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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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Haley K.


Indianapolis, IN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Part-Time Sitter For All Ages

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a teacher on the south side of Indy looking for more work doing what I love! I've been babysitting for 10 years now so I have experience with children of all ages, as well as sets of multiples and children who have special needs. I am available most evenings and any time on most weekends. I am kind and patient, and I...
Haley can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Excellent! She was friendly, on time, and connected well with my child and pets. Highly recommend."

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Nicole L.


Greenwood, IN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Mature Caregiver With Background In Nursing And Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Nurturing, care giving and educating are my passions! In addition to my personal experience as the mother of 4 boys (17, 15, 15 & 13 y. o.) I am a retired RN, and have 20+ years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. I truly enjoy caring for children of all ages and stages of development. Having...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Sherry E.


Indianapolis, IN

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Support Aide

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 10 plus years of Nanny/Elderly Care experience ranging from infants to our beloved parents. I am very passionate about my work/career as well as being reliable. I also have experience with Special Needs, medical equipment, and I'm in the medical field. Some of my qualifications are: Homecare, Daycare, Facility...
Sherry can also help with: Meal prep, errands, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"Sherry babysat our 10 month old and we had so much fun knowing Emma was in good hands with her! She was on time and handled our baby’s newfound separation anxiety by keeping her busy! "

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Monica H.


Indianapolis, IN

$25-26/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care And Special Needs Experience With BS In Elementary Education

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children who range from infancy to high school age and from struggling to gifted (twice exceptional) learners. I have done in-home and clients' home overnight care of children and household management. I love being with children! I have accommodated families' wishes and behavior plans. Former elementary school...
5.0
"Organized, structured, caring, and dependable are just a few words that can be used to describe Monica. She cared for my high functioning autistic son and she did a great job. She worked with him on home work and ensuring he made it to school and from school....

Michael S.

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Sarah L.


Greenwood, IN

$20-33/hr20 yrs exp

Very Experienced Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have had the pleasure of caring for children for the last 20 years, including running my own daycare for 17years. I am a mom of 5 children. I have education in early childhood development as well as a medical background as a CNA and am first aid and CPR certified. I am a clean, patient, firm, reliable, trustworthy, honest and...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sarah is the most amazing Nanny and has been our families lifesaver for the last year! Not only is she wonderful with my daughter, but when I come home from work the house is clean, the laundry is done and there is warm banana bread on the table. I don't know how...

Erin D.

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Shiryl M.


Danville, IN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Results-Driven Professional Nanny With Twenty Years Experience Working With Families

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to express my interest in your child care position. My name is Shiryl, and I have two children, aged 14 and 24. Over the course of my career, I have accumulated extensive experience working with children in various capacities. In my previous role, I had the privilege of working with children of all...
Shiryl can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Shiryl is great! We met her for the first time, and she jumped right in to take care of our two boys. We will have her back."

Care member

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Annie W.


Beech Grove, IN

$12-25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun And Responsible Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was around 14 years old. Among other jobs, I have always had babysitting jobs on the side, ranging from infants to middle school children. I also regularly volunteer with the special needs community, so I am very comfortable working with someone who has special needs. I grew up in a family of six,...
Annie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Annie was incredibly reliable and very punctual! My son absolutely adored her, she did so good with him, I honestly couldn't have asked for a better sitter! Highly recommend."

Samantha N.

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Sandra M.


Indianapolis, IN

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Services 3 Years Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience with children and adults with special needs. I am very passionate about what I do.
5.0
"I broke my foot 2 months ago and was not moving well 2 weeks later, and I lived up 2 flights of steps. I hired Sandra and she was fantastic, did all the items I was unable to do. Helped me move, grocery shopped with me, took care of my place, cooked my meals....

Jeff N.

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Zoe S.


Greenwood, IN

$24/hr9 yrs exp

Love Kids. Fun But Responsible

I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I love kids I have worked with special needs children since I was a kid. Grew up as a swimmer have some medical experience other than CPR
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She worked really well with my three kids! 5 year old twins and my 8 month old. One of my twins is autistic and she absolutely loved Zoe! She doesn’t like people but connected with Zoe really fast!"

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Courtney P.


Indianapolis, IN

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I began babysitting for pay at 10 years old. I have experience in babysitting infants, children with behavioral issues, children with physical disabilities, and children with dietary restrictions. I have babysat and nannied twins along with their siblings. I was approved to babysit foster children in Idaho and I have a current...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Courtney has been the BEST! The only reason we are letting her go is because we are moving out of state. We would keep Courtney for the next 5 years. I have a 3 year old who is mild-moderate special needs, and she has been AMAZING with her. She is consistent,...

Kelly P.

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Scout M.


Indianapolis, IN

$18-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Scout! I am a Registered Nurse with 3 years of Pediatric ER experience and many years prior of child care and nannying. With my nursing background, I am comfortable caring for multiples and special needs children as well as managing an injuries or emergencies that may occur. I'm currently looking for part time summer...
Scout can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Scout is amazing! She is our weekend sitter. My kids love her and I feel so confident leaving her with our 20month old and 8month old. Best sitter we have found on care.com by far!"

Breanna M.

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Vanessa J.


Indianapolis, IN

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Safety And Fun Are #1!

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Vanessa and I love working with people of all ages & pets too! I can walk dogs, pet sit all kinds of pets, drive older kiddos, run errands, you name it! I have availability day and night. My schedule is flexible, which allows me to accept last minute/short duration requests or stay longer when needed. I do have...
Vanessa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Vanessa is such a sweet woman. She cared for my 10 year old son with special needs who loves to talk constantly about many different subjects and without taking a breath in between ha-ha. She had no problem listening, engaging and interacting with his interests in...

Sarah G.

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Shiryl M.


Danville, IN

$18-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Shiryl! Are you still looking for special needs care? I have two children, 11 and 21. My 11-year-old was born with special needs. He has autism spectrum disorder. I have volunteer experience working with adult men and women teaching life skills. I worked as a social worker for the Department of Social Services,...
5.0
"Shiryl is a great caregiver, very caring and professional, she cared for our son's special needs and she is very compassionate. She planned educational activities for the kids which really helps in school, took them to museums and the zoo. She goes above and...

John J.

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Alexis D.


Indianapolis, IN

$10-15/hr

Special Needs Caregiver

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am experienced in working with elementary and middle school-aged children with special needs. I have extensive experience working with kids. I spent many summers working as a special needs-focused camp counselor and worked at an after school care center for 4 years with children of varying abilities.
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Cara S.


Greenwood, IN

$25-33/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Taker

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Dear Families, Hi! I absolutely love being a nanny! It has been such a rewarding and fulfilling experience. After 20 years of working in different childcare settings this has been my favorite. My absolute joy in life is being mom to my beautiful and creative daughter! She is my greatest teacher. I feel that this profession...
Cara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Cara has been a great nanny to our son. She began caring for him around 3 months of age until he was about 13 months old. She was always so warm and attentive with him! She would send us picture and video updates. She took him to the library on a few occasions,...

Nicholas M.

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Andrea W.


Indianapolis, IN

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

Friend To Special Needs Adults And Children

I have had experience caring for disabled adults and children with special needs! I have CPR and FirstAid certifications through the Red Cross, I provide transportation, house-keeping, and specialize in art and play! If you have a crafty child or adult, then I would be a perfect fit for your family. I have a lot of love to give,...
Andrea can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Hello, I have worked in childcare and youth services industry for over 4 years. I have experience providing care for infants, toddlers, elementary age children as well special needs children and teenagers in residential settings. I have also worked as a paraprofessional in the school system for over 4 years primarily assisting...
James can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Brynn K.


Beech Grove, IN

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hello, Hello!

Extremely reputable, loving, hands on sitter. I have been with children for most of my life & they bring me such joy. I am currently studying psychology at Ivy Tech hoping to be a future Pediatric Occupational Therapist. I have experience with multiples, special needs, and infants. I take pride in the safe & fun environment I...
Brynn can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Birgitta S.


Greenwood, IN

$15-50/hr6 yrs exp

Grace From Greenwood

I am a friendly, fun, and attentive college student with over 6 years of experience in working with children, teens, and kids with special needs. As a future medical professional, I am trustworthy and responsible. My preferred care-giving approach is to incorporate lots of active play and love for outdoors. I bring a passion for...
Birgitta can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I am the mother of two children, ages 24 and 15. I have previously worked as a substitute teacher. I love God and have worked with the youth department of my church since 1990. I very loving and caring. My second child is special needs so I am very familiar with the work of taking care of a special needs child
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Plainfield, IN

Haley K.

5.0

Excellent! She was friendly, on time, and connected well with my child and pets. Highly recommend.

- Care member

Sherry E.

5.0

Sherry babysat our 10 month old and we had so much fun knowing Emma was in good hands with her! She was on time and handled our baby’s newfound separation anxiety by keeping her busy!

- Care member

Monica H.

5.0

Organized, structured, caring, and dependable are just a few words that can be used to describe Monica. She cared for my high functioning autistic son and she did a great job. She worked with him on home work and ensuring he made it to school and from school. Monica worked full-time for us. You...

- Michael S.

Sarah L.

5.0

All of my kids loved her. She came in ready to have fun and engaged with them at each of their levels. Her experience is unparalleled. She handled the challenges of having 4 kids with ease. She is an absolutely champion! Can't wait to have her back!!

- Katie V.

Shiryl M.

5.0

Shiryl is great! We met her for the first time, and she jumped right in to take care of our two boys. We will have her back.

- Care member

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