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37 special needs caregivers are listed in Michigan City, IN

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in Michigan City, IN

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Ji Wun E.


Michigan City, IN

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Paraprofessional And Former Pediatric Nurse Looking For Nanny Position

5.0

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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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ji has been our nanny for the last year and it's been a wonderful experience. We are moving otherwise we would have kept her. Our daughters are 5 and 3 and she is amazing with them -she has tons of energy and great playtime ideas so they have fun and learn with her...

Ashley B.

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Makalinn Leigh J.


Michigan City, IN

$20/hr8 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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Kathryn A.


La Porte, IN

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Medical Assistant

My previous experience includes certified nursing assistant from 2007 through 2012, certified medical assistant from 2012 until current day, independent housekeeping from 2017 through current day. I am CPR certified as well. My primary focus here is to help those who are looking for intermittent housekeeping services. I...
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Adrienne R.


La Porte, IN

$11-20/hr10 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Michelle M.


La Porte, IN

$15-20/hr5 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....
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Elizabeth T.


Valparaiso, IN

$20-24/hr6 yrs exp

Patient Creativebug

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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Saying Elizabeth is a caring, dedicated nanny is an understatement. From day one, she took her job with great responsibility. In fact, on her own, she took the initiative to find a "nanny app" where she could update throughout the day the kids'...

Carley L.

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Carissa H.


Portage, IN

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Bubbly, Patient & Nurturing

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

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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.

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Julie H.


Valparaiso, IN

$14-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Babysitter/Tutor

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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Carissa H.


Portage, IN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Bubbly Personality & Energetic

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,...
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Summer H.


Three Oaks, MI

$22/hr7 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
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.

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Jacqueline R.


Three Oaks, MI

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver Available

When entering my Junior year of college, I was introduced to the unique world of Special Education. I was finishing up my degree in Art Education and I needed to find experience working with students that had special needs. I worked with three different schools that had big special education programs. When I taught my first...
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Bridget S.


Valparaiso, IN

$12-20/hr10 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:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Zoe S.


Portage, IN

$15-50/hr3 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.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
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, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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Sarah H.


Portage, IN

$16-25/hr10 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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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...
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Cassidy B.


Westville, IN

$18-23/hr9 yrs exp

Great With Kids, Fun, Creative, Caring!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 9 years of experience, ranging from Newborns-12 years of age. I can help with Housekeeping and Crafts. I love kids and I'm very great with them. I'm a positive and creative thinker. I'm reliable, understanding. I can help you and your kids out with whatever you need. I have a lot of experience taking care of children. I...
Cassidy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Carissa H.


Portage, IN

$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: Dementia, respite care, personal care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Michigan City, IN

Ji Wun E.

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 fears were immediately put at...

- Care member

Elizabeth T.

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.

5.0

Carissa was absolutely fantastic and was great with my son who is on the spectrum. Her duties included facilitating remote learning for my son as well as overall childcare. She was creative, thoughtful, and patient. Carissa blended right in with my family and I felt comfortable having her work...

- Eva P.

Summer H.

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 them and they played hard! She...

- Carly R.

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Ratings for Michigan City, IN special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Michigan City, IN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 37 listed special needs caregivers.