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Elayna R.

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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Looking To Join A Fun Family With A Some What Flexible Schedule!

Cleveland, OH

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello! My name is Gianna and I'm looking to join a family in taking care of some amazing kiddos! I have 5+ years of paid experience in child care! I have experience working with children mostly aged 2-10, but also have experience working with teens and adults! I am CPR and First Aid certified! I've been working with special...
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Beachwood, OH

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Cleveland, OH

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$15/hr
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
At 19 years old, I'm the proud oldest sister of eight, a role that has shaped me into a natural caregiver with a big heart. Growing up in a busy, love-filled home, I learned early how much I enjoy helping little ones learn, grow, and feel understood. I started babysitting at 13, later earning my babysitting certification, and...
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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
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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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 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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Cleveland, OH

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$28/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am an experienced personal assistant with a background in child care, including special needs, and senior care. I love doing basic to complex tasks for my clients. That range could be as simple as a carpool or babysitting to housekeeping, changing and bathing, companionship, shopping, etc. I pride myself on being the fixer of...
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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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Sincere Service

Cleveland, OH

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$10/hr
3 years experience
I am here at care. com for a specific reason to allow my heart to combine with the heart of my potential employer/ Client. I have experience naturally to care and assist, however my years of employment is varied in skills related to the industry of hospitality. I have over 15 years working in the soft skills field in restaurant...
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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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Kind And Caring Childcare

Broadview Heights, OH

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Anneliese. I am a caregiver having experience with children of all ages. Being the second oldest of a family of 10 children has taught me many life skills, a few of which include: resourcefulness, responsibility, and compassion. I am currently looking to work part-time while I prepare to transition into a...
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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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Sidney R.'s Photo

Cleveland, OH

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Cleveland, OH

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have a background in working with children with autism and various other special needs. I love children, and I will provide quality care for your little ones. I am energetic and love to be silly. I also believe in maintaining a routine. Children thrive when they have structure and stability. I am always happy to lend a hand...
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Chauntia C.'s Photo

Cleveland, OH

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I always liked to see people happy and make them smile. I'm all about family and love being around a family oriented kind of environment. I enjoy helping my clients improve and accelerate at anything they want and need to do. I'm going to be certified in child early development and that's one of my biggest achievements so far.
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Beachwood, OH

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$8/hr
6 years experience
Errands
meal prep
dementia
live-in home care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Lilli. I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals of all ages, both typical and special needs. I worked for several years as an at-home health aid/caregiver for a young girl with a brain disorder and will still provide care when home from college. I have a babysitting and caregiving...
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Kadia C.'s Photo

Bedford, OH

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I'd love to be with a family with more stable income+hours!!!! i'd love an early morning or late night shifts! I have 3 years of experience caring for children. I am comfortable with kids who have all kinds of special needs! I have experience in Autism and down syndrome! My approach is patient, calm, creative, and...
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Paraprofessional

Cleveland, OH

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have over six years of experience working with children who have special needs. I currently work as a paraprofessional in a private academy designed for children who need support in behavioral, emotional, and educational aspects of their lives!
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.33/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 3.0

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