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Special needs caregivers in Ellettsville, IN

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Catherine A.


Bloomington, IN

$12-15/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Care And Companion

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for special need Autistic boy for over 9 years. I just received Sapphire gem training on 7/17/19 and hired as a Personal Care Assistant with a national company that specializes in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care. I just started helping a retired Dr since 7/15/19 with his morning routine.
5.0
"Catherine has been caring for my elderly mother with dementia for a few months. Catherine is caring, punctual and responsible. I would recommend Catherine to anyone looking for a trustworthy caregiver for their loved one."

Cynthia V.

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Catherine A.


Bloomington, IN

$10-15/hr

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for an autistic boy/ young adult for the past 9 years. It is after school and weekend care currently.
5.0
"I hired Catherine to take care of my kid with special needs on a short notice. I was impressed by her devotion and personality. I will be more than confident to hire her services again."

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Emily L.


Bloomington, IN

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Trust-Worthy Nanny!

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Emily! I have been in childcare for about 5 years, I've had training in multiple different environments. I am the oldest of eight, my family fosters children and my brother has Aspergers so I'm well versed in kids that may require extra care/nurturing. I have worked with children with special needs in the past,...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Emily is amazing with our daughter. Her energy, enthusiasm, and patience are so rare and we're so grateful for the times we've had Emily work for us!"

Eric M.

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Jasmine W.


Bloomington, IN

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working in a daycare & babysitting from ages newborn- 11 years old. I graduated from IU with a double major in elementary education and special needs education.
Jasmine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"I had hired Jasmine to keep my 2 1/2 year old for a few hours in the evenings. Jasmine is a soft spoken girl, punctual, did a good job feeding him dinner."

Archana V.

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Sara W.


Bloomington, IN

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

My love for working with kids started when I was in high school. I was part of Best Buddies in which I worked with special needs kids in utilizing different sets of skills to help them with growth and development. I am currently an occupational therapy doctoral student at Rush University Medical College and am pursuing a career...
Sara can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
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Alyssa M.


Bloomington, IN

$17-30/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Specific Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My mother was an occupational therapist growing up, through whom I learned basics of caring for those with specific needs. I've worked three summers at a summer camp as a direct care provider. Additionally, I have babysat for various clients with specific needs, and provided direct care services to adolescents and adults. I have...
Hello! I am from trafalgar Indiana. I'm one of nine kids so I'm used to chaos and anything kids can throw at me lol. I'm currently in college for early education. I've been substituting at brown county middle school for special needs children. Anything else you want to know let me know!
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Victoria K.


Bloomington, IN

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

I Am Have A Passion For Working With Children And Adolescents!

I am currently pursuing a career working with children and have several years of experience in this field. I have approximately two years of experience as a Registered Behavioral Therapist, where I provided Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children with special needs, particularly those on the Autism Spectrum. I also...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Erika J.


Bloomington, IN

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hi there! I'm a 27-year-old assistant preschool teacher with a heart for helping kids grow and explore the world around them. I have experience working with children of all abilities, including those with special needs, and I'm always ready to bring creativity and fun to every situation! I've got my own transportation, so I'm...
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Heather H.


Bloomington, IN

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Positive Nurse

I have been a nurse since 2010 I love making people laugh and taking care of them. I am very heavily seasoned in mental health and behavioral health I have worked jails and prisons for nine years. I felt like a hero and saved many lives. I have many years of long term care experience prior to this. A few years of school nursing,...

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

For over 14 yrs I have been care giver for a professional family with a special needs Autistic son. I have also been caring for his grandmother since COVID-19. While he is at school or his grandma is at dialysis I have other weekly and bi-weekly clients. One through a senior care company and the other clients are private for...
Catherine can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
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Carlie W.


Martinsville, IN

$15-19/hr

Registered Behavioral Technician

Hi there! I began working with kiddos on the spectrum in early 2019 during a summer camp at the YMCA! I gravitated towards the special needs kiddos and decided that this was something I wanted to learn more about! I then found ABA therapy! I began my RBT journey in 2020! I am now a registered behavioral therapist and know how to...
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Kathleen H.


Bloomington, IN

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician// Nanny

I am have been working with Special needs kids for 4 years now in the ABA setting and in home health setting. I love working with kids that are on the spectrum because I love teaching them that they can do anything they set their mind to! They are smart and capable! I have taught 2 years - all the way to age 18 for children on...
Kathleen can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Cynthia H.


Quincy, IN

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

I have taken care of seniors in their homes (cooked, cleaned home, and bathed) and have also worked in a nursing facility for almost two years. I have young family members with mental disabilities as well as whom I have watched and taken care of for years. I am a CNA and working towards getting my RN. I'd describe my...
I was in Best Buddies club all throughout high school. We got to spend one on one time with the kids at our school with special needs and take them to funny's places around our town! It was also a class that was a part of my schedule so I got to spend everyday with them for four years! I also took a gap year and worked at a...
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Dreyton I.


Bloomington, IN

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

Your Caregiver

I'd describe my personality as hardworking, determined, passionate. I like caring for seniors because. I enjoy helping people that need it. I just like to be there for someone and getting purpose out of my job. I'm looking for a job that pays me what I deserve, while providing a healthy work environment. I started caring...
Dreyton can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning & more

Dreyton I.


Bloomington, IN

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Dreyton- HHA

Hey! I am 21 years young and attending college to get my degree in business administration & marketing! Aside from school, I have at least 3 years paid experience babysitting my nephew and nieces. I also have many years experience working with special needs kids & adults. I am a certified Home Health Aid as well as CPR & First...
Dreyton can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Jeannie S.


Bloomington, IN

$12-17/hr8 yrs exp

Outgoing Sitter!

Hello everyone! My name is Jeannie I am 21 years old and this is my third year here in Bloomington. My major is Elementary Education! I have been working with kids ever since I was old enough to, and took a gap year and worked as a T. A. in the special needs classroom at an elementary school as well. I currently have a job as a...
Jeannie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ellettsville, IN

Catherine A.

5.0

Catherine has been caring for my elderly mother with dementia for a few months. Catherine is caring, punctual and responsible. I would recommend Catherine to anyone looking for a trustworthy caregiver for their loved one.

- Cynthia V.

Catherine A.

5.0

I hired Catherine to take care of my kid with special needs on a short notice. I was impressed by her devotion and personality. I will be more than confident to hire her services again.

- Care member

Emily L.

5.0

Emily was simply wonderful. She was able to come a day after we reached out to her. Our son was coming out of an illness so he was not his usual self that day but Emily managed to gain his trust, had some conversations with him and soon enough they played together and ate snacks. We are very...

- Care member

Jasmine W.

5.0

I had hired Jasmine to keep my 2 1/2 year old for a few hours in the evenings. Jasmine is a soft spoken girl, punctual, did a good job feeding him dinner.

- Archana V.

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