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Kyla H.


Fort Wayne, IN

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

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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

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Megan S.


Fort Wayne, IN

$16-20/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

5.0

(2)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have 8+ years of childcare experience, most of which was working as a full time nanny. I've had experience with kids ages 0-15, primarily infants to preschool. I also have plenty of special needs experience with primarily Down's syndrome and Autism. To me, being a nanny is so much more than simply 'watching the kids'. I...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Megan is great and our kids love her. We have her babysit every few weeks. She is fun and the house always looks better when we get back than when we left because she works with the kids to clean up after themselves and a touch more. We will continue to use her...

Karen C.

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Ellyssa B.


Hoagland, IN

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time or Full-Time Caregiver Available

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Elly has plenty experience with early childhood development of children from working with kids at a young age. She has classroom and private home care experience. "

Juan C.

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Christine K.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15-30/hr20 yrs exp

That Grandma You Always Wanted

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm a dedicated childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With 20 years of experience, I've been fortunate to positively impact the lives of children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My patient, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with children and build strong...
Christine can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Christine was wonderful! She has great experience with children personally (as a mom and grandma) and professionally (her work as teacher and being hired for other babysitting jobs). She arrived on time and loved on our 8 month old daughter while daycare was closed...

Ally Y.

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Leah R.


Fort Wayne, IN

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

nanny

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Emily S.


Fort Wayne, IN

$11-16/hr

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student

I am currently a graduate student at Huntington University's Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program. I have learned basics of transferring, using adaptive equipment, and assisting with basic ADLs and IADLs. I am currently NOT certified/ licensed, but I am in the process of learning more about the OT profession, and how to work...
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Angela S.


Fort Wayne, IN

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caretaker

Hello, I graduated in December 2017 with a degree in elementary and special education. I am in my first year of teaching, teaching mild special education grades K-5th. I also have experience working with children as young as 5 with autism to senior adults with cognitive disabilities as a job throughout the majority of college.
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Kim W.


Fort Wayne, IN

$8-10/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Fort Wayne Babysitter

I have watched special needs children for 3 years in the childcare center that I worked in. I have always made sure to give them attention by playing games with them and sitting with them as much as possible so they would feel comfortable coming to me if someone was picking on them. My cousin is mentally disabled and was...
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Madison S.


Fort Wayne, IN

$14-19/hr

Caring For Your Kids And Your Home

I have experience with a variety of ages, as well as varying levels of needs. I have extensive experience with special needs kiddos. I also do light housekeeping on my shifts, so you can come home and enjoy a relaxing evening.
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Sydney W.


Fort Wayne, IN

$18-20/hr6 yrs exp

Sydney

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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Megan S.


Fort Wayne, IN

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

I'm an RBT looking for some morning hours. I wouldn't be able to provide ABA therapy without being under a BCBA, but I am comfortable working with those diagnosed with ASD.
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Candace L.


Fort Wayne, IN

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Vicki B.


Fort Wayne, IN

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

I have been a special education paraprofessional for 15 years. I have experience with various special needs situations. My experience with the elderly is that I took care of my mother who had debilitating COPD until she passed. My duties included giving meds, preparing meals and attending to her personal needs. I would like to...
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Breah P.


Fort Wayne, IN

$13-50/hr1 yrs exp

Expierence

I have many younger cousins that I babysat for throughout high school. Two of them were 2-6 and 8-12 at the time. In addition to this, my partners mother just had a baby that I babysat for while she went to work, so I am able to care for newborns or babies if necessary. If your child is special needs I'd be happy to discuss your...
Breah can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Samantha D.


Fort Wayne, IN

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Professional Caretaker

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...
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Ashley C.


Fort Wayne, IN

$18-26/hr10 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: Errands, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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.

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Sheila M H.


Fort Wayne, IN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Family Caregiver Ver

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: Dementia, hospice services, errands, personal care, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

This past summer, I had the opportunity to work with children on the spectrum at a camp. I have learned a lot from that experience, and know what it takes to be able to care for and engage a child with a disability. I'm aware of the patience needed to have and redirection as well as how important technology is to some...
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Megan S.


Fort Wayne, IN

$10-50/hr3 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Grabill, IN

Megan S.

5.0

Dependable, communicates well, trustworthy. My child was comfortable and felt safe. She even drove her to appointment. Highly recommend

- Jenelle Y.

Ellyssa B.

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 Ellyssa. She has a way with kids and...

- Vanessa F.

Christine K.

5.0

Christine was wonderful! She has great experience with children personally (as a mom and grandma) and professionally (her work as teacher and being hired for other babysitting jobs). She arrived on time and loved on our 8 month old daughter while daycare was closed so my husband and I could focus on...

- Ally Y.

Ashley C.

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 was admitted to the hospital, she...

- Jennifer M.

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