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Seanna F.


Gosport, IN

$25-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

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I strive to provide the best care possible. I will lean in and learn how to connect with any body. I am flexible, and loving, and when your loved one is in my care , you can rest assured.
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Crystal G.


Ellettsville, IN

$11-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Moms Extra Help

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Mother of 6 with a set of twins in that mix. I came from a big family 12 siblings . I babysit and care for many children over years . Worked in 2 different daycares in my life as well as assisted with special needs children to suite to a plan! so they too could attend. Preschool teacher . Worked in group home settings for 16...
Crystal can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Stephanie R.


Bloomington, IN

$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hello. I am Stephanie. I am many years experience with working with special needs children and adults. I have worked in summer camp for special needs children, as well as the school system as a teacher's aide in pre-school-3rd grade students. I love working with special needs community!
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Kam H.


Bloomington, IN

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hard Working 30 Yr Old With 15+ Years Of Experience With Typical And Atypical Developing Children

I grew up in a large family, caring for younger family members beginning around 13 years old. 10 years ago I found my passion for accessible education, caring for and working with children who have complex needs. I am extremely knowledgeable when it comes to experience with autistic children. I am also an AAC (alternative...
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Elizabeth W.


Bloomington, IN

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was 12, and I am now 21. I have 3 years of full time nanny experience, 1 with a toddler with special needs, 2 with a 9 and 11-year-old. I love to help with crafts, school, and outside activities. A little about me; I'm a second year media advertising major at Indiana University. I am also on the...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Cynthia H.


Quincy, IN

$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have taken care of seniors in their homes (cooked, cleaned home, and bathed) and have also worked in a nursing facility for almost two years. I have young family members with mental disabilities as well as whom I have watched and taken care of for years. I am a CNA and working towards getting my RN. I'd describe my...
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Donna G.


Bloomington, IN

$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

10+ years of Early Intervention, specialist with birth-three age group premature, developmentally disability, parenting education, mental health issues. Masters degree in Social Work
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Connie C.


Ellettsville, IN

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Retired RN

Hello! I am a retired RN with a post- graduate education. I am comfortable caring for clients of all ages.
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Jennifer P.


Bloomington, IN

$15-20/hr

Caregiver Available

I am a mother of two with over 20 years of experience in caregiving including childcare for all ages, working with individuals with developmental disabilities, and senior care.
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Stephanie R.


Bloomington, IN

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Have A Passion For Working With Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am the oldest of 5 kids. I have done a lot of babysitting over the years. I enjoy children very much!! I have much experience working with children of all ages and backgrounds. I am looking for part-time opportunities. I am also good with animals, so am willing and able to pet sit as well. I have much experience working with...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Elizabeth T.


Ellettsville, IN

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Background In Early Childhood Caregiver

I grew up with a brother who had a mental health disability. When he was two and I was 11, I cared for him and my other younger siblings for six hours a day. I have worked as a substitute teacher in special needs classrooms for the school district for the last two years. I am also a nanny. As a swim instructor, I worked with...
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Catherine A.


Bloomington, IN

$10-15/hr

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for an autistic boy/ young adult for the past 9 years. It is after school and weekend care currently.
5.0
"I hired Catherine to take care of my kid with special needs on a short notice. I was impressed by her devotion and personality. I will be more than confident to hire her services again."

Care member

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Emily L.


Bloomington, IN

$17/hr • 5 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Trust-Worthy Nanny!

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Emily! I have been in childcare for about 5 years, I've had training in multiple different environments. I am the oldest of eight, my family fosters children and my brother has Aspergers so I'm well versed in kids that may require extra care/nurturing. I have worked with children with special needs in the past,...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily is a unicorn among nannies. She is so sweet with the kids and thinks of all kinds of fun activities and crafts to do with them, takes them outside, reads to them, and involves them with lunch prep when feasible. She is very reliable, comes on time, and we...

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Catherine A.


Bloomington, IN

$12-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Special Needs Care And Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for special need Autistic boy for over 9 years. I just received Sapphire gem training on 7/17/19 and hired as a Personal Care Assistant with a national company that specializes in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care. I just started helping a retired Dr since 7/15/19 with his morning routine.
5.0
"Catherine has been caring for my elderly mother with dementia for a few months. Catherine is caring, punctual and responsible. I would recommend Catherine to anyone looking for a trustworthy caregiver for their loved one."

Cynthia V.

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Jasmine W.


Bloomington, IN

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working in a daycare & babysitting from ages newborn- 11 years old. I graduated from IU with a double major in elementary education and special needs education.
Jasmine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I had hired Jasmine to keep my 2 1/2 year old for a few hours in the evenings. Jasmine is a soft spoken girl, punctual, did a good job feeding him dinner."

Archana V.

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Susie G.


Bloomington, IN

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! Thank you for considering me to care for your loved one. I'm very passionate about connecting with people, and my experiences include working at a camp for children and co-workers who were either deaf and/or blind, and/or orthopedically impaired, a Special Olympics softball coach for adults, teaching adult daily living...
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Josie R.


Bloomington, IN

$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Called To Serve

My faith, experience in caregiving, and service heart, have worked together to direct me toward end-of-life care. I am experienced in a wide variety of tasks, from companionship & prayer, to laundry & house cleaning. I hope to be a part of your support team, making sure your loved one gets the care they need and deserve. As a...
Josie can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
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Angelina F.


Bloomington, IN

$20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hello I'm Angelina!

I'd describe my personality as outdoorsy, caring and creative. I am an older sister. I have two younger siblings a boy and a girl. My sister is special needs so I do have a background in special needs care. Kids are just extremely creative and being able to let them have fun and express themselves is really important. I'm...
Angelina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Catherine A.


Bloomington, IN

$12-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

For over 14 yrs I have been care giver for a professional family with a special needs Autistic son. I have also been caring for his grandmother since COVID-19. While he is at school or his grandma is at dialysis I have other weekly and bi-weekly clients. One through a senior care company and the other clients are private for...
Catherine can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
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Malea F.


Bloomington, IN

$17-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Malea! I have a year of experience caring for special needs children. I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant with CPR and first aid certification. I have taken child development coursework!
Malea can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gosport, IN

Catherine A.

5.0

I hired Catherine to take care of my kid with special needs on a short notice. I was impressed by her devotion and personality. I will be more than confident to hire her services again.

- Care member

Emily L.

5.0

Emily was simply wonderful. She was able to come a day after we reached out to her. Our son was coming out of an illness so he was not his usual self that day but Emily managed to gain his trust, had some conversations with him and soon enough they played together and ate snacks. We are very...

- Care member

Catherine A.

5.0

Catherine has been caring for my elderly mother with dementia for a few months. Catherine is caring, punctual and responsible. I would recommend Catherine to anyone looking for a trustworthy caregiver for their loved one.

- Cynthia V.

Jasmine W.

5.0

I had hired Jasmine to keep my 2 1/2 year old for a few hours in the evenings. Jasmine is a soft spoken girl, punctual, did a good job feeding him dinner.

- Archana V.

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