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Megan K.


Vandalia, MI

$22-26/hr2 yrs exp

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Passion/interest in working with special needs. Currently enrolled in college for special education. Worked in classroom with special needs children. Some training in autism.
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Megan K.


Vandalia, MI

$11-15/hr3 yrs exp

Caring Mom With A Passion For Special Needs.

Mom of two. Paraprofessional with 1. 5 yrs experience working in young fives classroom setting. Experience and passion for working with special needs. Experience working in the public school. Currently pursuing my degree in special education. Looking to work with a family 2-3days/wk.
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Nicole M.


Marcellus, MI

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare For Your Young Kiddos

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am available Tuesdays through Thursdays starting May 1st 2025 also available on weekends if needed I have 10+ years experience and love working with kiddos and love pets. I have been a full time nanny for a year for a family with 3 kiddos so multiple children does not matter to me. I have also worked in childcare centers...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alexia B.


Elkhart, IN

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Registered Behavioral Therapsit

5.0

(1)

I assist children with Autism with learning everyday skills as well as early developmental skills, I am certified safety care and CPR for children of all ages. I had 3 years experience doing this and it would be an honor to work with your kids
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Susan Q.


Granger, IN

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Have A Nursing Background

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a nursing background and also a hospice volunteer. I have years of experience caregiving and find it very rewarding.
5.0
"My wife (who has ALZ) loved Susan. Very compassionate and caring person. Always on time and with a positive attitude."

Bob E.

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Meredith S.


Elkhart, IN

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny!

3.7

(3)

Hello there! I am a 25-year-old with more than 10 years of experience in babysitting. I also nannied my niece and nephew (at the time ages 1 and 2. 5) during the pandemic for about a year. These positions have taught me so much about working with children in general, and especially those who have special needs! I am CPR, first...
Meredith can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is lovely! Very dependable and great with children. "

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Tiffany C.


Elkhart, IN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Stay-at-home-Mom Looking To Provide Care

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am a married, 38-yr old, homeschooling mother, and small business owner. Thanks to the support of my loving husband, I finally went back to school where I earned my BA in Business Administration. I'm an easy going, christian woman, with 20+ years of paid child care experience. I have my own vehicle(s) and have...
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Tiffany was hired to clean my Mom's place since I do not live nearby. She was so responsive to my messages and very easy to communicate with. Tiffany has done an amazing job! She is very thorough and you can tell she cares. Both my Mom and I are very happy with the...

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Gretchen C.


Three Rivers, MI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter .

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

10+ years childcare experience. CPR/First Aid certified. Current Registered Behavior Technician for Children with Autism. Recent graduate from University Chicago (B. S. Psychology and Human Resources). I recently did an internship at a pediatric development center where I prepared for and assisted in speech and social therapy...
Gretchen can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

I am passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children. I seek to make a positive impact on their lives by fostering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. As a naturally patient and calm individual, I am skilled at communicating with children of all ages and abilities, ensuring that their needs are met....
Karina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jordan K.


Granger, IN

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Jordan, I Am 19 Years Old.

While I was in high school I took classes at IUSB that allowed me to be a Student Teacher an elementary school. Along with that I have been a babysitter for years, a swim lesson instructor since I was 15, and a peer leader intern in high school (worked with kids with special needs.)
Jordan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

Hi everyone, my name is Antoinette. I just graduated with my doctorate in Occupational Therapy in April and will be taking the summer to work and study for boards. I'm responsible, kind, and compassionate and have a wide range of experience from working in the school system and outpatient pediatrics to assisted living facilities...
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Michelle R.


Bristol, IN

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hi, I'm Michelle and I am a licensed practical nurse looking for some part time work while my daughter is in school.
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Christina G.


Niles, MI

$19-35/hr10 yrs exp

I have a lot of personal and professional experience dealing with special needs children. My expertise lies the most with those on the spectrum. In order to put myself through pharmacy school I was a live in nanny for a sweet family that had both an ADHD child as well as a child that was non verbal ASD. I am well versed in...
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Meredith S.


Elkhart, IN

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician

Registered Behavior Technician with more than two years of experience with special needs children!
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Sydney G.


Elkhart, IN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Sydney. I am a mother of 2 sweet boys. I am currently looking for a new flexible job. My boys are 5 and 7. So I have plenty of experience. I have been a nanny and a caregiver in the past. I am currently and have been working with students with special needs. I love what I do but again I need a more flexible job...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Kristin C.


Niles, MI

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Part/Full-time Babysitter and Housekeeper

I'm 27 yrs old. Newly married with a 6-year-old. I've been around children of all ages my whole life. I used to watch a 6 yr old and a newborn at the age of 15 over the summer. I did the cleaning, cooking, and laundry as well. I have 5 younger siblings from the ages of 7-12 yrs old which I usually end up watching for my parents....
Kristin can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Meg R.


Middlebury, IN

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Looking To Gain Experience With Elementary Kids With Special Needs

I am currently studying to become a Elementary and special education teacher. I am looking to gain experience with elementary kids that need special help and attention. In the past I have worked with a boy who has Down syndrome who was 5 years old. I am so eager to gain experience for my job in the future I hope to become a...
I was a Direct Support Person for 4 years and helped elderly people and people with special needs with everyday tasks. I assisted them with things like meal prepping, going to the store and appointments, bathing, using the restroom, dressing, medication management, housekeeping, playing games. I really enjoyed talking with them...
Lindsay can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
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Madison O.


Middlebury, IN

$15-20/hr

Would Love To Be There For Your Love Ones!

I currently live with my grandma now I love to help around the house and my special-needs aunt. Also run a restaurant and loved talking to my every day regulars! I also went to military school so I have great social skills.
Madison can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Hello! I am Kaylee and I'm 27 years old. I graduated cum laude from Ball State University with a degree in Special Education Intense Interventions and a minor in Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am CPR/FA/AED certified. I have experience including babysitting, working in before/after school care, taking care of the elderly with...
Kaylee can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Vandalia, MI

Susan Q.

5.0

My wife (who has ALZ) loved Susan. Very compassionate and caring person. Always on time and with a positive attitude.

- Bob E.

Meredith S.

5.0

She is lovely! Very dependable and great with children.

- Care member

Tiffany C.

5.0

She was wonderful,timley , Left me with no worries.I will use her again for dog watching.

- Care member

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