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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Osceola, IN

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Osceola, IN

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Chloe F.


Osceola, IN

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

4.8

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

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Chloe is reliable, a quick learner, thoughtful, and so fun! I have 4 kids and she was able to pick up their routines with ease and handle all the chaos that comes with 4 littles. And my kids LOVE her. She did so many crafts and games, and was very thoughtful in...

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


Elkhart, IN

$16-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny!

3.7

(3)

Hello there! I am a 25-year-old with more than 10 years of experience in babysitting. I also nannied my niece and nephew (at the time ages 1 and 2. 5) during the pandemic for about a year. These positions have taught me so much about working with children in general, and especially those who have special needs! I am CPR, first...
Meredith can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is lovely! Very dependable and great with children. "

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Alexia B.


Elkhart, IN

$18/hr • 3 yrs exp

Registered Behavioral Therapsit

I assist children with Autism with learning everyday skills as well as early developmental skills, I am certified safety care and CPR for children of all ages. I had 3 years experience doing this and it would be an honor to work with your kids
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Emily G.


Mishawaka, IN

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny And House Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. After a few years in corporate, I am ready to get back into my true passion. Kids. Work history, I have spent most of my life nannying full time for a few amazing families, word limit doesn't let me share but I was so lucky and learned so much from each. 3. 5 yrs an incredible and sweet boy w/high...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Emily is a gem, she has worked for our family on and off for 3 1/2 years and is like part of our family. She is very hard working, organized and generous with herself and her heart. She will execute on anything you need done in the house and with your children....

Brianna S.

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Tiffany C.


Elkhart, IN

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving, Stay-at-home-Mom Looking To Provide Care

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am a married, 38-yr old, homeschooling mother, and small business owner. Thanks to the support of my loving husband, I finally went back to school where I earned my BA in Business Administration. I'm an easy going, christian woman, with 20+ years of paid child care experience. I have my own vehicle(s) and have...
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Tiffany was hired to clean my Mom's place since I do not live nearby. She was so responsive to my messages and very easy to communicate with. Tiffany has done an amazing job! She is very thorough and you can tell she cares. Both my Mom and I are very happy with the...

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Emma M.


Mishawaka, IN

$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician

Prior RBT certified , currently working for a company that specializes in the who child health of individuals with autism. Looking for part time extra hours.
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Meredith S.


Elkhart, IN

$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician

Registered Behavior Technician with more than two years of experience with special needs children!
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Sabrina S.


Mishawaka, IN

$13-18/hr • 3 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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Tiffany C.


Elkhart, IN

$15/hr • 10 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.
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Deb K.


Elkhart, IN

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'm a preschool teacher with our school corporation for 23 years now. I have and continue to work with preschool children, with special needs students. I have also done several training to keep 24 clock hours of training per year. I have taught summer school with special needs children. I'm certified through Red Cross to teach...
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Kaylee P.


Granger, IN

$25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hello! I am Kaylee and I'm 27 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, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Rhyann B.


Wakarusa, IN

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love caring for all infants and young children. I have worked with special needs for 5 years and have babysat since I was 12. I worked at a daycare handling 6 infants by myself for 2 years. I worked at the Rainbow's End Daycare for a year before becoming a nanny. I have experience working as an RBT using ABA therapy with...
Rhyann can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sarah S.


South Bend, IN

$10-20/hr • 4 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: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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Madison C.


Notre Dame, IN

$16-35/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Madison, an Arizona native and student at the University of Notre Dame studying developmental psychology and education! At ND I conduct developmental psychopathology research, working with children with emotional regulation issues and other psychopathologies. During my time in Arizona, I worked with children of all...
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Nichole K.


Elkhart, IN

$15-25/hr • 5 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: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Marriani F.


South Bend, IN

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Marriani, I'm 24 years old, and I've been dedicated to childcare for over 10 years. My background includes roles such as teaching Sunday school, babysitting, working full-time as a nanny, substitute teaching, and assisting children with special needs in the classroom. I truly love working with kids and am...
Marriani can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Chloe F.


Elkhart, IN

$18/hr • 5 yrs exp

As the oldest of eight children, I have always been willing to help out with the children in my household along with any errands that need to be completed (making dinner, taking the baby for a drive to fall asleep, cleaning up around the house, playing someone's favorite song on repeat just to keep them calm or happy, etc.) I am...
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Osceola, IN

Chloe F.

5.0

Chloe has been a wonderful caregiver for our family! Our infant son is always well taken care of and loved on by Chloe. We appreciate her dedication to our child’s growth and development!

- Care member

Susan Q.

5.0

My wife (who has ALZ) loved Susan. Very compassionate and caring person. Always on time and with a positive attitude.

- Bob E.

Meredith S.

5.0

She is lovely! Very dependable and great with children.

- Care member

Emily G.

5.0

Emily is a gem, she has worked for our family on and off for 3 1/2 years and is like part of our family. She is very hard working, organized and generous with herself and her heart. She will execute on anything you need done in the house and with your children. She loves children and it shows in...

- Brianna S.

Tiffany C.

5.0

She was wonderful,timley , Left me with no worries.I will use her again for dog watching.

- Care member

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

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Osceola, IN are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.