Care.com logo
Log inJoin now

Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Independence, OH

We have 60 special needs caregivers in Independence, OH! Compare and hire the best special needs caregiver to fit your needs.

Get started

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Hero image

Available Now in Independence!

Holly B.'s Photo

Holly B.

Special Needs Care Available

Cleveland, OH

from
$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...
See profile
Sheria Y.'s Photo

I am Experienced In Special Needs, Elderly, Personal Care Assistants And Housekeeping.

Cleveland, OH

from
$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.
See profile
Robin J.'s Photo

Child Care/Housekeeper/Companion Care/Elderly Care/Special Needs Care

Cleveland, OH

from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
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...
See profile
Jessica B.'s Photo

Strongsville, OH

from
$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...
See profile
Kashay Anasia Nicole K.'s Photo
from
$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...
See profile
Sidney R.'s Photo

Cleveland, OH

from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
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...
See profile
Megan B.'s Photo

Cleveland, OH

from
$25/hr
15 years experience
I'm a mom of 2 young girls and a kindergarten teacher. I have over 15 years of early childhood care experience. I've cared for newborns, multiples, and special needs children. I am looking for nanny work over the summer.
See profile
Sarah C.'s Photo

Cleveland, OH

from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 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...
See profile
Chauntia C.'s Photo

Cleveland, OH

from
$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.
See profile
Lilliana Z.'s Photo

Beachwood, OH

from
$8/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
live-in home care
errands
dementia
+ 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...
See profile
Kadia C.'s Photo

Bedford, OH

from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
I am comfortable with kids who have all kinds of special needs! I have experience in Autism( mutism/ selective mutism), down syndrome, newborns and other neurotypical/ neurodivergent All and EVERY kind of human is welcome!! My approach is patient, calm, creative, and friendly! Communication with you is key, i'll provide daily...
See profile
Sierra M.'s Photo

Cleveland, OH

from
$22/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a recent M. Sp. Ed graduate currently working as a Behavior Specialist! I have been providing child care for a multitude of families over the past 10 years :) I am available to provide last minute/emergency in-home Respite for adults and young or young adult child(ren) individuals with disabilities!
See profile
Elisha P.'s Photo

Brook Park, OH

from
$30/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
personal care
hospice services
dementia
+ 1 more
Bringing comfort and support to seniors is my calling. For the past eight years, I've dedicated myself to providing compassionate care, driven by a genuine desire to enhance the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My experience spans various healthcare settings, including special needs, MRDD, and hospice care. As...
See profile
Molly D.'s Photo

Cleveland, OH

from
$22/hr
I'm a kind, patient, and dependable caregiver with hands-on experience supporting individuals with special needs and different abilities. I focus on building trust and genuine connections while keeping safety and comfort a top priority. I'm happy to help with daily routines, provide companionship, and offer calm, supportive care...
See profile
Nancy L.'s Photo

Beachwood, OH

from
$22/hr
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Retired physician with over 10 years experience working with children and younger adults with special needs. Cooking, crafts, activities, exercise/sports all welcome. Raised 3 children to adulthood as a single mom. Not interested in more than 6 hours per day or more than 20 hours per week (exceptions allowed). Would love to find...
See profile
Kendra B.'s Photo

Babysitter

Cleveland, OH

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, I am Kendra. I have a 4yr old myself. I have a strong passion for providing safe, supportive, and engaging care for children of all abilities. I bring over 10yrs experience in regular child care, working with children of various ages and developmental stages. I have 5yrs of specialized experience supporting children with...
See profile
David M.'s Photo

Cleveland, OH

from
$16/hr
Having spent years working professionally as a Day Services Provider and in group homes, I have seen more than my fair share of interesting behaviours. If you need a compassionate caregiver who has experience with a wide variety of different diagnoses and behaviors, then I can help!
See profile
Kassandra K.'s Photo

Cleveland, OH

from
$16/hr
Big sister to a young man with Down Syndrome, I've spent my entire life around children and adults with disabilities and feel very comfortable caring for others with special needs.
See profile
Tahira H.'s Photo

RN

Bedford, OH

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
I have experience with pediatrics and seniors with trachs, vents, special needs, and dementia. I am only interested in supplementing my current income for a period of 6-9 months.
See profile
Haley R.'s Photo

Beachwood, OH

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
I have worked with students with special needs for several years as part of my job as a paraprofessional. I have dealt with student who have Autism, vision impairments, ADD and other related learning disorders.
See profile

Showing 41 - 60 of 60

  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $16.00/hr as of June 2026

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

  • Special Needs in Broadview Heights, OH
  • Special Needs in Maple Heights, OH
  • Special Needs in Bedford, OH
  • Special Needs in North Royalton, OH
  • Special Needs in Northfield, OH
  • Special Needs in Cleveland, OH
  • Special Needs in Brook Park, OH
  • Special Needs in Strongsville, OH
  • Special Needs in Beachwood, OH
  • Special Needs in Richfield, OH
  • Special Needs in Lakewood, OH
About Care.com
  • About us
  • Careers
  • Terms of use
  • Privacy policy
Care.com does not employ any caregiver and is not responsible for the conduct of any user of our site. All information in member profiles, job posts, applications, and messages is created by users of our site and not generated or verified by Care.com. You need to do your own diligence to ensure the job or caregiver you choose is appropriate for your needs and complies with applicable laws.
Care.com® HomePay℠ is a service provided by Breedlove and Associates, LLC, a Care.com company.
Care.com is a registered service mark of Care.com, Inc. 2007-2026 Care.com, Inc. All rights reserved.