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Vicki B.


Fort Wayne, IN

$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have been a special education paraprofessional for 15 years. I have experience with various special needs situations. My experience with the elderly is that I took care of my mother who had debilitating COPD until she passed. My duties included giving meds, preparing meals and attending to her personal needs. I would like to...
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Hilary D.


Fort Wayne, IN

$50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Tutor with a Degree in Special Education

I am the oldest of six kids and have grown up as the great niece of an uncle and father all with special needs. I studied Special Education in school and am currently looking for a family or families in need of help. I worked at Arc of Wabash County for two years before accepting a position in a classroom. I have worked in...
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Danielle B.


Fort Wayne, IN

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a nanny for several families and worked with between one child and five children. I have also worked within several atmospheres with children who have special needs. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education/Special Education and have done some substitute teaching. While being a nanny I have helped in...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Hilary D.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny With A Wide Range Of Experience Including Special Needs

I have worked with children with a variety of needs both medical and educational, including but not limited to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Visual and Hearing Impairments, G tubes & feedings, catheters, traces, seizures, and more.
Hilary can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Sheila M H.


Fort Wayne, IN

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Family Caregiver Ver

I love caring for people. My mom was a nurse and I watched her protocol for completing tasks for the best care possible. My daughter is also a pediatric ICU nurse. I cared for my mom when she had cancer 17 yrs ago. Then took over care giving for my dad and my brother with special needs. When my dad passed, 9 days later my...
Sheila M can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

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Logan J.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced Caretaker

I was a DSP for 3+ years taking care of disabled adults. I have experience in housekeeping, meal prep, bathing, medication distribution, taking vital signs, and general caretaking. I'm also currently CPR/First Aid certified.
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Richelle W.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15-29/hr • 10 yrs exp

In Home Caregiving

I have more than 10 years experience working in the care industry and have developed a compassionate approach. I work hard to get to know my clients, so I can help them enjoy their interests and hobbies. I have worked with people with autism, Down's syndrome, and all levels of developmental disabilities. I have worked in the...
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Leah R.


Fort Wayne, IN

$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

nanny

I am a very patient, reliable, and creative person who has experience with various ages. I am currently a sophomore in college attending Grand Valley State University. I am looking for a job that will allow me to pay rent while living comfortably financially. I am willing to do additional tasks such as meal prep, laundry, light...
Leah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Candace L.


Fort Wayne, IN

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for 2 families and babysat multiple children from 1 month to 12 years. I have experience with special needs as well. I am also a mother of two girls, ages 17 and 14 years old. I work full time M-F in the healthcare field, and am available evenings and most weekends!! I would love to learn about your needs and...
Candace can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

Hello, my name is Morgan. I will be in nyc February-March and back in the city early May. I am currently in online school. I am majoring in special education. I have a gentle demeanor and very patient. I hope to be a perfect fit for you and your family.
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Karsen R.


Fort Wayne, IN

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Reliable And Fun-loving Nanny!

Hi there! I am a reliable, patient, and fun-loving babysitter/nanny with several years of experience! I love all animals and I have a big family, so I have been nannying and babysitting since I was very young. I also have worked as an assistant preschool teacher 2 times, and worked as a summer school teacher this past summer! I...
Karsen can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Mary R.


New Haven, IN

$15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Mary

Hello!! I'm Mary, I'm 18 years old and a senior in highschool. I have eight siblings and have four years of babysitting experience. I also intern and have worked with the special education department and with kids that have special needs! I can run errands and help with travel and would love to help families in any way that I...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
This past summer, I had the opportunity to work with children on the spectrum at a camp. I have learned a lot from that experience, and know what it takes to be able to care for and engage a child with a disability. I'm aware of the patience needed to have and redirection as well as how important technology is to some...

Carolyn W.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have been a professional nanny for about 15 years and have worked with developmental and medical special needs children. Experience includes many years as a foster parent who cared for some special needs infants/young kids on a full-time basis. Also, I worked as a CNA (certified nursing assistant) for about 8 years in a...

Carolyn W.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available Part-Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Professional nanny and have cared for all ages of children for over 15 years. I have experience caring for special needs kids including developmental and medical needs. I also have experience caring for multiples, newborns and large families or groups. I am looking for Part-Time families needing childcare. Thank you....
Carolyn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

Natalie R.


Fort Wayne, IN

$10-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

An Experienced Babysitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I just moved to Charleston from Indiana! While in Indiana I was a nanny: February 2017-August 2019. Some of the duties included the following Responsible for full time care of children ages newborn through 8 years. Ensured the health and social well-being of special needs child with Down Syndrome. Proactively created structured...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kyla H.


Fort Wayne, IN

$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've taken care of kids of all ages since I was 10 years old, including kids with special needs, so I'm willing to adapt to any of your child's needs.
Kyla can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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