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50 special needs caregivers are listed in Fort Wayne, IN

The average posted rate is $14/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Fort Wayne, IN

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Madalynn J.


Fort Wayne, IN

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

4.3

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Madalynn, and it's nice to meet you. I am a mother to two children, a boy who is 5 years old and a daughter who will soon turn 7 years old. This year marks the end of my career in the United States Navy. In addition to running my own company, I'm also a student at Purdue University, where I concentrate on behavior...
Madalynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

3.0
"Our kids loved her- She was very conscientious and kind BUT she showed up 30-40 minutes late (ONCE) so my child got dropped off by the bus and no one was home. Background check also never completed. "

Kayla C.

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Kaylee G.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently a stay at home foster mom and my little girl is in school full time. I am looking to nanny, pet sit, odd jobs, really anything during the day once in awhile. I have a degree in Speech Pathology and I have worked in the behavioral therapy field for 3 years. Recently, my husband and I decided that it was...
Kaylee can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kaylee is the best sitter we've had. We trust her with our girls. She is patient, kind, responsible, and my daughters love her. You won't regret hiring her. "

Daiana W.

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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: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Haylee was a great babysitter for our family. We have two young boys that are very active and she did a great job interacting with them and developing a relationship. My boys are always excited when I tell them she is coming over to watch them. I’m so glad that we...

Khristina P.

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Megan S.


Fort Wayne, IN

$16-20/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have 8+ years of childcare experience, most of which was working as a full time nanny. I've had experience with kids ages 0-15, primarily infants to preschool. I also have plenty of special needs experience with primarily Down's syndrome and Autism. To me, being a nanny is so much more than simply 'watching the kids'. I...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dependable, communicates well, trustworthy. My child was comfortable and felt safe. She even drove her to appointment. Highly recommend"

Jenelle Y.

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Christine K.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15-30/hr20 yrs exp

That Grandma You Always Wanted

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm a dedicated childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With 20 years of experience, I've been fortunate to positively impact the lives of children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My patient, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with children and build strong...
Christine can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Christine was wonderful! She has great experience with children personally (as a mom and grandma) and professionally (her work as teacher and being hired for other babysitting jobs). She arrived on time and loved on our 8 month old daughter while daycare was closed...

Ally Y.

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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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Emily S.


Fort Wayne, IN

$11-16/hr

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student

I am currently a graduate student at Huntington University's Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program. I have learned basics of transferring, using adaptive equipment, and assisting with basic ADLs and IADLs. I am currently NOT certified/ licensed, but I am in the process of learning more about the OT profession, and how to work...
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Ruby H.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Ruby! I love getting to interact with kids no matter what the age! I used to be a tutor so I have experience with giving academic help! I also enjoy doing crafts, swimming, exploring new places and playing games!
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Samantha D.


Fort Wayne, IN

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Professional Caretaker

Hi there! I am a professional caretaker with experience in caring for toddlers, children, and adults with ASD, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and FAS. I am a very positive and caring individual with attention to detail in all aspects of work. My goal in work is to make your child feel save, loved, and cared for:) I graduated...
I believe everyone is entitled to dignity and acceptance. My experience includes working with youth in residential and classroom settings. I am available to assist with meals, routines, and hygiene needs for your family member.
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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.
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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Wanda S.


Fort Wayne, IN

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello and Gods blessing to us all my name is Wanda. I am an experienced care provider to people with special needs I have managed group homes for people with special needs for over 10 years. I have assisted people with special needs in a group home setting as well as private homes. Our special needs our blessing from God that...
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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.
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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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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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Danielle B.


Fort Wayne, IN

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a nanny for several families and worked with between one child and five children. I have also worked within several atmospheres with children who have special needs. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education/Special Education and have done some substitute teaching. While being a nanny I have helped in...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Candace L.


Fort Wayne, IN

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

I have been a nanny for 2 families and babysat multiple children from 1 month to 12 years. I have experience with special needs as well. I am also a mother of two girls, ages 17 and 14 years old. I work full time M-F in the healthcare field, and am available evenings and most weekends!! I would love to learn about your needs and...
Candace can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Ashley R.


Fort Wayne, IN

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for 8 years for many families. I have experience caring for children as young as a newborn up to 12 years old. Most of my 8 years of experience has been with children under 5 years old and children with special needs. I can cook, clean, organize and do the laundry. I love working with children and I am wiling...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fort Wayne, IN

Madalynn J.

3.0

Our kids loved her- She was very conscientious and kind BUT she showed up 30-40 minutes late (ONCE) so my child got dropped off by the bus and no one was home. Background check also never completed.

- Kayla C.

Kaylee G.

5.0

Kaylee is the best sitter we've had. We trust her with our girls. She is patient, kind, responsible, and my daughters love her. You won't regret hiring her.

- Daiana W.

Haylee H.

5.0

Haylee was a great babysitter for our family. We have two young boys that are very active and she did a great job interacting with them and developing a relationship. My boys are always excited when I tell them she is coming over to watch them. I’m so glad that we are able to utilize her for our...

- Khristina P.

Megan S.

5.0

Dependable, communicates well, trustworthy. My child was comfortable and felt safe. She even drove her to appointment. Highly recommend

- Jenelle Y.

Christine K.

5.0

Christine was wonderful! She has great experience with children personally (as a mom and grandma) and professionally (her work as teacher and being hired for other babysitting jobs). She arrived on time and loved on our 8 month old daughter while daycare was closed so my husband and I could focus on...

- Ally Y.

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Ratings for Fort Wayne, IN special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Fort Wayne, IN are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 50 listed special needs caregivers.