caring & Compassion

Cleveland, OH

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$8/hr
10 years experience
Recording vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate; Providing routine individualized healthcare needs; Personal Care including bathing, dressing, mobility, incontinence care, feeding and other services; Giving basic emotional and psychological support to the patient and family; Directly provide...
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Caring And Loving Provider

Cleveland, OH

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have experience working with the elderly and I hold a certificate with experience in MRDD. I am passionate in my field as I live people and enjoy the feeling of helping others.
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Special Needs Care Available

Cleveland, OH

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$16/hr
1 year experience
I am a 32-year-old mother of 2 children, ages 8 & 13. Aside from my own children, my husband and I have gone through multiple trainings to be foster children with special needs. Caring for people, young and old has been a major facet of my life. Growing up, I spent many hours caring for 5 younger siblings and young cousins. At 2...
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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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Child Care/Housekeeper/Companion Care/Elderly Care/Special Needs Care

Cleveland, OH

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Robin and I have over 22 years of qualified child care experience. I am a responsible and reliable person. I enjoy working with children as their simple approach to everyday life intrigues me and offers me a chance to learn from them as well. I am a fit, energetic, non-smoker that can care for children up to age 16...
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Jessica B.'s Photo

Strongsville, OH

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience with elderly caregiving, cleaning, and assisting autistic individuals. I was employed in the Strongsville School District as a substitute aide and I have experience with assisting individuals on the autism spectrum during my employment there, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I also have personal experience with...
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Sidney R.'s Photo

Cleveland, OH

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
Nurturing children and watching them blossom has always been a true passion. For the past five years, I've had the joy of working with children aged newborn to pre-teen, including being a nanny as well as an early childhood teacher. I also have experience with special needs. I have a college degree in psychology with coursework...
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