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Debra T.


Carmel, IN

$15/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have substituted in the Carmel Clay schools for 12 years, mostly in special education. I was a one-on-one with 2 special kids for 2 years in the after school program and summer camp. Because I watch my youngest grandson almost full time I am limited to my availability. Right now I have Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings...
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Kayla L.


Indianapolis, IN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kayla. I have cared for children of many ages (newborn to 11 years) for the past 15 years. I graduated college with a degree in Elementary Education. In 2017 I returned from Australia where I was an Au Pair. The last 4. 5 years I have been doing a nanny share. During the days, I have also helped to keep the...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kayla was wonderful with our baby! She was punctual, friendly, and professional. She also did a wonderful giving our daughter time to warm up to her. We appreciated that! We will be using her again soon!"

Krista T.

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Odessa W.


Greenfield, IN

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

I have experience working with special needs children in the home, school and everyday life environments. All four of my children have had major medical special needs that had teams of specialists. Most of my experience is with feeding, respiratory issues, aspiration, autism, adhd, spd and other things.
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Kennedy H.


Indianapolis, IN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hi, my name is Kennedy and I am 22 years old! I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I have experience caring for children as young as 2 months old. I have taken classes that have taught me how to work with and care for children with special needs. I graduated from Ivy Tech Bloomington with an Honors degree in...
Kennedy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kennedy was really great, with both my 3 kids and 2 dogs. My kids are 3, 5 and 8 and all three adore her. Anytime we need a babysitter or dog sitter Kennedy is our first choice!"

Sydney M.

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Elba A.


Indianapolis, IN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Elba I'm always with kids , I have 10 brothers and sisters , I took care of my 3 kids and take care of my neighbors kids. I also worked for 2 years in a daycare where we had 18 kids including babies and toddlers (Have a reference letter.) Also I have had the pleasure of taking care of kids with special needs, and...
Elba can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Elba was the care giver for both my children for about a year. She worked for us three days a week for 8 hours each day. My children were four years old and one year old, and they loved her. She was always sweet, clean, caring, and very dependable. I have no...

Erica M.

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Michaella L.


Carmel, IN

$35-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Michaella and I have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have extensive experience with infants-middle schoolers inside and outside of the classroom. I look forward to hearing from you!
5.0
"Michaella is very responsible and attentive, and has a lot of experience with childcare (infant through adolescent), tutoring, and pet care. She has a degree in early childhood education. I would trust her to care for any of my family members in a heartbeat!"

Christina G.

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Amanda S.


Indianapolis, IN

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! I have been interested in care giving for children since I was a teenager. My experience includes roles as a camp counselor for children with various diagnoses and disabilities, part-time respite caregiver for several children on the autism spectrum, a preschool one on one aide, and ABA therapist. I've also completed an...
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Chloe V.


Carmel, IN

$14-19/hr5 yrs exp

CNA/Med Tech

Hello! I recently moved back to Indiana after spending a year in Oregon working for a nursing agency. Now that I have returned, I am looking to find a full or part time care giving position. I first got my CNA in 2016 and have worked a variety of home health and nursing facility jobs. I completed 2 years of nursing school before...
Chloe can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Mckalynn M.


Fishers, IN

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. With over a decade of experience, I've had the privilege of positively impacting young lives. My patient and creative nature allows me to connect with children effortlessly. I prioritize open communication with parents, ensuring their peace of mind...
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Rachel W.


Carmel, IN

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! I have approximately 12 years of experience as a caregiver. Approximately three of those years were working with individuals with special needs. Three of my clients had traumatic brain injuries resulting in Cerebral Palsy or reversal to a childlike state, needing constant supervision and assistance with all activities of...
Hi, I'm Stacy. A little background. I worked with special needs for 16 yrs. High functioning, low functioning, some verbal, some nonverbal. Some autistic, some down syndrome and some with dementia. Some clients I took to work, some I took to a day program while others hung out with me to play games and watch movies. I quit that...
Stacy can also help with: Light cleaning, errands
Skills:

CPR

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Kayla W.


Fishers, IN

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

BA in Psychology and Youth-Leadership Development with a Special Education minor. First Aid and CPR certified. MA in Applied Behavior Analysis 7 years experience in the field of Behavioral Analysis including experience writing Behavior Support Plans 4 years experience coaching Special Olympics swimming. 2 summers spent working...
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Thomas R.


Fishers, IN

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Thomas

Hello! My name is Thomas and I've been working as a special education teacher for 4 years. Before this, I was a therapist for students with autism in Indianapolis. As a professional educator I am very familiar with child learning pedagogy, social and emotional learning, and positive behavior support. I look forward to hearing...
I have been an RN for over 40 yrs and have had experience in many different situations. Willing to discuss your needs and see if I can meet your needs.
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Lisel M.


Indianapolis, IN

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

My Intentions Are To Give The Best Care To Your Loved One ,as I Would With One Of My Family Members.

Overnight caregiver of disabled patient. 60+hour shifts. My duties were to aid with feeding , bathing , dressing and housekeeping as well as reminding of taking medication. CPR Certified Home Health Aid Registered

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience with a wide range of disabilities and needs. I have helped people with spinal cord injuries, mental disorders, blindness, TBA, G-tubes, eating disorders, down syndrome, and many more. So because of the wide range of experience, I am very flexible and know that everyone is different in their...
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Chloe V.


Carmel, IN

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Social Worker CNA/MedTech

Hello! My name is Chloe. I have a degree in social work and am a CNA/Medtech. I first began working in childcare in 2013 when I started babysitting for families in my neighborhood and church. I also volunteered in a special needs classroom as well as ICC's special needs choir. During university, I babysat for many professors,...
Chloe can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Madison S.


Indianapolis, IN

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitting

Hello!! My name is Madison S. I graduated from Ball State University with my BA in English, and I graduate in May 2021 with a Masters in Applied Behavioral Analysis. I have worked as a preschool teacher, special needs assistant for an elementary school, and as a board certified behavior therapist for children with Autism. I...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Nicole W.


Fishers, IN

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny In Fishers

Hi everyone! I am a fun, organized, and energetic young professional that has just relocated back to Fishers (my hometown!) from Dallas, TX. In my professional life, I work as a Surgical Assistant, though I love to Nanny and give families an extra hand in the interim as my Fiancee moves around for work! I have two cute doggies...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Emily W.


Westfield, IN

$25-50/hr2 yrs exp

Trustworthy, Reliable, Patient And Caring Person

10+ years babysitting experience and I was raised In a big family, with 3 brothers and 3 sisters. So I can basically handle anything. I'll do my best to deliver exceptional service and care with whatever your needs may be. I can assist in a wide range of services because of my background. For past experience, I received my CNA...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lapel, IN

Kayla L.

5.0

Kayla was wonderful with our baby! She was punctual, friendly, and professional. She also did a wonderful giving our daughter time to warm up to her. We appreciated that! We will be using her again soon!

- Krista T.

Kennedy H.

5.0

Kennedy is excellent with kids and pets. I have used her for both. She is punctual, dependable and always leaves the house as clean or cleaner than when she got here. I would highly recommend Kennedy.

- Robin M.

Elba A.

5.0

Elba is the most phenomenal nanny I could ever imagine. She took wonderful care of my children for 5+ years. She is..... Trustworthy, kind, smart, honest, genuine, clean, loyal, compassionate, and a SHINING STAR are a few words to describe her. We moved to a different state so she can no longer...

- Nicole L.

Michaella L.

5.0

Michaella is very responsible and attentive, and has a lot of experience with childcare (infant through adolescent), tutoring, and pet care. She has a degree in early childhood education. I would trust her to care for any of my family members in a heartbeat!

- Christina G.

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