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Special needs caregivers in Harlan, IN
Danielle W.
Harlan, IN
$12-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
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
5.0
(9)
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!"
Care member
Sabrina A.
Grabill, IN
$10-20/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
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...
Kaylee G.
Fort Wayne, IN
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
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 great. She jumped in and helped in a pinch after we received a last minute cancel from another sitter. She was patient with a fussy baby and kept up with our energetic 6 yo!"
Caramarie K.
Danielle B.
Fort Wayne, IN
$13-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
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,...
Laura H.
Fort Wayne, IN
$10-15/hr • 6 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: Personal care, companionship, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Danielle B.
Fort Wayne, IN
$10-15/hr • 10 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, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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!
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Brianna B.
Fort Wayne, IN
$15-20/hr
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...
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: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
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
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: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, personal care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
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...
Bonnie Z.
Fort Wayne, IN
$10-15/hr • 1 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.
Kelly B.
Auburn, IN
$19-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Kelly and I am a Certified Occupational Assistant. I have been trained in sensory integration therapies, Astronaut Training, Therapeutic Listening, Therapressure Brushing and other sensory strategies. I assisted with starting an Autism Support group and building a sensory gym during my 12 years at Dekalb...
Megan S.
Fort Wayne, IN
$10-50/hr • 3 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CNA
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Harlan, IN
Rosemary G.
5.0
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 very speech delayed. In the few months that they have gone to Rosemary we have seen both girls develop socially. Both girls are always happy to go, and start...
- Care member
Kaylee G.
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.
Abby C.
5.0
Abby was great. She jumped in and helped in a pinch after we received a last minute cancel from another sitter. She was patient with a fussy baby and kept up with our energetic 6 yo!
- Caramarie K.
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