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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Merrillville, IN
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Merrillville, IN
Shannon H.
Crown Point, IN
$24-27/hr • 7 yrs exp
I am highly experienced working with children with special needs. I also have years of experience working with neurotypical functioning children in childcare and from babysitting jobs. I have always had an innate drive to nurture and have a passion for working with children.
I love being outside and being creative! I have a...
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Havena P.
Crown Point, IN
$13-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am certified to teach Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, and Elementary Education. I have a true passion for working with our youngest learners!! I enjoy Helping each child progress in all areas of their development academic, social, language, and motor is a challenge that I am honored to accept daily. I...
4.8
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love having fun but also sticking to the rules the parents have set. I recently babysat a family of 3 until they moved away. I've also had experience with special needs children and have tutored. I've grown up with 9 siblings, 5 brothers and 4 sisters, so I do have experience with both genders.
I love taking walks to the park...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Abigail watched my 4 kids for several months until we moved away recently. We would've loved to take her with but unfortunately could not! We are so sad but so happy for the next family to get her! She's a real gem! Always on time, very dependable and always gives...
Jenna B.
Ashley R.
Gary, IN
$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: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Emily M.
Munster, IN
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have experience in babysitting kids of all ages and with special needs. I can help with housekeeping, cooking meals and homework.
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Hello, my name is Lara. I am s single mother of four looking for a fresh start on my next stage in life. I have been a stay at home mother for 16 years and enjoyed every minute. Once my children entered school and no longer needed my assistance, I went back into the work force. I am presently working for the local public school...
I have been a peer tutor for special needs children for the last 4 years at my middle school and high school. This year I will be aiding in 2 classes during the school year while I take an online sign language course. My goal is to become a special education provider. I became interested when my nephew was diagnosed with autism...
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
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
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family. We miss her terribly and would hire her again if she moved back to sunny Arizona!
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Andrea G.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
From a very early age I've known that childcare was going to be the direction in which I wanted to go with my career by eventually becoming a Pediatric Neontal Nurse Practitioner. In high school, I participated in countless organizations in which we were sent out to spend time with regularly developing children as well as...
Chandler can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"She was great! She was open to staying later then I originally had asked, she was easy to get in touch with and I have a very active 4 year old that tends to test people. She was great with him and I'd definitely rehire her!"
Brittany D.
Kesheva P.
Chicago Heights, IL
$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a registered behavioral Therapist I have been working with children diagnosed with Autism and other mental and behavioral disabilities. I love working with all children of all levels of cognition. Working with a population as such requires additional education and training which I am qualified for.
5.0
"I have a child with autism Kesheva is always so patient with him. Our family absolutely adores her, and she's good at what she does."
Susan M.
5.0
(3)
I am a 2nd grade bilingual elementary teacher. My experience goes beyond babysitting. I have had to take care of 20 kids at a time, while also teaching. Therefore, I believe my experience in my classroom will carry on in any babysitting role. I am able to be fun and adventurous with kids but I am also able to teach them and...
Dalia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Dalia is responsible, dedicated, organized, and punctual. She is also very communicative and always takes into consideration what is best for the person she is helping. Dalia is available and continuously cares for people."
Elizabeth C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a momma bear, which is where my patience, love, and nurturing traits kick in. I am 29 and have numerous years of experience with all ages including special needs children. Growing up with my cousin T., I knew she needed extra attention and affirmation. From low muscle tone, eating disorders, temper tantrums, fixation, ADHD,...
Carissa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Carissa is an asset to any family. She is genuine, kind and has much integrity in all she does. She has watched my boys over last few years and has been completely engaged and conscientious of the boys needs. The boys love having her and so do my husband and I....
Serena D.
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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
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, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
A little about me: I am a momma bear, which is where my patience, love, and nurturing traits kick in. I've babysat all ages including special needs children. Growing up with my cousin T, I knew she needed extra attention and affirmation. T has Prader Willi Syndrome. From low muscle tone, eating disorders, temper tantrums,...
5.0
(2)
Hello Everyone,
My name is Madison and I am currently a dual-degree candidate. I've been a full-time nanny as well as a travel (summer) nanny for the past 3 years working with two amazing families. I've worked with little ones from the ages of 8mo-11y/o and have obtained experience working with multiples and children with...
Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Absolutely loved having Madison look after my two girls. Since being our nanny, she has been apart of our family and cannot express to you enough about how grateful my husband and I are with her flexibility and willingness to go the extra mile for our girls."
Kimberly H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is heather I have been a c n a for 16 years and have been doing home care 18 years. I have a clean back ground current CPR card . I am on the nursing registry for both Illinois and Indiana in good standings. I am responsible, caring, compassionate and reliable. services I provide
include but are not limited to...
4.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've Worked Hands On With Special Needs Children in a School Environment and Adults As A Sitter While Hospitalized. My Special Needs Experience With Children Was With Primary Age To Intermediate Age At A. E. R. O, ECHO And SPEED Special Education, From1997 To 2000. I Worked As A Sitter from 2015 to 2019 At St. James Hospital For...
5.0
"She does a great job with my daughter, very kind."
Julia O.
Miriam M.
Chicago, IL
$20-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm 31 years old have worked in a hospital for over 5 years I also have cared for kids with special needs for about 5 years but in a hospital setting I am fluent in Spanish and English I enjoy working with kids and adults of all ages . Due to the pandemic I stopped working in a hospital setting because I have twin sisters that...
Miriam can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Miriam to take care of my grandmother who has dementia. We have hired her for night shift and day shift . She truly has become a part of the family she simply treats her as family. I promise you won't go wrong with her if you want an excellent caregiver she...
Alexandrith B.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Merrillville, IN
Abigail H.
5.0
First person I've hired that actually listened to how I wanted something done, whether taking care of the children or just running errands! She's always so helpful and usually bends her schedule to fit ours. I didn't have to micromanage either, she always seemed to know what to do. She's an expert...
- Linda R.
Jasmine M.
5.0
Very dependable! My 3yo said he had fun while in her care. As a mother that's all you want to hear. she also cares for my newborn and is great with him as well. Definitely recommend.
- Catearina C.
Kimberly R.
5.0
Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family. We miss her terribly and would hire her again if she moved back to sunny Arizona!
- Andrea G.
Chandler C.
5.0
Our kids took to Chandler very quickly and she had no trouble managing multiple children. She did a great job of getting our kids through dinner, packing up the leftover food, and sending them off to bed. Chandler was very flexible with scheduling and we were able to schedule her short notice. We...
- Daren J.
Kesheva P.
5.0
I have a child with autism Kesheva is always so patient with him. Our family absolutely adores her, and she's good at what she does.
- Susan M.
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Ratings for Merrillville, IN special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Merrillville, IN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.