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Ashley is competent and reliable.

Review for Ashley C. by Care member

My kids (ages 1 through 7) love her. She is great with multiple kids and is always looking for ways to help. My children can be a handful,…

Review for Jennifer W. by Care member

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…

Review for Megan S. by Belinda L.

Special needs caregivers in Ossian, IN

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Catilena B.


Ossian, IN

$8-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Reliable Babysitter And Fun Creator.

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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, light cleaning, meal prep
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Ashley C.


Fort Wayne, IN

$18-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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.

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Jennifer W.


Bluffton, IN

$12-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

A Nanny/Babysitter That You Can Trust:-}

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My kids (ages 1 through 7) love her. She is great with multiple kids and is always looking for ways to help. My children can be a handful, but I can trust Jennifer to handle every situation. "

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Megan S.


Huntington, IN

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

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.

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Madalynn J.


Fort Wayne, IN

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Madalynn was extremely patient and kind towards our family. She is very experienced and showed a lot of affection and interest towards our family. She is a sweet young lady and we would have loved to hire her but it didn't work out on our ends; but she did meet our...

Virginia C.

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Kaylee G.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Megan S.


Fort Wayne, IN

$16-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

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, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
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.

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

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.
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Sheila M H.


Fort Wayne, IN

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Family Caregiver Ver

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: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

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Angela S.


Fort Wayne, IN

$20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Special Needs Caretaker

Hello, I am currently preparing to have my first child at the beginning of June 2025 and will be taking a leave from working for around 2 months and hoping to return doing part time jobs in August. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary and special education. I have 5 years of tutoring experience. 15 years babysitting...
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Sydney W.


Fort Wayne, IN

$18-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Sydney

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jadyn P.


Roanoke, IN

$14/hr • 10 yrs exp

College Student Looking For Summer Nanny Position!

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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Logan J.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced Caretaker

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.
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Amy H.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15-50/hr • 7 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as creative, fun, and passionate. I like working with kids because I can be silly and fun; but also help them grow to be the best they can be! I'm looking for a job that has more hours in the summer and less hours during the school year. I started working with kids when I was a teenager and loved...
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Madalynn J.


Fort Wayne, IN

$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Great One On One Care

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.
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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...
Hey! I'm Mary, I have been working with kids with special needs for four years now. I'm 18, a senior in highschool and work in the special education department for 3 years.
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Hilary D.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny With A Wide Range Of Experience Including Special Needs

I have worked with children with a variety of needs both medical and educational, including but not limited to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Visual and Hearing Impairments, G tubes & feedings, catheters, traces, seizures, and more.
Hilary can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Hilary D.


Fort Wayne, IN

$50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Tutor with a Degree in Special Education

I am the oldest of six kids and have grown up as the great niece of an uncle and father all with special needs. I studied Special Education in school and am currently looking for a family or families in need of help. I worked at Arc of Wabash County for two years before accepting a position in a classroom. I have worked in...

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