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Rosemary is an amazing find. She has taken on both my granddaughters aged 4 and 5. The 5 yr old is non-verbal autistic and the younger is

Review for Rosemary G. by Care member

Kaylee is the best sitter we've had. We trust her with our girls. She is patient, kind, responsible, and my daughters love her. You won't

Review for Kaylee G. by Daiana W.

Abby was so wonderful with our three year old daughter. My daughter is super shy at first and Abby was so patient with her. Abby has

Review for Abby C. by Care member

Special needs caregivers in Harlan, IN

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Danielle W.


Harlan, IN

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

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Worked in nursing home while going to college. Have been a pediatric nurse for 35 years. Worked Pediatric ICU for 12 years, then care for kids in their homes. Enjoy working with special needs kids. I assist the elderly also.
Skills:

CPR

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Rosemary G.


Saint Joe, IN

$10/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time or Full-Time

5.0

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Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I have 8 children, 3 are in school. I have lots of experience. I love children. I helped with a 2 sets of twins. I have experience with special needs children. I live on 18 acres of land with lots of woods with my husband and 8 children. We have 1 Pomeranian house dog. I know that your children will have fun at our house...
Rosemary can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We absolutely love Rosemary and could not imagine a better sitter for our son! She is so good with him and he loves her!"

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Sabrina A.


Grabill, IN

$10-20/hr10 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:

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Martha C.


Spencerville, IN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

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...
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Kaylee G.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently a stay at home foster mom and my little girl is in school full time. I am looking to nanny, pet sit, odd jobs, really anything during the day once in awhile. I have a degree in Speech Pathology and I have worked in the behavioral therapy field for 3 years. Recently, my husband and I decided that it was...
Kaylee can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kaylee is the best sitter we've had. We trust her with our girls. She is patient, kind, responsible, and my daughters love her. You won't regret hiring her. "

Daiana W.

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Abby C.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Abby and I have been nannying/babysitting for roughly 8 years. I love hanging out with kids and seeing their imaginations run wild. I have experience with kids with special needs and various medical problems like severe allergies. I love doing arts and crafts with children along with playing kids. I am a psychology...
Abby can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Abby was so wonderful with our three year old daughter. My daughter is super shy at first and Abby was so patient with her. Abby has excellent communication and time management skills. She’s extremely dependable and great with kids who may be a little hesitant with...

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Rachelle M.


Fort Wayne, IN

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Loving And Sharing!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! Nice to e-meet you! I attended Homestead High School and graduated in 2019! I have been taking care of children since I was 13 years old. I have taken care of any children from special-needs, sick, and energetic children! With being all about my community, by volunteering and simply being fairly involved in church. I...
Rachelle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I worked for an elderly lady who needed assistance with cleaning, groceries, cooking, and whatever else. I worked for her until she passed away. I have also worked for several years as a nanny for kids who are special needs and I have been responsible for multiple things, such as housework, meds, meals, doctor's appointments,...
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Laura H.


Fort Wayne, IN

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

I have experience working with all ages from children to seniors. I also have experience with special needs. I am CPR certified as well as licensed as an EMT.
Laura can also help with: Dementia, companionship, personal care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

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Danielle B.


Fort Wayne, IN

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a nanny for several families and worked with between one child and five children. I have also worked within several atmospheres with children who have special needs. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education/Special Education and have done some substitute teaching. While being a nanny I have helped in...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Malynda C.


Fort Wayne, IN

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Nursing Student

Hi there! Nursing student here, with 8 years of experience as a CNA/private caregiver. My experience has usually been long term care facilities with geriatric patients. I have had some very successful private caregiving experiences (2 years) My schedule varies, but I am open and transparent about every/any thing!
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Mary R.


New Haven, IN

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Mary

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
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Mayra L.


Fort Wayne, IN

$20-29/hr1 yrs exp

I Love Children

Hi, I am a positive and energetic mother of 4 children, I have a son with special needs , I worked at turnstone as teacher assistant and I have experience with kids with special needs , I have a 12-year-old son with Down syndrome and Autism so I am very relative with that . I would like to help with your children and do...
Mayra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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Kayla B.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15/hr14 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I'm a caregiver with a passion for helping children grow and learn. With over 14 years of experience caring for children of all ages, I have a proven track record of providing safe and nurturing care. I am creative, imaginative, and always looking for new and fun ways to engage children and help them learn. Whether we're...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Amy H.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15-50/hr7 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as creative, fun, and passionate. I like working with kids because I can be silly and fun; but also help them grow to be the best they can be! I'm looking for a job that has more hours in the summer and less hours during the school year. I started working with kids when I was a teenager and loved...
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Logan J.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Caretaker

I was a DSP for 3+ years taking care of disabled adults. I have experience in housekeeping, meal prep, bathing, medication distribution, taking vital signs, and general caretaking. I'm also currently CPR/First Aid certified.
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Karsen R.


Fort Wayne, IN

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Reliable And Fun-loving Nanny!

Hi there! I am a reliable, patient, and fun-loving babysitter/nanny with several years of experience! I love all animals and I have a big family, so I have been nannying and babysitting since I was very young. I also have worked as an assistant preschool teacher 2 times, and worked as a summer school teacher this past summer! I...
Karsen can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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, personal care, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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Richelle W.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15-29/hr10 yrs exp

In Home Caregiving

I have more than 10 years experience working in the care industry and have developed a compassionate approach. I work hard to get to know my clients, so I can help them enjoy their interests and hobbies. I have worked with people with autism, Down's syndrome, and all levels of developmental disabilities. I have worked in the...

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