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Jadyn P.


Roanoke, IN

$14/hr • 10 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, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Megan S.


Fort Wayne, IN

$16-20/hr • 8 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
"Dependable, communicates well, trustworthy. My child was comfortable and felt safe. She even drove her to appointment. Highly recommend"

Jenelle Y.

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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

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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/hr • 10 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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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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Kim W.


Fort Wayne, IN

$8-10/hr • 3 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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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...
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Courtney B.


Fort Wayne, IN

$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

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, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Emily L.


Huntington, IN

$11-30/hr • 1 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, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Megan S.


Fort Wayne, IN

$14-19/hr • 1 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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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Samantha D.


Fort Wayne, IN

$20/hr • 4 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, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Samantha D.


Fort Wayne, IN

$25-30/hr • 4 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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Ashley C.


Fort Wayne, IN

$18-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

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

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Ashley is competent and reliable. "

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Christine K.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15-30/hr • 20 yrs exp

That Grandma You Always Wanted

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm a dedicated childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With 20 years of experience, I've been fortunate to positively impact the lives of children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My patient, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with children and build strong...
Christine can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & 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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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

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Catilena B.


Ossian, IN

$8-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Reliable Babysitter And Fun Creator.

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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep

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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.

Ashley C.

5.0

Ashley is competent and reliable.

- Care member

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.

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