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Elizabeth B.


Fishers, IN

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitting

5.0

(7)

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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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

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:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

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: Transportation, companionship, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
"she is fantastic....good conversations.......good listeners...i am never letting her go......friends forever....."

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Debra T.


Carmel, IN

$15/hr10 yrs exp

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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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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Kayla L.


Indianapolis, IN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

All Around Help

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & 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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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 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...

Nicole L.

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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: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, personal care, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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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: Errands, light cleaning
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...
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Maya F.


Indianapolis, IN

$14-20/hr9 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Maya! I am a current junior at Hope College studying Political Science and Spanish. I love musical theater, reading, piano, and ALL things Disney. But most of all, I love children! I have been caring for children for 9 years now, with experience watching kids 4 months old and up, ranging from 1 child to 12...
Maya can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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.

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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lapel, IN

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...

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Sherry E.

5.0

Sherry babysat our 10 month old and we had so much fun knowing Emma was in good hands with her! She was on time and handled our baby’s newfound separation anxiety by keeping her busy!

- Care member

Katherine W.

5.0

she is fantastic....good conversations.......good listeners...i am never letting her go......friends forever.....

- Care member

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.

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