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60 special needs adult care are listed in Gary, IN

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 8 years

Special needs adult care in Gary, IN

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Havena P.


Crown Point, IN

$13-30/hr4 yrs exp

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I am certified to teach Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, and Elementary Education. I have a true passion for working with our youngest learners!! I enjoy Helping each child progress in all areas of their development academic, social, language, and motor is a challenge that I am honored to accept daily. I...
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Jontue J.


Crown Point, IN

$15-50/hr8 yrs exp

I Have Over 10 Years Experience Babysitting

I have 6 years experience as a home health aide and 3 years as a residential aide. During both positions, I was responsible for cooking, cleaning (entire home), bathing my clients. Everything that needed to be taken care of in the home setting, I provided due to their disabilities. I was also responsible for grocery, household,...
Jontue can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, personal care, errands & more
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Home Health Aide

I'm 22 years old I have 2 children. My son is a year old and I have custody of my niece she is 5 years old. My niece has autism so I have a special love and compassion for anyone with disabilities. I'm very patient and nurturing. I'm trustworthy and reliable!
Hannah can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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Detra J.


Chicago Heights, IL

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nursing Student Seeking Employment

5.0

(1)

10+ years of nursing assistant experience. I provided and/or assisted clients in ADL's (grooming, bathing, eating, dressing etc). Vitals signs, ambulating, transferring/ w device, colostomy care, risk assessments, EPIC & POC charting. Mental Health Technicians provided Nursing Care for intellectual disabled Individuals, ability...
Detra can also help with: Specialized care, mobility assistance, hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Detra is am amazing young lady, she took care of my mother when she was put on hospice care. Detra was good, my mother love her so much to the point she didn’t want anyone to do anything for her, only Detra could. Detra cares about her patients. She is very clean...

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Kesheva P.


Chicago Heights, IL

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

I am a registered behavioral Therapist I have been working with children diagnosed with Autism and other mental and behavioral disabilities. I love working with all children of all levels of cognition. Working with a population as such requires additional education and training which I am qualified for.
5.0
"I have a child with autism Kesheva is always so patient with him. Our family absolutely adores her, and she's good at what she does."

Susan M.

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Carissa H.


Portage, IN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Bubbly Personality & Energetic

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

A little about me: I am a momma bear, which is where my patience, love, and nurturing traits kick in. I've babysat all ages including special needs children. Growing up with my cousin T, I knew she needed extra attention and affirmation. T has Prader Willi Syndrome. From low muscle tone, eating disorders, temper tantrums,...
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Heather M.


Steger, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is heather I have been a c n a for 16 years and have been doing home care 18 years. I have a clean back ground current CPR card . I am on the nursing registry for both Illinois and Indiana in good standings. I am responsible, caring, compassionate and reliable. services I provide include but are not limited to...
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Melissa L.


Chesterton, IN

$10-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hi there , My name is Melissa I have been a caregiver for elders for 5 years and a house keeper over 15 years .. A little about me . I enjoy volunteer at a disability horse ranch and I love to cook and bake and spending time with my family . Looking forward to meeting you and your family ...
Melissa can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, hospice services, visiting physician, home modification & more
5.0
"She is a very caring person and easy to get along with and take pride in caregiving."

Sammy M.

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Julie A.


Munster, IN

$21-22/hr5 yrs exp

I have over 5 years of experience working with special needs clients. I work at a day facility and side by side in group home facilities. I also have family members with disabilities. I know not every client will be a fit, but it also takes time and patience. In which I'm willing to put forth the effort. Please contact me if you...
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Kerry D.


Hammond, IN

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with the elderly and disabled in their homes with personal care shower assistance oral hygiene light house cleaning laundry and shopping for 12 years now. I love what I do and am looking for more clients to care for afternoons or early evenings Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri.
Kerry can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Kerry was phenomenal with my 92 year old Mother and step dad. She gave exceptional care, advice, companionship and suggestions that were insurmountable! I would highly recommend Kerry and we feel like she is family!!"

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Patricia B.


Chicago Heights, IL

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter/ Companion-Certified Nursing Assistant

4.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've Worked Hands On With Special Needs Children in a School Environment and Adults As A Sitter While Hospitalized. My Special Needs Experience With Children Was With Primary Age To Intermediate Age At A. E. R. O, ECHO And SPEED Special Education, From1997 To 2000. I Worked As A Sitter from 2015 to 2019 At St. James Hospital For...
5.0
"She does a great job with my daughter, very kind."

Julia O.

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Karen S.


Beecher, IL

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

COMPANION CARE

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3 years of experience with senior companion care. I have experience with medication administering, Alzheimer's/Dementia, nebulizer use and with a physically disabled adult. I have reliable transportation with a safe/clean driving record. I am a non-smoker who is pet friendly. I am a family person who enjoys company and...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, errands & more
5.0
"Karen took pride in caring of my 75 year old mother with Alzheimer's and COPD. She was terrific at interacting with my mom in a positive uplifting maner. She often planned activities to do with my mom that she knew my mom enjoyed. She was trustworthy and reliable...

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Carissa H.


Portage, IN

$15-50/hr

Old Soul With A Listening Ear

A little about me: I am a momma bear, which is where my patience, love, and understanding traits kick in. I've been a caregiver and babysat all ages including special needs children. Growing up with my cousin T, I knew she needed extra attention and affirmation. T has Prader Willi Syndrome. From low muscle tone, eating...
Carissa can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
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Iris M.


Portage, IN

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

I am a mother of 4 and I have always had a love for helping those that need it. I was a home health aid and used to work for a company that helps those with developmental disabilities achieve independence and promote choice. With this I have had to play many roles. I aide with transportation, hygiene, cooking, shopping, provide...
Iris can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Hello my name is Elizabeth I have zero experience with special needs but I have patience, I am willing to learn and help . I have worked with elderly sick people and kids. I like to help, if your willing to give me a chance I'm your girl.
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Hailey R.


Valparaiso, IN

$14-19/hr4 yrs exp

I have my Child Development Associates credential and also have experience working with children who are special needs , I have also taken several courses in teaching and helping children and adolescence with special needs. I am most familiar working and tutoring children and adolescents with ADHD , Autism, and Down Syndrome. I...
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Willa H.


Thornton, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Substitute Teacher

I am a retired LPN and certified in CPR. I recently became a licensed substitute teacher in pre-school - 12th grade. I have worked with mentally and physically challenged children for five years. As an LPN, I have worked w children as a home health care nurse.
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Julie A.


Munster, IN

$21-35/hr10 yrs exp

Patient And Fun-loving Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone, my name is Julie I've worked as a caregiver for over 10 years and with special needs now for over 6 years and have learned a lot in my time as a caregiver. I've worked with clients with Alzheimer's, dementia, special needs, and disabilities. Walking assistance and guidance assistance whether it is with a gait...
Julie can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

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Lakeia P.


Crete, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have fostered children from the ages of three months to 16 years of age, ran a summer camp with ages prek to 7th grade, trained and certified with medical and behavior children. I was a respite worker for children with cerebral palsy, ADHD, autism and alcohol fetal syndrome for 10 years.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Gary, IN

Detra J.

5.0

Detra is am amazing young lady, she took care of my mother when she was put on hospice care. Detra was good, my mother love her so much to the point she didn’t want anyone to do anything for her, only Detra could. Detra cares about her patients. She is very clean and she made sure my mother was...

- Care member

Kesheva P.

5.0

I have a child with autism Kesheva is always so patient with him. Our family absolutely adores her, and she's good at what she does.

- Susan M.

Melissa L.

5.0

Melissa was wonderful with my elderly father.

- Ellie S.

Kerry D.

5.0

Kerry was phenomenal with my 92 year old Mother and step dad. She gave exceptional care, advice, companionship and suggestions that were insurmountable! I would highly recommend Kerry and we feel like she is family!!

- Care member

Patricia B.

5.0

She does a great job with my daughter, very kind.

- Julia O.

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Ratings for Gary, IN special needs adult care listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Adult Care in Gary, IN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs adult care.