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60 special needs caregivers are listed in South Bend, IN

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in South Bend, IN

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Susan K.


South Bend, IN

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Nanny and post partum doula. Infants, preemie , toddlers, school age, multiples, overnights , special needs, Cerebral palsy, developmental delays, feeding tubes, total care, Alzheimer's, CNA and HHA licenses. CPR certification, vaccinated.
5.0
"Sue is a very capable and warm caretaker. She started babysitting for my daughter when she was around 5 months old and as a new mom, I was grateful for her presence and her expertise. She helped guide me in taking the appropriate steps for my daughter's...

Areeba S.

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Susan K.


South Bend, IN

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available Beginning End Of April, 2018

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My life has been around children. I was the neighborhood sitter in my youth. I have been a nanny in South Bend and Chicago. I have experience as a postpartum doula working with multiples. I also have experience with special needs children, having worked at a Rosie Place(respite care for medically fragile children in South...
Susan can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sue was fantastic with her knowledge if infant development and the needs of busy moms. She stepped up for me to help during a time where I needed help with my infant. Her experience is extensive and she was dependable, kept my newborn engaged with activities and...

Teresa K.

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Madyson L.


South Bend, IN

$13-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've always been passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children. My years of babysitting have solidified my love for childcare. I'm a patient, calm, and creative individual with five years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I believe in open and honest communication with...
Madyson can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Madyson is very reliable, patient and informative. She has a sweet and gentle personality, which helped my kids warm up to her instantly. They always ask when she can come back. Whenever she cares for them she makes sure they do what they need to do and gives me...

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Brittany K.


South Bend, IN

$25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Special Needs caregiver

hello my name is Brittany I'm a certified nursing assistant I have 9 years of experience. I have worked in all the nursing homes in this area.. I experience in taking blood pressures, bathing, cleaning. I'm certified in CPR and first aid. I'm a very caring individual I like to look on the bright side of each situation. I love to...
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Jane H.


South Bend, IN

$10-15/hr

Part-time/Occasional Care Giver For Special Needs

Hi there! I'm a fun-loving and experienced sitter who has more than 10 years of home and professional experience. I have been a professional nanny for about a year, but I also have plenty of experience working with children who have disabilities as the sister of two brothers with Autism Spectrum Disorder and epilepsy. I...
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Sarah S.


South Bend, IN

$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caregiver With Special Needs Training And Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

hello! I am a 24-year-old graduate student pursing my masters degree in occupational therapy. I have 7+ years experience working with children, elderly, and disabled individuals. I have worked as a camp counselor, nanny, direct support professional, and respite caregiver. I have experience assisting individuals with ADL's such...
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Alyssa R.


South Bend, IN

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

I have 5 years of experience in a long term care facility where I took care of many individuals with various medical conditions. I recently began home care providing tracheotomy care, g-tube care, and blood sugar checks along with giving insulin. I am confident in learning about new conditions as I continue my education in the...
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Tekela B.


South Bend, IN

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello. I've been assisting individuals with special needs over 20 years. I looking forward to speaking with you about caring/assisting your loved one.
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Sarah S.


South Bend, IN

$17-33/hr • 7 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny With Special Needs Training And Experience!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

hello! I am a 23-year-old college student currently finishing up my bachelors degree in psychology with plans to begin my masters degree in occult therapy in august 2023. I have 7+ years experience working with children, elderly, and disabled individuals. I have worked as a camp counselor, nanny, direct support professional, and...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Erin M.


South Bend, IN

$19-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

I am a senior in college with extensive experience caring for gifted and special needs children- I was a private nanny to multiple families for around 5 years and, during that time, gained skills in cooking for young children, conflict de-escalation, encouraging healthy discussions of feelings and boundaries, and most of all,...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Tom R.


South Bend, IN

$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Grandpa

Grandfather with years of experience. I have 5 grandchildren I care for on a regular basis as well as my own child that is special needs. I am fun loving, caring and love taking care of children.
Tom can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Alison F.


South Bend, IN

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have been babysitting for 10 years now. I've babysat for children ages 0-12 years old. I've worked with a special needs child too. I have made meals, taken kids to school, observed nap times, play, and instructional activities. I've taken a babysitting training courses. Ive previously worked in a kindergarten classroom. For...
Alison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Marriani F.


South Bend, IN

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Marriani, I'm 24 years old, and I've been dedicated to childcare for over 10 years. My background includes roles such as teaching Sunday school, babysitting, working full-time as a nanny, substitute teaching, and assisting children with special needs in the classroom. I truly love working with kids and am...
Marriani can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Caitlyn H.


South Bend, IN

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Date Night/Weekend Sitter

Hi! I have had 10 years of experience babysitting children. I also have 2 years of experience with assistant teaching and one and a half years with an after school daycare. My main job is being an EA for a local school corporation. I have worked with children with special needs now for 8 years. I did go to college to pursue a...
Caitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Domonique D.


South Bend, IN

$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver (Possibly Full-Time)

I was a nanny for a wonderful little girl for 8 months (the school year). It was by far the best "job" I have ever had. I use the word job lightly because I had so much fun it hardly seemed like work. I started watching her at 4 months old so I do have experience with infants. Sophia was born special needs so I am familiar with...
Domonique can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sarah S.


South Bend, IN

$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Friendly, Caring Companion With Experience

hello! I am a 22-year-old college student currently finishing my psychology degree at Indiana University South and starting graduate school for occupational therapy in fall 2022! I worked as a camp counselor at a summer camp for individuals with special needs from 2014 through 2019 and as a direct support professional with Logan...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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Tom R.


South Bend, IN

$17/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced Caretaker For Any Age , Tom

I'm here to help you take care of your loved ones. From doctor appointments, errands , pet care, playing games , church , miscellaneous outings to helping on household tasks I'm available to help. I have a newer suv , perfect driving record and I'm a non smoker. As well I have 2 special needs adult kids and have experience with...
Tom can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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Susan K.


South Bend, IN

$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a CNA and home health aide. I have worked in 2 facilities in Elkhart on the Alzheimer's unit and long term care unit. I have worked in the home as well. I currently am helping a lovely gentleman a few mornings a week get up for the day and eat breakfast, take his meds and blood sugars. I also helped his family go through...
Susan can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, respite care, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for most of my life. I have taken care of children with and without special needs. I worked as a caregiver full time for 6 years. I also worked in the school system in Mishawaka as a special ed teaching assistant for 5 years. looking for part-time work that would allow me to bring my almost 1-year-old...
Kristina can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tina has taken care of my 2 boys many times and they love her! She is always on time and flexible if a schedule changes. She moved out of our state so we don't get to have her anymore but any family would be lucky to have her."

Nicole S.

Lea G.


South Bend, IN

$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

I grew up helping my mom in her classroom as a Special Needs and Abilities Teacher. I continued to substitue in her classroom and others through out nursing school. I've been an LPN now for 13 years with experience in Acute Care, Long term Care as well as assisted living. I left my nurse job to take care of my grandmother in her...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in South Bend, IN

Susan K.

5.0

Sue was a wonderful nanny for our daughter from when she was 7mos until ~18mos old. She was able to manage our daughter's g-tube and then helped us transition her to food full-time, which took so much care and patience. She was loving, perceptive, and one of the reasons our daughter is thriving...

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Susan K.

5.0

Sue was not only caring and well-versed in child learning & development, but she was super fun!! She made my husband and I feel comfortable from day 1, and my daughter loved her time with Sue.

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Madyson L.

5.0

Madyson is very reliable, patient and informative. She has a sweet and gentle personality, which helped my kids warm up to her instantly. They always ask when she can come back. Whenever she cares for them she makes sure they do what they need to do and gives me updates. She keeps them in line and...

- Care member

Kristina M.

5.0

Tina has taken care of my 2 boys many times and they love her! She is always on time and flexible if a schedule changes. She moved out of our state so we don't get to have her anymore but any family would be lucky to have her.

- Nicole S.

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Ratings for South Bend, IN special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in South Bend, IN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.