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49 special needs caregivers are listed in Hoagland, IN

The average posted rate is $10/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Hoagland, IN

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Ellyssa B.


Hoagland, IN

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time or Full-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

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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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & 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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Catilena B.


Ossian, IN

$8-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Reliable Babysitter And Fun Creator.

I am a mom to 1 little boy, and a stepmom to a toddler girl with special needs. I know how to care for special needs children. I absolutely love spending time with little ones. I only have experience with family members children and my own.
Catilena can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Ashley C.


Fort Wayne, IN

$18-26/hr • 10 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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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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Natalie D.


Decatur, IN

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hello! I've spent the last two years as a high-profile career nanny in Chicago, and am excited to offer my services to a family in the Fort Wayne area this summer while I spend a few months with family before moving to NYC to attend Columbia University! I love infant and toddler care, but also greatly appreciate older kiddos who...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Angela S.


Fort Wayne, IN

$20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Special Needs Caretaker

Hello, I am currently preparing to have my first child at the beginning of June 2025 and will be taking a leave from working for around 2 months and hoping to return doing part time jobs in August. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary and special education. I have 5 years of tutoring experience. 15 years babysitting...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I just moved to Charleston from Indiana! While in Indiana I was a nanny: February 2017-August 2019. Some of the duties included the following Responsible for full time care of children ages newborn through 8 years. Ensured the health and social well-being of special needs child with Down Syndrome. Proactively created structured...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Megan S.


Fort Wayne, IN

$16-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dependable, communicates well, trustworthy. My child was comfortable and felt safe. She even drove her to appointment. Highly recommend"

Jenelle Y.

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Madalynn J.


Fort Wayne, IN

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny

4.3

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Madalynn, and it's nice to meet you. I am a mother to two children, a boy who is 5 years old and a daughter who will soon turn 7 years old. This year marks the end of my career in the United States Navy. In addition to running my own company, I'm also a student at Purdue University, where I concentrate on behavior...
Madalynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Madalynn was extremely patient and kind towards our family. She is very experienced and showed a lot of affection and interest towards our family. She is a sweet young lady and we would have loved to hire her but it didn't work out on our ends; but she did meet our...

Virginia C.

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Kaylee G.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15/hr • 10 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, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Christine K.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15-30/hr • 20 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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Abby C.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15/hr • 8 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 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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Jennifer W.


Bluffton, IN

$12-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

A Nanny/Babysitter That You Can Trust:-}

Hello!! and thank you so much for reading my bio:-} Seems like I've been around kiddos my whole life, and started helping with them at about 10 years old, when I gained some younger siblings. Next came occasional babysitting when I was a teenager. Before graduating high school I also took a child development class which was...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"My kids (ages 1 through 7) love her. She is great with multiple kids and is always looking for ways to help. My children can be a handful, but I can trust Jennifer to handle every situation. "

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Mary R.


New Haven, IN

$15/hr • 4 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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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: Dementia, personal care, companionship
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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Richelle W.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15-29/hr • 10 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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Leah R.


Fort Wayne, IN

$18-25/hr • 5 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

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Ashley R.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15/hr • 8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for 8 years for many families. I have experience caring for children as young as a newborn up to 12 years old. Most of my 8 years of experience has been with children under 5 years old and children with special needs. I can cook, clean, organize and do the laundry. I love working with children and I am wiling...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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,...
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Rachelle M.


Fort Wayne, IN

$25/hr • 8 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hoagland, IN

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.

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.

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.

Madalynn J.

3.0

Our kids loved her- She was very conscientious and kind BUT she showed up 30-40 minutes late (ONCE) so my child got dropped off by the bus and no one was home. Background check also never completed.

- Kayla C.

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.

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