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Find special needs caregivers in Plainfield, IN that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Plainfield, IN

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Plainfield, IN

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Hannah S.


Indianapolis, IN

$22-50/hr7 yrs exp

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Hello! I have had plenty of experience with kids. I have professionally worked with kids with special needs for 4 years. I have worked with children with autism and have experience with seizures. I have also worked with ADD/ADHD kids. Special needs children have always had a special place in my heart, since I have a younger...
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Makayla D.


Camby, IN

$15-17/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Yet Responsible :)

I have 4 years of experience with kids ages 2-16 with a focus in special needs. I was a Registered behavior technician at multiple ABA locations. I am not afraid to go out of my comfort zone to have fun and make kids smile! I have no problem helping out with errands, house chores, and food preparation!
Makayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Say B.


Indianapolis, IN

$21-30/hr2 yrs exp

RBT

Hi! I'm very outgoing, funny and love everyone. I've worked with kids with autism for 3 years. I have my certificate also to take care of kids with autism. I've worked with helping them learn to use their words either through their mouth or through a device. I worked with different ages.
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Jill R.


Mooresville, IN

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

-3 years as a licensed swim instructor -CPR and first aid certified -licensed ministry daycare employee with infants (0-12m). - 2 years with elementary after school care - Passionate and very experienced with special education and special needs care. Babysitter available for any day of week depending on class schedule....
Jill can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Haley C.


Avon, IN

$22/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. With over four years of experience, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing games with kids, from outdoor sports to board games...
Haley can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Ava C.


Avon, IN

$22/hr3 yrs exp

I Am 24 Years Old, Looking For A Full Time Babysitting Job.

I'd describe my personality as crafty, energetic and understanding. I like working with kids because I have always loved watching them light up any room they are in and bring joy to everyone around. I have worked with special needs children also and loved the experience and it opened my eyes and love for caring for children...
Ava can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Hope H.


Mooresville, IN

$16-25/hr5 yrs exp

hello my name is hope. I have been a home health aide for many years starting with taking care of my grandmother with alzhiemers and dementia. And then working with special needs. If you have any questions please reach out . Thank you
Hope can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Harlie S.


Indianapolis, IN

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter For Hire

Do you need a weekend or date night sitter? Hi, my name is Harlie! I currently work in a daycare, with ages 6 weeks to 5 years! l. I am also in the process of achieving my CDA. I have several years of childcare experience. A little bit about me - I love music, reading and having fun! I love providing children with a safe space...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Experienced in helping kids with autism to develop new skills, reduce challenging behaviors, become more independent, and manage sensory experiences and more independence in daily routines, better time management, learning to speak, following directions, Assessing patient needs and progress, motivating patients and their...
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Megan C.


Avon, IN

$20/hr1 yrs exp

I have a bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy during which I completed many volunteer hours and a 16 week professional internship working with individuals with disabilities. I am also about to complete a master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and I have been working as an ABA therapist at an autism clinic for about a...
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Yiliyah W.


Indianapolis, IN

$15-50/hr4 yrs exp

Fun-loving Smile Enthusiast!

Hiii parents! I am 27 years old living in the West Indianapolis area with my husband. I am the 3rd born of 7 so I have a natural love for big families. I have 10+ years experience working w children including the 4 of my 10yr+ younger siblings that I have had the joy in helping raise. I have my degree in psychology with the end...
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Jordan M.


Camby, IN

$12-20/hr9 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Ready To Create Fun Memories

Hi my name is Jordan! I am an energetic, outgoing and creative person who has approximately 10 years of babysitting experience. I am the oldest of 3 kids and grew up helping take care of my younger siblings. I began babysitting for neighborhood families when I was 12. I have experience with special needs children, multiple...
Jordan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
I have worked with infants through teenagers. I have experience with special needs children that has taught me a lot about how children need someone who can be patient and work through all of their feelings together. My experience ranges from working with infants and preschoolers at church to working with children at an ABA...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Alicia A.


Indianapolis, IN

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Practically Perfect In Every Way

Are you looking for a temporary nanny in July or August? Maybe your current nanny is going on vacation? Maybe you are having a baby and want a night nanny so you can sleep do you can be the rock star during the day? Whatever your reason, I can help! As a career nanny with over 20 years experience , I am confident in my ability...
Alicia can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Joy F.


Indianapolis, IN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I have experience in long-term care, rehab hospital, burn unit, early education, dementia, behavioral child care, first aid, CPR, certified certified, nursing assistant, hemodialysis, technician, and phlebotomist
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Ella P.


Avon, IN

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny/ Direct Support Professional

I love being able to use my free time to babysit/nanny. It's important to me that the individuals I work for and more importantly the children feel safe and happy when I'm working. In addition to basic childcare, I have worked the past summer with children of all different needs as a direct support professional. I would love...
I am a Pediatric Private Duty Nurse. I work 8-12 shifts and perform visits as needed. My experience is mostly with infants and toddlers. As a nurse I am responsible for my patients/clients well-being and have the skills needed for children to be cared for in their homes outside of the hospital. I am also a mother to four...
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Amina B.


Greenwood, IN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Mom Who Loves Children

5.0

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi There! My name is Amina and I have over 30 years experience, CPR certified and I am comfortable caring for all children, especially those who may have special needs. I am married and the mother of two adult children. I have an amazing 30-year-old daughter, who was born with cerebral palsy and beat the odds with early...
Amina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Amina is very loving and caring, simply a beautiful person! Ms. Amina even helped me with pick ups in times of emergency. With Ms. Amina, my children were always happy and never hungry :). We recently moved and my kids still ask for Ms. Amina. Mom and dad are still...

Djamilatou A.

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Kayla L.


Indianapolis, IN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

All Around Help

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kayla. I have cared for children of many ages (newborn to 11 years) for the past 15 years. I graduated college with a degree in Elementary Education. In 2017 I returned from Australia where I was an Au Pair. The last 4. 5 years I have been doing a nanny share. During the days, I have also helped to keep the...
Kayla can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kayla was wonderful with our baby! She was punctual, friendly, and professional. She also did a wonderful giving our daughter time to warm up to her. We appreciated that! We will be using her again soon!"

Krista T.

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Kennedy H.


Indianapolis, IN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hi, my name is Kennedy and I am 22 years old! I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I have experience caring for children as young as 2 months old. I have taken classes that have taught me how to work with and care for children with special needs. I graduated from Ivy Tech Bloomington with an Honors degree in...
Kennedy can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kennedy is excellent with kids and pets. I have used her for both. She is punctual, dependable and always leaves the house as clean or cleaner than when she got here. I would highly recommend Kennedy."

Robin M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Plainfield, IN

Amina B.

5.0

Amina is very loving and caring, simply a beautiful person! Ms. Amina even helped me with pick ups in times of emergency. With Ms. Amina, my children were always happy and never hungry :). We recently moved and my kids still ask for Ms. Amina. Mom and dad are still struggling to find someone as...

- Djamilatou A.

Kayla L.

5.0

Kayla was wonderful with our baby! She was punctual, friendly, and professional. She also did a wonderful giving our daughter time to warm up to her. We appreciated that! We will be using her again soon!

- Krista T.

Kennedy H.

5.0

Kennedy is excellent with kids and pets. I have used her for both. She is punctual, dependable and always leaves the house as clean or cleaner than when she got here. I would highly recommend Kennedy.

- Robin M.

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