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Find special needs caregivers in Hobart, IN that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Hobart, IN

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Hobart, IN

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Athena D.


Lake Station, IN

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Athena and I have a passion for caring for children. I have had up to 7+ years of babysitting experience, as well as experience working in preschools, childcare's, elementary classrooms for my field work, and working with special needs children. I am currently pursing a career in elementary and special...
Athena can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jessica M.


Crown Point, IN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider With Teaching Background

I am a Kindergarten teacher with 11 years teaching experience. Prior to becoming a teacher I was a nanny and tutor. I have recently become a mom and I am looking to step away from education for awhile so I can be his primary caregiver. Throughout my teaching career I was ranked as highly effective by the state of Indiana. I also...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Mary Grace C.


Crown Point, IN

$20-22/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher's Assistant - High Energy

My background includes two professional positions as a teacher's assistant in preschool as well as in a daycare setting. I have experience working with children with special needs. The range of ages I've worked with is 2 years through school-aged. I enjoy playing games and interacting with children. I am not one to sit on the...
Mary Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Christie B.


Valparaiso, IN

$14-19/hr4 yrs exp

DSP

I have worked as a DSP caring for and helping with ADL's. Med certification have held CPI certification I also have CPR and first aid Certification. Have provided personal care and Job assistance and training
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Iris M.


Portage, IN

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

For 10+ years , I have helped those with developmental disabilities in many different ways. I have tutored people through both college and grade school. I have taught art and math and have assisted people navigate the community. I have also cared for those who need 24/7 care and assistance with ADLs and overnight care.
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Leola B.


Gary, IN

$25/hr10 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.
Hi! I'm Alyssa and I'm always excited to meet new people and take on new opportunities. I have 7 years of experience babysitting, as well as experience with special needs children. I really enjoy playing with and getting to know different children! I have no allergies for households that may have different pets and am more than...
Alyssa M can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Ashley R.


Gary, IN

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I Have Work With Kids For The Last 4 Years. Ive Worked With Special Needs Kids

We are a safe, sanitized, respectful, educational, caring home daycare. We offer Hot meals, Cold meals & snacks. Field Trips, Curriculum Activities & much more.
Ashley can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hannah R.


Crown Point, IN

$13-26/hr2 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Hannah! I Am 20 Years Old And A College Student!!

Hi. I am a certified nursing assistant I have been for 3 years. I currently attend nursing school. I have worked at the Self school in Valparaiso In. I have experience babysitting kids that are on the spectrum! I also have worked as an RBT !! Hope to hear from you soon:)

Charlene H.


Portage, IN

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

When I was younger in my mid 20's to my late 30's I have done respite care for two families. I worked with them for about 7 years, taking them out in the community and doing fun and exciting activities. I hope you will consider me for a position. I am also currently a special education teacher.
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Julie A.


Munster, IN

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

Patient And Fun-loving Caregiver

5.0

(5)

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: Errands, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Julie been an excellent caregiver very punctual and dependable. very knowledgeable. experience in the field. very happy with care.com"

David Z.

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Kimberly R.


Thornton, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family. We miss her terribly and would hire her again if she moved back to sunny Arizona! "

Andrea G.

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Dalia M.


Chicago Heights, IL

$12-18/hr2 yrs exp

Teacher And Babysitter!

I am a 2nd grade bilingual elementary teacher. My experience goes beyond babysitting. I have had to take care of 20 kids at a time, while also teaching. Therefore, I believe my experience in my classroom will carry on in any babysitting role. I am able to be fun and adventurous with kids but I am also able to teach them and...
Dalia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Dalia's and I friendship has blossomed throughout the years. She is a thoughtful, reliable, and kind person who puts others before herself. Dalia always has a positive and pleasant attitude which makes her fun to be around. Dalia is punctual, cheerful, and always...

Areli C.

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Nichole W.


Chicago Heights, IL

$20-31/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Nichole. I'm new to the area and seeking my next babysitting opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in the midwest. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. So, naturally, I turned to childcare as a profession at the age...
Nichole can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very punctual and kind. My daughter is scared of new people but warmed up to her before the night was over. She was very determined to make me feel comfortable with the whole situation. I greatly appreciated everything she did. I would recommend her services 100%...

Care member

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Kesheva P.


Chicago Heights, IL

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

I am a registered behavioral Therapist I have been working with children diagnosed with Autism and other mental and behavioral disabilities. I love working with all children of all levels of cognition. Working with a population as such requires additional education and training which I am qualified for.
5.0
"I have a child with autism Kesheva is always so patient with him. Our family absolutely adores her, and she's good at what she does."

Susan M.

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Patricia B.


Chicago Heights, IL

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter/ Companion-Certified Nursing Assistant

4.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've Worked Hands On With Special Needs Children in a School Environment and Adults As A Sitter While Hospitalized. My Special Needs Experience With Children Was With Primary Age To Intermediate Age At A. E. R. O, ECHO And SPEED Special Education, From1997 To 2000. I Worked As A Sitter from 2015 to 2019 At St. James Hospital For...
5.0
"She does a great job with my daughter, very kind."

Julia O.

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Jasmine M.


South Holland, IL

$17/hr8 yrs exp

Jasmine M.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I love children. This is what I am going to school to pursue. I have worked with children for many years. I was a teachers' aide two years with the preschool at my high school. I teach Sunday school at my church to an age group of 2 to 6. I have a cousin who is special needs and I often babysit him. I love children and enjoy...
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Very dependable! My 3yo said he had fun while in her care. As a mother that's all you want to hear. she also cares for my newborn and is great with him as well. Definitely recommend."

Catearina C.

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Julie A.


Munster, IN

$21-22/hr5 yrs exp

I have over 5 years of experience working with special needs clients. I work at a day facility and side by side in group home facilities. I also have family members with disabilities. I know not every client will be a fit, but it also takes time and patience. In which I'm willing to put forth the effort. Please contact me if you...
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Lexi N.


Valparaiso, IN

$15-50/hr4 yrs exp

About Me

I am a highschool student. I am really good with kids. I have a car and my drivers license. Looking for after school child care I can also drive to after school practices and pick children up from school I started working with kids when I started watching my little brother and now my family and family friends hires me when they...
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Camesha S.


Munster, IN

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

SMILE CREATOR

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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hobart, IN

Julie A.

5.0

Julie has been great with my Mom and Dad. She has an excellent work ethic, is always looking for something to do, and some way to help. She is patient with my father who can be very difficult. We have been so happy with all of the help she has been able to provide. Recommend without reservation!

- Ellen B.

Kimberly R.

5.0

Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family. We miss her terribly and would hire her again if she moved back to sunny Arizona!

- Andrea G.

Dalia M.

5.0

Very professional, you can tell that Dalia is very passionate and caring when working with children. It was great that she was also an educator and my kids loved learning from her. No family could go wrong with having Ms. M. looking after their precious gems.

- Juan C.

Nichole W.

5.0

Very punctual and kind. My daughter is scared of new people but warmed up to her before the night was over. She was very determined to make me feel comfortable with the whole situation. I greatly appreciated everything she did. I would recommend her services 100% and look forward to working with...

- Care member

Kesheva P.

5.0

I have a child with autism Kesheva is always so patient with him. Our family absolutely adores her, and she's good at what she does.

- Susan M.

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