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53 special needs caregivers are listed in Fort Wayne, IN
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Fort Wayne, IN
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: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, 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.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
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I'm currently a stay-at-home mom with my special needs 5-year-old, who will be starting school in a few months.
I am CPR and first aid certified, and just finished my schooling for my home health aide certificate. My son is a heart transplant recipient and my mother is a pediatric nurse so I'm very well-versed in the health...
Ellyssa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ellyssa is a natural when it comes to taking care of
children. I have seen her interact with numerous kids and each one she bonds with almost instantly. While I do not have a child myself, if there was anyone I would trust to take care of a child, it would be...
Vanessa F.
Sabrina A.
Grabill, IN
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love children, I have been watching them for as long as I can remember. I have an almost 7-year-old. I love to do fun things with children, I try to find activities they can do, or things they can help me with (like baking, or planting flowers). I am CPR certified. I have also taken care of children with special needs.
Sabrina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
Hello!! I'm Mary, I'm 18 years old and a senior in highschool. I have eight siblings and have four years of babysitting experience. I also intern and have worked with the special education department and with kids that have special needs! I can run errands and help with travel and would love to help families in any way that I...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
I am a mom to 1 little boy, and a stepmom to a toddler girl with special needs. I know how to care for special needs children. I absolutely love spending time with little ones. I only have experience with family members children and my own.
Catilena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Mary R.
New Haven, IN
$14-50/hr
Hey! I'm Mary, I have been working with kids with special needs for four years now. I'm 18, a senior in highschool and work in the special education department for 3 years.
Hi! My name is Jadyn P. I just graduated from Indiana University Bloomington with my. Bachelors of Science in Applied Health Sciences! I had a major of Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Speech and Hearing Sciences! I have had over 10 years of experience with children of all ages and personalities! I have...
Jadyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have been a special education teacher for many years. I have also worked with the elderly in my family and friends. I would like to get out of the schools and into private settings. I am passionate about working with and helping all types of people. I have worked as a developmental therapist with infants. I am certified to...
Hello! My name is Megan and I am a college student with a very flexible schedule for the summer! Some of my hobbies are gymnastics, CrossFit and anything outdoors. I have babysat since I was 16 and have coached gymnastics for preschool, middle and high school. I am super friendly and love playing and entertaining kids and will...
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Ratings for Fort Wayne, IN special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Fort Wayne, IN are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 53 listed special needs caregivers.