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Valerie J.


Buchanan, MI

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 20 years of experience in the home health field. I've worked with the elderly, developmentally disabled and special needs. I pass medications, cook, clean, and assist with showers and grooming. I'm CPR and first aide certified, have taken classes in pharmacology and med core classes.
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Susan K.


South Bend, IN

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available Beginning End Of April, 2018

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My life has been around children. I was the neighborhood sitter in my youth. I have been a nanny in South Bend and Chicago. I have experience as a postpartum doula working with multiples. I also have experience with special needs children, having worked at a Rosie Place(respite care for medically fragile children in South...
Susan can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Sue was not only caring and well-versed in child learning & development, but she was super fun!! She made my husband and I feel comfortable from day 1, and my daughter loved her time with Sue. "

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Erin M.


South Bend, IN

$19-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

I am a senior in college with extensive experience caring for gifted and special needs children- I was a private nanny to multiple families for around 5 years and, during that time, gained skills in cooking for young children, conflict de-escalation, encouraging healthy discussions of feelings and boundaries, and most of all,...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

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Caitlyn H.


South Bend, IN

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Date Night/Weekend Sitter

Hi! I have had 10 years of experience babysitting children. I also have 2 years of experience with assistant teaching and one and a half years with an after school daycare. My main job is being an EA for a local school corporation. I have worked with children with special needs now for 8 years. I did go to college to pursue a...
Caitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Sarah M.


Edwardsburg, MI

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Highly motivated and caring Mother of three, paraprofessional and substitute teacher with experience working with children of diverse abilities, including those with Autism and disabilities. Professional Experience: Paraprofessional and Substitute Teacher at a Local School District. Support students with Autism and...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Cheryl C.


Mishawaka, IN

$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

As a childcare provider with 30 plus years off and on experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My calm, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect with children and create a safe, nurturing environment. I believe in open communication with parents and will provide regular updates on...
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Adeline W.


Benton Harbor, MI

$16-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

My name is Adeline, i'm 20 years old, graduated high school in 2022 and have been taking care of kids pretty much my whole life. From my siblings when I was young, I started getting paid babysitting jobs around 13 years old until about 18yrs old and i've worked with kids all ages 0-13. I then got a job working as a behavior...
Adeline can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Megan K.


Vandalia, MI

$11-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Caring Mom With A Passion For Special Needs.

Mom of two. Paraprofessional with 1. 5 yrs experience working in young fives classroom setting. Experience and passion for working with special needs. Experience working in the public school. Currently pursuing my degree in special education. Looking to work with a family 2-3days/wk.
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jordan K.


Granger, IN

$15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Jordan, I Am 19 Years Old.

While I was in high school I took classes at IUSB that allowed me to be a Student Teacher an elementary school. Along with that I have been a babysitter for years, a swim lesson instructor since I was 15, and a peer leader intern in high school (worked with kids with special needs.)
Jordan can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Lashonda J.


Benton Harbor, MI

$11-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with mentally disabled adults for over 10 years, including working in a group home setting, as well as Adult day care settings.
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Kimberly B.


Watervliet, MI

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello! It is a pleasure to meet you. I have been caring for people all my life. I started babysitting when I was 9 years old as well as caring for my Grandmother at a young age. I am a Social Worker by profession working with children as well as elderly and people with special needs as well. I currently care for 1 elderly...
Kimberly can also help with: Respite care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Sarah S.


South Bend, IN

$17-33/hr • 7 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny With Special Needs Training And Experience!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

hello! I am a 23-year-old college student currently finishing up my bachelors degree in psychology with plans to begin my masters degree in occult therapy in august 2023. I have 7+ years experience working with children, elderly, and disabled individuals. I have worked as a camp counselor, nanny, direct support professional, and...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jacqueline R.


Three Oaks, MI

$11-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver Available

When entering my Junior year of college, I was introduced to the unique world of Special Education. I was finishing up my degree in Art Education and I needed to find experience working with students that had special needs. I worked with three different schools that had big special education programs. When I taught my first...
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Samantha R.


Benton Harbor, MI

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have been a caregiver for individuals from newborns to 102, for the past 11 years. I have spent much time with children with special needs and have been trained to work with children with autism. I have cared for a young adult with ASD intermittently for the past 5 years, as well as having a brother on the spectrum. I am a...
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Alison F.


South Bend, IN

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have been babysitting for 10 years now. I've babysat for children ages 0-12 years old. I've worked with a special needs child too. I have made meals, taken kids to school, observed nap times, play, and instructional activities. I've taken a babysitting training courses. Ive previously worked in a kindergarten classroom. For...
Alison can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Susan K.


South Bend, IN

$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a CNA and home health aide. I have worked in 2 facilities in Elkhart on the Alzheimer's unit and long term care unit. I have worked in the home as well. I currently am helping a lovely gentleman a few mornings a week get up for the day and eat breakfast, take his meds and blood sugars. I also helped his family go through...
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, transportation, respite care, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Alyssa R.


South Bend, IN

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

I have 5 years of experience in a long term care facility where I took care of many individuals with various medical conditions. I recently began home care providing tracheotomy care, g-tube care, and blood sugar checks along with giving insulin. I am confident in learning about new conditions as I continue my education in the...
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Natalie S.


Mishawaka, IN

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Allow Me to Share My Professional and Personal Experience With You.

I would like to discuss your family's needs in detail. I am a proud mother of 3 wonderful school-age children with special needs and their friends. I have invested my education in Child Development at Kennedy-King College where I earned an Associates of Applied Science. I have completed over 40 hours of professional development...
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Kaylee P.


Granger, IN

$25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hello! I am Kaylee and I'm 27 years old. I graduated cum laude from Ball State University with a degree in Special Education Intense Interventions and a minor in Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am CPR/FA/AED certified. I have experience including babysitting, working in before/after school care, taking care of the elderly with...
Kaylee can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Madison C.


Notre Dame, IN

$16-35/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Madison, an Arizona native and student at the University of Notre Dame studying developmental psychology and education! At ND I conduct developmental psychopathology research, working with children with emotional regulation issues and other psychopathologies. During my time in Arizona, I worked with children of all...

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