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North Royalton, OH

4.8(1)
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$20/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 49 families in your area
I'd be happy to be your date-night sitter! I love kids and I'm very friendly, fun, trustworthy, and dependable, and I've been babysitting for 14 yrs. Before that I was a flight attendant for 28 yrs, and each yr I had 2 days of emergency training including CPR/First Aid. I enjoy playing with kids and helping them learn, and they...

Care Member says "Dorothy is wonderful! We’ve hired her many times to care for our daughter, from when she was aged ~15 months to now a little over 2 - she is our go to...

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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
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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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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Brunswick, OH

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I would love to help your child with after school activities, snacks, homework and start dinner for you and your family. I am experienced with special needs and am comfortable with pets being in the home

Care Member says "I hired Beth for after school care for my two children, she has been very reliable, caring, and understanding. My children are not the easiest to deal...

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Full Time Nanny/Babysitter Available

Stow, OH

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
My name is Tiffany, I will be graduating in Aug 2017 with my associates in graphic design. I am 23 years old and live in stow. I have been babysitting /nannying since 2007 when I watched a family of four from 3weeks old to 8 years old. Since then I have babysat for many family's and still do. I also have my license from the...
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Uniontown, OH

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Chloe. I've spent about 15 years helping families through childcare, special needs support, and home cleaning - it's truly where my heart is. I've worked with kids of all ages, and my experience in a director role supporting individuals with developmental disabilities taught me a lot about patience, communication, and...
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Gennifer P.'s Photo

Akron, OH

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$22/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Errands
companionship
hospice services
live-in home care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, My name is Gennifer and I've worked in senior care for over 15 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...
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Akron, OH

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Desiree but I go by Dessie. I am 27 years old and have 3 years of professional nanny experience. Before that I had experience with kids through family/friends. I also have experience in the past with kids that have special needs. The age range I have experience with is newborn and up. Along with nannying I'm...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Stow, OH

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$25/hr
10 years experience
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.
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Care Giver

Akron, OH

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$21/hr
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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Part Time Babysitter

Brunswick, OH

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Paulina. I came to this country 27 years ago from Ukraine. I have 3 kids of my own but they are all grown adults. I am a loving, caring person especially for children. I am willing to cook, light clean, and run small errands if need be. Please feel free to contact me if interested. Have a blessed day!
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Nanny

Stow, OH

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Akron, OH

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Hi, my name is Liv! I have 3 years professional experience working with people with disabilities. My prior experience has been mainly for people with autism, cerebral palsy, adhd, and mental health disorders. I am a calm, patient, supportive caregiver. I aim to provide safety, support, and all around help to any family I work...
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Experienced Parent Of Special Needs Children

Clinton, OH

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a mature and experienced caretaker. I have taken care of special needs children including autism for about 15 years. I've worked also with children with developmental delays including speech delay, sensory motor and academic challenges. I've supported in-home therapeutic programs developed by professionals. I'm also a...
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Senior Caregiver

Stow, OH

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
dementia
live-in home care
transportation
meal prep
+ 1 more
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.
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Babysitter

North Royalton, OH

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! I'm currently a teacher at a school for special needs. I've been working there full time for a little over a year now. I have been a babysitter for 3 kids in the past (ages ranging from 3-9) for about a year. I love kids of all ages and want to continue pursuing a career working with children! I have reliable...
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Raechelle J.'s Photo

North Royalton, OH

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$24/hr
2 years experience
I'm a compassionate and dependable caregiver with experience supporting children and adults with special needs, including autism. As both a CNA/STNA and a mother of a daughter with autism, I understand not only the importance of quality care for the individual, but also the peace of mind families need when trusting someone with...
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Uniontown, OH

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I'm Chloe! Supporting individuals with special needs has been a huge part of my life for over 15 years. I've worked with children and adults across the autism spectrum, including non-verbal individuals, sensory seekers, and those who thrive with routine and gentle guidance. I previously served as a Director for a...
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Caring, Trustworthy Childcare

Akron, OH

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
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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Specialized Care With Dignity

Akron, OH

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$22/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 passed from psychiatric complications. During that time, I learned about caring for a variety of special needs. I've since worked with clients who have down syndrome, ADHD, autism, major psychiatric issues, developmental delays, and spinal...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $15.00/hr as of October 2026

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

Dorothy T.

Dorothy is wonderful! We’ve hired her many times to care for our daughter, from when she was aged ~15 months to now a little over 2 - she is...

- 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.

Kathleen J.

Hired several times and continue to do so. My kids love her. Great with my daughter who has DS too.

- Traci M.

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