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Samantha D.


Fort Wayne, IN

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny

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I have mainly cared for small children and adolescents with special needs but I also have 6 years of experience caring for young children and infants as well. I am very outgoing with a love for teaching children. I am CPR and first aid certified. I graduated with my bachelors in psychology and sociology at PFW. . My main goal is...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Hannah S.


Fort Wayne, IN

$12-18/hr3 yrs exp

As a caregiver with three years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I communicate with parents about their child's day and any issues that arise in a manner they prefer. I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules. I love playing outdoor...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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...
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Bonnie Z.


Fort Wayne, IN

$10-15/hr1 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.
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Haylee H.


Fort Wayne, IN

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Meet Haylee!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am so excited to meet you and your families! I am the oldest of three girls and have been watching kids for 6 years as a babysitter. I am CPR trained as well as I recently just got my CNA. Along with that I have completed an early childhood development pathway and received several certificates and degrees for different...
Haylee can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Megan S.


Fort Wayne, IN

$10-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as energetic, happy, and funny. I like working with kids because they are very lively themselves, and can be too funny. I like to help shape the kid into their future selves, the best they can be. I'm looking for a job that allows me to meet the emotional and physical needs of the person I'm...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

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Jadyn P.


Roanoke, IN

$14/hr10 yrs exp

College Student Looking For Summer Nanny Position!

Hi! My name is Jadyn P. I just graduated from Indiana University Bloomington with my. Bachelors of Science in Applied Health Sciences! I had a major of Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Speech and Hearing Sciences! I have had over 10 years of experience with children of all ages and personalities! I have...
Jadyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Danielle B.


North Manchester, IN

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny/Special Needs/Cleaning/Organizing

I have two children of my own and also have cared for various other families in the past. I am in nursing school and have CPR professional certification and have vast experience caring for those with special needs such as tracheotomies and feeding tubes. I also am a very organized person who really knows the value of a clean...
Danielle can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Vicki B.


Fort Wayne, IN

$13-18/hr10 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...
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Kim W.


Fort Wayne, IN

$5-10/hr3 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...
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Madison S.


Fort Wayne, IN

$14-19/hr

Caring For Your Kids And Your Home

I have experience with a variety of ages, as well as varying levels of needs. I have extensive experience with special needs kiddos. I also do light housekeeping on my shifts, so you can come home and enjoy a relaxing evening.
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Angela S.


Fort Wayne, IN

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caretaker

Hello, I graduated in December 2017 with a degree in elementary and special education. I am in my first year of teaching, teaching mild special education grades K-5th. I also have experience working with children as young as 5 with autism to senior adults with cognitive disabilities as a job throughout the majority of college.
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Leah R.


Fort Wayne, IN

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

nanny

I am a very patient, reliable, and creative person who has experience with various ages. I am currently a sophomore in college attending Grand Valley State University. I am looking for a job that will allow me to pay rent while living comfortably financially. I am willing to do additional tasks such as meal prep, laundry, light...
Leah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Megan S.


Fort Wayne, IN

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

I'm an RBT looking for some morning hours. I wouldn't be able to provide ABA therapy without being under a BCBA, but I am comfortable working with those diagnosed with ASD.
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Madalynn J.


Fort Wayne, IN

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Great One On One Care

I am very skilled in one on one care for all sorts of different situations. I have helped with epilepsy, cerebral palsy, MS, and many other disorders. Every person deserves great care and love, let me help.

Carolyn W.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available Part-Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Professional nanny and have cared for all ages of children for over 15 years. I have experience caring for special needs kids including developmental and medical needs. I also have experience caring for multiples, newborns and large families or groups. I am looking for Part-Time families needing childcare. Thank you....
Carolyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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