Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Michigan City, IN

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I have lived in the US for the past eight years where I have worked as a paraprofessional at Michigan City High School. There I provide care for a broad array of special needs students. Before that time I worked as a pediatric nurse for five years in Taiwan. I am CPR Pediatric Certified and I have been learning and using sign...

Ji Wun can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"I cannot begin to express how fantastic Ji has been with my newborn daughter! I was extremely apprehensive to hire someone that I did not know through Care.com but after meeting Ji, reaching out to her references, and seeing her interact with my daughter, all of my...

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Makalinn Leigh J.

Michigan City, IN

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Happy Kids Happy Me!

Hi there! My name is Makalin! I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am fresh out of high school I absolutely love kids. And actually in school I was a peer tutor in a severe special needs kids room, and in that class I helped, played, and help them learn. I also have babysat for...

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

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Adrienne R.

$11-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For the past 12 years I have been taking various babysitting jobs. I have worked with infants through teenagers. I also have taken care of children with special needs.

Adrienne can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Irelyn S.

$17-28/hr • 2 yrs exp

With 2 years of paraprofessional experience, I have developed a deep sense of care and patience when working with students. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education, with a focus on mild to moderate disabilities, I am equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to provide inclusive and individualized support....

Michelle M.

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

I've dedicated my life to the care of children and Elderly clients. I have five years experience as a live-in Nanny, 20+ years experience as Mom, a volunteer with Job's Daughters International. I'm an advocate of the public library system, enjoy museums, zoos, aquariums, and historical re-enactments. Children are amazing....

Brenda A.

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Retired teacher with 34 years of experience including ADHD, Physical Disabilities and Learning Disabilities.

Elizabeth T.

$20-24/hr • 6 yrs exp

Patient Creativebug

5.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Elizabeth. I am 23 years old and have 7+ years of experience with young children. I am easygoing but can be firm when I need to be. I've enjoyed working with children since I was 12. I'm creative, fun, and have a personality that most kids just can't resist. (I'm also good with most pets!) In recent years I...

Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Elizabeth helped watch our boy yesterday. She is amazing: punctual, insightful, and interacted so well with our son. We will definitely use her help again!"

Chris K.

Carissa H.

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Bubbly, Patient & Nurturing

5.0

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

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0

"Carissa is a very nurturing, loving, caring, and dependable woman that will go above and beyond to help and uplift you. She's very punctual, and creative and is understanding when things don't go as planned. She one of the most sweetest people I have met and such a...

Michelle A.

Julie H.

$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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Iris M.

$13-15/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

(1)

I am a mother of 4 and I have always had a love for helping those that need it. I currently 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 companionship, goal...

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

Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0

"Iris is an amazing person and open to providing quality care for people when they need it most!"

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Carissa H.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Bubbly Personality & Energetic

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,...

Summer H.

Three Oaks, MI

$22/hr • 7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience with all ages from 0-16-year-olds. I have experience with special needs children of all ages. I am able to put together a daily fun educational schedule or follow an already planned schedule, I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping and pet care.

Summer can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0

"Summer cared for my 4 yr old and 1 yr old boys for just under one year's time. We moved away from the area, otherwise we would not be with someone else. She is absolutely wonderful. Punctual, flexible, dependable. The kids LOVE her and she always took great care of...

Carly R.

Jacquelynn M.

$15-22/hr • 8 yrs exp

Having volunteered at schools like Central Elementary, Elementary, I've gained valuable experience with children, including those with special needs. As an aunt to a7-year-old and an8-year-old, one of whom is non-verbal autistic, I understand the importance of patience and empathy.

Jacquelynn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more

Bridget S.

$12-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello

Hi my name is Bridget, I am 36 and a mother of a wonderful 7-year-old girl. I have worked with special needs children for over 15 years for Crown Point Schools. I decided to let that job go to be home with my daughter when she started pre-k. Fast forward 3 years she is know going into second grader and would love to get back to...

Bridget can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Zoe S.

$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Zoe

Families would describe me as patient, warm, and determined. This isn't just a job to me as I genuinely enjoy having fun with the kids and helping them grow! I have experience with children of all ages and special needs. Currently I am working on getting CPR certified.

Erica M.

$14/hr • 6 yrs exp

From the time I was a kid myself, working with kids has been a passion of mine. I began working in the nursery at my church the minute that I could in 5th grade. From there, I began getting my first babysitting jobs and found a love for it. I got my first real job at 15 at a local preschool/daycare which truly set into place my...

Erica can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning

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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Suellen F.

Chesterton, IN

$15-21/hr

Hi My name is Suellen. I'm 31 yo. I don't have experience with special needs but I'm willing to try. I did 4 years of physical therapy in Brazil. So I studied a little about special needs. I was nanny for 5 years. I'm patient, friendly, careful, I have my own car. Also I have 2 kiddos too. (2 yo and 6 months). I don't have...

Carissa H.

$15-50/hr

Old Soul With A Listening Ear

A little about me: I am a momma bear, which is where my patience, love, and understanding traits kick in. I've been a caregiver and 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...

Carissa can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care

Cassidy B.

Westville, IN

$18-23/hr • 9 yrs exp

Great With Kids, Fun, Creative, Caring!