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59,338 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average rate is $18/hr as of April 2024
The average star rating for special needs caregivers is 4.6
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Sarah P.
Columbus, OH
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I currently work at an Academy and have cared for children of all ages. I am currently available for babysitting during week day nights and weekends. I have cared for children since I was 13 years old. I've cared for children, elderly, and special needs. I can assist with school, cooking or baking, arts and crafts, adventures,...
Recent review:
5.0
Sarah is a fun loving, gentle, patient, trustworthy woman who loves with her whole heart!
Reviewed by Hannah P.
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Hello! I am a certified, licensed educator, who has worked with individuals with a range of disabilities professionally for almost a decade.
Kimberly E.
Columbus, OH
$25-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I have a passion for working with children with autism. I have over 4 years of experience working with children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder ages 4-21 years old. I have worked with children across the spectrum including very behavioral, aggressive children as well as nonverbal children. I have worked at Autism...
Eryn L.
Columbus, OH
$20-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
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As a special education teacher of six years and a sister of seven siblings, one of whom has special needs, I believe I am the passionate, ambitious, and empathetic hustler that you are looking for.
Coming from a large family, I am happy to help with household chores to help make your job easier. I was a veterinarian assistant...
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Hi! my name is Yafit. I'm a responsible and flexible Nanny with over 9 years of childcare experience, ranging from newborns and up, as well as children with special needs. I'm dedicated and passionate about working with children, skilled at monitoring and nurturing multiple children to ensure their safety and providing an...
Recent review:
5.0
Yafit was early for our interview. She had a clean background check, great recommendation. She speaks 3 languages and has a gentle demeanor. We look forward to using her.
Reviewed by Faith F.
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Available May 1 2024
Hello! My name is Rachael and I'm a professional Nanny/Personal Chef with over 25 years experience in both childcare and culinary arts. I started my career working with families with special needs as I had experience in my personal life that I could bring to the table. I spent 15 years with children in the...
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5.0
Rachael has been our daughter's nanny for the past 4 years. But, to call her only our nanny wouldn't be accurate-- she's really been a part of our family. We consider ourselves incredibly blessed to have had...
Reviewed by Raquel R.
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Hello, I'm Annaliese, a 26-year-old nursing student originally from Antigua, currently making Columbus my home. Over the last three years, I've been deeply involved in postpartum care, contributing to the precious moments of welcoming new life.
As I pursue my nursing degree, my commitment to childcare extends to proficiency in...
Recent review:
5.0
Felt completely comfortable leaving my little one with Annaliese. I was sure he was safe and cared for properly the whole night.
Reviewed by Allison A.
Claire C.
Columbus, OH
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Currently a Direct Support Professional for 30+ y/o Adult with varying disabilities, with a focus in teaching art and life skills.
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Hey my name is Yafit and I am 23 years old. My passion and dream is to work with and care for children. I have been blessed to have about 9 years of experience working with children and about 2 years of caring for children with special needs (autism spectrum, cerebral palsy, G-tube, helping with physical therapy and more). I am...
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I am a certified Registered Behavioral Technician, and worked with a 5-year-old with Autism Spectrum Disorder for 2 years, and continue to have a relationship with him. He is non-verbal, but we continue to have an undeniable connection. I have experience with Applied Behavioral Analysis training and can incorporate ABA into...
Marilyn S.
Columbus, OH
$32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate & Kind Nanny Willing To Assist In Short-term Care / Temporary Positions
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I have over 5 years of professional nanny experience, and well over a decade of babysitting experience! Willing to work with children of all ages, and comfortable providing care for children with special needs. CPR/First Aid certified, willing to assist with household duties, and owner of a reliable vehicle. Recently moved to...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Marilyn has cared for my 2yr old son and (newly) 5 year old daughter part time since January 2019. My kids adore her. She was also responsible for picking them up for preschool and installing their car seats....
Reviewed by Kimberly L.
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I'm so excited to meet your family and provide for all of your childcare needs!
I have over six years of experience with childcare and education. Three and a half of those years I have been a private nanny. I have done tutoring, provided care for special needs, created age appropriate crafts and lessons, found and brought to...
Recent review:
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Chloe has been a godsend for our family! We're so sad she's moving out of town, but excited for her new adventure. She has been a nanny for our youngest son J, for approximately two years. Her playful spirit...
Reviewed by Lindsey W.
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Hello, My name is Claudia. I am a second-year Clinical Psychology doctoral student at the Ohio State University. During my gap year before attending OSU and while attaining my undergraduate degree, I frequently took on babysitting jobs. I have experience working with children between the ages of 2 and 11 years old. Whenever I am...
Recent review:
5.0
Claudia babysit my 5 year old daughter and was excellent. She was punctual in her arrival and made sure she was prepared with fun kid friendly activities. I would most definitely use her again to babysit.
Reviewed by Alec C.
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I love working with kids because I thoroughly enjoy the individuality that comes with getting to meet and babysit every kid. Being at school, I always wished I could babysit an infant or babysit the kids that I saw and then I eventually got to.
As well as this I am currently volunteering with a local music therapy center and...
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Zella is fantastic! She is friendly, outgoing, kind, and wonderful to work with. Our daughter enjoyed her time with Zella and is already asking when she can hang out with her again. Zella is dependable,...
Reviewed by Alicia B.
5.0
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I am a dedicated and dependable nanny with over 8 years of experience and related education. I am patient, eager to learn, reliable, and love working with children. I majored in early childhood education and have experience working with all types of children including those with special needs. I grew up helping raise 2 younger...
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Tosha has been a loving, dependable, and irreplaceable addition to our family's life. Tosha has watched my girls full time for the past two years in our home. She is punctual each day and reliable with our work...
Reviewed by Karen T.
5.0
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Hello and thanks for checking out my profile! I have been watching children my entire life as an older sibling and now an auntie to five kiddos! I have worked with special needs children and am comfortable with any situation. I love doing arts and crafts and going to the park! I would love to be able to help you out!
Recent review:
5.0
My kids love Madison. I highly recommend her.
Reviewed by Christina F.
5.0
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Hi! I have years of experience working with kids as young as 9 months to 18 years. I'm an OSU grad currently working full time at Nationwide Children's hospital and I love working with kids. I have been babysitting, tutoring, and volunteering with kids for going on about 10 years now. I have experience with children with special...
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5.0
Ashley has been one of the most outstanding individuals we have had the pleasure of knowing! She was such a wonderful asset with the children and created such a inclusive bond with them. Our kids would look...
Reviewed by Peter L.
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Jill's Buddy Camp, a summer camp for preschool kids with special needs, was my first instance of working with special needs kids and fostered the development of my love for special needs kids. My love continued to grow when I started job shadowing at a music therapy group and got to volunteer at BRAAC which specialized in...
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I have 2 years of a experience working with children and adults who have special needs. More specifically autism and emotional behavior disorders. Furthermore, I have one year of experience as a certified home health aid. Lastly, I am CPR and first aid certified.
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Hi! My name is Olivia and I am an audiologist in Columbus. I am currently only working part time (most weekends) due to an audiology job shortage in Columbus. I graduated with my doctorate in audiology in May 2020. I minored in disability studies in college. I have over 10 years experience nannying, and I am CPR/first aid...
Recent special needs caregiver reviews
Sarah P.
5.0
Sarah is a fun loving, gentle, patient, trustworthy woman who loves with her whole heart!
- Hannah P.
Yafit M.
5.0
Yafit was early for our interview. She had a clean background check, great recommendation. She speaks 3 languages and has a gentle demeanor. We look forward to using her.
- Faith F.
Rachael A.
5.0
Rachael has been our daughter's nanny for the past 4 years. But, to call her only our nanny wouldn't be accurate-- she's really been a part of our family. We consider ourselves incredibly blessed to have had Rachael in our lives. She has been a wonderful influence on our daughter and has made our...
- Raquel R.
Annaliese B.
5.0
Felt completely comfortable leaving my little one with Annaliese. I was sure he was safe and cared for properly the whole night.
- Allison A.
Marilyn S.
5.0
Marilyn has cared for my 2yr old son and (newly) 5 year old daughter part time since January 2019. My kids adore her. She was also responsible for picking them up for preschool and installing their car seats. She was great with our dogs as well. So much, one wants to live with her now.
- Kimberly L.
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Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 27,414 reviews of the 59,338 listed special needs caregivers.