Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Gary, IN

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is heather I have been a c n a for 16 years and have been doing home care 18 years. I have a clean back ground current CPR card . I am on the nursing registry for both Illinois and Indiana in good standings. I am responsible, caring, compassionate and reliable. services I provide include but are not limited to...

Elizabeth T.

$20-24/hr • 6 yrs exp

Patient Creativebug

5.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Elizabeth. I am 23 years old and have 7+ years of experience with young children. I am easygoing but can be firm when I need to be. I've enjoyed working with children since I was 12. I'm creative, fun, and have a personality that most kids just can't resist. (I'm also good with most pets!) In recent years I...

Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Elizabeth is an exceptional nanny! We couldn’t have asked for a better person to care for our children. Elizabeth is extremely detail oriented and thorough. Saying she goes “above and beyond” would be an understatement. She plans and prepares for everything...

Carlie S.

Julie A.

Munster, IN

$21-22/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

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I have over 5 years of experience working with special needs clients. I work at a day facility and side by side in group home facilities. I also have family members with disabilities. I know not every client will be a fit, but it also takes time and patience. In which I'm willing to put forth the effort. Please contact me if you...

Ruth A.

South Holland, IL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Afordable and quality care provider!! I I have many references, CNA, CPR and DSP certified! Very reasonable many employment references , in the nursing of Illinois registry, fingerprinted in all 50 states, certified have very great reliable transportation! Fully vaccinated also!

5.0

"Very good about the patients needs"

Diane M.

Nichole W.

Chicago Heights, IL

$20-31/hr • 7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Nichole. I'm new to the area and seeking my next babysitting opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in the midwest. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. So, naturally, I turned to childcare as a profession at the age...

Nichole can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Very punctual and kind. My daughter is scared of new people but warmed up to her before the night was over. She was very determined to make me feel comfortable with the whole situation. I greatly appreciated everything she did. I would recommend her services 100%...

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Carissa H.

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Bubbly, Patient & Nurturing

5.0

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a momma bear, which is where my patience, love, and nurturing traits kick in. I am 29 and have numerous years of experience with all ages including special needs children. Growing up with my cousin T., I knew she needed extra attention and affirmation. From low muscle tone, eating disorders, temper tantrums, fixation, ADHD,...

Carissa can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Carissa was absolutely fantastic and was great with my son who is on the spectrum. Her duties included facilitating remote learning for my son as well as overall childcare. She was creative, thoughtful, and patient. Carissa blended right in with my family and I...

Eva P.

Patricia B.

Chicago Heights, IL

$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Sitter/ Companion-Certified Nursing Assistant

4.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've Worked Hands On With Special Needs Children in a School Environment and Adults As A Sitter While Hospitalized. My Special Needs Experience With Children Was With Primary Age To Intermediate Age At A. E. R. O, ECHO And SPEED Special Education, From1997 To 2000. I Worked As A Sitter from 2015 to 2019 At St. James Hospital For...

5.0

"She does a great job with my daughter, very kind."

Julia O.

Denise R.

Cedar Lake, IN

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Babysitter /childcare Provider

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have almost 4 years experience babysitting / childcare with references . I was a CNA at a hospital for a while and have recently assisted a woman in a wheelchair , and can provide reference to. The children I babysit for like me very much . I enjoy playing with them and I prepare meals , etc.

5.0

"She was very nice and helped me out quite a bit when i needed it. Was on time and will hire again if need arises. Thank You~"

Tonya L.

Jasmine M.

South Holland, IL

$17/hr • 8 yrs exp

Jasmine M.

5.0

(3)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I love children. This is what I am going to school to pursue. I have worked with children for many years. I was a teachers' aide two years with the preschool at my high school. I teach Sunday school at my church to an age group of 2 to 6. I have a cousin who is special needs and I often babysit him. I love children and enjoy...

Jasmine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0

"Jasmine is very tentative and gentle with my one year old daughter, who is fussy and attached to her dad and I . She is a professional in this field . My daughter cries when we get there and before leaving out the door Jasmine has her to stop crying . Jasmine sends...

Angelique B.

Sarah H.

$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter With Friendly And Fun Personality.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Sarah, a 28-year-old mama to a 6-year-old special needs kiddo. I have experience caring for infants to teenagers (& more recently, the elderly) since 2007. I have coached gymnastics (recreational to competitive and private lessons for special needs children who needed 1:1 ratio to participate in gymnastics) on and...

Sarah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Carissa H.

$15-50/hr

Old Soul With A Listening Ear

A little about me: I am a momma bear, which is where my patience, love, and understanding traits kick in. I've been a caregiver and babysat all ages including special needs children. Growing up with my cousin T, I knew she needed extra attention and affirmation. T has Prader Willi Syndrome. From low muscle tone, eating...

Carissa can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia

Lexi N.

$15-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

About Me

I am a highschool student. I am really good with kids. I have a car and my drivers license. Looking for after school child care I can also drive to after school practices and pick children up from school I started working with kids when I started watching my little brother and now my family and family friends hires me when they...

Elizabeth P.

Hammond, IN

$15-25/hr

Hello my name is Elizabeth I have zero experience with special needs but I have patience, I am willing to learn and help . I have worked with elderly sick people and kids. I like to help, if your willing to give me a chance I'm your girl.

Sivana N.

Dolton, IL

$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

I have strong communication skills and patience. I also have a creative mind and a passion for expanding the minds of children, I have superb organization skills and I would consider myself a people person. I have experience working with children in many different circumstances. Im currently an RBT I work with children with...

Sivana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Hailey R.

$14-19/hr • 4 yrs exp

I have my Child Development Associates credential and also have experience working with children who are special needs , I have also taken several courses in teaching and helping children and adolescence with special needs. I am most familiar working and tutoring children and adolescents with ADHD , Autism, and Down Syndrome. I...

Willa H.

Thornton, IL

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Substitute Teacher

I am a retired LPN and certified in CPR. I recently became a licensed substitute teacher in pre-school - 12th grade. I have worked with mentally and physically challenged children for five years. As an LPN, I have worked w children as a home health care nurse.

Juanita C.

Chicago Heights, IL

$14-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs through compassion, understanding, and meaningful connections. Advocate for inclusivity and empowerment.

Lakeia P.

Crete, IL

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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.

Kelley K.

$24-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Caregiver Seeking New Family To Work With In Northwest Indiana

Hello, my name is Kelley. I worked for Batavia IL public schools for 15 years with special needs children. I am also a mother of two girls ages 30 and 26. My husband and I moved to Valparaiso in October 2023. I have worked with children ages newborn thru 15 years of age over a period of 21 years and cant imagine doing anything...

Kelley can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Zoe S.

$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

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