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Michelle M.


La Porte, IN

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

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I've dedicated my life to the care of children and Elderly clients. I have five years experience as a live-in Nanny, 20+ years experience as Mom, a volunteer with Job's Daughters International. I'm an advocate of the public library system, enjoy museums, zoos, aquariums, and historical re-enactments. Children are amazing....
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Adrienne R.


La Porte, IN

$11-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For the past 12 years I have been taking various babysitting jobs. I have worked with infants through teenagers. I also have taken care of children with special needs.
Adrienne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sophia W.


South Bend, IN

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

Experience Working With Autistic And ADHD Children

I have full-time nannied an autistic child, have experience working with children who are special needs, and am myself diagnosed with ADHD. I find I can connect and work well with children who are neurodivergent.
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Domonique D.


South Bend, IN

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver (Possibly Full-Time)

I was a nanny for a wonderful little girl for 8 months (the school year). It was by far the best "job" I have ever had. I use the word job lightly because I had so much fun it hardly seemed like work. I started watching her at 4 months old so I do have experience with infants. Sophia was born special needs so I am familiar with...
Domonique can also help with: Travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I have been babysitting for 10 years now. I've babysat for children ages 0-12 years old. I've worked with a special needs child too. I have made meals, taken kids to school, observed nap times, play, and instructional activities. I've taken a babysitting training courses. Ive previously worked in a kindergarten classroom. For...
Alison can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Marianne D.


Culver, IN

$15-35/hr1 yrs exp

I have always wanted to help children with specials needs. When I was younger my aunt and uncle had a little girl who was born at one pound and 7 ounces, she was also diagnosed with folds on the brain, this cause for many struggles she would have to face. I was one of the few cousins that would be willing to babysit her. She had...
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Mckenna S.


Mishawaka, IN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I have nannied and babysat for many families. I love doing fun enrichment activities, making fun & interactive meals, and believe safety and exploration are very important! I have a niece who takes up my whole heart and understand that your babies are your entire world! I also have experience with children with special needs....
Mckenna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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...
I have 20 years of experience with special needs. I am a CNA and HHA certified, I have been taking care of elderly and people with different levels of abilities. I am experienced in Bathing, feeding, pass medication, meal preparation, light house keeping, laundry, transpoting and all care that my clients need. I am a very hard...

Brenda A.


La Porte, IN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Retired teacher with 34 years of experience including ADHD, Physical Disabilities and Learning Disabilities.

Bryon B.


South Bend, IN

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

I Am Responsible, Reliable And Attentive.

I'm a great person to use for last minute arrangements when you need a sitter. I have experience caring for individuals of all ages and abilities, including special needs.
Bryon can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Lea G.


South Bend, IN

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

I grew up helping my mom in her classroom as a Special Needs and Abilities Teacher. I continued to substitue in her classroom and others through out nursing school. I've been an LPN now for 13 years with experience in Acute Care, Long term Care as well as assisted living. I left my nurse job to take care of my grandmother in her...

Elizabeth D.


South Bend, IN

$21/hr2 yrs exp

Energetic Twenty-Year-Old Sitter!

Recently switched from full time to part time work at the hospital and looking to spend the rest of my time and energy with the little ones! My previous experience includes work as behavior technician for children with special needs at Logan's autism center. Have been working as a cardiac rehab specialist at the hospital for the...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Bryon B.


South Bend, IN

$14/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver And Behavior Management Specialist

I started my caregiving experience when I was 23 years-old as my grandmother's primary caregiver until her death from cancer, and recently my aunt who died from liver failure. I have worked with adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities for 6 years, and currently I have been giving non-licensed medical care to...

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