Find Top Special Needs Adult Care Near Me in Columbia City, IN

Hello! My name is Megan and I am a college student with a very flexible schedule for the summer! Some of my hobbies are gymnastics, CrossFit and anything outdoors. I have babysat since I was 16 and have coached gymnastics for preschool, middle and high school. I am super friendly and love playing and entertaining kids and will...

Ashley T.

$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! After working for agencies/companies for several years, I decided to go out on my own 3 years ago. I am experienced around the board. Memory care, physical disabilities, working around hospice/end of life care, light house keeping, meal prep, bathing, medication reminders, companionship, activity motivation, errands, or...

Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0

"Went above & beyond what I ask her to do!"

Beth M.

Danielle S.

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years experience working with persons with disabilities. I have a heart for the disability community and want to encourage and assist people in having the best life possible. I know a few basic signs in ASL and am teachable in learning how to communicate with each individual. I am patient and empathetic.

5.0

"Danielle did an awesome job. I'm disabled and needed help cleaning my place after my last person was no longer able to do it. It had been 2 months since the last cleaning. She deep cleaned my entire apartment, did laundry, took out trash, and did so cheerfully....

Steven Z.

Megan S.

Huntington, IN

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with mentally and physically disabled persons ages 9-72 in a home setting. I have helped with basic needs such as bathing and cooking meals. I have experience working with many disabilities: Autism, cognitive delays, and seizure disorders to name a few. Very comfortable with distributing medication...

5.0

"Megan worked for me last year caring for my dear sister. She was very sympathetic to Rachel's needs and took care of her very well. Megan was a blessing to have around and was almost like family to us, I was sad to say goodbye to her when we moved states."

Belinda L.

Emily S.

$11-16/hr

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student

I am currently a graduate student at Huntington University's Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program. I have learned basics of transferring, using adaptive equipment, and assisting with basic ADLs and IADLs. I am currently NOT certified/ licensed, but I am in the process of learning more about the OT profession, and how to work...

Danielle B.

$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-time Care giving In My Home

My husband was injured in car accident several years ago and I have taken care of him since. This has given me a passion for those with disabilities and families that are experiencing hardship. I have experience with tracheotomies and feedings tubes and am currently in nursing school pursuing my second degree.

Sheila M H.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Family Caregiver Ver

I love caring for people. My mom was a nurse and I watched her protocol for completing tasks for the best care possible. My daughter is also a pediatric ICU nurse. I cared for my mom when she had cancer 17 yrs ago. Then took over care giving for my dad and my brother with special needs. When my dad passed, 9 days later my...

Sheila M can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, personal care, dementia & more

Skills:

CPR

Briana K.

Huntington, IN

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I love to spend time outdoors and work with people, I have 6+ years with kids with special needs, I am a very organized person who is flexible.

Samantha D.

$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Professional Caretaker

Hi there! I am a professional caretaker with experience in caring for toddlers, children, and adults with ASD, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and FAS. I am a very positive and caring individual with attention to detail in all aspects of work. My goal in work is to make your child feel save, loved, and cared for:) I graduated...

Wanda S.

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello and Gods blessing to us all my name is Wanda. I am an experienced care provider to people with special needs I have managed group homes for people with special needs for over 10 years. I have assisted people with special needs in a group home setting as well as private homes. Our special needs our blessing from God that...

Richelle W.

$15-29/hr • 10 yrs exp

In Home Caregiving

I have more than 10 years experience working in the care industry and have developed a compassionate approach. I work hard to get to know my clients, so I can help them enjoy their interests and hobbies. I have worked with people with autism, Down's syndrome, and all levels of developmental disabilities. I have worked in the...

Holly K.

$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Here To Provide The Best Possible Care To Anyone And Everyone!

I have cared for little ones all my life. I cared for my great grandmother for 6 months before she passed. Have been caring for my grandpa with Alzheimer's during his Indiana visits for 5 years. Currently caring for an elderly women and her disabled son 5 days a week in their home. Looking to expand and utilize these skills.

Holly can also help with: Dementia, personal care

Brianna B.

$15-20/hr

This past summer, I had the opportunity to work with children on the spectrum at a camp. I have learned a lot from that experience, and know what it takes to be able to care for and engage a child with a disability. I'm aware of the patience needed to have and redirection as well as how important technology is to some...

Bonnie Z.

$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

I am a certified special education teacher, in addition I have had experience teaching in an autistic support classroom. I have attended trainings on ABA and have had a passion for working with children and adults with special needs. This previous year I have worked 1:1 with a student with autism.

Lindsey C.

Huntington, IN

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Here To Help

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced caregiver over the past 10 years. Direct support professional for nine years. Private care for one year with a letter of recommendation from client. Experience with showering, dressing, toileting, feeding, medicine administration, etc.. Cared for those with diabetes, dementia/Alzheimer's, and disabilities. Worked for...

Lindsey can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more

Skills:

CPR

Vicki B.

$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have been a special education paraprofessional for 15 years. I have experience with various special needs situations. My experience with the elderly is that I took care of my mother who had debilitating COPD until she passed. My duties included giving meds, preparing meals and attending to her personal needs. I would like to...

Danielle B.

$20-25/hr

Part-time Caregiver

I am passionate about those who have disabilities or need a longer-term caregiver because my husband was injured in an accident and I have seen the hardships and isolation they often face. I love making connections with people and helping them feel encouraged and empowered in what they are able to do and offer!

Danielle can also help with: Personal care, respite care

Danielle S.

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hi, I have been doing various caregiver types of jobs since I was 15. My experiences ranges from kids with Disabilities to adults with disabilities. I also have many years of experience caring for the elderly and memory care. I am a hard working empathetic person who has a heart for the disabled community. My desire is help them...

Danielle can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship & more

Kim W.

$5-10/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced Fort Wayne Babysitter

I have watched special needs children for 3 years in the childcare center that I worked in. I have always made sure to give them attention by playing games with them and sitting with them as much as possible so they would feel comfortable coming to me if someone was picking on them. My cousin is mentally disabled and was...

Angela S.

$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Senior Caretaker