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Special needs caregivers in Bedford, IN

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Paige T.


Bedford, IN

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

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Hi, my name is Paige! I strive to be the babysitter your kids are excited to see! I am very artsy/crafty, I enjoy being outside, I am responsible and reliable, and I have a passion for working with kiddos & special needs! I enjoy doing things like taking the kids out, doing crafts with them & watching them grow and learn! I...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Elissa H.


Oolitic, IN

$16/hr6 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm passionate about caring for children and have dedicated the last six years to helping them learn and grow. My patient and friendly nature allows me to easily connect with kids and create a safe and nurturing environment. I believe in open communication and work closely with parents to ensure their child's needs are met. I...
Elissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Catherine A.


Bloomington, IN

$12-15/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Care And Companion

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for special need Autistic boy for over 9 years. I just received Sapphire gem training on 7/17/19 and hired as a Personal Care Assistant with a national company that specializes in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care. I just started helping a retired Dr since 7/15/19 with his morning routine.
5.0
"Catherine has been caring for my elderly mother with dementia for a few months. Catherine is caring, punctual and responsible. I would recommend Catherine to anyone looking for a trustworthy caregiver for their loved one."

Cynthia V.

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Emily L.


Bloomington, IN

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Trust-Worthy Nanny!

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Emily! I have been in childcare for about 5 years, I've had training in multiple different environments. I am the oldest of eight, my family fosters children and my brother has Aspergers so I'm well versed in kids that may require extra care/nurturing. I have worked with children with special needs in the past,...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Emily was amazing, she showed up on time with just a day's notice to watch our daughter when daycare was closed. She thought of creative ideas like painting rocks outside and even gave our daughter a bath afterward! She braided her hair and made her eggs with...

John S.

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Catherine A.


Bloomington, IN

$10-15/hr

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for an autistic boy/ young adult for the past 9 years. It is after school and weekend care currently.
5.0
"I hired Catherine to take care of my kid with special needs on a short notice. I was impressed by her devotion and personality. I will be more than confident to hire her services again."

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Susie G.


Bloomington, IN

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! Thank you for considering me to care for your loved one. I'm very passionate about connecting with people, and my experiences include working at a camp for children and co-workers who were either deaf and/or blind, and/or orthopedically impaired, a Special Olympics softball coach for adults, teaching adult daily living...
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Jasmine W.


Bloomington, IN

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working in a daycare & babysitting from ages newborn- 11 years old. I graduated from IU with a double major in elementary education and special needs education.
Jasmine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I had hired Jasmine to keep my 2 1/2 year old for a few hours in the evenings. Jasmine is a soft spoken girl, punctual, did a good job feeding him dinner."

Archana V.

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Joyce P.


Orleans, IN

$12-22/hr10 yrs exp

Do You Need A Mother's Helper - Or A Caregiver While You Work Or Go Out For An Evening?

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a mother of three, I understand what a precious gift your children are to you. I have been involved in care-giving since I was a young teen. While raising my own children, I provided child care in many different settings:in-home daycare, nanny, preschool teacher, camp counselor and after school care. Currently, I serve as a...
Joyce can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Joyce has been the aid in my son's preschool class for the past year. He has just thrived under her care! He always talks about "Miss P." and what fun they had that day. From what I can remember she has only missed one day of work this entire school year. She is...

Kayse E.

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Kathleen H.


Bloomington, IN

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician// Nanny

I am have been working with Special needs kids for 4 years now in the ABA setting and in home health setting. I love working with kids that are on the spectrum because I love teaching them that they can do anything they set their mind to! They are smart and capable! I have taught 2 years - all the way to age 18 for children on...
Kathleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Alyssa M.


Bloomington, IN

$17-30/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Specific Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My mother was an occupational therapist growing up, through whom I learned basics of caring for those with specific needs. I've worked three summers at a summer camp as a direct care provider. Additionally, I have babysat for various clients with specific needs, and provided direct care services to adolescents and adults. I have...
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Victoria K.


Bloomington, IN

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

I Am Have A Passion For Working With Children And Adolescents!

I am currently pursuing a career working with children and have several years of experience in this field. I have approximately two years of experience as a Registered Behavioral Therapist, where I provided Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children with special needs, particularly those on the Autism Spectrum. I also...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

For over 14 yrs I have been care giver for a professional family with a special needs Autistic son. I have also been caring for his grandmother since COVID-19. While he is at school or his grandma is at dialysis I have other weekly and bi-weekly clients. One through a senior care company and the other clients are private for...
Catherine can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
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Erika J.


Bloomington, IN

$15-18/hr3 yrs exp

Hi there! I'm a 27-year-old assistant preschool teacher with a heart for helping kids grow and explore the world around them. I have experience working with children of all abilities, including those with special needs, and I'm always ready to bring creativity and fun to every situation! I've got my own transportation, so I'm...
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Sara W.


Bloomington, IN

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

My love for working with kids started when I was in high school. I was part of Best Buddies in which I worked with special needs kids in utilizing different sets of skills to help them with growth and development. I am currently an occupational therapy doctoral student at Rush University Medical College and am pursuing a career...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
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Joyce P.


Orleans, IN

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Special Needs Care Giver

Along with 35+ years of general childcare experience, I have experience working with children/adults with special needs. I currently am employed with my local schools as a teaching assistant. I accompany a student who has a diagnosis of autism. I worked in our developmental preschool as an assistant for three years prior to my...
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Julia L.


Bloomington, IN

$20-28/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Lead Preschool Teacher With Experience 6 Weeks And Up And Special Needs.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jules, I'm a lead preschool teacher out of Nashua and I absolutely love what I do. I have 3+ years of experience in teaching, a degree in early childhood education, and experience with working with ages 6 weeks and up. I am comfortable working with multiple children due to my experience in the classroom. I spent...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Kimberly H.


Bloomington, IN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mary Poppins Wanna Be

My entire adult life has been actively involved with making a difference in the children, our future. My husband and I fostered for over 20 years and adopted 4 children. I operated an in-home day care for several years while my little one was growing, and now that my children are almost full grown, I work as an aide in the...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Heather H.


Bloomington, IN

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Positive Nurse

I have been a nurse since 2010 I love making people laugh and taking care of them. I am very heavily seasoned in mental health and behavioral health I have worked jails and prisons for nine years. I felt like a hero and saved many lives. I have many years of long term care experience prior to this. A few years of school nursing,...
Hey! I am 21 years young and attending college to get my degree in business administration & marketing! Aside from school, I have at least 3 years paid experience babysitting my nephew and nieces. I also have many years experience working with special needs kids & adults. I am a certified Home Health Aid as well as CPR & First...
Dreyton can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Dreyton I.


Bloomington, IN

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

Your Caregiver

I'd describe my personality as hardworking, determined, passionate. I like caring for seniors because. I enjoy helping people that need it. I just like to be there for someone and getting purpose out of my job. I'm looking for a job that pays me what I deserve, while providing a healthy work environment. I started caring...
Dreyton can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bedford, IN

Catherine A.

5.0

Catherine has been caring for my elderly mother with dementia for a few months. Catherine is caring, punctual and responsible. I would recommend Catherine to anyone looking for a trustworthy caregiver for their loved one.

- Cynthia V.

Emily L.

5.0

Emily is a unicorn among nannies. She is so sweet with the kids and thinks of all kinds of fun activities and crafts to do with them, takes them outside, reads to them, and involves them with lunch prep when feasible. She is very reliable, comes on time, and we know the kids are in good hands....

- Clarissa C.

Catherine A.

5.0

I hired Catherine to take care of my kid with special needs on a short notice. I was impressed by her devotion and personality. I will be more than confident to hire her services again.

- Care member

Jasmine W.

5.0

I had hired Jasmine to keep my 2 1/2 year old for a few hours in the evenings. Jasmine is a soft spoken girl, punctual, did a good job feeding him dinner.

- Archana V.

Joyce P.

5.0

Joyce was wonderful to work with and saved our family reunion! She was punctual, prepared and flexible. She happily watched our two infants for several hours each morning and treated them with the care and attention you would show your own children. She went above and beyond, rocking the babies to...

- Amy G.

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