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Darlene W.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Kent, OH

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I have experience caring for children and young and older adults that have MR/DD. I enjoy caring for those that can't care for themselves.
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Kent, OH

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$12/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
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...
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Kent, OH

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$15/hr
10 years experience
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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Care Seeker

Atwater, OH

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$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
personal care
work for company with older special needs men love to clean and have an easy going style. live in Atwater close and dependable.
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Part Time Care

Atwater, OH

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$15/hr
2 years experience
2018 till 2020 care for special needs also will be still on call with that job in Ravenna ohio live close and can be on call if things come up with your needs as a family. like to keep a clean house and easy going with daily needs of kids.
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Caregiver Housecleaner And Special Needs Skill

Atwater, OH

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$20/hr
3 years experience
work for company with special needs 53 yr male looking for fall and winter work i like to keep busy and outgoing
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Akron, OH

4.4(1)
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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
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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Laura (Nanny)

Louisville, OH

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am 23-year-old single momma of a almost 3-year-old beautiful girl. Kiddos are my life! I enjoy my job and may make it a career eventually. I do overnight sitting, care for children with special needs, transport, literally everything ya need! Even tutoring! I just graduated from Malone University but not actively looking for...

Candice L. says "Laura was great with my 5 year old son! She took him to the park, did crafts, read, etc. He looked forward to her coming over every day!"

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Great Sitter And Memory Creator

Aurora, OH

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I can help with absolutely anything a family needs! Extremely experienced with special needs care. Would love to help make life easier for all parents.

Julie K. says "Julia was AMAZING! We were in a horrible situation where our original sitter did not show up. We had 45 min to find a sitter and get to a wedding. Julia...

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Akron, OH

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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...

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Compassionate Soul Looking To Help Care For Someone With Needs In Need :)

Akron, OH

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
With over 30 years of experience, I have worked with the elderly and differently-able. I have cared for my aging parents, taken courses in end of life care and patient advocacy and I currently care for a 99-year-old couple part time. I have spent the last 30 some years raising my own four children and caring for other children...

Megan H. says "Deborah is AMAZING. She is a wonderful advocate for elders, people with special needs, and children. Deborah was the primary caretaker for my daughter and...

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Was A Nurse At Children's Hospital For 29 Years

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

5.0(1)
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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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Streetsboro, OH

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$14/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello my name is Emily, I am a mom to an 11 yr old with special needs. I am a licensed practical nurse with CPR and BLS certification.
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Nanny/Housekeeper Looking For A Full-Time Job, Preferably Younger Children. I Have Worked For The Same Family For 7+ Years But I Am Not Getting Paid Enough. Very Good With Pets. Very Dependable And Easy To Get Along With!

Garrettsville, OH

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
I was a nanny/babysitter to a family of 3 for 7+ years. I have a special needs niece and I help take care of her along with 8 other nieces and nephews. I was an Amish school teacher so I am able to help with homework and arts and crafts. I love the outdoors, reading to children, going for walks, and any sports.
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Alliance, OH

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, from Bogota city, Colombia. Work experience with children between 15 months - 6 years old in a kindergarten performing accompaniment and homework advice. Likewise, a private teacher and nanny of two children using arts, exploration of the environment, theater, talents and games;...
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Hudson, OH

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$12/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
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.
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Canton, OH

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have helped take care of kids from newborn to 12 years old, as well as kids with special needs such as ADHD and Autism. I have experience is settings such as nurseries, day camps, overnight camps, and in home care. I love playing outdoors, as well as doing crafts, drawing, going on outings, and baking with the kids. I'm also...
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Mature And Experienced Special Needs Nanny

Akron, OH

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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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Cuyahoga Falls, OH

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$15/hr
10 years experience
LPN for over 10 years. Have worked with many people with different disabilities. My passion is caring for people. Willing to be more open with schedule depending on the care needed, including weekends.
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Caring, Trustworthy Childcare

Akron, OH

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of May 2026

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Rootstown, OH

Special Needs Caregivers in Rootstown, OH are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

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.

Laura M.

Laura was great with my 5 year old son! She took him to the park, did crafts, read, etc. He looked forward to her coming over every day!

- Candice L.

Julia T.

Julia was AMAZING! We were in a horrible situation where our original sitter did not show up. We had 45 min to find a sitter and get to a...

- Julie K.

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