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Cassidy B.


Westville, IN

$18-23/hr9 yrs exp

Great With Kids, Fun, Creative, Caring!

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 9 years of experience, ranging from Newborns-12 years of age. I can help with Housekeeping and Crafts. I love kids and I'm very great with them. I'm a positive and creative thinker. I'm reliable, understanding. I can help you and your kids out with whatever you need. I have a lot of experience taking care of children. I...
Cassidy can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Tiffany P.


Valparaiso, IN

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, College Educated In Early Childhood

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello I have over 10 years of experience and over all just love being around kids. I have 4 kids, 3boys 1 girl, age 12, 11 and 9 and the baby is a 20 months old. My 11-year-old has special needs so I'm experienced in that area as well. I know how important it is to find someone you can trust and rely on. I have cared for my...
Tiffany can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"She walked our 11 month old yellow lab puppy for 1 hr a few days per week, feed and played with Stella and we would highly remind her to care for your pets! "

Care member

I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. Though I prefer to focus on childcare. I am a retired Peds/NICU RN. I have worked with children and infants my whole career. I very much miss caring for and interacting with children and their families. Having retired nearly 2years ago, I am finding...
Renee can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Zoe M.


Valparaiso, IN

$18-24/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I have been a care giver for 4 years including elderly patients, middle aged disabled adults, and young children with special needs. This is my passion
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia & more
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Lexi N.


Valparaiso, IN

$15-50/hr4 yrs exp

About Me

I am a highschool student. I am really good with kids. I have a car and my drivers license. Looking for after school child care I can also drive to after school practices and pick children up from school I started working with kids when I started watching my little brother and now my family and family friends hires me when they...
I've enjoyed working with special needs children for several years now. I know American Sign Language.
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Hailey R.


Valparaiso, IN

$14-19/hr4 yrs exp

I have my Child Development Associates credential and also have experience working with children who are special needs , I have also taken several courses in teaching and helping children and adolescence with special needs. I am most familiar working and tutoring children and adolescents with ADHD , Autism, and Down Syndrome. I...
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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Melanie Y.


Valparaiso, IN

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

-Experience as both a preschool teacher and early intervention behavioral therapist (special education) -BS in Psychology, with minors in biology and music. -Certified Early Childhood Education Master Teacher (California) -Certified PRT: Level 1. Training and experience in other ABA methods as well -Certified Paramedic (not...
From the time I was a kid myself, working with kids has been a passion of mine. I began working in the nursery at my church the minute that I could in 5th grade. From there, I began getting my first babysitting jobs and found a love for it. I got my first real job at 15 at a local preschool/daycare which truly set into place my...
Erica can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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Elizabeth T.


Valparaiso, IN

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Patient Creativebug

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Elizabeth. I am 23 years old and have 7+ years of experience with young children. I am easygoing but can be firm when I need to be. I've enjoyed working with children since I was 12. I'm creative, fun, and have a personality that most kids just can't resist. (I'm also good with most pets!) In recent years I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Bridget S.


Valparaiso, IN

$12-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello

Hi my name is Bridget, I am 36 and a mother of a wonderful 7-year-old girl. I have worked with special needs children for over 15 years for Crown Point Schools. I decided to let that job go to be home with my daughter when she started pre-k. Fast forward 3 years she is know going into second grader and would love to get back to...
Bridget can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Alexis B.


Valparaiso, IN

$16/hr3 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

My whole life I've been the oldest sibling. So, that came with the responsibility to mature very fast and care for all of my younger siblings. I've watched them since I was young and that always stuck around considering I still have younger siblings aging from 10-14 that I still care for at times. Also, my mom and her friend...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Tiffany P.


Valparaiso, IN

$14-19/hr

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Mom of 4, 2 with special needs. Over 15 years of experience with autism. I have one that is high function and another is low function. Available during the day time to assist other families with similar life challenges
I'm passionate about caring for children, which is why I've worked in childcare for the past two years. I previously worked in a clinic with children with special needs, which taught me patience and a knack for communicating with kids. I am also CPR and First Aid certified. I think children learn best through play, so I ensure...
Adriana can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Christie B.


Valparaiso, IN

$14-19/hr4 yrs exp

DSP

I have worked as a DSP caring for and helping with ADL's. Med certification have held CPI certification I also have CPR and first aid Certification. Have provided personal care and Job assistance and training

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Jocelyn I am 27 years old and live in Valparaiso Indiana I am covid vaccinated and CPR and first aid trained. I've worked at an all special needs school here in Valparaiso and I'm a lead infant teacher currently in Chesterton! I have my cda ( Child Development accreditation. I enjoy making arts and crafts, being...
Jocelyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Alyssia J.


Hobart, IN

$14-19/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

3.0

(2)

I am a substitute teacher for a nearby school district. I have been a nanny for several years. I have experience working with special needs and all ages. I am a nonsmoker, have my own transportation , and can provide references.
5.0
"The kids love her! I can trust her to always have my kids best interest in mind."

Nicole J.

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Iris M.


Portage, IN

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

I am a mother of 4 and I have always had a love for helping those that need it. I was a home health aid and used to work for a company that helps those with developmental disabilities achieve independence and promote choice. With this I have had to play many roles. I aide with transportation, hygiene, cooking, shopping, provide...
Iris can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, live-in home care
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Iris is an amazing person and open to providing quality care for people when they need it most!"

Care member

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Carissa H.


Portage, IN

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Bubbly, Patient & Nurturing

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a momma bear, which is where my patience, love, and nurturing traits kick in. I am 29 and have numerous years of experience with all ages including special needs children. Growing up with my cousin T., I knew she needed extra attention and affirmation. From low muscle tone, eating disorders, temper tantrums, fixation, ADHD,...
Carissa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Carissa is an asset to any family. She is genuine, kind and has much integrity in all she does. She has watched my boys over last few years and has been completely engaged and conscientious of the boys needs. The boys love having her and so do my husband and I....

Serena D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Westville, IN

Tiffany P.

5.0

She walked our 11 month old yellow lab puppy for 1 hr a few days per week, feed and played with Stella and we would highly remind her to care for your pets!

- Care member

Alyssia J.

5.0

The kids love her! I can trust her to always have my kids best interest in mind.

- Nicole J.

Iris M.

5.0

Iris is an amazing person and open to providing quality care for people when they need it most!

- Care member

Carissa H.

5.0

Carissa was absolutely fantastic and was great with my son who is on the spectrum. Her duties included facilitating remote learning for my son as well as overall childcare. She was creative, thoughtful, and patient. Carissa blended right in with my family and I felt comfortable having her work...

- Eva P.

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