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Sarah S.


South Bend, IN

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Friendly, Caring Companion With Experience

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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: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep
I am a mom of two daughters. One is 10 and the other is three. My youngest is on the ASD spectrum so I have experience in that as well. I engaged and due to be married in October. With a special needs kid I am looking for a part time job.
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah M.


Edwardsburg, MI

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Motivated, caring Mother of 3. I am a Special Education paraprofessional and substitute teacher in an area school district. -Patient and understanding, with a calm and gentle demeanor - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Passionate about supporting children/adults/elderly with diverse needs and abilities. -Clean...
Sarah can also help with: Errands, meal prep, personal care, respite care, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

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Tom R.


South Bend, IN

$13-18/hr10 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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Tom R.


South Bend, IN

$17/hr3 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, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
Highly motivated and caring Mother of three, paraprofessional and substitute teacher with experience working with children of diverse abilities, including those with Autism and disabilities. Professional Experience: Paraprofessional and Substitute Teacher at a Local School District. Support students with Autism and...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Katherine G.


Mishawaka, IN

$18-23/hr7 yrs exp

Your Friendly Passionate Small Human Supervisor

Hi! My name is Katie, I'm 23 y/o and working with children is my passion and greatest joy. During most of the year I am a Human Development and Family Science major at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. However, I'm currently back in Mishawaka, IN staying with my mom through the middle of June and I'm looking for...
Katherine can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Whitney R.


Goshen, IN

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

Care Giver Available

I am credentialed as a Mental Health Therapist and have worked with children with various special needs. I have worked in community Mental Health settings as well as schools. I have been a therapist, case manager and paraprofessional. I love working with kids who have special needs because they are often overlooked by others. I...
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Natalie S.


Mishawaka, IN

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Allow Me to Share My Professional and Personal Experience With You.

I would like to discuss your family's needs in detail. I am a proud mother of 3 wonderful school-age children with special needs and their friends. I have invested my education in Child Development at Kennedy-King College where I earned an Associates of Applied Science. I have completed over 40 hours of professional development...
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Violet M.


Notre Dame, IN

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Hi, I Am Violet!

I am currently attending Saint Mary's College. I am in the nursing program, and planning to graduate with a bachelors in nursing. In the fall I will be a sophomore. I was a caregiver for the Bandar family, entrusted with the care of their three children, twin boys, aged two, and an 8-year-old boy. I provided childcare services,...
Violet can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Caitlyn H.


South Bend, IN

$15-20/hr10 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Dara M.


Goshen, IN

$12-20/hr9 yrs exp

Caretaker With 4 Years Of Experience Working With Special Needs Adults

I am currently a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional as a full time job and have been in the field since 2014. I have experience with people with Autism, Down Syndrome, Schizophrenia, Seizure disorder, and Dementia. I am trained in CPR and first aid. Within the group home experiences, I have picked up on many traits,...
Hi! I'm Madison, an Arizona native and student at the University of Notre Dame studying developmental psychology and education! At ND I conduct developmental psychopathology research, working with children with emotional regulation issues and other psychopathologies. During my time in Arizona, I worked with children of all...
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Destiny M.


South Bend, IN

$17-25/hr1 yrs exp

SLPA/ Nanny, Special needs caregiver

Hello, I'm Destiny! I am a recent SLP graduate student from Indiana University South Bend. I will be going to school in the spring to become a CCC-SLP. During this time, I wanted a job that I could have simultaneously while earning my masters degree. I have been a member of Care since 2018, and had great reviews (but was logged...
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Kaelyn M.


Elkhart, IN

$10-26/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Kaelyn! A little bit about me, Ilove the gym, all types of music, and baking. I have 2 fur-baby-kittys, Chessi & Athena. I have about 8+ years of experience of children age range 0-16. I also have average experience with special needs children. I can do all needed things done around the house as well as rides...
Kaelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Lily C.


Plymouth, IN

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! During my senior year of high school, I participated in a child development internship. For this internship, I spent half the school day helping in a special education preschool. Then I moved for college, but every break I got I came back and volunteered in that same preschool. During my second semester of college, Covid...
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Chloe F.


Elkhart, IN

$18/hr5 yrs exp

As the oldest of eight children, I have always been willing to help out with the children in my household along with any errands that need to be completed (making dinner, taking the baby for a drive to fall asleep, cleaning up around the house, playing someone's favorite song on repeat just to keep them calm or happy, etc.) I am...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Lily C.


Plymouth, IN

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hello! I have about 5 years of experience. Even before that I spend many of my weekends and summers babysitting kids from my church and I helped raise my two little brothers (both who are special needs), so little to say I spent most of my life watching over children. During my senior year of high school, I interned at a special...
Lily can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Averi B.


Bristol, IN

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

My name is Averi Barfell, and I am a highly experienced nanny looking for a position that would need someone long-term. It is very important that the children feel important and loved as much as stability and consistency. I have been a full time Nanny for the past 3 years, until my current family has decided to relocate. Before...
Averi can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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