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48 special needs caregivers are listed in Fort Wayne, IN
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Fort Wayne, IN
Danielle B.
Fort Wayne, IN
$10-15/hr • 10 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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi! I am looking for work for during my winter break mid-December to mid-January and as needed for the spring 2025 semester. I love kids, and have a wide variety of experience working with them. I feel comfortable caring for infants to teens, siblings, and mild special needs. I am reliable, organized, flexible and have a...
Sydney can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'm a caregiver with a passion for helping children grow and learn. With over 14 years of experience caring for children of all ages, I have a proven track record of providing safe and nurturing care.
I am creative, imaginative, and always looking for new and fun ways to engage children and help them learn. Whether we're...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hi there,
I am a mom of two boys. One in college and one still at home. I am a Licensed Practical Nurse by trade and I currently work in healthcare technology. I have done pediatric nursing and worked with a special need boy for several years.
I am looking to pick up extra work and would love to help out couples who need a...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Megan S.
Fort Wayne, IN
$10-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as energetic, happy, and funny.
I like working with kids because they are very lively themselves, and can be too funny. I like to help shape the kid into their future selves, the best they can be.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to meet the emotional and physical needs of the person I'm...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
Courtney B.
Fort Wayne, IN
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a college student at Purdue University Fort Wayne looking for part time work with some wonderful kids! I'm majoring in Psychology and I would love to work with kids full time someday.
For my current experience with kids, I volunteered as a teacher's aid for special needs children for 1 school year and I have worked at the...
Courtney can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there! I am a reliable, patient, and fun-loving babysitter/nanny with several years of experience! I love all animals and I have a big family, so I have been nannying and babysitting since I was very young. I also have worked as an assistant preschool teacher 2 times, and worked as a summer school teacher this past summer! I...
Karsen can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a very patient, reliable, and creative person who has experience with various ages. I am currently a sophomore in college attending Grand Valley State University. I am looking for a job that will allow me to pay rent while living comfortably financially. I am willing to do additional tasks such as meal prep, laundry, light...
Leah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! Nice to e-meet you! I attended Homestead High School and graduated in 2019! I have been taking care of children since I was 13 years old. I have taken care of any children from special-needs, sick, and energetic children! With being all about my community, by volunteering and simply being fairly involved in church. I...
Rachelle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Laura H.
Fort Wayne, IN
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have experience working with all ages from children to seniors. I also have experience with special needs. I am CPR certified as well as licensed as an EMT.
Laura can also help with: Companionship, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
I love caring for people. My mom was a nurse and I watched her protocol for completing tasks for the best care possible. My daughter is also a pediatric ICU nurse. I cared for my mom when she had cancer 17 yrs ago. Then took over care giving for my dad and my brother with special needs. When my dad passed, 9 days later my...
Sheila M can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, personal care, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Danielle B.
Fort Wayne, IN
$13-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I worked for an elderly lady who needed assistance with cleaning, groceries, cooking, and whatever else. I worked for her until she passed away. I have also worked for several years as a nanny for kids who are special needs and I have been responsible for multiple things, such as housework, meds, meals, doctor's appointments,...
Ashley C.
Fort Wayne, IN
$18-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Ashley. I have worked in healthcare since Being 15years old placing me at around 17 years of experience. I have extensive experience in senior care. I have past work experience at Parkview in the inpatient rehab facility. Five years of nursing home experience and countless years of in home care services...
Ashley can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ashley was a great caregiver for my dad. She would take him on walks, work with him on his therapy exercises, help with his bathing and dressing, make sure he was getting his fluids so he wouldn’t get dehydrated and take him to and from his appointments. When dad...
Jennifer M.
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...
Carolyn W.
Fort Wayne, IN
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been a professional nanny for about 15 years and have worked with developmental and medical special needs children. Experience includes many years as a foster parent who cared for some special needs infants/young kids on a full-time basis. Also, I worked as a CNA (certified nursing assistant) for about 8 years in a...
Kyla H.
Fort Wayne, IN
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've taken care of kids of all ages since I was 10 years old, including kids with special needs, so I'm willing to adapt to any of your child's needs.
Kyla can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Professional nanny and have cared for all ages of children for over 15 years. I have experience caring for special needs kids including developmental and medical needs. I also have experience caring for multiples, newborns and large families or groups. I am looking for Part-Time families needing childcare. Thank you....
Carolyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
I have mainly cared for small children and adolescents with special needs but I also have 6 years of experience caring for young children and infants as well. I am very outgoing with a love for teaching children. I am CPR and first aid certified. I graduated with my bachelors in psychology and sociology at PFW. . My main goal is...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I just moved to Charleston from Indiana! While in Indiana I was a nanny: February 2017-August 2019. Some of the duties included the following
Responsible for full time care of children ages newborn through 8 years.
Ensured the health and social well-being of special needs child with Down Syndrome.
Proactively created structured...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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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 48 listed special needs caregivers.