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Danica B.

Kent, OH

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$21/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi My Name is Danica! I'm extremely hard working and looking for a great family to accept my services. I'm currently in school for pediatric nursing. I grew up with 5 siblings and volunteered at a group home for special needs children for two years. I'm very experienced when it comes to home help and care. I'm very flexible and...
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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
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 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
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Personal Lifestyle Senior Caregiver

Akron, OH

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
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."

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Loving Nanny, Ready To Learn And Grow!

Akron, OH

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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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Aurora, OH

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, My name is Kelsey! I have recently moved to back to Ohio from Tennessee. The experience I have ranges in children in the ages of new born to the teen years. In this age range I have experience with Atypical children though special needed children including children with Autism. I also had gone to School for medical...

David A. says "Kelsey did and amazing job when I was in a pinch . Very respectful and prompt with any replies needed . He willingness to help out when I was was...

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Great Sitter And Memory Creator

Aurora, OH

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 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
swimming supervision
travel
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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Cuyahoga Falls, OH

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$8/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
Hello! I am a mom of two teenagers. I work with special needs middle school students. I have a heart for caring for I'm taking care of others. I do enjoy being home with my son over the summer so I'm looking for something part-time as needed.
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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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Stow, OH

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
respite care
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.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

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

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Rootstown, OH are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 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.

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

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