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Alia S.

Cleveland, OH

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
Hi, I'm Alia! I'm a responsible and reliable caregiver with a few years of experience working with young children of all ages. I have experience supporting infants, twins, and children with special needs. I focus on creating a calm, supportive, and engaging environment that meets each child's different needs and interests. I'm...
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Cleveland, OH

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$19/hr
8 years experience
Hi my name is Val and I'm a caregiver! I specialize in several categories including (but not limited to) geriatric care and special needs care. I have a niece I have cared for 15+ years. She is non-verbal, g-tube fed, seizure prone, in briefs but fully mobile. I've used many forms of communication with her so I am well versed in...
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Teacher Looking For Summer Job

Cleveland, OH

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have been teaching middle school for 12 years now and I have been a summer camp counselor at Brownstone Day school for 3 years. I have received my masters degree in special education. I have been babysitting since I was 11-12 years old. My mom ran a day care while I was growing up so I guess you can say I even started to...
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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
Transportation
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
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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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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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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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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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 bipolar and borderline personality disorder. She was considered mentally challenged and also had seizures. I cooked most of the meals. I made sure she took her...
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Glennis C.'s Photo

Cleveland, OH

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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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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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Fun, Dependable Loving Care Giver

Cleveland, OH

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$40/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
Hi, my name is Shanise. I have been in this field for 7/8 years. I have worked with special need individuals, dementia, hospice, recovery from surgery individuals, blind, death individuals, helping individuals gain there strength back. I cook, light house keeping, run errands, companionship, and etc I love the field in. I just...
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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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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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$16/hr
2 years experience
Hi! I have experience working in the PICU and NICU, so I'm very comfortable caring for children with special or complex needs. I'm patient, attentive, and used to providing individualized support with routines, medical needs, and daily care. I truly enjoy helping families feel supported and would love to connect to see if I'd be...
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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 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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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Cleveland, OH

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Bianca, and I'm a Pre-Occupational Therapy student at Cleveland State University with a passion for working with children and individuals of varying ages/needs. I'm looking for a nannying or babysitting position where I can build a meaningful relationship with a child and their family, especially families looking...
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