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Breeana C.


Dyer, IN

$15-25/hr

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Hi! My name is Breeana! I am 23 years old and currently working as an RBT working with special needs children. I am highly interested in working with people of all ages as I just love sharing my care and love for others. I would describe myself as outgoing, personable, and always ready for a challenge!
Breeana can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, transportation, meal prep & more
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Michelle N.


Park Forest, IL

$22-24/hr • 9 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Seeking Welcoming Family

5.0

(6)

Hello, my name is Michelle and I am 28 years old. Below is a few things about myself! - 9+ years experience in the ECE Field - Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certified - Fully Vaccinated - Non Smoker - Clean Driving Record - Infant/Toddler CDA - Experience working with twins, children with special needs & sibling groups - In addition...
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Michelle is a wonderful babysitter/nanny. She is reliable and extremely communicative. She has a calm nature that our baby gravitated to immediately. She is also creative and has done a couple of different arts and crafts projects with our daughter, which we love....

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Dalia M.


Chicago Heights, IL

$30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Teacher And Babysitter!

I am a 2nd grade bilingual elementary teacher. My experience goes beyond babysitting. I have had to take care of 20 kids at a time, while also teaching. Therefore, I believe my experience in my classroom will carry on in any babysitting role. I am able to be fun and adventurous with kids but I am also able to teach them and...
Dalia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"Very professional, you can tell that Dalia is very passionate and caring when working with children. It was great that she was also an educator and my kids loved learning from her. No family could go wrong with having Ms. M. looking after their precious gems."

Juan C.

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Darra J.


Merrillville, IN

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

My Passion

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a certified nursing assistant with 11 years of experience. My experience is diverse with a combination of hospital, home health and long-term care. In 2021, I was inspired to start a business in home health care after the passing of my grandmother who had Alzheimer's disease. I pride myself in working hard and am...
Darra can also help with: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands & more
5.0
"Darra took care of my mother before she died. She exemplified extreme care and went above and beyond. "

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Julie A.


Munster, IN

$21-25/hr • 10 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, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship & 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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Kimberly R.


Thornton, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...
Kimberly can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kim has been watching my 3 year old son since he was born. I hired her on the spot. She is a wonderful babysitter with a strong work ethic and provides excellent care for my son. In 3 years, she has never missed a day and is always on time. Because of her outgoing...

Colleen C.

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Kesheva P.


Chicago Heights, IL

$17-25/hr • 3 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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Kaylie T.


Griffith, IN

$18/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

About myself & my philosophies for child care: *Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education *Past experiences include: one on one pre-K teacher, daycare Pre-K teacher, mothers helper, nanny. *Home is the first and most important classroom. I focus on emotional learning and problem solving along with the basics. *Learning...
Kaylie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Kaylie was on time and very courteous. She was interested in our rules in regards to our children and wanted to follow our routines. The kids were safe and happy. She took our kids to the park. My husband and I had a nice outing because Kaylie did a great job at...

Katelyn T.

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Patricia B.


Chicago Heights, IL

$15-35/hr • 10 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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Jenna R.


Munster, IN

$23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For Full Time Nanny Position!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 12 years years old for children ages birth to 13 years old. I have experience with children with special needs and ADHD also. I have worked with children through sports camps and have taught Sunday School for years too. I am passionate about caring for children and love being a part...
Jenna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I met Jenna when I was looking for a nanny for my son. She was sweet, very professional and highly qualified. I think very highly of her and will be using her for our babysitter!"

Michelle D.

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Nichole W.


Chicago Heights, IL

$20-31/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Nichole. I'm new to the area and seeking my next babysitting opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in the midwest. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. So, naturally, I turned to childcare as a profession at the age...
Nichole can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very punctual and kind. My daughter is scared of new people but warmed up to her before the night was over. She was very determined to make me feel comfortable with the whole situation. I greatly appreciated everything she did. I would recommend her services 100%...

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Lakeia P.


Crete, IL

$15/hr • 10 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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Heather M.


Steger, IL

$20-30/hr • 10 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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Jackie E.


Merrillville, IN

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jackie and I absolutely love kids. I have a bachelor's degree in special education as well as elementary education through western governors university. I have been babysitting since about age 14 and have loved it ever since. I've had 5 years experience with special needs and also 6 years experience overall. I...
Jackie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She loves children. She enjoys spending time with them, taking them to events and appointments. Jackie is reliable, dependable and respectful. She is very responsible and can be counted on know matter the task. I have called Jackie on short notice and she...

Dirk F.

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Yasmeen F.


Highland, IN

$20-25/hr • 7 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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Christy A.


Griffith, IN

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caregiver - Teacher And Mother

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a stay at home mom looking for part time work. For many years I worked within the public schools and taught modify behavior within the special education curriculum. I also have several years experience being a caregiver for Seniors as well with people who have developmental disabilities, from severe to moderate. I...
5.0
"Christy is one of the most honest and wholesome people I have ever known. She is caring of others and responsible, always placing the needs of others before her own. A wonderful woman who I am proud to call my friend."

Michelle E.

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Julie A.


Munster, IN

$21-22/hr • 5 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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Danielle S.


Griffith, IN

$11-16/hr • 1 yrs exp

I am a graduate student looking for a flexible position to assist in child care, housekeeping, errands, etc. I have professional and personal experience working with children and children with special needs.
Danielle can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Alysia S.


Griffith, IN

$17/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caregiver

I love careing for people. I have experiance with many different kinds of people. Children. Toddlers. Babies. Elderly . Dementia. Special needs.
Alysia can also help with: Dementia, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
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Kamy O.


Lansing, IL

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have around 3 years of experience in the child care setting! I currently work as a paraprofessional working with special needs children. I am only looking for something seasonal, as I will resume work in the fall. I speak spanish & have a valid drivers license. I enjoy watching movies, taking walks, chill days, running...
Kamy can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dyer, IN

Michelle N.

5.0

Michelle was an amazing nanny to my little girl. She was nurturing, educational, structured and also incorporated our preferences. She’s extremely organized and was focused on her growth. I would highly recommend Michelle.

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Dalia M.

5.0

Very professional, you can tell that Dalia is very passionate and caring when working with children. It was great that she was also an educator and my kids loved learning from her. No family could go wrong with having Ms. M. looking after their precious gems.

- Juan C.

Darra J.

5.0

Darra is amazing! She helped my mom who was in home hospice with dementia during the final weeks of her life. Darra is very skilled and knowledgeable. She has a calming and pleasant disposition. She was very supportive for both me and my mother. Even though my mom was not awake much, Darra thought...

- Shavon F.

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

Kimberly R.

5.0

Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family. We miss her terribly and would hire her again if she moved back to sunny Arizona!

- Andrea G.

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