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23 special needs caregivers are listed in Huntington, IN
The average posted rate is $13/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Huntington, IN
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working with mentally and physically disabled persons ages 9-72 in a home setting. I have helped with basic needs such as bathing and cooking meals. I have experience working with many disabilities: Autism, cognitive delays, and seizure disorders to name a few. Very comfortable with distributing medication...
5.0
"Megan worked for me last year caring for my dear sister. She was very sympathetic to Rachel's needs and took care of her very well. Megan was a blessing to have around and was almost like family to us, I was sad to say goodbye to her when we moved states."
Belinda L.
Briana K.
Huntington, IN
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I love to spend time outdoors and work with people, I have 6+ years with kids with special needs, I am a very organized person who is flexible.
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. Willing to do any chores needed to be done around the house and I am also pretty good at coming up with cute little crafts for the kids to do. Used to work with special needs kids so if you happen to have a kiddo who needs a little more attention...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi! My name is Jadyn P. I just graduated from Indiana University Bloomington with my. Bachelors of Science in Applied Health Sciences! I had a major of Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Speech and Hearing Sciences! I have had over 10 years of experience with children of all ages and personalities! I have...
Jadyn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a Child Development/Early Childhood Education Degree as well as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. I have worked with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers for over 25 years in various capacities. (Licensed Family Childcare provider on a Naval Base, Center Director, Montessori Teacher, Parent Educator, and Private Nanny) I have...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Michelle is amazing! We hired her for in-home care of our 8-month old. He quickly took to her and she takes such great care of him. She is punctual and communicates well for scheduling, and is just a joy to talk to. We are so grateful that we found Michelle on Care...
Jessica L.
5.0
(2)
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
"Megan is great and our kids love her. We have her babysit every few weeks. She is fun and the house always looks better when we get back than when we left because she works with the kids to clean up after themselves and a touch more. We will continue to use her...
Karen C.
Hi! I am looking for work for during my winter break mid-December to mid-January and as needed for the spring 2025 semester. I love kids, and have a wide variety of experience working with them. I feel comfortable caring for infants to teens, siblings, and mild special needs. I am reliable, organized, flexible and have a...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have watched special needs children for 3 years in the childcare center that I worked in. I have always made sure to give them attention by playing games with them and sitting with them as much as possible so they would feel comfortable coming to me if someone was picking on them. My cousin is mentally disabled and was...
Jessika K.
Roann, IN
$25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable person with a lot of energy and a positive attitude. I have been around kids all my life, from infants to teenagers. I have done multiple babysitting jobs for multiple families. I am currently working at a day care part time while I am still taking classes for Early Childhood Education to work with...
Jessika can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Megan S.
Fort Wayne, IN
$14-19/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm an RBT looking for some morning hours. I wouldn't be able to provide ABA therapy without being under a BCBA, but I am comfortable working with those diagnosed with ASD.
Courtney B.
Fort Wayne, IN
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a college student at Purdue University Fort Wayne looking for part time work with some wonderful kids! I'm majoring in Psychology and I would love to work with kids full time someday.
For my current experience with kids, I volunteered as a teacher's aid for special needs children for 1 school year and I have worked at the...
Courtney can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My husband was injured in car accident several years ago and I have taken care of him since. This has given me a passion for those with disabilities and families that are experiencing hardship. I have experience with tracheotomies and feedings tubes and am currently in nursing school pursuing my second degree.
I am very skilled in one on one care for all sorts of different situations. I have helped with epilepsy, cerebral palsy, MS, and many other disorders. Every person deserves great care and love, let me help.
I am currently a graduate student at Huntington University's Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program. I have learned basics of transferring, using adaptive equipment, and assisting with basic ADLs and IADLs. I am currently NOT certified/ licensed, but I am in the process of learning more about the OT profession, and how to work...
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
I have two children of my own and also have cared for various other families in the past. I am in nursing school and have CPR professional certification and have vast experience caring for those with special needs such as tracheotomies and feeding tubes.
I also am a very organized person who really knows the value of a clean...
Danielle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Hospice services, live-in home care, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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.
Hi there! I am a professional caretaker with experience in caring for toddlers, children, and adults with ASD, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and FAS. I am a very positive and caring individual with attention to detail in all aspects of work. My goal in work is to make your child feel save, loved, and cared for:) I graduated...
Carolyn W.
Fort Wayne, IN
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been a professional nanny for about 15 years and have worked with developmental and medical special needs children. Experience includes many years as a foster parent who cared for some special needs infants/young kids on a full-time basis. Also, I worked as a CNA (certified nursing assistant) for about 8 years in a...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Huntington, IN
Megan S.
5.0
Megan worked for me last year caring for my dear sister. She was very sympathetic to Rachel's needs and took care of her very well. Megan was a blessing to have around and was almost like family to us, I was sad to say goodbye to her when we moved states.
- Belinda L.
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.
Michelle W.
5.0
Michelle is amazing! We hired her for in-home care of our 8-month old. He quickly took to her and she takes such great care of him. She is punctual and communicates well for scheduling, and is just a joy to talk to. We are so grateful that we found Michelle on Care when we did!
- Jessica L.
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.
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.
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