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Candice G.


East Chicago, IN

$10-15/hr9 yrs exp

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I am a professional Healthcare worker with experience as a Home Care Aide, CNA and patient technician. Familiar with HIPAA regulations and taking patients records, entering data, and preparing patient. Received education from a CAHIIM accredited program Please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Candice.

Jenna R.


Munster, IN

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For Full Time Nanny Position!

4.5

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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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"I interviewed Jenna for a nanny position. I liked her profile, but she also came recommended from a few mutual acquaintances. She was punctual. She seemed very comfortable with my children and well qualified. Her availability didn't work out, unfortunately. I...

Kristin M.

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Miriam M.


Chicago, IL

$20-26/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm 31 years old have worked in a hospital for over 5 years I also have cared for kids with special needs for about 5 years but in a hospital setting I am fluent in Spanish and English I enjoy working with kids and adults of all ages . Due to the pandemic I stopped working in a hospital setting because I have twin sisters that...
Miriam can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I contacted Miriam last minute for a date night with 4 kids under 5 yrs old. She came to meet me in person a few hours before we needed her to help put my mind at ease. I was impressed, she was able to get all four kids asleep, and entertained them for a few hours...

Kristine T.

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Christy A.


Griffith, IN

$15-20/hr5 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
"I have known Christy since 1990. She is not only a friend of mine, but I have relied on her to watch my children and transport them on several occasions. Christy is a hard-working mother and a great motivator. Thank you. Sincerely, Mari"

Mari G.

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Emily R.


Gary, IN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Long Term/Full-Time Family To Work With

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting/being a nanny for the past 10 years. I am CPR certified. I have worked in a day care which I have the experience to supervise a large group of toddlers and keep them busy with activities. I like to do many interactive activities with children when I babysit them like hide-and-seek, dancing, board games,...
Emily can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Emily was fantastic. Our girls loved her. She played and did crafts with them , prepped dinner and got them off to bed . She even helped them to clean up their play room together. We felt safe and secure leaving our little ones with Emily."

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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: Dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Julie has been great with my Mom and Dad. She has an excellent work ethic, is always looking for something to do, and some way to help. She is patient with my father who can be very difficult. We have been so happy with all of the help she has been able to...

Ellen B.

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Elana C.


Chicago, IL

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience as a summer camp councilor taking car of 10+ kids aged 5-10 for 2 hours a day four days a week. Recently, I had the honor of taking over as camp director for our summer drama camp which provided me with the opportunity to work with 42 campers alongside my staff. I had the privilege of being a part...
Elana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kaylie T.


Griffith, IN

$18/hr7 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, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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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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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Janiyah L.


Gary, IN

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Janiyah, and I am the owner of Crafty Kids Care Childcare Services. I am a 20-year-old live-out nanny with over three years of experience in babysitting and nannying, as well as a part-time preschool daycare teacher. I am also a student in early childhood education My background includes working with families,...
Janiyah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"She was so kind, My girls loved her! they still ask about her until this day!"

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Kimberly J.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

This Is My Passion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I had the privilege of taking care of my beautiful Mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I also had a child with special needs, her diagnosis were Cerebral Palsy, Seizure Disorder, and she was G Tube fed I was so honored to care for the both of them. Love is the key, anybody and everybody responds to Love. I didn't...
Kimberly can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"She's an angel. Caring and kind."

Jasmine W.

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Keairra M.


Calumet City, IL

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been watching kids for a 9 years now. I love having playtime with kids. I am good at putting kids down for bedtime. I am also great at working with special needs children, have lots of experience and great references. I am 29 but I think that's what makes me a great nanny because I can connect with the kids on their...
Keairra can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We had a wonderful initial interview with her arriving on time and making an excellent first impression. She's easy going and so far the girls adore her. This is our first week with her but so far it's been a great experience for our family! We hope to see...

Nicole B.

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Kimberly J.


Chicago, IL

$13-18/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was blessed to take care of my special needs daughter and my Mom. It was an honor to serve them. I didn't see them as burdens I saw them as blessings. This is my passion, love Is the key because everybody responses to love. I strongly believe that your job should be centered around your gift.
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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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Kimberly R.


Thornton, IL

$20/hr10 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Jasmine M.


South Holland, IL

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Jasmine M.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I love children. I have worked with children for many years. I was a teachers' aide two years with the preschool at my high school. I teach Sunday school at my church to an age group of 2 to 6. I have a cousin who is special needs and I often babysit him. I love children and enjoy working with them very much. I have been and am...
Jasmine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Jasmine is very tentative and gentle with my one year old daughter, who is fussy and attached to her dad and I . She is a professional in this field . My daughter cries when we get there and before leaving out the door Jasmine has her to stop crying . Jasmine sends...

Angelique B.

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Madison M.


Chicago, IL

$17-30/hr3 yrs exp

Charitable Nanny Of 2+ Years!

Hello Everyone, My name is Madison and I am currently a dual-degree candidate. I've been a full-time nanny as well as a travel (summer) nanny for the past 3 years working with two amazing families. I've worked with little ones from the ages of 8mo-11y/o and have obtained experience working with multiples and children with...
Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Absolutely loved having Madison look after my two girls. Since being our nanny, she has been apart of our family and cannot express to you enough about how grateful my husband and I are with her flexibility and willingness to go the extra mile for our girls."

Kimberly H.

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Alysia S.


Griffith, IN

$17/hr5 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: Errands, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Rachel G.


Munster, IN

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

I love being around children. I have worked at a special needs pediatric clinic, was a daycare teacher for 2 years, and continue to work with the special needs population.
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Camesha S.


Munster, IN

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

SMILE CREATOR

I have 7years of experience. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. I love kids I have 12 siblings. I have twin nieces who are 5 years old . I'm reliable. I work with special needs at a school right now and I love it. I started to love watching kids when I found out my sister has special needs . I just found it made me so...
Camesha can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in East Chicago, IN

Jenna R.

5.0

We love Jenna! She is a great fit for our family. Jenna is always on time, very knowledgeable, and takes care great care of our kids.

- Maria W.

Miriam M.

5.0

I hired Miriam to take care of my grandmother who has dementia. We have hired her for night shift and day shift . She truly has become a part of the family she simply treats her as family. I promise you won't go wrong with her if you want an excellent caregiver she is the girl to go to .

- Alexandrith B.

Christy A.

5.0

I have known Christy since 1990. She is not only a friend of mine, but I have relied on her to watch my children and transport them on several occasions. Christy is a hard-working mother and a great motivator. Thank you. Sincerely, Mari

- Mari G.

Emily R.

5.0

She picked up my job posting on short notice. Was so good with littles. She did my dishes and kept my home tidy. Loved that she took my girls outside 💗.

- 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

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