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Joanie D.


Cedar Lake, IN

$14-19/hr • 4 yrs exp

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I am very well educated in what I do I was a LPN and I did not renew my license but I am very well of a lot of medical issues that arise and I can answer plenty of questions for that I'm good at what I do I have excellent references and I enjoy being with teenagers all the way up to senior citizens
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Lacey L.


Cedar Lake, IN

$16/hr • 9 yrs exp

Experienced, Kind, And Fun Nanny

I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Errands. I have 5 years of nanny experience. I have experience with infants up to pre-teens as far as nannying goes. I also have 4 years of experience working in schools as a paraprofessional. I worked in an intense special needs room at high school level for...
Lacey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kaylee E.


Cedar Lake, IN

$16/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Kaylee and I am a Freshman studying Social Work at IU from home this semester. I have worked at a play-learning center called Bellaboo's leading story time and cooking classes, as well as day camp. I was a camp counselor and worked in a childcare center for 3 years, well experienced with 4 weeks- 12 years...
Hello, my name is Natalie I am from cedar lake, indiana. I am a fun loving and energetic person. I love learning new things about routines and how things operate for you in your family. I have many many experience in dog walking, pet sitting, and watching the elderly. special needs is new to me but I would love to get into...

Karen M.


Cedar Lake, IN

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

senior care

I can assist with bathing, medication administration, shopping, light house keeping, transportation, etc. I have extensive experience in senior care, including caring for those with disabilities and special needs.
Karen can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Bryancka J.


Crown Point, IN

$20-34/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working in the health care field for five years. I love what I do. I am very compassionate. I am certified in CPR. I am certified by the state of Illinois. My qualifications include: -Meal preparation -Reporting changes in client's physical condition, behavior or, appearance -Accompany client on walks, community...
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Lakeia P.


Crete, IL

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have fostered children from the ages of three months to 16 years of age, ran a summer camp with ages prek to 7th grade, trained and certified with medical and behavior children. I was a respite worker for children with cerebral palsy, ADHD, autism and alcohol fetal syndrome for 10 years.
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Melissa R.


Crete, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/babysitter

Hello my name is Melissa. I'm 32 years old with 15+ years of experience, newborn-16. I am very comfortable with all the experiences which come with taking care of children, including special needs. I have spent several years working in Childcare with 3 families in particular long term. I realized once I had my own kids, the...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Courtney S.


Crown Point, IN

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Master's Level Child Care

I have been babysitting for 15 years, have a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies, and a master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and a Regional Manager for the company I work for. I have experience with handicapped children, individuals with Autism and Down...
Courtney can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Dianne V.


Crown Point, IN

$50/hr • 3 yrs exp

I like working with kids because I understand them, and make them feel noticed. I care for how they feel and think. I'm a great listener. My skills include communication skills that allow me to provide direction and information effectively. Listening skills to understand parent instructions. Decision-making skills. Patience is...
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Karen R.


Crete, IL

$17-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part - Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am looking for someone that is in need of my assistance. I have experience helping all types of ages with different backgrounds. I have a reliable transportation and love pets! I am a very positive person, and I can take on several task at a time. I am easy to talk to and love doing crafty things.
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Amber W.


Saint John, IN

$22-23/hr • 4 yrs exp

About Me

Dedicated and compassionate childcare provider with over 5 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from newborns to pre-teens. I've had the privilege of supporting three families, including care for a newborn through toddler stages, school-aged children (6 and 10 years old), and a sibling group ages 4, 8, and 10. I...
Amber can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
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Rachel F.


Crown Point, IN

$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced & Compassionate Caregiver

I have almost 10 years of experience working with children, most of which have been as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) working directly with children with developmental disabilities (including but not limited to diagnoses on the autism spectrum, down syndrome, and ADHD) and physical disabilities (including but not limited...
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Janel H.


Crown Point, IN

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Play Expert And Oxytocin Maker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 24 years of experience working with infant-11-year-old with and without special needs from 1992-2016 when I took a lactation job at Evanston hospital. I have worked in the TMH department working with special needs children from 3-10 yo ; infants, 3-5-year-olds; taught preschool, and was a site director for the YMCA from...
Janel can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Hi! My name is Breeana! I am 23 years old and currently working as an RBT working with special needs children. I am highly interested in working with people of all ages as I just love sharing my care and love for others. I would describe myself as outgoing, personable, and always ready for a challenge!
Breeana can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, transportation, live-in home care, meal prep & more
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Jessica M.


Crown Point, IN

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider With Teaching Background

I am a Kindergarten teacher with 11 years teaching experience. Prior to becoming a teacher I was a nanny and tutor. I have recently become a mom and I am looking to step away from education for awhile so I can be his primary caregiver. Throughout my teaching career I was ranked as highly effective by the state of Indiana. I also...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Mary Grace C.


Crown Point, IN

$20-22/hr • 4 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher's Assistant - High Energy

My background includes two professional positions as a teacher's assistant in preschool as well as in a daycare setting. I have experience working with children with special needs. The range of ages I've worked with is 2 years through school-aged. I enjoy playing games and interacting with children. I am not one to sit on the...
Mary Grace can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Caitlyn S.


Crown Point, IN

$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Worked with children that have special needs at the Special Education Learning Facility of Porter County as a paraprofessional since January 2024. My room I was in specialized in kids grades kindergarten to third grade with autism that are nonverbal.
Caitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Abigail H.


Crown Point, IN

$20-45/hr • 3 yrs exp

Energetic, Fun, And Responsible.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I love having fun but also sticking to the rules the parents have set. I recently babysat a family of 3 until they moved away. I've also had experience with special needs children and have tutored. I've grown up with 9 siblings, 5 brothers and 4 sisters, so I do have experience with both genders. I love taking walks to the park...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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"First person I've hired that actually listened to how I wanted something done, whether taking care of the children or just running errands! She's always so helpful and usually bends her schedule to fit ours. I didn't have to micromanage either, she always seemed...

Linda R.

I have been a peer tutor for special needs children for the last 4 years at my middle school and high school. This year I will be aiding in 2 classes during the school year while I take an online sign language course. My goal is to become a special education provider. I became interested when my nephew was diagnosed with autism...

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