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43 special needs caregivers are listed in Trafalgar, IN

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Trafalgar, IN

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Mary B.


Trafalgar, IN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I have been working with kids since middle school including children with special needs! I was an essential skills assistant when I graduated high school and I am now a skills specialist during the school year! A few years ago I worked at a daycare full time with children ages 6 weeks to 13 years old. The last four years I...
Mary can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mary watched my 2 boys ages 10, 8 for the summer in 2020. She was always punctual and dependable. She was able to take them to a park or the pool. She did crafts with them also. She is able to prepare light meals, and take care of our pet. The kids loved her...

Amy R.

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Janae J.


Franklin, IN

$14-18/hr1 yrs exp

Heart Warming And Fun Sitter

Hi! I am a loving, passionate, happy, calm, but energetic young adult. I am interested in becoming a light in the lives of others. I have a brother who I grew up with who has special needs. He was diagnosed with ADD, PDD, ODD, and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Growing up my entire life I have learned to be patient and gentle when I...
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Cortney L.


Franklin, IN

$12-16/hr5 yrs exp

Only The Absolute Best Sitter

Hi my names Cortney, I've been a CNA for over 5 years now. I am great with kids & elderly. I'm a very neat & clean person. I have no problem with cleaning, laundry, etc. I have a daughter of my own, she's 8. Plus I babysit for my siblings all the time. Usually its my niece and nephew that are 1 yr old & 9 yrs old. Also my fiance...
Cortney can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

I have experience working with all sorts of patients being a Nursing Assistant. I can provide a helping hand where necessary for personal care. and help with special needs.
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Dana E.


Franklin, IN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Extraordinaire

I am super loving, patient, energetic, and absolutely love children! I have worked in the public school system as a teacher's assistant for the past 10 years. The last 3 years have been with special needs children. I also love to cook, clean, organize, and run errands. Outdoor activities and anything craft related are my...
Dana can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm 21 years old. I have a worked a daycare/preschool setting for 5 years now, I have experience with special needs children as my little sister is special needs, I'm 1 of 6 kids I also have 5 nieces and 3 nephews that I love dearly! I'm a great driver, I am first aid and CPR certified and I'm also a licensed CNA. Which I can...
Lexi can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Lexi watches my boys on the weekends when I work. She even takes them to church with her! We love her and are so thankful to have found her."

Megan A.

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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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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!"

Care member

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

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

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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:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Cara has cared for our daughter from infancy on. Our daughter is 13 now and she has the best memories while she was with Cara! Cara is caring, loving, and I would recommend her to anyone looking for an excellent caregiver !"

Amy P.

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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Mary F.


Greenwood, IN

$19-30/hr10 yrs exp

I've been watching special-needs children in the past. I ran the house with four special-needs girls. It was a 24 hour house and I took care of everything. Also, I had two boys of my own that I stayed at home with and did everything and I now have two grandbabies that I take care of one is 6 months old and one's autistic. He's 2...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Makayla D.


Camby, IN

$15-17/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Yet Responsible :)

I have 4 years of experience with kids ages 2-16 with a focus in special needs. I was a Registered behavior technician at multiple ABA locations. I am not afraid to go out of my comfort zone to have fun and make kids smile! I have no problem helping out with errands, house chores, and food preparation!
Makayla can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Gracie M.


Nashville, IN

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

Seasoned Mother Of 3.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 3. Age 24, 20 & 12. I have been a homemaker most of my life. I also have 3 years of experience working in elementary education pre-K through 1st grade. I worked with general education students as well as special needs children. I have experience working at a in home daycare here in Nashville as well. I would...
Gracie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Carlie W.


Martinsville, IN

$15-19/hr

Registered Behavioral Technician

Hi there! I began working with kiddos on the spectrum in early 2019 during a summer camp at the YMCA! I gravitated towards the special needs kiddos and decided that this was something I wanted to learn more about! I then found ABA therapy! I began my RBT journey in 2020! I am now a registered behavioral therapist and know how to...

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hey I'm Ally! I'm a Nationally recognized and certified medical assistant, doula, BLS certified, first aide trained, compassionate and gentle nanny. I have over 6 years of babysitting and nanny experience, 2 years of pediatric experience in a medical setting, and I am FULLY vaxxed for everything except covid and I am willing to...
Aleecia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Stacey D.


Greenwood, IN

$17-30/hr6 yrs exp

Child Care Available

I am a female in my 40s available to support families with kids, seniors, pets and odd jobs in general. I work full time in a behavioral health facility with residential patients 12 - 18 years old and experienced with ADHD, PTSD and kids with special needs. I have worked with children in preschool to seniors in assisted living....
Stacey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah L.


Greenwood, IN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I am mom of 3. I have 20 years of caring for children of all ages working as a nanny and caregiver. I have experience with autism, downs syndrome and cerebral palsy. I have a passion for caring for people. I am a clean, responsible and reliable nonsmoker. I have reliable transportation and am very punctual. I am a hard worker...
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Angela F.


Columbus, IN

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Angela

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I take a thoughtful and compassionate approach to the care of children. I believe that children learn and grow best in a supportive, engaging, fun, stimulated and disciplined environment. My priorities include educational games, strong routine, and healthy meals. I...
Angela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jill R.


Mooresville, IN

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

-3 years as a licensed swim instructor -CPR and first aid certified -licensed ministry daycare employee with infants (0-12m). - 2 years with elementary after school care - Passionate and very experienced with special education and special needs care. Babysitter available for any day of week depending on class schedule....
Jill can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Trafalgar, IN

Mary B.

5.0

Mary watched my 2 boys ages 10, 8 for the summer in 2020. She was always punctual and dependable. She was able to take them to a park or the pool. She did crafts with them also. She is able to prepare light meals, and take care of our pet. The kids loved her and I would definitely recommend...

- Amy R.

Lexi L.

5.0

Lexi watches my boys on the weekends when I work. She even takes them to church with her! We love her and are so thankful to have found her.

- Megan A.

Zoe S.

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!

- Care member

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.

Cara S.

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, would go on walks when the weather...

- Nicholas M.

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