Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Gary, IN

I like working with kids because I understand them, and make them feel noticed. I care for how they feel and think. I'm a great listener. My skills include communication skills that allow me to provide direction and information effectively. Listening skills to understand parent instructions. Decision-making skills. Patience is... show more

I love careing for people. I have experiance with many different kinds of people. Children. Toddlers. Babies. Elderly . Dementia. Special needs.

Hello! My name is Jackie and I'm very passionate about what I do. I just graduated this month with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and special education through Western Governor's University. I love kids and have been babysitting since I was 14. I have nannied for multiple families over the years and have excellent... show more

I have 6 yeaars experience as a home health aide and 3 years as a residential aide. During both positions, I was responsible for cooking, cleaning (entire home), bathing my clients. Everything that needed to be taken care of in the home setting I provided due to their disabilities. I was also responsible for grocery, household,... show more

I am a Kindergarten teacher with 11 years teaching experience. Prior to becoming a teacher I was a nanny and tutor. I have recently become a mom and I am looking to step away from education for awhile so I can be his primary caregiver. Throughout my teaching career I was ranked as highly effective by the state of Indiana. I also... show more

Hello! My name is Emily . I have 15+ years experience caring for kids as a babysitter, teacher, and instructor. I have a bachelor's degree in music education from Valparaiso University. I enjoy playing and being creative with the children in my care. I have a particular passion for working with children with special needs! I am... show more

I have worked with several families from care. com at different times over the past 18 years. I am capable of caring for disabled children in many spectrums, as well as adults with challenges. I am willing to cook and clean up after ourselves in the kitchen. I am also willing to help out with their laundry. I have an insured car... show more

Hello, I am a certified nursing assistant with 11 years of experience. My experience is diverse with a combination of hospital, home health and long-term care. In 2021, I was inspired to start a business in home health care after the passing of my grandmother who had Alzheimer's disease. I pride myself in working hard and am... show more

Worked with children that have special needs at the Special Education Learning Facility of Porter County as a paraprofessional since January 2024. My room I was in specialized in kids grades kindergarten to third grade with autism that are nonverbal.

My background includes two professional positions as a teacher's assistant in preschool as well as in a daycare setting. I have experience working with children with special needs. The range of ages I've worked with is 2 years through school-aged. I enjoy playing games and interacting with children. I am not one to sit on the... show more

I have been babysitting for 15 years, have a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies, and a master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and a Regional Manager for the company I work for. I have experience with handicapped children, individuals with Autism and Down... show more

I am certified to teach Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, and Elementary Education. I have a true passion for working with our youngest learners!! I enjoy Helping each child progress in all areas of their development academic, social, language, and motor is a challenge that I am honored to accept daily. I... show more

I love having fun but also sticking to the rules the parents have set. I recently babysat a family of 3 until they moved away. I've also had experience with special needs children and have tutored. I've grown up with 9 siblings, 5 brothers and 4 sisters, so I do have experience with both genders. I love taking walks to the park... show more

I have been a peer tutor for special needs children for the last 4 years at my middle school and high school. This year I will be aiding in 2 classes during the school year while I take an online sign language course. My goal is to become a special education provider. I became interested when my nephew was diagnosed with autism... show more

I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him... show more

Hello I have over 10 years of experience and over all just love being around kids. I have 4 kids, 3boys 1 girl, age 12, 11 and 9 and the baby is a 20 months old. My 11-year-old has special needs so I'm experienced in that area as well. I know how important it is to find someone you can trust and rely on. I have cared for my... show more

I have fostered children from the ages of three months to 16 years of age, ran a summer camp with ages prek to 7th grade, trained and certified with medical and behavior children. I was a respite worker for children with cerebral palsy, ADHD, autism and alcohol fetal syndrome for 10 years.

I am a mother of 4 and I have always had a love for helping those that need it. I was a home health aid and used to work for a company that helps those with developmental disabilities achieve independence and promote choice. With this I have had to play many roles. I aide with transportation, hygiene, cooking, shopping, provide... show more

I have been watching kids for a 9 years now. I love having playtime with kids. I am good at putting kids down for bedtime. I am also great at working with special needs children, have lots of experience and great references. I am 29 but I think that's what makes me a great nanny because I can connect with the kids on their... show more

Hello everyone, my name is Julie I've worked as a caregiver for over 10 years and with special needs now for over 6 years and have learned a lot in my time as a caregiver. I've worked with clients with Alzheimer's, dementia, special needs, and disabilities. Walking assistance and guidance assistance whether it is with a gait... show more