Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

How it works

Share details about your special needs caregiver needs

Match with highly rated local special needs caregivers near you

Compare special needs caregiver options and choose the best fit

Special needs caregivers in Oolitic, IN

Elissa H.'s Photo

Elissa H.


Oolitic, IN

$16/hr6 yrs exp

Child Care

See profile

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm passionate about caring for children and have dedicated the last six years to helping them learn and grow. My patient and friendly nature allows me to easily connect with kids and create a safe and nurturing environment. I believe in open communication and work closely with parents to ensure their child's needs are met. I...
Elissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Paige T.'s Photo

Paige T.


Bedford, IN

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Paige! I strive to be the babysitter your kids are excited to see! I am very artsy/crafty, I enjoy being outside, I am responsible and reliable, and I have a passion for working with kiddos & special needs! I enjoy doing things like taking the kids out, doing crafts with them & watching them grow and learn! I...
Paige can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Catherine A.'s Photo

Catherine A.


Bloomington, IN

$12-15/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Care And Companion

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for special need Autistic boy for over 9 years. I just received Sapphire gem training on 7/17/19 and hired as a Personal Care Assistant with a national company that specializes in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care. I just started helping a retired Dr since 7/15/19 with his morning routine.
5.0
"Catherine has been caring for my elderly mother with dementia for a few months. Catherine is caring, punctual and responsible. I would recommend Catherine to anyone looking for a trustworthy caregiver for their loved one."

Cynthia V.

Emily L.'s Photo

Emily L.


Bloomington, IN

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Trust-Worthy Nanny!

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Emily! I have been in childcare for about 5 years, I've had training in multiple different environments. I am the oldest of eight, my family fosters children and my brother has Aspergers so I'm well versed in kids that may require extra care/nurturing. I have worked with children with special needs in the past,...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emily is a unicorn among nannies. She is so sweet with the kids and thinks of all kinds of fun activities and crafts to do with them, takes them outside, reads to them, and involves them with lunch prep when feasible. She is very reliable, comes on time, and we...

Clarissa C.

Jasmine W.'s Photo

Jasmine W.


Bloomington, IN

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working in a daycare & babysitting from ages newborn- 11 years old. I graduated from IU with a double major in elementary education and special needs education.
Jasmine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I had hired Jasmine to keep my 2 1/2 year old for a few hours in the evenings. Jasmine is a soft spoken girl, punctual, did a good job feeding him dinner."

Archana V.

Catherine A.'s Photo

Catherine A.


Bloomington, IN

$10-15/hr

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for an autistic boy/ young adult for the past 9 years. It is after school and weekend care currently.
5.0
"I hired Catherine to take care of my kid with special needs on a short notice. I was impressed by her devotion and personality. I will be more than confident to hire her services again."

Care member

Susie G.'s Photo

Susie G.


Bloomington, IN

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! Thank you for considering me to care for your loved one. I'm very passionate about connecting with people, and my experiences include working at a camp for children and co-workers who were either deaf and/or blind, and/or orthopedically impaired, a Special Olympics softball coach for adults, teaching adult daily living...
Joyce P.'s Photo

Joyce P.


Orleans, IN

$12-22/hr10 yrs exp

Do You Need A Mother's Helper - Or A Caregiver While You Work Or Go Out For An Evening?

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a mother of three, I understand what a precious gift your children are to you. I have been involved in care-giving since I was a young teen. While raising my own children, I provided child care in many different settings:in-home daycare, nanny, preschool teacher, camp counselor and after school care. Currently, I serve as a...
Joyce can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Joyce has been the aid in my son's preschool class for the past year. He has just thrived under her care! He always talks about "Miss P." and what fun they had that day. From what I can remember she has only missed one day of work this entire school year. She is...

Kayse E.

Julia L.'s Photo

Julia L.


Bloomington, IN

$20-28/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Lead Preschool Teacher With Experience 6 Weeks And Up And Special Needs.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jules, I'm a lead preschool teacher out of Nashua and I absolutely love what I do. I have 3+ years of experience in teaching, a degree in early childhood education, and experience with working with ages 6 weeks and up. I am comfortable working with multiple children due to my experience in the classroom. I spent...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

Grace M.'s Photo

Grace M.


Bloomington, IN

$15-16/hr6 yrs exp

Certified Caregiver For All Ages, Including Seniors & Special Needs

Hi there! My name is Grace and I'm a student at IU Bloomington. I'm a caring and creative individual with a passion for fostering child development and ensuring kids receive the best care possible. I bring a fun and imaginative approach to babysitting while always prioritizing responsibility and safety. I'm CPR-trained and...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Sara W.'s Photo

Sara W.


Bloomington, IN

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

My love for working with kids started when I was in high school. I was part of Best Buddies in which I worked with special needs kids in utilizing different sets of skills to help them with growth and development. I am currently an occupational therapy doctoral student at Rush University Medical College and am pursuing a career...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Josie R.'s Photo

Josie R.


Bloomington, IN

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Called To Serve

My faith, experience in caregiving, and service heart, have worked together to direct me toward end-of-life care. I am experienced in a wide variety of tasks, from companionship & prayer, to laundry & house cleaning. I hope to be a part of your support team, making sure your loved one gets the care they need and deserve. As a...
Josie can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Victoria K.'s Photo

Victoria K.


Bloomington, IN

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

I Am Have A Passion For Working With Children And Adolescents!

I am currently pursuing a career working with children and have several years of experience in this field. I have approximately two years of experience as a Registered Behavioral Therapist, where I provided Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children with special needs, particularly those on the Autism Spectrum. I also...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Jazmin E.'s Photo

Jazmin E.


Bloomington, IN

$15-19/hr2 yrs exp

Jaz Babysitting!

Hi my name is Jazmin. I am 19 years old. I currently go to IU Bloomington. I have played sports in high school. I was a cheerleader and I played softball. I have worked multiple jobs before. I have worked in food and retail. I have also taught little kids gymnastics before. I have 2 years of experience( on and off) in...
Jazmin can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Kimberly H.'s Photo

Kimberly H.


Bloomington, IN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mary Poppins Wanna Be

My entire adult life has been actively involved with making a difference in the children, our future. My husband and I fostered for over 20 years and adopted 4 children. I operated an in-home day care for several years while my little one was growing, and now that my children are almost full grown, I work as an aide in the...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

Alyssa M.'s Photo

Alyssa M.


Bloomington, IN

$17-30/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Specific Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My mother was an occupational therapist growing up, through whom I learned basics of caring for those with specific needs. I've worked three summers at a summer camp as a direct care provider. Additionally, I have babysat for various clients with specific needs, and provided direct care services to adolescents and adults. I have...
Kathleen H.'s Photo

Kathleen H.


Bloomington, IN

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician// Nanny

I am have been working with Special needs kids for 4 years now in the ABA setting and in home health setting. I love working with kids that are on the spectrum because I love teaching them that they can do anything they set their mind to! They are smart and capable! I have taught 2 years - all the way to age 18 for children on...
Kathleen can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Hi there! My name is Kaylee and I am a Freshman studying Social Work at IU Bloomington. I have worked at a play-learning center called Bellaboo's leading story time and cooking classes, as well as day camp. I was a camp counselor and worked in a childcare center for 3 years, well experienced with 4 weeks- 12 years old. This past...
Joyce P.'s Photo

Joyce P.


Orleans, IN

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Special Needs Care Giver

Along with 35+ years of general childcare experience, I have experience working with children/adults with special needs. I currently am employed with my local schools as a teaching assistant. I accompany a student who has a diagnosis of autism. I worked in our developmental preschool as an assistant for three years prior to my...

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

For over 14 yrs I have been care giver for a professional family with a special needs Autistic son. I have also been caring for his grandmother since COVID-19. While he is at school or his grandma is at dialysis I have other weekly and bi-weekly clients. One through a senior care company and the other clients are private for...
Catherine can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning

Showing 1 - 20 of 29

Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oolitic, IN

Catherine A.

5.0

Catherine has been caring for my elderly mother with dementia for a few months. Catherine is caring, punctual and responsible. I would recommend Catherine to anyone looking for a trustworthy caregiver for their loved one.

- Cynthia V.

Emily L.

5.0

Emily is a unicorn among nannies. She is so sweet with the kids and thinks of all kinds of fun activities and crafts to do with them, takes them outside, reads to them, and involves them with lunch prep when feasible. She is very reliable, comes on time, and we know the kids are in good hands....

- Clarissa C.

Jasmine W.

5.0

I had hired Jasmine to keep my 2 1/2 year old for a few hours in the evenings. Jasmine is a soft spoken girl, punctual, did a good job feeding him dinner.

- Archana V.

Catherine A.

5.0

I hired Catherine to take care of my kid with special needs on a short notice. I was impressed by her devotion and personality. I will be more than confident to hire her services again.

- Care member

Joyce P.

5.0

Joyce was wonderful to work with and saved our family reunion! She was punctual, prepared and flexible. She happily watched our two infants for several hours each morning and treated them with the care and attention you would show your own children. She went above and beyond, rocking the babies to...

- Amy G.

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

Special Needs in Bedford, InSpecial Needs in Bloomington, InSpecial Needs in Orleans, InSpecial Needs in Bloomfield, InSpecial Needs in Ellettsville, InSpecial Needs in Columbus, InSpecial Needs in Scottsburg, InSpecial Needs in Pekin, InSpecial Needs in Martinsville, InSpecial Needs in Quincy, In
Special Needs in Louisville, KYSpecial Needs in Clarksville, InSpecial Needs in Utica, KYSpecial Needs in Brazil, InSpecial Needs in Eminence, KYSpecial Needs in Mount Vernon, InSpecial Needs in Cicero, InSpecial Needs in Westfield, InSpecial Needs in Indianapolis, InSpecial Needs in Whitestown, In
Show more

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

Nanny website or nanny agency: Which should you use to find a caregiver?

December 23rd, 2024 Finding the perfect nanny to care for your little one is never an easy decision. In addition to making sure schedules jive and personalities mesh, thereR... Read more
7 cell phone rules for kids that every parent should establish right now

7 cell phone rules for kids that every parent should establish right now

December 19th, 2024 For years, my kids have watched me use the Internet and social media for both work and pleasure. They’ve also listened to my many, many lectures about... Read more
Stage 2 baby food: How to know when to offer a bit more texture

Stage 2 baby food: How to know when to offer a bit more texture

December 19th, 2024 Once your baby has mastered the art of slurping down smooth purees, it may be time to expand their culinary horizons with Stage 2 baby food. Your little gou... Read more
7 babysitter red flags every parent needs to know

7 babysitter red flags every parent needs to know

May 19th, 2021 Whether you’re a working parent or a mom or dad looking to go on the odd date night, finding a good babysitter can feel like winning the lottery. But just b... Read more