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Kaelyn M.


Elkhart, IN

$10-26/hr6 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Kaelyn! A little bit about me, Ilove the gym, all types of music, and baking. I have 2 fur-baby-kittys, Chessi & Athena. I have about 8+ years of experience of children age range 0-16. I also have average experience with special needs children. I can do all needed things done around the house as well as rides...
Kaelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Christina G.


Niles, MI

$23-37/hr20 yrs exp

The Toddler Whisperer!

Mommy of two myself. I was a stay at home mom for a few years while working inside the home and home-schooling my oldest. I am an internationally certified doula. Many years of childcare experience under my belt. I've worked with all ages of children. I am the oldest of five and grew up a latch key kid taking care of my younger...
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I am really good with kids and I have 2 nieces and 2 nephews who I babysit all the time. My youngest best nephew has special needs so I have experience with that. I am CPR/aed and first aid certified and I also know how to swim.
Makayla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Nichole K.


Elkhart, IN

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

My name is Nichole, I am 25 years old. I have a 5-year-old daughter. The two of us live alone in Elkhart, IN. I am looking for a family who needs a date night/ weekend sitter. I am currently working full time as a nanny for 1 toddler. I love all children & pets. I help take care of my sisters 4 kids, along with my daughter. I am...
Nichole can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kristin C.


Niles, MI

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Part/Full-time Babysitter and Housekeeper

I'm 27 yrs old. Newly married with a 6-year-old. I've been around children of all ages my whole life. I used to watch a 6 yr old and a newborn at the age of 15 over the summer. I did the cleaning, cooking, and laundry as well. I have 5 younger siblings from the ages of 7-12 yrs old which I usually end up watching for my parents....
Kristin can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Sydney G.


Elkhart, IN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Sydney. I am a mother of 2 sweet boys. I am currently looking for a new flexible job. My boys are 5 and 7. So I have plenty of experience. I have been a nanny and a caregiver in the past. I am currently and have been working with students with special needs. I love what I do but again I need a more flexible job...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Natalie S.


Mishawaka, IN

$15-25/hr5 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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Chloe F.


Elkhart, IN

$18/hr5 yrs exp

As the oldest of eight children, I have always been willing to help out with the children in my household along with any errands that need to be completed (making dinner, taking the baby for a drive to fall asleep, cleaning up around the house, playing someone's favorite song on repeat just to keep them calm or happy, etc.) I am...
Chloe can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Meredith S.


Elkhart, IN

$16-30/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny!

3.7

(3)

with several years of experience in babysitting, and I also nannied my niece and nephew during the pandemic for about a year before starting my previous position. I worked for more than 3 years as a registered behavior technician for Lighthouse Autism Center , which taught me so much about working with children who have special...
Meredith can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is lovely! Very dependable and great with children. "

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Meredith S.


Elkhart, IN

$8-35/hr

Friendly, Caring Person Who Would Love To Care For A Senior!

Hello there! My name is Meredith, I am 23 years old and currently work as a registered behavior technician at Lighthouse autism center. Although most of my paid experience has been working with children, I feel I would be a great candidate to take care of a senior! I am an extremely compassionate, patient, and caring individual....
Meredith can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
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Rebecca P.


Mishawaka, IN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional, Kind, Loving Nurse/caregiver

Hello, my name is Becca. I am a mother of four beautiful daughters and I am married to the love of my life. I have been an LPN for over 10 years, I truly believe that each person is put on this earth with a purpose, with mine being a caregiver. I would be an excellent candidate for your loved one because I am very proficient...
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Meredith S.


Elkhart, IN

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician

Registered Behavior Technician with more than two years of experience with special needs children!
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Gabrielle H.


Osceola, IN

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Gabby and I have been babysitting/in-home nannying on and off since age 14. I have worked with children of all ages and was an in-home nanny to a newborn for 2 years, as well as a special-needs caregiver. I am a new mama with a 5-month-old son. I'm looking for a family that will allow me to bring him into...
Gabrielle can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Susan K.


South Bend, IN

$20-30/hr10 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Sue is a very competent and compassionate caretaker. She babysat my daughter from around 5 months to 10 months old and her knowledge and guidance was very helpful to me as a new mom. In addition to helping with development, she was very creative and introduced...

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Angela C.


South Bend, IN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I had custody of a child from birth to 12 yrs of age with ADHD, development delays, and separation disorder. He is now 15 yrs. old and doing well. I have also worked with other mentally challenged teens and young adults as well as seniors.
5.0
"Angela is the absolute best!! She took care of our newborn at night from very early on all the way until 10 months old and continues to babysit for us as well. I would recommend her to everyone, especially those with newborns! My husband and I were able to get much...

Sara B.

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Madyson L.


South Bend, IN

$13-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've always been passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children. My years of babysitting have solidified my love for childcare. I'm a patient, calm, and creative individual with five years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I believe in open and honest communication with...
Madyson can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Susan K.


South Bend, IN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Nanny and post partum doula. Infants, preemie , toddlers, school age, multiples, overnights , special needs, Cerebral palsy, developmental delays, feeding tubes, total care, Alzheimer's, CNA and HHA licenses. CPR certification, vaccinated.
5.0
"Sue is a very capable and warm caretaker. She started babysitting for my daughter when she was around 5 months old and as a new mom, I was grateful for her presence and her expertise. She helped guide me in taking the appropriate steps for my daughter's...

Areeba S.

I am a mom of two daughters. One is 10 and the other is three. My youngest is on the ASD spectrum so I have experience in that as well. I engaged and due to be married in October. With a special needs kid I am looking for a part time job.
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Erin M.


South Bend, IN

$19-30/hr5 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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Edwardsburg, MI

Meredith S.

5.0

She is lovely! Very dependable and great with children.

- Care member

Susan K.

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.

- Care member

Angela C.

5.0

Angela is the absolute best!! She took care of our newborn at night from very early on all the way until 10 months old and continues to babysit for us as well. I would recommend her to everyone, especially those with newborns! My husband and I were able to get much needed rest knowing our baby was...

- Sara B.

Susan K.

5.0

Sue was a wonderful nanny for our daughter from when she was 7mos until ~18mos old. She was able to manage our daughter's g-tube and then helped us transition her to food full-time, which took so much care and patience. She was loving, perceptive, and one of the reasons our daughter is thriving...

- Care member

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