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Special needs caregivers in Nappanee, IN

I am really good with kids and I have 2 nieces and 2 nephews who I babysit all the time. My youngest best nephew has special needs so I have experience with that. I am CPR/aed and first aid certified and I also know how to swim.
Makayla can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Kaelyn M.


Elkhart, IN

$10-26/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Kaelyn! A little bit about me, Ilove the gym, all types of music, and baking. I have 2 fur-baby-kittys, Chessi & Athena. I have about 8+ years of experience of children age range 0-16. I also have average experience with special needs children. I can do all needed things done around the house as well as rides...
Kaelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Birth Doula I am willing to be your antepartum doula, birth doula and or postpartum doula. I have attended a number of births and am presently furthering my education in doula work and birth assistance. I am naturally sensitive and compassionate. I believe mothers should have the privilege of being supported emotionally,...

Nichole K.


Elkhart, IN

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

My name is Nichole, I am 25 years old. I have a 5-year-old daughter. The two of us live alone in Elkhart, IN. I am looking for a family who needs a date night/ weekend sitter. I am currently working full time as a nanny for 1 toddler. I love all children & pets. I help take care of my sisters 4 kids, along with my daughter. I am...
Nichole can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Lily C.


Plymouth, IN

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! During my senior year of high school, I participated in a child development internship. For this internship, I spent half the school day helping in a special education preschool. Then I moved for college, but every break I got I came back and volunteered in that same preschool. During my second semester of college, Covid...
I am a mom of two daughters. One is 10 and the other is three. My youngest is on the ASD spectrum so I have experience in that as well. I engaged and due to be married in October. With a special needs kid I am looking for a part time job.
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Tiffany C.


Elkhart, IN

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with various needs such as, ADD, diabetes, Autism, CP, Down syndrome, deafness, and C. H. A. R. G. E. Syndrome. I am comfortable with administering medications, tube feedings, performing suctioning, helping with different forms of therapy, etc.

Alicia F.


Mishawaka, IN

$20-27/hr10 yrs exp

I have been a daycare teacher, a mental health tech for children/teenagers, a nanny, worked in a pediatric medical office with children including those with special needs, and also worked at the boys and girls club. Children are our future and they deserve to have their best role models to help guide them. I always have and...
Alicia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

I have 20 years of experience with special needs. I am a CNA and HHA certified, I have been taking care of elderly and people with different levels of abilities. I am experienced in Bathing, feeding, pass medication, meal preparation, light house keeping, laundry, transpoting and all care that my clients need. I am a very hard...
3 years experience working with children with ASD. Have helped kids learn how to communicate. Worked with kids with physical disabilities.

Lily C.


Plymouth, IN

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hello! I have about 5 years of experience. Even before that I spend many of my weekends and summers babysitting kids from my church and I helped raise my two little brothers (both who are special needs), so little to say I spent most of my life watching over children. During my senior year of high school, I interned at a special...
Lily can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Chloe F.


Osceola, IN

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced and passionate childcare provider with a decade of hands-on experience nurturing children of various ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to this fulfilling career. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly, which creates a nurturing environment for children to thrive. With...
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Chloe is such a sweet woman! Takes care of your kids as if they are her own. Not only does she keep your kids safe, she makes sure she brings out your child's creative and imaginative side, and helps get them into a routine. She enriches kids minds and make sure to...

Care member

I am very understanding and accommodating. I know very few basic signs. I am very calm and can stay calm in an situations.

Elizabeth D.


South Bend, IN

$21/hr2 yrs exp

Energetic Twenty-Year-Old Sitter!

Recently switched from full time to part time work at the hospital and looking to spend the rest of my time and energy with the little ones! My previous experience includes work as behavior technician for children with special needs at Logan's autism center. Have been working as a cardiac rehab specialist at the hospital for the...
Elizabeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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