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Katherine G.


Mishawaka, IN

$18-23/hr7 yrs exp

Your Friendly Passionate Small Human Supervisor

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Hi! My name is Katie, I'm 23 y/o and working with children is my passion and greatest joy. During most of the year I am a Human Development and Family Science major at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. However, I'm currently back in Mishawaka, IN staying with my mom through the middle of June and I'm looking for...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Sophia W.


South Bend, IN

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

Experience Working With Autistic And ADHD Children

I have full-time nannied an autistic child, have experience working with children who are special needs, and am myself diagnosed with ADHD. I find I can connect and work well with children who are neurodivergent.
I have been babysitting for 10 years now. I've babysat for children ages 0-12 years old. I've worked with a special needs child too. I have made meals, taken kids to school, observed nap times, play, and instructional activities. I've taken a babysitting training courses. Ive previously worked in a kindergarten classroom. For...
Alison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Hello! I am Kaylee and I'm 26 years old. I graduated cum laude from Ball State University with a degree in Special Education Intense Interventions and a minor in Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am CPR/FA/AED certified. I have experience including babysitting, working in before/after school care, taking care of the elderly with...
Kaylee can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

Hi, while I was in high school I was able to only go half a day so the other half I went and helped people with disabilities/ autism / speech delays , etc . Looking forward to helping your families
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Sarah S.


South Bend, IN

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver With Special Needs Training And Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

hello! I am a 24-year-old graduate student pursing my masters degree in occupational therapy. I have 7+ years experience working with children, elderly, and disabled individuals. I have worked as a camp counselor, nanny, direct support professional, and respite caregiver. I have experience assisting individuals with ADL's such...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been a nanny for five years. I took a year break to gain some clinical experience. I have worked with pediatrics, special needs, and urgent care. I am CPR, and AED certified, with a medical assistant license. I am currently going to school to be a pediatric doctor! I'd describe my personality as kind, caring, and...
Jayden can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Tayler P.


Mishawaka, IN

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

3 years experience working with children with ASD. Have helped kids learn how to communicate. Worked with kids with physical disabilities.
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Sabrina S.


Mishawaka, IN

$13-18/hr3 yrs exp

I have watched children for most of my life. From changing my own sister's diapers at the age of 5; to watching children from care. com currently in my 20's. In my family, I have 2 sisters, and 1 brother. I've cared for all of them at certain times of my life! Raising children is a big responsibility, and if I can help take that...
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Natalie S.


Mishawaka, IN

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Allow Me to Share My Professional and Personal Experience With You.

I would like to discuss your family's needs in detail. I am a proud mother of 3 wonderful school-age children with special needs and their friends. I have invested my education in Child Development at Kennedy-King College where I earned an Associates of Applied Science. I have completed over 40 hours of professional development...
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Caitlyn H.


South Bend, IN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night/Weekend Sitter

Hi! I have had 10 years of experience babysitting children. I also have 2 years of experience with assistant teaching and one and a half years with an after school daycare. My main job is being an EA for a local school corporation. I have worked with children with special needs now for 8 years. I did go to college to pursue a...
Caitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Sarah C.


Granger, IN

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver With Some Special Needs Experience!

I am very passionate about caring for those with special needs. Currently, I am a Registered Behavior Technician who provides intensive, 1 on 1, Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to children aged 2-12 years old. Before I graduated college, I volunteered at Reigns of Life for 5 years - a non-profit organization where people of...
I am 24, CPR certified, and my brother has autism and I've watched him for years. I've learned a lot when it comes to autism and disability but I still would have a lot to continue to learn and I'm willing.
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Kim C.


Niles, MI

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Mother

I have nearly 30 years experience working with children. I was previously a nanny to 4 children for 10 years. Spent many years as a veterinary assistant and zookeeper. And went back to working with children. I was a lead preschool teacher for 7 years. I am now a paraprofessional in special education, and hope to retire in this...
Kim can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Erin M.


South Bend, IN

$19-30/hr5 yrs exp

I am a senior in college with extensive experience caring for gifted and special needs children- I was a private nanny to multiple families for around 5 years and, during that time, gained skills in cooking for young children, conflict de-escalation, encouraging healthy discussions of feelings and boundaries, and most of all,...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

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Chloe F.


Niles, MI

$12-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Chloe! I'm Excited To Get Back Into Child Care And Pursue Something I Enjoy.

I'd describe my personality as creative, responsible and, caring. I started working with kids when I was 14 years old professionally, before that I'd watch family members kids. In my spare time, I like to play video games, work on creative projects and stay up to date with current global events One thing you should know...
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Destiny M.


South Bend, IN

$17-25/hr1 yrs exp

SLPA/ Nanny, Special needs caregiver

Hello, I'm Destiny! I am a recent SLP graduate student from Indiana University South Bend. I will be going to school in the spring to become a CCC-SLP. During this time, I wanted a job that I could have simultaneously while earning my masters degree. I have been a member of Care since 2018, and had great reviews (but was logged...
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Sarah S.


South Bend, IN

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Friendly, Caring Companion With Experience

hello! I am a 22-year-old college student currently finishing my psychology degree at Indiana University South and starting graduate school for occupational therapy in fall 2022! I worked as a camp counselor at a summer camp for individuals with special needs from 2014 through 2019 and as a direct support professional with Logan...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
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Ruth S.


Granger, IN

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Always Listening, Always Caring

While my background is in higher education (Ed. D), I have worked in the healthcare field with seniors and individuals with disabilities for 20+ years in various roles (as CNA, DSP, and in Management). In the last 4-years, and throughout the Covid-19 pandemic season, I lived with, cared for, and managed the overall health and...
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Domonique D.


South Bend, IN

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver (Possibly Full-Time)

I was a nanny for a wonderful little girl for 8 months (the school year). It was by far the best "job" I have ever had. I use the word job lightly because I had so much fun it hardly seemed like work. I started watching her at 4 months old so I do have experience with infants. Sophia was born special needs so I am familiar with...
Domonique can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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