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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: Light cleaning, meal prep
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:

CNA

Special Needs Care

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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Wow! Just wow! Kaylee is extremely careful attentive. The kids absolutely love her! She is my go to sitter every time! "

Joe G.

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Lisa O.


Fort Wayne, IN

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night Babysitter

Hi there, I am a mom of two boys. One in college and one still at home. I am a Licensed Practical Nurse by trade and I currently work in healthcare technology. I have done pediatric nursing and worked with a special need boy for several years. I am looking to pick up extra work and would love to help out couples who need a...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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,...
I have two children, 13 & 8, and I currently work with special needs children. I have worked with kids for three years and before that I worked with adults with disabilities for 10 years. I am CPR certified and have my own reliable transportation. I enjoy cleaning, a lot, doing crafts & just keeping the kids entertained. I...
Kayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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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, personal care, companionship
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
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Kyla H.


Fort Wayne, IN

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

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

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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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, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Leah B.


Fort Wayne, IN

$18-50/hr7 yrs exp

I Am An Empathetic And Nurturing Caretaker. Everything I Do Is To Better Myself And People Around Me

Hi my name is Leah! I am 26 years old and my husband and I recently moved to Fort Wayne, IN from NJ. I have 8 years experience nannying & both my brother and nephew have special needs so I am more then comfortable taking care of children with more specific needs. I enjoy being outside as well as gardening and playing...
Skills:

CPR

I have been a certified nursing assistant for 2 years. I've cared for a large spectrum of ages and disabilities. I'm very energetic and positive. I'm looking for something that is full time so I can get to know the person I'm taking care of as they should get to know me. I love helping people and putting a smile on their faces!...
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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
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, companionship, light cleaning, errands, personal care & 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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Bonnie Z.


Fort Wayne, IN

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

I am a certified special education teacher, in addition I have had experience teaching in an autistic support classroom. I have attended trainings on ABA and have had a passion for working with children and adults with special needs. This previous year I have worked 1:1 with a student with autism.

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