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Ethen R.


Anderson, IN

$16-21/hr

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I currently work for Indiana Mentor in a group home setting with 8 guys . Ages range from 22-66 I love it!
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Kelsey R.


Noblesville, IN

$10-25/hr

Special Education Teacher

I currently work as a special education teacher for an IPS school. I work at an elementary school with grades K-6. I have also provided respite care for high school aged young adults for three years while in college and following graduation college.
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Chauntaga M.


Anderson, IN

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

I am a mother of three myself so I have the pleasure of caring for a 15-Year-Old 11-year-old and a 1-year-old in my own home. I have plenty of experience with children and are willing to learn more about your child and their specific needs. I have care experience with special needs children. I also have experience with mentally...
Chauntaga can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Madeline D.


Noblesville, IN

$15/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter In Noblesville

Hi, I'm Madeline. I'm 20 years old and ready to help with your little ones! I'm currently in cosmetology school, but have full availability Mon-Fri and can help out on weekends if needed. Growing up, I always watched my little brother. I have babysat kids ages 1-10 and up to 3 kids at a time. Although I am not currently CPR...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have babysat for 6 years for neighbors, friends families and family. All ages 0-13 years old. I am CPR, first aid, BLS certified and is updated with all my vaccines. I'd describe my personality as mysterious, fun, and loving. I believe that a babysitter plays a very important role in a a child's life. Therefore, I treat all...
Sneika can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Cindy P.


Fortville, IN

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Weekday Care Giving From 6-4

Looking for a full-time position. I have 7 children of my own, all grown with the youngest in college. I also have 9 grandchildren. I taught preschool for several years, had an in-home daycare and have had experience being a nanny for over 2 years. I've worked with special needs children and love to interact and teach kids of...
Cindy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Paula B.


Noblesville, IN

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Mature Occupational Therapy Assistant With 25+ Years Experience Would Love To Care For Your Child(ren) On The Weekends.

I have worked as an OTA since 1988 in mental health, long term care, and schools. I currently work with deaf and special needs children. My therapy specialty is fine motor and handwriting, but also have experience with SPD and have access to 2 excellent therapists for consultation. I also have experience with Down's Syndrome;...
I love working with kids because they are so insightful. I have learned so much from the children I have cared for. They are so kind, humble, and full of joy. To be able to see a child grow and learn is one of the great privileges someone can have. I strive to show love and respect to all. I hope that I can have a positive...
Myckenzi can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Michele B.


McCordsville, IN

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Special Physical Needs Care Provider- Specialized In Seizure And Epilepsy Care

I am very passionate about caring for children with disabilities because I also have a disability. I have epilepsy. I know the emotional and physical challenges for someone with a disability. But I also know just because you may have challenges there isn't anything you can't do if you set your mind to it. I have had epilepsy for...
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Leah B.


Noblesville, IN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Behavioral Therapist With Children With Autism. Extremely Caring, Fun And Easy Going.

Passion to be the shining light to families with disabilities. Very caring, patient, fun, outgoing personality. Many years of experience working with children and adults with autism in a professional and home setting.
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Annah P.


Anderson, IN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Special Needs Caregiver Available.

I have 10+ years of experience working with special needs children and adults. I have worked with lower and higher functioning children and adults. I have a masters degree and I specialize in autism.
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Ashley W.


Indianapolis, IN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children for over 15 years! I am currently a teacher and have experience teaching second, third, and fourth graders. Currently, I am teaching children with special needs. I have babysat children of all ages including infants to teens.
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ms Ashley was fantastic with our two boys (7, 5). In addition, there was a drop by from our daughter/grandson that was unexpected. She rolled with the flow of our family and seemed to be smiling the whole time. Our 5 year old specifically asked for her to come back...

Joe K.

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Angela L.


Fishers, IN

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Adventurous Creative

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a mom of 4 sons (one with special needs). I also have multiples of my own and am currently a part time nanny for two families with multiples. I am not easily rattled by chaos or complicated personalities. I am a creative person with lots of activities and structured play. I enjoy taking kids on adventures outside of home. I...
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Angela is truly an "Angel" she brings fun, joy, and is the biggest kid in the room, while at the same time makes boundaries, keeps them safe, and has fun while how to individualize care to the actual individual child which I appreciate! She is always on time, is...

Katlyn C.

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Penny K.


Indianapolis, IN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been given in-home care to clients ranging from newborn to seniors. A service that I've enjoyed for over 25 years. I have traveled with families, worked in Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Alzheimer's Unit, Private Duty Nursing, Hospice. Special Needs of all ages, Geriatrics, showering and light duty housekeeping I also have a...
Penny can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Penny was there when my wife was at the end her life and I cannot tell you how much it meant to have her there. A marriage of thirty-nine years and the pain of losing her was unbearable but Penny K walked me through the process until the end and I am forever...

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Jen A.


Noblesville, IN

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Patient And Kind Special Needs Provider For Occasional Sick Care, Weekends And Overnights

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with Special Needs children my entire career as a Professional Nanny (20 years). My experience ranges from volunteering with a full weekend overnight camp of families with special needs children, to providing full time nanny care for a period of 5 years to a family with two typical children and one special...
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Elizabeth B.


Fishers, IN

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitting

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I am looking for occasional babysitting on weeknights as well as weekends in the Fishers area. I have a degree in elementary education and work as a full-time nanny. I have enjoyed working as a full-time nanny since May 2019 and the six summers prior to that. I have worked with infants, toddlers, school age children, twins, and...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Libby is amazing with our twin boys. She has formed a great bond with them over the last six months and we couldn't be happier with her attitude, work ethic, punctuality or approach. We are blessed to have found her and to call her a friend."

Jesse M.

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Gina F.


Carmel, IN

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Spanish Speaking Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am an educated professional and mother of three adult daughters with extensive experience in caring for children and adults of all ages, including those with special needs. If you are looking for a nurturing nanny who can also promote Spanish language skills in your children, I am the ideal choice. I have completed my...
Gina can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hiring Gina was the best decision for us. Gina helped us take care of our 1 year old baby girl. She picked on things from day 1. We just gave Gina our expected schedule/responsibilities and she took care of our baby like her own. She was so good with feeding our...

Ashi R.

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Sherry E.


Indianapolis, IN

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Support Aide

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 10 plus years of Nanny/Elderly Care experience ranging from infants to our beloved parents. I am very passionate about my work/career as well as being reliable. I also have experience with Special Needs, medical equipment, and I'm in the medical field. Some of my qualifications are: Homecare, Daycare, Facility...
Sherry can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"We recently had the pleasure of having Sherry care for our daughter over a three-day period, and we couldn't be more grateful for the wonderful care she provided. Despite our daughter feeling a bit under the weather, Sherry was remarkably attentive, ensuring she...

Stephen J.

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Angles G.


Indianapolis, IN

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Angles

I am interesting in speaking to you. Please contact me. I have worked with hundreds of family to achieve short and long term goals in my professional career as a CMH, Home Health Care and Hospice Agency in home social worker. I was a par pro in the TMI and severely emotionally impaired classrooms. Later I earned the Teaching...
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Katherine W.


Fishers, IN

$28/hr3 yrs exp

Reliable-Trustworthy-Organized-Caring

4.4

(7)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Experienced with special needs and caring for Dementia/Alzheimer's. Flexible schedule to meet your needs. Animal lover! Enjoy cleaning/organzing, crafts, puzzles and music. Strong communication skills. My goal is to help where I can and to put your mind at ease knowing that your loved one is in good hands. I'm 38 years old. I've...
Katherine can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation & more
5.0
"So sweet, caring and helpful to the client as well as the clients family!"

Anne C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lapel, IN

Ashley W.

5.0

Ms Ashley was fantastic with our two boys (7, 5). In addition, there was a drop by from our daughter/grandson that was unexpected. She rolled with the flow of our family and seemed to be smiling the whole time. Our 5 year old specifically asked for her to come back the next time that we need a...

- Joe K.

Angela L.

5.0

Angela is truly an "Angel" she brings fun, joy, and is the biggest kid in the room, while at the same time makes boundaries, keeps them safe, and has fun while how to individualize care to the actual individual child which I appreciate! She is always on time, is great at taking the kids all around...

- Katlyn C.

Penny K.

5.0

Penny smile alone light up a room to keep you company .and will go above and be on what you need her for . Someone I would highly recommend love you true spirit ❤️

- Care member

Elizabeth B.

5.0

Libby is amazing with our twin boys. She has formed a great bond with them over the last six months and we couldn't be happier with her attitude, work ethic, punctuality or approach. We are blessed to have found her and to call her a friend.

- Jesse M.

Gina F.

5.0

I highly recommend Gina as a nanny. She cared for my toddler for five months, and during that time, she consistently went above and beyond to ensure my son had a variety of engaging activities throughout the day. Gina is incredibly caring, and I always felt completely comfortable and confident...

- Care member

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