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60 special needs adult care are listed in Gary, IN

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 10 years

Special needs adult care in Gary, IN

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April C.


Merrillville, IN

$8-50/hr3 yrs exp

I Am A Certified Home Health Care Provider Who Enjoys Assisting With Seniors Needs .

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I'd describe my personality bubbly kind and happy I like caring for seniors because I care for my parents and my son who has a disability and I like caring for others whom can't do for themselves or may be limited. Or just need a little love and companionship or some assistance. I'm looking for a job that is stable income I...
April can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep
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: Personal care, meal prep, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

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: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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Iris M.


Portage, IN

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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: Respite care, light cleaning, live-in home care
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Iris is an amazing person and open to providing quality care for people when they need it most!"

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Julie A.


Munster, IN

$21-25/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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"What can I say about Julie? There truly are not enough words to describe the type of person she is. I lost my grandmother at the beginning of this month and Julie has been with us since January. She has helped my family so much and she still continues to provide...

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Lakeia P.


Crete, IL

$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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Detra J.


Chicago Heights, IL

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nursing Student Seeking Employment

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, dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

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: Visiting physician, respite care, hospice services, dementia, home modification, personal care & more
5.0
"Melissa was wonderful with my elderly father."

Ellie S.

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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: Mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Kerry made a nice companion for my elderly mother. My mother enjoyed her company. She prepared food for her during her visit and if needed would have helped her use the bathroom. I will use her again as needed and recommend her services."

Lori N.

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Yasmeen F.


Highland, IN

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter & Smile Creator

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Yasmeen I'm a full time nanny with 7 years experience working with children ages 8 months to school age. I worked in ABA for 4 years as an RBT, 2 years in a classroom with kindergarten & 1st graders & this past year as a full time nanny with children ages 8 months to 7 years old. I've taken several classes in early...
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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: Mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & 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: Respite care, dementia, personal care
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Tiffany P.


Valparaiso, IN

$14-19/hr

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Mom of 4, 2 with special needs. Over 15 years of experience with autism. I have one that is high function and another is low function. Available during the day time to assist other families with similar life challenges

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Gary, IN

Iris M.

5.0

Iris is an amazing person and open to providing quality care for people when they need it most!

- Care member

Julie A.

5.0

What can I say about Julie? There truly are not enough words to describe the type of person she is. I lost my grandmother at the beginning of this month and Julie has been with us since January. She has helped my family so much and she still continues to provide companionship to my 96 year old...

- Care member

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.

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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 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs adult care.