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Dawn E.


Kouts, IN

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available

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Experience assisting the elderly, the fragile, the extra special. In nursing home and at care home for a teenager that had been in an accident. I am a good listener and very patient. I am willing to come to your home to help you with your needs.
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Tiffany P.


Valparaiso, IN

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced, College Educated In Early Childhood

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello I have over 10 years of experience and over all just love being around kids. I have 4 kids, 3boys 1 girl, age 12, 11 and 9 and the baby is a 20 months old. My 11-year-old has special needs so I'm experienced in that area as well. I know how important it is to find someone you can trust and rely on. I have cared for my...
Tiffany can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She walked our 11 month old yellow lab puppy for 1 hr a few days per week, feed and played with Stella and we would highly remind her to care for your pets! "

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Alyssia J.


Hobart, IN

$14-19/hr • 7 yrs exp

Nanny

3.0

(2)

I am a substitute teacher for a nearby school district. I have been a nanny for several years. I have experience working with special needs and all ages. I am a nonsmoker, have my own transportation , and can provide references.
5.0
"The kids love her! I can trust her to always have my kids best interest in mind."

Nicole J.

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Bryancka J.


Crown Point, IN

$20-34/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working in the health care field for five years. I love what I do. I am very compassionate. I am certified in CPR. I am certified by the state of Illinois. My qualifications include: -Meal preparation -Reporting changes in client's physical condition, behavior or, appearance -Accompany client on walks, community...
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Caitlyn S.


Crown Point, IN

$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Worked with children that have special needs at the Special Education Learning Facility of Porter County as a paraprofessional since January 2024. My room I was in specialized in kids grades kindergarten to third grade with autism that are nonverbal.
Caitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
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Sara C.


Hobart, IN

$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Professional Educator For Virtual Learning Help

I am an educator with 8 years experience who has consistently received a highly effective rating in my school system. I am looking to offer weekday tutoring out of my home in Hobart, Indiana for a small group of elementary-aged children. I will help your child learn grade level standards, all while stay on top of their...
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Dianne V.


Crown Point, IN

$50/hr • 3 yrs exp

I like working with kids because I understand them, and make them feel noticed. I care for how they feel and think. I'm a great listener. My skills include communication skills that allow me to provide direction and information effectively. Listening skills to understand parent instructions. Decision-making skills. Patience is...
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Rachel F.


Crown Point, IN

$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced & Compassionate Caregiver

I have almost 10 years of experience working with children, most of which have been as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) working directly with children with developmental disabilities (including but not limited to diagnoses on the autism spectrum, down syndrome, and ADHD) and physical disabilities (including but not limited...
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Zoe M.


Valparaiso, IN

$18-24/hr • 4 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I have been a care giver for 4 years including elderly patients, middle aged disabled adults, and young children with special needs. This is my passion
Zoe can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
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Cassidy B.


Westville, IN

$18-23/hr • 9 yrs exp

Great With Kids, Fun, Creative, Caring!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 9 years of experience, ranging from Newborns-12 years of age. I can help with Housekeeping and Crafts. I love kids and I'm very great with them. I'm a positive and creative thinker. I'm reliable, understanding. I can help you and your kids out with whatever you need. I have a lot of experience taking care of children. I...
Cassidy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Hailey R.


Valparaiso, IN

$14-19/hr • 4 yrs exp

I have my Child Development Associates credential and also have experience working with children who are special needs , I have also taken several courses in teaching and helping children and adolescence with special needs. I am most familiar working and tutoring children and adolescents with ADHD , Autism, and Down Syndrome. I...
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Bridget S.


Valparaiso, IN

$12-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello

Hi my name is Bridget, I am 36 and a mother of a wonderful 7-year-old girl. I have worked with special needs children for over 15 years for Crown Point Schools. I decided to let that job go to be home with my daughter when she started pre-k. Fast forward 3 years she is know going into second grader and would love to get back to...
Bridget can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Adriana H.


Valparaiso, IN

$10/hr • 2 yrs exp

I'm passionate about caring for children, which is why I've worked in childcare for the past two years. I previously worked in a clinic with children with special needs, which taught me patience and a knack for communicating with kids. I am also CPR and First Aid certified. I think children learn best through play, so I ensure...
Adriana can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Amy G.


Hobart, IN

$8-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

For the past 4 years I have been a substitute teacher. I am currently assisting in a high school special education room and have been assigned to this room for the full school year. I have also worked for a year as a DSP in a supported living home for adults with special needs. I am interested in providing respite care for...
Amy can also help with: Respite care
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Alexis B.


Valparaiso, IN

$16/hr • 3 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

My whole life I've been the oldest sibling. So, that came with the responsibility to mature very fast and care for all of my younger siblings. I've watched them since I was young and that always stuck around considering I still have younger siblings aging from 10-14 that I still care for at times. Also, my mom and her friend...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kathleen G.


Hobart, IN

$16/hr • 10 yrs exp

Helper

I have worked with several families from care. com at different times over the past 18 years. I am capable of caring for disabled children in many spectrums, as well as adults with challenges. I am willing to cook and clean up after ourselves in the kitchen. I am also willing to help out with their laundry. I have an insured car...
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Jontue J.


Crown Point, IN

$10-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

I Have Over 5 Years Experience Working As A Direct Support Professional

I have 6 yeaars experience as a home health aide and 3 years as a residential aide. During both positions, I was responsible for cooking, cleaning (entire home), bathing my clients. Everything that needed to be taken care of in the home setting I provided due to their disabilities. I was also responsible for grocery, household,...
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Jessica M.


Crown Point, IN

$15-20/hr • 10 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:

CPR

First Aid

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Melanie Y.


Valparaiso, IN

$15-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

-Experience as both a preschool teacher and early intervention behavioral therapist (special education) -BS in Psychology, with minors in biology and music. -Certified Early Childhood Education Master Teacher (California) -Certified PRT: Level 1. Training and experience in other ABA methods as well -Certified Paramedic (not...
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Mary Grace C.


Crown Point, IN

$20-22/hr • 4 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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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