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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Valparaiso, IN

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Valparaiso, IN

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Tina M.


Crown Point, IN

$13-18/hr7 yrs exp

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I am a loving and caring person. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have a brother who is mentally handicapped so I have been around disability all my life and I am 49. Volunteered for LARC workshop in Lansing. And Handicamp. I love to encourage people and to see them thrive! Thanks for reading this. Hope to hear from you.
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Sarah H.


Portage, IN

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter With Friendly And Fun Personality.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Sarah, a 28-year-old mama to a 6-year-old special needs kiddo. I have experience caring for infants to teenagers (& more recently, the elderly) since 2007. I have coached gymnastics (recreational to competitive and private lessons for special needs children who needed 1:1 ratio to participate in gymnastics) on and...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hi My name is Suellen. I'm 31 yo. I don't have experience with special needs but I'm willing to try. I did 4 years of physical therapy in Brazil. So I studied a little about special needs. I was nanny for 5 years. I'm patient, friendly, careful, I have my own car. Also I have 2 kiddos too. (2 yo and 6 months). I don't have...
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Jackie E.


Merrillville, IN

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

College Educated Nanny

Hello! My name is Jackie and I'm very passionate about what I do. I just graduated this month with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and special education through Western Governor's University. I love kids and have been babysitting since I was 14. I have nannied for multiple families over the years and have excellent...
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Dezi T.


Portage, IN

$21/hr2 yrs exp

I am CPR and AED certified with Red Cross! I also have experience with kids who have special needs due to working with respite care programs! I also was a junior staff member at my local boys and girls club! I'd describe my personality as Outgoing, Responsible, and Fun! I like working with kids because I love helping out and I...
Dezi can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sara C.


Hobart, IN

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Professional Educator For Virtual Learning Help

I am an educator with 8 years experience who has consistently received a highly effective rating in my school system. I am looking to offer weekday tutoring out of my home in Hobart, Indiana for a small group of elementary-aged children. I will help your child learn grade level standards, all while stay on top of their...
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Emily R.


Gary, IN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Long Term/Full-Time Family To Work With

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting/being a nanny for the past 10 years. I am CPR certified. I have worked in a day care which I have the experience to supervise a large group of toddlers and keep them busy with activities. I like to do many interactive activities with children when I babysit them like hide-and-seek, dancing, board games,...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Janiyah L.


Gary, IN

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Janiyah, and I am the owner of Crafty Kids Care Childcare Services. I am a 20-year-old live-out nanny with over three years of experience in babysitting and nannying, as well as a part-time preschool daycare teacher. I am also a student in early childhood education My background includes working with families,...
Janiyah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Kathleen G.


Hobart, IN

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Helper

I have worked with several families from care. com at different times over the past 18 years. I am capable of caring for disabled children in many spectrums, as well as adults with challenges. I am willing to cook and clean up after ourselves in the kitchen. I am also willing to help out with their laundry. I have an insured car...
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Courtney S.


Crown Point, IN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Master's Level Child Care

I have been babysitting for 15 years, have a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies, and a master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and a Regional Manager for the company I work for. I have experience with handicapped children, individuals with Autism and Down...
Courtney can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Leola B.


Gary, IN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

I've worked with adults and children with trachs, Down Syndrome and wheelchair bound. I have also made sure they took their meds on time. I've cooked and cleaned their homes. I've read to them if they wanted. I took them out for walks or we would just sit outside and enjoy the weather.
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Zoe S.


Portage, IN

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Zoe

Families would describe me as patient, warm, and determined. This isn't just a job to me as I genuinely enjoy having fun with the kids and helping them grow! I have experience with children of all ages and special needs. Currently I am working on getting CPR certified.
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Makalinn Leigh J.


Michigan City, IN

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Happy Kids Happy Me!

Hi there! My name is Makalin! I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am fresh out of high school I absolutely love kids. And actually in school I was a peer tutor in a severe special needs kids room, and in that class I helped, played, and help them learn. I also have babysat for...
Makalinn Leigh can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jontue J.


Crown Point, IN

$10-50/hr5 yrs exp

I Have Over 5 Years Experience Working As A Direct Support Professional

I have 6 yeaars experience as a home health aide and 3 years as a residential aide. During both positions, I was responsible for cooking, cleaning (entire home), bathing my clients. Everything that needed to be taken care of in the home setting I provided due to their disabilities. I was also responsible for grocery, household,...
Worked with children that have special needs at the Special Education Learning Facility of Porter County as a paraprofessional since January 2024. My room I was in specialized in kids grades kindergarten to third grade with autism that are nonverbal.
Caitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
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Carissa H.


Portage, IN

$15-50/hr

Old Soul With A Listening Ear

A little about me: I am a momma bear, which is where my patience, love, and understanding traits kick in. I've been a caregiver and babysat all ages including special needs children. Growing up with my cousin T, I knew she needed extra attention and affirmation. T has Prader Willi Syndrome. From low muscle tone, eating...
Carissa can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
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Danielle S.


Griffith, IN

$11-16/hr1 yrs exp

I am a graduate student looking for a flexible position to assist in child care, housekeeping, errands, etc. I have professional and personal experience working with children and children with special needs.
Danielle can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Janel H.


Crown Point, IN

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Play Expert And Oxytocin Maker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 24 years of experience working with infant-11-year-old with and without special needs from 1992-2016 when I took a lactation job at Evanston hospital. I have worked in the TMH department working with special needs children from 3-10 yo ; infants, 3-5-year-olds; taught preschool, and was a site director for the YMCA from...
Janel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

I am highly experienced working with children with special needs. I also have years of experience working with neurotypical functioning children in childcare and from babysitting jobs. I have always had an innate drive to nurture and have a passion for working with children. I love being outside and being creative! I have a...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Tye J.


Griffith, IN

$17/hr2 yrs exp

Fun and Learning Enthusiast

Hi! My name is Tye, I have close to one year of experience as an RBT paraprofessional where I helped implement beneficial behaviors in children's everyday lives through behavior programs. I now work with children who have similar circumstances, helping them with school work, social skills, an everyday life skills. I have been...
Tye can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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