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Sandra M.

Special Needs Services 3 Years Experience

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a lot of experience with children and adults with special needs. I am very passionate about what I do.

Jeff N. says "I broke my foot 2 months ago and was not moving well 2 weeks later, and I lived up 2 flights of steps. I hired Sandra and she was fantastic, did all the...

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Alexis D.

Special Needs Caregiver

Indianapolis, IN

3.0(0)
from
$10/hr
I am experienced in working with elementary and middle school-aged children with special needs. I have extensive experience working with kids. I spent many summers working as a special needs-focused camp counselor and worked at an after school care center for 4 years with children of varying abilities.
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Monica H.

Child Care And Special Needs Experience With BS In Elementary Education

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have worked with children who range from infancy to high school age and from struggling to gifted (twice exceptional) learners. I have done in-home and clients' home overnight care of children and household management. I love being with children! I have accommodated families' wishes and behavior plans. Former elementary school...

Michael S. says "Organized, structured, caring, and dependable are just a few words that can be used to describe Monica. She cared for my high functioning autistic son...

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Nina H.

FT/PT Caregiver With Nursing Training, Early Childhood Degree And 23 Years Experience Available

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
During my 26 years as a professional childcare provider I have acquired experience with the following types of special care children. Spinal abnormalities, Congenital heart defects, open heart surgery post care, Asthma, ADHD, severe food allergies, Autism, sensory integration disorder, Erb's Palsy, deafness, combination...

Katie F. says "Nina has put in so much time and effort to be a great tutor for our son! She made sure to meet with his teachers and acquire a variety of learning...

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Amanda S.

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Hello! I have been interested in care giving for children since I was a teenager. My experience includes roles as a camp counselor for children with various diagnoses and disabilities, part-time respite caregiver for several children on the autism spectrum, a preschool one on one aide, and ABA therapist. I've also completed an...
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Angles G.

Angles

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
I am interesting in speaking to you. Please contact me. I have worked with hundreds of family to achieve short and long term goals in my professional career as a CMH, Home Health Care and Hospice Agency in home social worker. I was a par pro in the TMI and severely emotionally impaired classrooms. Later I earned the Teaching...
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Vanessa J.

Safety And Fun Are #1!

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, I'm Vanessa and I love working with people of all ages & pets too! I can walk dogs, pet sit all kinds of pets, drive older kiddos, run errands, you name it! I have availability day and night. My schedule is flexible, which allows me to accept last minute/short duration requests or stay longer when needed. I do have...

Care Member says "Vanessa has helped me with my two children from supervising, transportation needs and various activities. She had a good energy, fun and very...

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Erin B.

Indianapolis, IN

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Erin, I'm 33, and I've worked with children of all ages and abilities since 2002. I graduated from Illinois State University in 2010 with a bachelor's of science in psychology focusing on child and family development. Primarily, I work with infants and toddlers in the daycare seeing, but have worked as a caregiver...

Rhiannon D. says "Erin took incredible care of our son for some of his most formative years. She is caring, patient and kind. She was always working developmentally...

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Courtney P.

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I began babysitting for pay at 10 years old. I have experience in babysitting infants, children with behavioral issues, children with physical disabilities, and children with dietary restrictions. I have babysat and nannied twins along with their siblings. I was approved to babysit foster children in Idaho and I have a current...

Kelly P. says "Courtney has been the BEST! The only reason we are letting her go is because we are moving out of state. We would keep Courtney for the next 5 years. I...

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Ashley G.

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Longtime childcare professional with a passion for facilitating education and growth in young children. 13 years experience as full-time nanny, pre-kindergarten teacher, infant teacher, babysitter. Knowledgeable on child development and age appropriate expectations. Experienced with special needs including ADHD and type 1...

Chelsea C. says "We can't say enough good things about Ashley. She originally going to be with us for several months, but then life changed that. She was with us for 6...

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Michele M.

Professional Nanny

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
I have experience as a nanny (23+ years) as well as experience as an Early Childhood Education Teacher. In addition I have worked as a Family Advocate for an Early Head Start program in which I regularly completed developmental screenings and provided lesson plans and goals to assist parents with providing an emergent curriculum...

Care Member says "Michele is being so great to my daughter and family! I met her August 2023, I had just moved from Brazil to USA and I was looking for someone to take...

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Mackenzie D.

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
18 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Registered Nurse | Experienced Caregiver | Flexible Evenings, Weekends & Overnights I'm Mackenzie, a 30-year-old RN Case Manager in Indianapolis with years of experience in inpatient/beside nursing, childcare, senior care, special needs support, and pet care. Oldest of five kids, reliable, and compassionate--with plenty of...

Kim W. says "Mackenzie was a natural fit into our family from day 1. She's warm, caring and very good with children and pets. She is extremely dependable. She often times...

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Denise K.

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been a substitute teacher. I also have worked as a paraprofessional for a special needs child. I'm a non- smoker. I am an animal lover, but allergic to cats I have been a care giver for nearly 40 years. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education and I have my clinical hours in CNA skills. I have 7 years...

Care Member says "Denise was a great employee. She took care of people with dementia. She is dependable, caring, patient and wonderful! I wish she was close enough to me...

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Monica H.

Part-time/ Full-time/ Overnight Caregiver/Babysitter/Nanny/Educator Available

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have cared for children of all ages (infancy through high school), and of various abilities (struggling to gifted). I am creative and energetic, and I really enjoy being with children. I am a former elementary school teacher with 15 + years teaching, homeschooling and tutoring in multi-grade settings with special needs...

Care Member says "Monica was very professional. She did a great job communicating with me about my son’s needs and accommodating him in the ways he needed. I will...

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Carilla M.

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
respite care
transportation
I have 30 years experience with the elderly and disabled. I have worked in group homes, nursing homes and hospitals. I have personally worked in people homes helping with cleaning, meal prep, errands, Dr. appointments and bathing. I am presently working part time with an autistic man and I also clean houses. I had been married...

Care Member says "Very kind, compassionate and caring. "

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Sherry E.

Professional Support Aide

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I have 10 plus years of Nanny/Elderly Care experience ranging from infants to our beloved parents. I am very passionate about my work/career as well as being reliable. I also have experience with Special Needs, medical equipment, and I'm in the medical field. Some of my qualifications are: Homecare, Daycare, Facility...

Care Member says "Sherry babysat our 10 month old and we had so much fun knowing Emma was in good hands with her! She was on time and handled our baby’s newfound...

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Kayla W.

Part Time Special Needs Caregiver

Indianapolis, IN

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Hello, I am extremely interested in providing care to individuals with special needs. I have previous experience caring for children with autism, downs syndrome, and cerebral palsy. My nursing background has prepared me for a number of different encounters and I would love to help assist with your needs. A little about myself, I...
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Olivia K.

Seeking Opportunities To Help Special Needs Families

Indianapolis, IN

from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Hi there- I work as a behavior analyst at an ABA clinic and am looking for ways to connect with and help families with special needs in my spare time. I have a full time job so my availability is evenings and weekends at this time.
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Alexis S.

Special Needs Care

Indianapolis, IN

from
$10/hr
Hello! I am a CNA with mild special care experience. I've worked with many as a CNA who required specific care, as well as working with a child who has ASD and requires g-tube feedings. I am willing to learn anything that may be needed in order to care for your loved one. If you have any questions. please don't hesitate to reach...
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Maggie S.

Special Needs Provider

Indianapolis, IN

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
I am CPR/First Aid Certified; Caregiver Certified; Direct Care Worker Certified; Professional; Respectful and Responsible. I have my caregiver certificate.
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  • 142 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.47/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Indianapolis, IN

Special Needs Caregivers in Indianapolis, IN are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews of the 142 listed special needs caregivers

Sandra M.

I broke my foot 2 months ago and was not moving well 2 weeks later, and I lived up 2 flights of steps. I hired Sandra and she was...

- Jeff N.

Monica H.

Organized, structured, caring, and dependable are just a few words that can be used to describe Monica. She cared for my high functioning...

- Michael S.

Nina H.

Nina has put in so much time and effort to be a great tutor for our son! She made sure to meet with his teachers and acquire a variety of...

- Katie F.

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