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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
hospice services
dementia
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Hi,
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."
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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...
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am 40 years old. Going to school for medical billing and coding. I have been in childcare since I was 15 years old and started babysitting. I have been working with kids professionally for 19 years now. I am currently TA in a classroom for special needs kids. I resigned my job starting in August to focus on school and an in...
Carrie T. says "Liz has watched my 18 month old since she was 8 weeks old while I worked out of the house. I will be done working at the end of this month, so we no...
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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I am a mother to a brilliant autistic son who just graduated high school and started college at Walsh University. Over the years I have learned many tried and true, as well as avant guard, methods of childcare and tutoring, for both regular curriculum and special needs youth. I have worked closely not only with my son, but with...
Meal prep
transportation
respite care
light cleaning
errands
While my husband's grandma was on hospice care, I was her live in caregiver. I also have varied experience in the medical field as well as special needs patients.
Meal prep
Nurturing children's growth and development is a true passion of mine. With three years of experience, I provide patient and calm care for up to two children. I have a college degree and training in First Aid and CPR. I am comfortable following your lead regarding household rules. At pickup, I enjoy communicating verbally about...
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Stow, OH
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- $13/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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Hello! I am a mom of two teens. I have many years of childcare experience. Currently, I am working in casual employment as a substitute for a church preschool, and a Montessori school. I have First Aid and CPR for Adult, Infant and Children. I also have had training through the ODJFS for preschool center basics. I teach in our...
Light cleaning
meal prep
live-in home care
errands
dementia
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I have been a volunteer at a Retirement Village where my mother was a nurse. I would assist the residents with their dinning time and individual time. One patient who has cerebral palsy, I would assist with all his special needs and go out with him to run errands.
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
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Hi there! My name is Olivia and I am studying Early Childhood Education at Kent State University. I have 7 years of experience with children at all stages of life, and I am comfortable caring for large families (& pets!) I am CPR certified, confident in my first aid skills, and have cared for children with special needs. I can...
I have experience with all ages and different development delays. I am a nursing student that will strive to provide the best care! I love working with all ages!
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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Hi! I'm Sarah. I have caregiving experience for ages 1-14. I have some experience with special needs. I am an animal lover and also have experience with petsitting. I have been a preschool and kindergarten soccer coach for 5 years and I love working with children. I am in school for early childhood education at Kent State.
I was a preschool intervention specialist for several years, and now I am a high school intervention specialist. I have a lot of experience babysitting and am CPR certified.
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a current graduate student at Kent State getting my Masters in Speech Pathology. I am looking for weekend babysitter roles. I have tons of childcare experience; I worked in a childcare center (ages 6mo-6y/o) for 9 months, have nannied (part-time and full-time) previously, and worked as a special-needs aide.
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- $18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, my name is Gennifer. I've been in the field of caregiving since 2011 when my mother became disabled and later passed from psychiatric issues, mobility problems, and sepsis. During that time, I learned all about caregiving for someone with a variety of special needs. I enjoyed caregiving, and since then, I've worked with...
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Gary. I am 36 years old. I have a special needs child who is 9. I have been a direct support professional for 7 years. I love to do outdoor activities, reading, arts and crafts, helping with day to day life and teaching small lessons. I have a heart for being a caregiver. I am easygoing and a fast learner. I adhere to...
Past special needs care experience.
Experience with MS, Down syndrome mentally challenged Parkinson's . STNA, first aid, CPR. Worked through agency and as independent provider. Daycare assistant teacher for one year, have experience with seniors, teens, toddlers, young adults.
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- $18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, I am a 62-year-old woman who has a passion for the elderly population. I am currently employed full time working with the mentally and physically disabled, but am looking to supplement my income with evening and weekend hours. I have been in this field for 15 years now and prior to that, owned and operated a child care...
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- $10/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Jennifer. I am 34 years old. I live in Streetboro, Ohio. I am married and have 2 boys. I have a bachelor's degree in Physical Education and Health Education. I am certified in CPR and First Aid. I am currently a paraprofessional in a preschool with children with special needs. I have 17+ years of experience...
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- $18/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! While I was in high school and college- many summers were spent directing summer camps. I baby-sat from a very young age at churches and then finding clients that way. I am currently a Paraprofessional in a special needs middle school class. My children are 13 (boy) and 18 (girl). My daughter will be working at an...
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Hello, My name is Marie. I'm a person who is very compassionate, nurturing, respectful, patient, confident, and modest. I encourage and uplift everyone around me and treat others the way that you would want to be treated. I carry myself in a very respectable manner and believe that your character & appearance can significantly...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $14.44/hr as of March 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
Gennifer P.
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...
- Care member
Emily M.
We interviewed Emily for a position. She was polite and seems like a driven individual with focus on care for others. She was delightful...
- Stephanie G.
Elizabeth J.
Liz has watched my 18 month old since she was 8 weeks old while I worked out of the house. I will be done working at the end of this month,...
- Carrie T.
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