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22 special needs caregivers are listed in Pekin, IN

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Pekin, IN

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Venessa M.


Pekin, IN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Patient Nanny With Over 25 Years Of Experience

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a loving and caring person with over 25 years of child care-related experience in a variety of settings, including but not limited to special needs. I am organized and strict when needed, but I also know how to relax, be flexible, and have fun. I love fun and educational activities and outings with kids. I love working with...
Venessa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Venessa is a wonderful caregiver and has worked very well with my family and I. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs excellent care for their child."

Cheryl V.

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Megan H.


Pekin, IN

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Megan, wife and mother of 2, dog mom and chicken farmer. Nursing is my passion and I love to help anyway I can. I have experience in home Healthcare, pediatric care, elderly care and family health. I see my patients through life's hardest moments, greatest moments and love helping anyway I can. Special needs caregiver
I am very passionate about piano, organ and voice in my instruments as well as theater in my arts. I believe in helping everyone reach their fullest potential in anything they do.
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Kayla M.


Pekin, IN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

15 Plus Years Experience

As a compassionate caregiver with over 15 years of experience, I am committed to providing exceptional support and care to my clients. My journey in caregiving has equipped me with a diverse skill set, allowing me to cater to the unique needs of individuals, including the elderly and those with special needs. I pride myself on...
Kayla can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, respite care & more
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Tiffany H.


New Albany, IN

$17-23/hr10 yrs exp

Empty Nester With Love And Care To Give!

4.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Tiffany, a SRNA for more than 25 years as well as a youth counselor for kids ages 9-21 with special needs, trauma and all mental health issues and have a way of connecting with almost all children. My kids are grown and married and one is living in Seattle where she opened a clothing store. I absolutely love...
Tiffany can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tiffany has been a Godsend honestly. She has helped me with a lot this past year in many ways such as child care , organization and packing and helping move, housekeeping, shopping , and day to day things as well sometimes. She’s very funny and shows attention to...

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Madysine B.


New Albany, IN

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

Weekend & Evening Sitter

Hello! My name is Madysine and I am an 19-year-old Honors Program student at Indiana University Southeast, with years of childcare experience in several different settings. I am pursuing a degree in Psychology. I currently work as an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) and implement ABA therapy for children with autism ages...
Madysine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mady is truly amazing. We are first time parents and it was difficult for us to find someone, besides family, to watch our daughter. Mady is is extremely professional, has excellent communication, and is so caring and kind. She has been with our family since our...

Paige M.

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Sarah L.


Scottsburg, IN

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Errands Runner

3+ years experience working as a substitute teacher at a Montessori School. 10+ years experience babysitting/nannying. I have a Bachelors degree in Health Science. I currently work part time as a nanny for a sweet 1-year-old girl. I have experience working with children newborn to teenage, and have experience with children with...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Latoya P.


Louisville, KY

$11-18/hr10 yrs exp

Great Sitter With Lots If Hands On Experience

I have been working in the medical field since 18 years old I love my job AND cant see me doing Anything else. So after 25 years in the field I can say its my career
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Melissa R.


New Albany, IN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

I am an educator with over 25? years of experience of all ages . I am also a teacher of special needs and have worked with all ages. Looking to supplement my income with something that I love working with children. I am a lot of fun.
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Alisha Y.


New Albany, IN

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior, Pet, Child And Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Compassionate caregiver. Experienced in child, pet and senior care. I have worked with special needs children in respite care and also have experience with Alzheimer's patients. I do house sitting and overnight care. Very hard working dedicated and honest. Enthusiastic with kids and have a fun loving personality. Happy to run...
Alisha can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, respite care
Skills:

CPR

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Dee R.


New Albany, IN

$10-15/hr

I'm A 55 Yr Old Non Smoker Christian Lady. Been A Caregiver For Over 20 Yrs.

Love What I Do. I Treat People The Way I Would Want To Be Treated I Have Work With Several Different Types Of Special Care Needs I have 15 yrs of experience in the hospital environment ! I have over 15 yrs working with private families I'm a Certified CNA. N CPR n have excellent references n a back ground check to provide !
I currently work with children with special needs in a hospital setting. I have flexible availability
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Tiffany H.


New Albany, IN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Neuro Divergent Brain That Cares

Im a 43-year-old mother of 2 phenomenal, extremely successful adult children that, like myself are gifted with neuro divergent, autistic brains. Ive worked in healthcare my entire life and have recently been accepted into the school of humanities and psychology program at IU where I intend on excelling. I am one thousand % about...
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Charlyn C.


Sellersburg, IN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Active Caretaker

I have been a caretaker for many years. I have experience with children, animals, special needs, and seniors. I have had babysitting jobs on and off for 10+ years as well as caring for pets when people were on vacation. For five years I helped care for my grandma who had dementia which caused her to be unable to remember to do...
Charlyn can also help with: Companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, personal care
Skills:

CPR

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Elaura L.


New Albany, IN

$13-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified nursing assistant. I have been certified for over 4 years. I have worked with many adults, elders, and young adults with special needs. I have taken additional training to care for people with special needs. I am CPR / first aid certified, YSIS trained.
Hello! My name is Allayna, and I'm a 20-year-old Elementary Education Major at Indiana University Southeast. My love for working with/helping children and families started when my two little special needs brothers came into my life! Raising them really made me fall in love with teaching - so much so I made a career out of it! I...
I have worked in ABA therapy centers with high needs children often with Autism Spectrum Disorder for about two years and really enjoy working with special needs children and being able to see the difference I can make. I am studying to be in the mental healthcare field and want to continue working with children throughout my...
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Amber W.


Georgetown, IN

$29/hr4 yrs exp

My Destiny Is To Help Others!

Love that I can help out, makes me feel good to know I'm helping others. It's my favorite thing to do I love to watch Disney movies with them I've taken care of intellectual and developmental disability handicapped kids and adults off and on for a few years now and love my job it's so rewarding!
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Katherine S.


Clarksville, IN

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Mature And Loving Person Looking To Be A Help To You And The Person Or People You Care For Daily.

Growing up my cousin was diagnosed Rett Syndrome and I have always wanted her to know that myself and God love her despite our communication barrier. I also have volunteered in my church's special needs ministry for many years and have experienced many different needs there. God has placed in me a love for the disabled and I...

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been watching children for six years. I have experience with special needs children and have been trained on activities and how to keep them engaged. I was a full time nanny for two children for eight months. I have experience in planning nutritious meals, carpool, and helping with school work. My goal when watching your...
Jadelyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pekin, IN

Venessa M.

5.0

Venessa is a wonderful caregiver and has worked very well with my family and I. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs excellent care for their child.

- Cheryl V.

Tiffany H.

5.0

My children loved her and she was so very nice and kept me updated and my children very busy!

- Care member

Madysine B.

5.0

Mady is truly amazing. We are first time parents and it was difficult for us to find someone, besides family, to watch our daughter. Mady is is extremely professional, has excellent communication, and is so caring and kind. She has been with our family since our daughter was about 11 months and she...

- Paige M.

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