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- $15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hygiene care, transfers, catheter care, incontinent care, medication assistance, operate hoyer's and track lifts, feeding, cleaning, cooking, laundry, errands, b/p, care notes, ROM exercises, etc
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- $15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello families! My name is Katharine, I'm 23 years old, and I've been babysitting for over 6 years and it's my favorite thing ever! I'm a junior at Kent State studying art education. Over the summer I work at a day camp for children with special needs, so I am looking for a babysitting job for evenings and weekends. My...
Tom H. says "She was very punctual and reliable. She was great with my special needs child. I highly recommend Katie!"
I have been working as a behavior therapist/tutor for children with autism since February 2021. My job focuses on many different skills such as educational or life skills. I assist my clients with a variety of everyday tasks in order to increase their independence. I see myself as a positive support system; to cheer clients on...
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- $18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! Here is a little about me: I currently work full time as a nanny to two toddlers. I have experience with special needs children and I'm in graduate school currently working on my master's in early childhood special education. I love crafting, nature, animals, and plants!
Care Member says "She's always on time & our kids love her! The perfect date night sitter. Thanks Abby!"
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- $10/hr
I love helping people. I have been working with the special needs students at my school for the past two years.
I have worked with a wide range of ages from children to geriatric. I worked in a psychologists office for three years helping the clients with Alzheimer's and dementia. I'm majoring in psychology at Kent state and I have a focus in special needs and research psychology.
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- $15/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
I have at least 2 years of experience in childcare. I have cared for children ranging from infants to pre-teens, providing attentive and nurturing support tailored to each developmental stage. I am certified in CPR and First Aid for all ages! I often volunteer at the church I go to in my free time, so it gives me experience with...
Craft assistance
carpooling
I have 8 years of experience working with kids from toddlers to middle school aged children and special needs children. I can help with crafts, homework, chores and carpooling to and from school or activities when needed. I have a very available schedule, so I can do school drop off/pick up or even during the work day. I am...
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
I am currently graduated from Kent State University, where I studied marketing and economics. I am a very reliable and punctual person, being on time and following through with people are some of my top priorities. When it comes to kids, I have grown up with six siblings which range from ages 5-to 25, so I am very comfortable...
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Mallory. Working with children is my passion. I've worked in childcare for 5 years and as a nanny for 2 of those years. I am comfortable with all age groups and with special needs children. I do not drive currently but I am working of getting my license.
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! my name is Cecelia I'm 19 years old. I have years of official experience caring for children. I am currently attending State University and majoring in early childhood education. I can help with travel, homework help for younger children, and light housekeeping. I am very experienced in working with different types of...
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello, I am a 49-year-old mother of three adult daughters. I live in Kent and I have a Masters degree from KSU in Educational Psychology. I taught children K-12 with special needs for 16 years. I am looking to work with children, seniors or even pets. I am able to do errands, light housekeeping, meal prep, laundry, etc. Thank...
Hello! My name is Isabel, and I am very interested in this job posting. I have 4 years of experience working with children ages 5-13 and am confident in my ability to provide a safe, supervised, and fun environment for your kiddos. I also have experience working with children with special needs. I love music, dancing, and arts...
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
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I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, I have worked in the food service industry for 3 years and this summer I have been working at Happy Days Summer Camp, a summer camp for children with special needs. In addition to this camp, I have many volunteer hours working with special needs children! I am a kind and hard...
Home Health Aide Available To Help With Self Help Skills, Housekeeping, Meal Prep And Companionship.
Kent, OH
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- $10/hr
10 years experience
I am a Home Health Aide with 24 years working in Healthcare. I started working in a Nursing Home when I was 16 years old as a Certified Nursing Assistant. I have experience in helping individuals with: Bathing, Dressing, Ambulation, Range of Motion and other various self help skills. I also have experience in using lift machines...
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
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I am an experienced nanny and preschool teacher, babysitter, camp counselor, Sunday school teacher and more. I have my associate's degree in Child Development with well over 30+ years of experience in child care. I have been babysitting since I was 12 and have always enjoyed caring and working with children of all ages in one...
Amber L. says "Denise is organized and very knowledgeable about child developmental markers. She did all of the preschool work with our son and prepared him for...
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- $10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I was a nurse at a children's hospital in Akron for 29 years. I worked in every unit of the hospital and also worked in the recovery room and outpatient surgery unit. I have taken care of many children with disabilities of all kinds.
Traci M. says "Hired several times and continue to do so. My kids love her. Great with my daughter who has DS too."
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Errands
dementia
live-in home care
light cleaning
companionship
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My name is Gennifer and I've worked in senior care for over 12 years. I specialize in alzheimer's and dementia care, ADL's, PT/OT, meals, lifestyle planning and medication management. In addition, I offer comfortable and safe transportation, accommodating most collapsible walkers. I have BA's in English & Spanish, and an...
Care Member says "The caregiver never showed up, so I need you guys to fix this. You say my account has not been charged, but why is she being asked to be booked again."
Hospice services
home modification
respite care
personal care
dementia
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I am a Registered Nurse with a previous BA degree in English literature from IU. I've been working in senior and palliative care for 15 years primarily doing private care for individual patients and families.
I have managed home care for special needs and senior clients coordinating 24 hr care, payroll, scheduling and meal...
Lisa B. says "I hired Kara to assist with a senior day program I run and she was the best employee I had. She never missed a day, thoroughly enjoyed each senior she...
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
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Hello! I am currently a full time nanny but will be moving to part time when preschool starts in August. At that point I'll be working Monday and Tuesday (8a-5p) and when the kids are home sick. I am otherwise free to help with your child! I have over 10 years of experience. I would love to have adventures to local libraries,...
Stephanie G. says "We interviewed Emily for a position. She was polite and seems like a driven individual with focus on care for others. She was delightful with our...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $14.07/hr as of January 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Kent, OH
Special Needs Caregivers in Kent, OH are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Katharine M.
She was very punctual and reliable. She was great with my special needs child. I highly recommend Katie!
- Tom H.
Abby M.
She's always on time & our kids love her! The perfect date night sitter. Thanks Abby!
- Care member
Denise P.
Denise is organized and very knowledgeable about child developmental markers. She did all of the preschool work with our son and prepared...
- Amber L.
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