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Find special needs caregivers near you that you’ll love
59,255 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average rate is $18/hr as of July 2024
The average star rating for special needs caregivers is 4.6
Special needs caregivers near me
Lexi R.
Columbus, OH
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Lexi and I am 24 years old. I am currently in graduate school at Ohio University to be a speech-language pathologist - I have a passion for children with developmental disabilities! I have tons of experience with children aging from 2 to 16. I have experience watching multiple children at a time and children...
5.0
"I wish we could hire Lexi for life!!! Any family lucky enough to have her caring for their loved one will feel the same, I'm sure. She always has a smile and loves the hardest of kids to love."
Brooke O.
Marilyn S.
Columbus, OH
$32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate & Kind Nanny Willing To Assist In Short-term Care / Temporary Positions
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
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...
Marilyn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Kimberly L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Yafit can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Rachael can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachael took care of our little girl for almost 2 years. She is dependable, loving, flexible and thoughtful. She was a true blessing and is still involved in our lives."
Amanda C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a nurse at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and am looking for some weeknight or weekend babysitting opportunities.
I have been babysitting for almost 10 years and I enjoy every second of it. I have loved getting to know different children and their personalities. I have cared for newborns all the way to children aged 14....
Brittany can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brittany was our temporary nanny for approximately one month before our infant started full-time daycare. We couldn't have been happier to find her, as she is now our go-to sitter for both our infant and toddler. Brittany made sure our infant completed her physical...
Mandy S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello all!
My name is Elizabeth and I have worked as a nanny off and on for about 6 years now. I love kids and used to work as a certified nurse's aid for kids with special needs. I am CPR certified and am happy with working with kids of any age:) I am from a big family and have grown up around children and would love to help...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Elizabeth was amazing and had confidence the moment we met her. She did an amazing job watching our kids and put them to bed before we got home from our date night (an accomplishment all in and of itself). We hope to have her watch our kids again in the future!"
Ryan S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Madison S. and I am 23 years old. I have held many different types of child care positions such as date nights, nannying, respite work, and special needs care. Since I was 13, child care has been my main source of work. Caring for children ages 3 months - 14 years, I have developed excellent skills to problem...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Madison was amazing! I cannot thank her enough for helping me and my family out in such a short notice. She was very prompt and personal with my mother and was attentive to all her needs. My mother was very comfortable with her and really enjoyed her company....
Regina O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"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 and patience are wonderful. Her communication skills are...
Lindsey W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Zella can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Zella is a asset to our family. She is a hard worker and has a positive attitude. She is self-motivated, patient, reliable, and our boys love her!"
Samantha H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Tosha can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Tosha is a very kind and reliable. She never called off of work and always gave us plenty of notice if she needed time off. She had to nanny our son who is ADHD and ODD. He could be very difficult to deal with, but Tosha stayed with is through it all and never...
Brandy B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
Annaliese can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
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.
Sarah P.
Columbus, OH
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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,...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah is a fun loving, gentle, patient, trustworthy woman who loves with her whole heart!"
Hannah P.
5.0
(1)
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...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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 forward to their visits with Ashley each time she was...
Peter L.
Makia R.
Columbus, OH
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking To Provide Full Time Care. I Provide Meal Prep, Hygiene And Much More.
5.0
(2)
I just received a License from the state of Ohio approving my LLC. To operate a Home Health Agency. My staff are all very flexible and willing to help out in anyway up to and including pet care. I come from skilled facilities, rehab units, supervision of both mental health patients and special needs patients both youth and...
Makia can also help with: Personal care, home modification, live-in home care, respite care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She's a very nice young lady very experienced, very attentive, she is able to multitask. If I owned a personal care center I would hire her to run it. Keep doing your thing "Makia""
Margaret B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Flexible & overnight hours to offer care for your loved one...
Are you looking for a caregiver? Reliable and professional ? Compassionate, gentle, and experienced? That's me!
My professional experience includes caring for adults, individuals with TBI and other conditions, individuals with stroke histories and terminal...
Lia can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Our family interviewed and hired Lia C. to join a team of care givers for my 88 year old mother who had a stroke and was confined to her condo. Lia has been a wonderful team member.
On time, great listener and very deeply committed to our mothers well being....
Pete Z.
Hello! My name is Abby and I am a 27-year-old Elementary Special Education Teacher in Grove City. I currently live in Bexley and I have been a nanny/babysitter since I was 12 and have worked for several families on the Columbus area caring for kids from ages 1-16. As a teacher, I have summers off and I am looking for a...
For the last two years, I have had the pleasure of watching a young baby with Angelman's Syndrome. This job included giving medication, special feeding habits through an NG tube, and special physical assistance.
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...
Hello everyone,
My name is Hannah, I'm 18 years old and a high school graduate of the class of 2020. I'll be attending Ohio State University in the fall.
I am a certified life guard and water safety instructor by the RedCross. I am competent in American Sign Language. I volunteer for Special Olympics and am prepared to work...
Hello! I am a special needs nanny and sitter. In my 10 years of experience in child care, four have been with children with special needs. I have experience with
children with autism, ADHD, emotional disturbance, and intensive medical needs. But I'll admit, my favorites are the "problem children". Working with children with...
Recent special needs caregiver reviews
Lexi R.
5.0
I wish we could hire Lexi for life!!! Any family lucky enough to have her caring for their loved one will feel the same, I'm sure. She always has a smile and loves the hardest of kids to love.
- Brooke O.
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.
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.
Brittany I.
5.0
Brittany was our temporary nanny for approximately one month before our infant started full-time daycare. We couldn't have been happier to find her, as she is now our go-to sitter for both our infant and toddler. Brittany made sure our infant completed her physical therapy exercises each day (with...
- Mandy S.
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Special needs by the numbers
59,255providers |
5.9 yrsavg. experience |
27,214member reviews |
4.6 / 5avg. rating |
Ratings for special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 27,214 reviews of the 59,255 listed special needs caregivers.