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Jadyn P.


Roanoke, IN

$14/hr10 yrs exp

College Student Looking For Summer Nanny Position!

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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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Megan S.


Fort Wayne, IN

$16-20/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
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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Megan S.


Huntington, IN

$15-20/hr6 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/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Briana K.


Huntington, IN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I love to spend time outdoors and work with people, I have 6+ years with kids with special needs, I am a very organized person who is flexible.
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Lacey S.


Huntington, IN

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! I'm currently 8 years in healthcare with experience with elderly with dementia, to kids with mental and physical disabilities. I've been a Qualified Medication Aide for 2 years so passing medicine is an option too. Heart of gold & a smile to light the room, I would be more than happy to assist in anything you might need!
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Madalynn J.


Fort Wayne, IN

$25-35/hr5 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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Samantha D.


Fort Wayne, IN

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny

I have mainly cared for small children and adolescents with special needs but I also have 6 years of experience caring for young children and infants as well. I am very outgoing with a love for teaching children. I am CPR and first aid certified. I graduated with my bachelors in psychology and sociology at PFW. . My main goal is...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kim W.


Fort Wayne, IN

$5-10/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Fort Wayne Babysitter

I have watched special needs children for 3 years in the childcare center that I worked in. I have always made sure to give them attention by playing games with them and sitting with them as much as possible so they would feel comfortable coming to me if someone was picking on them. My cousin is mentally disabled and was...
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Samantha D.


Fort Wayne, IN

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Professional Caretaker

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...
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Emily S.


Fort Wayne, IN

$11-16/hr

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student

I am currently a graduate student at Huntington University's Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program. I have learned basics of transferring, using adaptive equipment, and assisting with basic ADLs and IADLs. I am currently NOT certified/ licensed, but I am in the process of learning more about the OT profession, and how to work...
I'm a college student at Purdue University Fort Wayne looking for part time work with some wonderful kids! I'm majoring in Psychology and I would love to work with kids full time someday. For my current experience with kids, I volunteered as a teacher's aid for special needs children for 1 school year and I have worked at the...
Courtney can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Emily L.


Huntington, IN

$11-30/hr1 yrs exp

Adventure Awaits

I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. Willing to do any chores needed to be done around the house and I am also pretty good at coming up with cute little crafts for the kids to do. Used to work with special needs kids so if you happen to have a kiddo who needs a little more attention...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Megan S.


Fort Wayne, IN

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

I'm an RBT looking for some morning hours. I wouldn't be able to provide ABA therapy without being under a BCBA, but I am comfortable working with those diagnosed with ASD.
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Adam W.


Huntington, IN

$15/hr1 yrs exp

A Glimpse Into Adam W.

I'd describe my personality as caring, patient, and fun. I like caring for people with special needs because I have had a passions for years and am interested in having a job as a Special Education teacher. I'm looking for a job that just allows me to serve families and people with disabilities I started caring for people...
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Christine K.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15-30/hr20 yrs exp

That Grandma You Always Wanted

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

You know them as that grandma that dances in the grocery store, snuggled up, and cuddles when you need it. You just can't understand how she is so calm, plays silly games, when all you want to do is relax, knows how to reach even the hardest kids to become some of the best. I am Christy or Mamaw to 2 amazing little girls we have...
Christine can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Christine was wonderful! She has great experience with children personally (as a mom and grandma) and professionally (her work as teacher and being hired for other babysitting jobs). She arrived on time and loved on our 8 month old daughter while daycare was closed...

Ally Y.

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Ellyssa B.


Hoagland, IN

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time or Full-Time Caregiver Available

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Elly has plenty experience with early childhood development of children from working with kids at a young age. She has classroom and private home care experience. "

Juan C.

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Kaylee G.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15/hr10 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:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Megan K.


Columbia City, IN

$10-25/hr4 yrs exp

Fun, Full-time Nanny Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am the oldest of quite a large family, so I have experience with children of all ages. I also have experience being a sitter and a nanny outside of my own family. I have a degree in elementary education, with a specialization in special education. I can take care of sick children, children with special needs, twins and...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Megan has been a real blessing to us! She watched our 4 children (ages 4, 7, 11 and 12) this summer. She was always on time (usually early) and very reliable. Megan is also very trustworthy - you could leave $100 bills lying around the house and she wouldn't...

Deborah C.

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Brea A.


Bluffton, IN

$10-15/hr7 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, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Roanoke, IN

Megan S.

5.0

Dependable, communicates well, trustworthy. My child was comfortable and felt safe. She even drove her to appointment. Highly recommend

- Jenelle Y.

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.

Christine K.

5.0

Christine was wonderful! She has great experience with children personally (as a mom and grandma) and professionally (her work as teacher and being hired for other babysitting jobs). She arrived on time and loved on our 8 month old daughter while daycare was closed so my husband and I could focus on...

- Ally Y.

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.

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