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Mia P.


La Porte, IN

$10-20/hr

Part-Time Caregiver

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I have cared for many families with children ranging in age from 2 months to 7 years. I am very patient and get along well with children. I babysit for my cousin regularly, who has three boys under the age of 5, so there isn't much that I cannot handle! I am great at following instructions left by parents and almost always have...
Mia can also help with: Craft assistance
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Adrienne R.


La Porte, IN

$11-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For the past 12 years I have been taking various babysitting jobs. I have worked with infants through teenagers. I also have taken care of children with special needs.
Adrienne can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Nicole L.


La Porte, IN

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Compassionate Care Giver.

I'd describe my personality as fun outgoing loyal I like working with kids because I have 3 of my own. I love children I'm looking for a job that is steady and stable I started working with kids when I was 15 In my spare time, I like to go fishing and spend time with animals at the shelter One thing you should know...
Hello, I recently graduated high school and love working in hospitality, I don't have much experience working in senior care but I'm a fast learner and very flexible. I currently work with special needs individuals part time and dog/ house sit for family friends as needed but have a schedule far in advance. I love to bake and...
Olivia can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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Hailey P.


Michigan City, IN

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Hailey. I have 9 years of experience, and experience taking care of a child with special needs. I can help around the house, running errands, carpooling, and homework.
Hailey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"Hailey is very mature and dependable. She asked the best questions and I could instantly tell that I could depend on her to care for my children! Highly recommend! - Great job Hailey!"

Tom P.

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Ji Wun E.


Michigan City, IN

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Paraprofessional And Former Pediatric Nurse Looking For Nanny Position

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I have lived in the US for the past eight years where I have worked as a paraprofessional at Michigan City High School. There I provide care for a broad array of special needs students. Before that time I worked as a pediatric nurse for five years in Taiwan. I am CPR Pediatric Certified and I have been learning and using sign...
Ji Wun can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I cannot begin to express how fantastic Ji has been with my newborn daughter! I was extremely apprehensive to hire someone that I did not know through Care.com but after meeting Ji, reaching out to her references, and seeing her interact with my daughter, all of my...

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Makalinn Leigh J.


Michigan City, IN

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Happy Kids Happy Me!

Hi there! My name is Makalin! I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am fresh out of high school I absolutely love kids. And actually in school I was a peer tutor in a severe special needs kids room, and in that class I helped, played, and help them learn. I also have babysat for...
Makalinn Leigh can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Elizabeth T.


Valparaiso, IN

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Patient Creativebug

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Elizabeth. I am 23 years old and have 7+ years of experience with young children. I am easygoing but can be firm when I need to be. I've enjoyed working with children since I was 12. I'm creative, fun, and have a personality that most kids just can't resist. (I'm also good with most pets!) In recent years I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Elizabeth is an exceptional nanny! We couldn’t have asked for a better person to care for our children. Elizabeth is extremely detail oriented and thorough. Saying she goes “above and beyond” would be an understatement. She plans and prepares for everything...

Carlie S.

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Summer H.


Three Oaks, MI

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience with all ages from 0-16-year-olds. I have experience with special needs children of all ages. I am able to put together a daily fun educational schedule or follow an already planned schedule, I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping and pet care.
Summer can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Summer cared for my 4 yr old and 1 yr old boys for just under one year's time. We moved away from the area, otherwise we would not be with someone else. She is absolutely wonderful. Punctual, flexible, dependable. The kids LOVE her and she always took great care of...

Carly R.

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Tiffany P.


Valparaiso, IN

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, College Educated In Early Childhood

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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
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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Zoe M.


Valparaiso, IN

$18-24/hr4 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, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care & more
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Bridget S.


Valparaiso, IN

$12-20/hr10 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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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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Jacqueline R.


Three Oaks, MI

$11-15/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver Available

When entering my Junior year of college, I was introduced to the unique world of Special Education. I was finishing up my degree in Art Education and I needed to find experience working with students that had special needs. I worked with three different schools that had big special education programs. When I taught my first...
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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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
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. Though I prefer to focus on childcare. I am a retired Peds/NICU RN. I have worked with children and infants my whole career. I very much miss caring for and interacting with children and their families. Having retired nearly 2years ago, I am finding...
Renee can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Alexis B.


Valparaiso, IN

$16/hr3 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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Amelia M.


New Carlisle, IN

$16-50/hr4 yrs exp

About Me :)

I'd describe my personality as outgoing and funny. I like caring for people with special needs because they have always had a special place in my heart. Most people think differently of them, but I think of them as one of the most loving and intelligent individuals I have ever met. I'm looking for a job that is rewarding and is...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in La Porte, IN

Hailey P.

5.0

Hailey is very mature and dependable. She asked the best questions and I could instantly tell that I could depend on her to care for my children! Highly recommend! - Great job Hailey!

- Tom P.

Ji Wun E.

5.0

We have been incredibly fortunate to have Ji as our occasional babysitter - she is amazing with my two daughters, ages 9 and 2, and I simply cannot recommend her enough to other parents. Ji possesses a remarkable talent for keeping both of my girls happy, engaged, and entertained. Every time she...

- Care member

Elizabeth T.

5.0

Elizabeth was an amazing sitter for my two children. She was on time, communicative, and even brought crafts. We can’t wait for her to babysit again. Highly recommend.

- Care member

Summer H.

5.0

Summer cared for my 4 yr old and 1 yr old boys for just under one year's time. We moved away from the area, otherwise we would not be with someone else. She is absolutely wonderful. Punctual, flexible, dependable. The kids LOVE her and she always took great care of them and they played hard! She...

- Carly R.

Tiffany P.

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!

- Care member

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