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Camesha S.


Munster, IN

$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp

SMILE CREATOR

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I have 7years of experience. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. I love kids I have 12 siblings. I have twin nieces who are 5 years old . I'm reliable. I work with special needs at a school right now and I love it. I started to love watching kids when I found out my sister has special needs . I just found it made me so...
Camesha can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Julie A.


Munster, IN

$21-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Patient And Fun-loving Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone, my name is Julie I've worked as a caregiver for over 10 years and with special needs now for over 6 years and have learned a lot in my time as a caregiver. I've worked with clients with Alzheimer's, dementia, special needs, and disabilities. Walking assistance and guidance assistance whether it is with a gait...
Julie can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

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Keairra M.


Calumet City, IL

$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been watching kids for a 9 years now. I love having playtime with kids. I am good at putting kids down for bedtime. I am also great at working with special needs children, have lots of experience and great references. I am 29 but I think that's what makes me a great nanny because I can connect with the kids on their...
Keairra can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kellice B.


Lansing, IL

$16-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi I'm Kellice And I'm Looking Forward To Working With Amazing Families.

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, determined, and intelligent I like caring for people with special needs because it's so heart warming every time I meet different kids I love them so much and it makes me happy to work with them. I'm looking for a job that makes me feel comfortable. Something that I enjoy getting up...
I have 12 years of babysitting experience with children with special needs. One is developmentaly delayed due to seizures. I have worked with Deaf children as well. I have also babysat a child with celiac and another with asthma.
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Jenna R.


Munster, IN

$8-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For Full Time Nanny Position!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 12 years years old for children ages birth to 13 years old. I have experience with children with special needs and ADHD also. I have worked with children through sports camps and have taught Sunday School for years too. I am passionate about caring for children and love being a part...
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Hersheka S.


Calumet City, IL

$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

I have 7 years of experience. I am open to assisting with travel. I have experience with children with special needs. I am a registered behavioral therapist RBTIII
Hersheka can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jane P.


Lansing, IL

$20/hr • 2 yrs exp

As a caregiver with two years of experience, I am passionate about supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option that allows parents peace of mind. My friendly and approachable demeanor puts children at ease, and I take pride in ensuring open communication with parents about their child's day. Equipped with...
Jane can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Leola B.


Gary, IN

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

I've worked with adults and children with trachs, Down Syndrome and wheelchair bound. I have also made sure they took their meds on time. I've cooked and cleaned their homes. I've read to them if they wanted. I took them out for walks or we would just sit outside and enjoy the weather.
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Aniyah K.


Merrillville, IN

$10-18/hr • 5 yrs exp

As a dedicated childcare provider with five years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and ensuring reliable care for their children, especially children with special needs. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creativity and friendliness, allows me to connect easily with children. When it comes to...
Aniyah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Rachel G.


Munster, IN

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

I love being around children. I have worked at a special needs pediatric clinic, was a daycare teacher for 2 years, and continue to work with the special needs population.
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Jeanne S.


Gary, IN

$14/hr • 5 yrs exp

Mom Of 5

I am a mom of 5, 26-10, and a former nanny of a special needs child. I currently do home health care for the elderly. I have always loved children and our elderly, and retired veterans. I'm regularly told I am a natural born caretaker. I have no problem with light housekeeping and meal prep. Please reach out if I can be of...
Jeanne can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Emily R.


Gary, IN

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking For Long Term/Full-Time Family To Work With

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting/being a nanny for the past 10 years. I am CPR certified. I have worked in a day care which I have the experience to supervise a large group of toddlers and keep them busy with activities. I like to do many interactive activities with children when I babysit them like hide-and-seek, dancing, board games,...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Shunea E.


Gary, IN

$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Indiana Certified Home Health Aide With A Heart For Quality Care

I have experience caring for people with may need help due to physical disabilities... giving medications and helping with daily living skills. Also have experience caring for seniors with dementia or Alzheimer's. Very compassionate care for your loved one's.
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Alysia S.


Griffith, IN

$17/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caregiver

I love careing for people. I have experiance with many different kinds of people. Children. Toddlers. Babies. Elderly . Dementia. Special needs.
Alysia can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
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Darra J.


Merrillville, IN

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

My Passion

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a certified nursing assistant with 11 years of experience. My experience is diverse with a combination of hospital, home health and long-term care. In 2021, I was inspired to start a business in home health care after the passing of my grandmother who had Alzheimer's disease. I pride myself in working hard and am...
Darra can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning & more
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Janel H.


Crown Point, IN

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Play Expert And Oxytocin Maker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 24 years of experience working with infant-11-year-old with and without special needs from 1992-2016 when I took a lactation job at Evanston hospital. I have worked in the TMH department working with special needs children from 3-10 yo ; infants, 3-5-year-olds; taught preschool, and was a site director for the YMCA from...
Janel can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Janiyah L.


Gary, IN

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Janiyah, and I am the owner of Crafty Kids Care Childcare Services. I am a 20-year-old live-out nanny with over three years of experience in babysitting and nannying, as well as a part-time preschool daycare teacher. I am also a student in early childhood education My background includes working with families,...
Janiyah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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Natalie D.


Merrillville, IN

$32-35/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hello! I have three special needs rescue kitties-Pickle, Egg, and Beans-and I love to create things and be outside. I love love love infant and toddler care, but really enjoy older kiddos who can do more activities with me, e. g. bake weekly treats for the family (though I'm very open to bake for you while littles naps if you...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jackie E.


Merrillville, IN

$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

College Educated Nanny

Hello! My name is Jackie and I'm very passionate about what I do. I just graduated this month with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and special education through Western Governor's University. I love kids and have been babysitting since I was 14. I have nannied for multiple families over the years and have excellent...

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