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57,467 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of October 2024
The average star rating for rated 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.
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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
Marilyn S.
Columbus, OH
$32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate & Kind Nanny Willing To Assist In Short-term Care / Temporary Positions
5.0
(5)
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marilyn is great with our 2 sons! We are very lucky to have her and would hire her again any day."
Maggie W.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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 24 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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Zella is fantastic with all our kiddos, especially our middle daughter with special needs. She lights up when Zella arrives and they have a blast playing instruments/music and reading books together. Zella is friendly, dependable, and fun. She is very responsive...
Jamie S.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for my next nanny position! I'm also available for random babysitting. I'm comfortable with children 3 years and up. I have over 12 years of experience working with children ages 3-13. Work experience includes nanny, pre-K assistant teacher, summer camps, after school care, and special needs classrooms. I started...
Joy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Joy was very reliable, and had a great connection with our daughter. We hired Joy as our full time nanny last summer 2021. She came up with fun activities for our daughter to do, yet still made time each day for the daily routines I requested my daughter do such...
Dane D.
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:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
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.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah is a fun loving, gentle, patient, trustworthy woman who loves with her whole heart!"
Hannah P.
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: Home modification, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, respite care & 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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
I have experience caring for those with special needs, specifically Alzheimer's Disease and Down Syndrome. I would absolutely love the chance to spend time with your loved one and fully allow them to reach their potential. I would encourage both time to relax and special outings, and would also encourage learning. Please message...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Elizabeth H.
5.0
Elizabeth did a great job babysitting our toddler on his day off from daycare. I work from home, and she did a fantastic job taking care of our son, while also staying out of the way so I could have a fairly normal workday. She kept him entertained, kept him fed, took him to the library, and got him...
- Mike W.
Madison S.
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. I'm going to continue using Madison...
- Regina O.
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Special needs by the numbers
57,467providers |
5.9 yrsavg. experience |
28,040member 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 28,040 reviews of the 57,467 listed special needs caregivers.