Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Lake Station, IN

$25/hr • 10 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.

Natalie D.

Merrillville, IN

$32-35/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hello! I have three special needs rescue kitties-Pickle, Egg, and Beans-and I love to create things and be outside. I love love love infant and toddler care, but really enjoy older kiddos who can do more activities with me, e. g. bake weekly treats for the family (though I'm very open to bake for you while littles naps if you...

Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Janiyah L.

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Janiyah, and I am the owner of Crafty Kids Care Childcare Services. I am a 20-year-old live-out nanny with over three years of experience in babysitting and nannying, as well as a part-time preschool daycare teacher. I am also a student in early childhood education My background includes working with families,...

Janiyah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance

Sarah H.

$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter With Friendly And Fun Personality.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Sarah, a 28-year-old mama to a 6-year-old special needs kiddo. I have experience caring for infants to teenagers (& more recently, the elderly) since 2007. I have coached gymnastics (recreational to competitive and private lessons for special needs children who needed 1:1 ratio to participate in gymnastics) on and...

Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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...

Iris M.

$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

I am a mother of 4 and I have always had a love for helping those that need it. I was a home health aid and used to work for a company that helps those with developmental disabilities achieve independence and promote choice. With this I have had to play many roles. I aide with transportation, hygiene, cooking, shopping, provide...

Iris can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, light cleaning

Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Darra J.

Merrillville, IN

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a certified nursing assistant with 11 years of experience. My experience is diverse with a combination of hospital, home health and long-term care. In 2021, I was inspired to start a business in home health care after the passing of my grandmother who had Alzheimer's disease. I pride myself in working hard and am...

Emily R.

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking For Long Term/Full-Time Family To Work With

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting/being a nanny for the past 10 years. I am CPR certified. I have worked in a day care which I have the experience to supervise a large group of toddlers and keep them busy with activities. I like to do many interactive activities with children when I babysit them like hide-and-seek, dancing, board games,...

Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Jackie E.

Merrillville, IN

$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

College Educated Nanny

Hello! My name is Jackie and I'm very passionate about what I do. I just graduated this month with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and special education through Western Governor's University. I love kids and have been babysitting since I was 14. I have nannied for multiple families over the years and have excellent...

Ashley R.

$15-30/hr • 10 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

CPR

Special Needs Care

AMA

Alyssa M A.

$15-18/hr • 7 yrs exp

Babysitter

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Charlene H.

$10-20/hr • 10 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.

Nichole W.

Chicago Heights, IL

$20-31/hr • 7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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

Kimberly J.

Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

This Is My Passion

5.0

(12)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I had the privilege of taking care of my beautiful Mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I also had a child with special needs, her diagnosis were Cerebral Palsy, Seizure Disorder, and she was G Tube fed I was so honored to care for the both of them. Love is the key, anybody and everybody responds to Love. I didn't...

Kimberly can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care

Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0

"She's an angel. Caring and kind."

Jasmine W.

Kimberly R.

Chicago, IL

$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Caregiver

4.8

(5)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi. I am dependable and love to have fun with kids. I love kids to be themselves and to enjoy life. I took care of a 56-year-old man who has Epilepsy. He has seizure attacks a lot of times and I make sure that he take his medication, meals, took him to his doctor appointments, shower, light housekeeping and laundry. Also, I...

5.0

"Kimberly is an incredible caregiver. She has been working for us for over two years and she has provided excellent care of our special needs daughter who is cognitively impaired and has a seizure disorder. She is loving, caring, thoughtful , trustworthy and she is...

Adrienne N.

Jasmine M.

South Holland, IL

$17/hr • 8 yrs exp

Jasmine M.

5.0

(3)

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling

Skills:

Early Education

CPR

5.0

"Jasmine is very tentative and gentle with my one year old daughter, who is fussy and attached to her dad and I . She is a professional in this field . My daughter cries when we get there and before leaving out the door Jasmine has her to stop crying . Jasmine sends...

Angelique B.

Kimberly R.

Thornton, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment

5.0

(3)

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:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Kim has been watching my 3 year old son since he was born. I hired her on the spot. She is a wonderful babysitter with a strong work ethic and provides excellent care for my son. In 3 years, she has never missed a day and is always on time. Because of her outgoing...

Colleen C.

Julie H.

Valparaiso, IN

$14-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experience Babysitter/Tutor

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a fun, caring and reliable babysitter/tutor with over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages. I have a B. A. in Human Development and Family Studies from Purdue University Northwest. A couple years ago, I worked as a Site Leader for the Hobart Family YMCA after school program where I was responsible...

Julie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Julie A.

Munster, IN

$22-35/hr • 10 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: Companionship, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0

"Julie is very caring and very attentive to her client's needs. She is always ready to assist in any way she can. She is a wonderful caregiver, and anyone will be very happy to have her."

Michael P.

Kimberly J.

Chicago, IL

$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(3)