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I am a mom to 1 little boy, and a stepmom to a toddler girl with special needs. I know how to care for special needs children. I absolutely love spending time with little ones. I only have experience with family members children and my own.
Catilena can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
(4)
I'm currently a stay-at-home mom with my special needs 5-year-old, who will be starting school in a few months.
I am CPR and first aid certified, and just finished my schooling for my home health aide certificate. My son is a heart transplant recipient and my mother is a pediatric nurse so I'm very well-versed in the health...
Ellyssa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ellyssa is a natural when it comes to taking care of
children. I have seen her interact with numerous kids and each one she bonds with almost instantly. While I do not have a child myself, if there was anyone I would trust to take care of a child, it would be...
Vanessa F.
Ashley C.
Fort Wayne, IN
$18-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Ashley. I have worked in healthcare since Being 15years old placing me at around 17 years of experience. I have extensive experience in senior care. I have past work experience at Parkview in the inpatient rehab facility. Five years of nursing home experience and countless years of in home care services...
Ashley can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Ashley was a great caregiver for my dad. She would take him on walks, work with him on his therapy exercises, help with his bathing and dressing, make sure he was getting his fluids so he wouldn’t get dehydrated and take him to and from his appointments. When dad...
Jennifer M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working with mentally and physically disabled persons ages 9-72 in a home setting. I have helped with basic needs such as bathing and cooking meals. I have experience working with many disabilities: Autism, cognitive delays, and seizure disorders to name a few. Very comfortable with distributing medication...
5.0
"Megan worked for me last year caring for my dear sister. She was very sympathetic to Rachel's needs and took care of her very well. Megan was a blessing to have around and was almost like family to us, I was sad to say goodbye to her when we moved states."
Belinda L.
4.3
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Madalynn, and it's nice to meet you. I am a mother to two children, a boy who is 5 years old and a daughter who will soon turn 7 years old. This year marks the end of my career in the United States Navy. In addition to running my own company, I'm also a student at Purdue University, where I concentrate on behavior...
Madalynn can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have had a few caretakers but she is the best hands down! She can cook, clean, help with homework and best of all she is so loving and caring and attentive towards kids. I could give her 10 stars!!! "
Kristyn L.
Kaylee G.
Fort Wayne, IN
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently a stay at home foster mom and my little girl is in school full time. I am looking to nanny, pet sit, odd jobs, really anything during the day once in awhile.
I have a degree in Speech Pathology and I have worked in the behavioral therapy field for 3 years. Recently, my husband and I decided that it was...
Kaylee can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Wow! Just wow! Kaylee is extremely careful attentive. The kids absolutely love her! She is my go to sitter every time! "
Joe G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have 8+ years of childcare experience, most of which was working as a full time nanny. I've had experience with kids ages 0-15, primarily infants to preschool. I also have plenty of special needs experience with primarily Down's syndrome and Autism. To me, being a nanny is so much more than simply 'watching the kids'. I...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Megan is great and our kids love her. We have her babysit every few weeks. She is fun and the house always looks better when we get back than when we left because she works with the kids to clean up after themselves and a touch more. We will continue to use her...
Karen C.
Hello!! and thank you so much for reading my bio:-}
Seems like I've been around kiddos my whole life, and started helping with them at about 10 years old, when I gained some younger siblings.
Next came occasional babysitting when I was a teenager. Before graduating high school I also took a child development class which was...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hannah S.
Fort Wayne, IN
$12-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
As a caregiver with three years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I communicate with parents about their child's day and any issues that arise in a manner they prefer. I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules. I love playing outdoor...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Brea A.
Bluffton, IN
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience with ages of kids. I have experience with special needs children. I have watched really young children.
Brea can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Leah B.
Fort Wayne, IN
$18-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
I Am An Empathetic And Nurturing Caretaker. Everything I Do Is To Better Myself And People Around Me
Hi my name is Leah! I am 26 years old and my husband and I recently moved to Fort Wayne, IN from NJ. I have 8 years experience nannying & both my brother and nephew have special needs so I am more then comfortable taking care of children with more specific needs.
I enjoy being outside as well as gardening and playing...
Skills:
CPR
Morgan D.
Fort Wayne, IN
$15-20/hr
Hello, my name is Morgan. I will be in nyc February-March and back in the city early May. I am currently in online school. I am majoring in special education. I have a gentle demeanor and very patient. I hope to be a perfect fit for you and your family.
I love caring for people. My mom was a nurse and I watched her protocol for completing tasks for the best care possible. My daughter is also a pediatric ICU nurse. I cared for my mom when she had cancer 17 yrs ago. Then took over care giving for my dad and my brother with special needs. When my dad passed, 9 days later my...
Sheila M can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, personal care, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello, I graduated in December 2017 with a degree in elementary and special education. I am in my first year of teaching, teaching mild special education grades K-5th. I also have experience working with children as young as 5 with autism to senior adults with cognitive disabilities as a job throughout the majority of college.
Hi! I am looking for work for during my winter break mid-December to mid-January and as needed for the spring 2025 semester. I love kids, and have a wide variety of experience working with them. I feel comfortable caring for infants to teens, siblings, and mild special needs. I am reliable, organized, flexible and have a...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Jadyn P. I just graduated from Indiana University Bloomington with my. Bachelors of Science in Applied Health Sciences! I had a major of Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Speech and Hearing Sciences! I have had over 10 years of experience with children of all ages and personalities! I have...
Jadyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I was a DSP for 3+ years taking care of disabled adults. I have experience in housekeeping, meal prep, bathing, medication distribution, taking vital signs, and general caretaking. I'm also currently CPR/First Aid certified.
I am very skilled in one on one care for all sorts of different situations. I have helped with epilepsy, cerebral palsy, MS, and many other disorders. Every person deserves great care and love, let me help.
Hi there! I am a professional caretaker with experience in caring for toddlers, children, and adults with ASD, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and FAS. I am a very positive and caring individual with attention to detail in all aspects of work. My goal in work is to make your child feel save, loved, and cared for:) I graduated...
Vicki B.
Fort Wayne, IN
$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been a special education paraprofessional for 15 years. I have experience with various special needs situations. My experience with the elderly is that I took care of my mother who had debilitating COPD until she passed. My duties included giving meds, preparing meals and attending to her personal needs. I would like to...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ossian, IN
Ellyssa B.
5.0
Ellyssa is a natural when it comes to taking care of
children. I have seen her interact with numerous kids and each one she bonds with almost instantly. While I do not have a child myself, if there was anyone I would trust to take care of a child, it would be Ellyssa. She has a way with kids and...
- Vanessa F.
Ashley C.
5.0
Ashley was a great caregiver for my dad. She would take him on walks, work with him on his therapy exercises, help with his bathing and dressing, make sure he was getting his fluids so he wouldn’t get dehydrated and take him to and from his appointments. When dad was admitted to the hospital, she...
- Jennifer M.
Megan S.
5.0
Megan worked for me last year caring for my dear sister. She was very sympathetic to Rachel's needs and took care of her very well. Megan was a blessing to have around and was almost like family to us, I was sad to say goodbye to her when we moved states.
- Belinda L.
Madalynn J.
3.0
Our kids loved her- She was very conscientious and kind BUT she showed up 30-40 minutes late (ONCE) so my child got dropped off by the bus and no one was home. Background check also never completed.
- Kayla C.
Kaylee G.
5.0
Kaylee is the best sitter we've had. We trust her with our girls. She is patient, kind, responsible, and my daughters love her. You won't regret hiring her.
- Daiana W.
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