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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, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Julie H.


Valparaiso, IN

$14-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Babysitter/Tutor

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a fun, caring and reliable babysitter/tutor with over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages. I have a B. A. in Human Development and Family Studies from Purdue University Northwest. A couple years ago, I worked as a Site Leader for the Hobart Family YMCA after school program where I was responsible...
Julie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Elizabeth T.


Valparaiso, IN

$20-24/hr6 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, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Elizabeth is an exceptional nanny! We couldn’t have asked for a better person to care for our children. Elizabeth is extremely detail oriented and thorough. Saying she goes “above and beyond” would be an understatement. She plans and prepares for everything...

Carlie S.

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kelley K.


Valparaiso, IN

$24-28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Caregiver Seeking New Family To Work With In Northwest Indiana

Hello, my name is Kelley. I worked for Batavia IL public schools for 15 years with special needs children. I am also a mother of two girls ages 30 and 26. My husband and I moved to Valparaiso in October 2023. I have worked with children ages newborn thru 15 years of age over a period of 21 years and cant imagine doing anything...
Kelley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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...
Having volunteered at schools like Central Elementary, Elementary, I've gained valuable experience with children, including those with special needs. As an aunt to a7-year-old and an8-year-old, one of whom is non-verbal autistic, I understand the importance of patience and empathy.
Jacquelynn can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
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...
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Megan M.


Valparaiso, IN

$12-22/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Megan, I am 22 years old and I am currently a senior nursing major. I love kids and have been babysitting and working in my church's youth ministry for many years. I worked at a special needs park district for 2 years and I have experience working in a hospital as well. I am CPR/First Aid certified. I love being...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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:

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

Jocelyn C.


Valparaiso, IN

$10/hr10 yrs exp

Date Day/night Sitter, Babysitter

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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/hr8 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 currently 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 companionship, goal...
Iris can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Westville, IN

Elizabeth T.

5.0

Elizabeth helped watch our boy yesterday. She is amazing: punctual, insightful, and interacted so well with our son. We will definitely use her help again!

- Chris K.

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

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