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Rebecca S.

Cedar Lake, IN

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$12/hr
10 years experience
I have been taking care of people for the last 15 years. I started with autistic child and have gone all the way to end of life care. I am familiar with all types of people and fully enjoy taking care of people that need my assistance. I am patient and hands on. I can help with anything. I love taking care a child who needs...
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Cedar Lake, IN

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Have experience in the school and home setting. Has crisis management training and positive behavioral support.
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Experienced, Kind, And Fun Nanny

Cedar Lake, IN

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$16/hr
9 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
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...
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Cedar Lake, IN

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am looking to watch a young child out of my home as has I have a baby of my own. I am an experienced nanny who has worked in a paid position for two years. I also have experience watching my brother who has special needs and all the challenges that can bring. Not only did I have to be on my toes 24/7, but I had to have immense...
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Cedar Lake, IN

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, I am an energetic, fun, kind, and patient individual who loves kids. My pass times include spending quality time with family and friends all while enjoying life to the fullest. In the passed, I have been in a paid nanny position for two years now. I also have experience watching my brother who has special needs and all...

Elizabeth R. says "Hannah was a Godsend for our family. She not only took great care of my kids but she engaged them in a variety of activities and even participated in...

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Mother Of 7 Children 5 With Special Needs.

Cedar Lake, IN

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I love children of all ages I have 25 years of experience working with children who have special needs. I went to Midwest Career College and Moraine Valley Community College. I also had an at home daycare for several years. My passion is children I have 7 children and 4 of them have varies special needs. I believe in hands on...
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Natalie

Cedar Lake, IN

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$15/hr
8 years experience
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...
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senior care

Cedar Lake, IN

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
respite care
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
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.
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Crete, IL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Beecher, IL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I can be described at genuine, compassionate and patient. I currently work as a paraprofessional at a high school with kids with special needs.
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Kim

Saint John, IN

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$8/hr
Light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
errands
respite care
+ 1 more
Retired rph looking for the right fit. Very experienced with special needs clientele as I raised a child for 18 years.
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Experienced Teacher's Assistant - High Energy

Crown Point, IN

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
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...
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Saint John, IN

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$20/hr
18 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
College degree. Recently retired and burned out of previous job. I have 18+ years experience taking care of my special needs son. I love the special needs population and know this is where some families can use the most help. Reach out for more information. I am flexible with hours and very reliable. I am open to infants too or...
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Childcare Provider With Teaching Background

Crown Point, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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...
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Riley

Dyer, IN

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hi, my name is Riley and I love being around, taking care of, and interacting with kids! I am a 19-year-old college student and women's basketball player at Purdue Northwest. Along with basketball, I love all kinds of sports. I've had a lot of experience with kids growing up considering my mom is a speech therapist who deals...
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Schererville, IN

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Mam of 13th year 13th-year-old girl, married, religious, hardworking, traditional, appreciates traditional family values, loves working with kids. Have a strong medical background, and can work with kids with special needs. Looking forward to meeting you.
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Possibly Retiring Pharmacist

Saint John, IN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a recently retired pharmacist who has been doing it for over 30 years and burned out. I'm contemplating doing what i've loved for years if I find the right family. I was a special needs, mom to a very special young man for 18 years. Special needs is where my heart is in this last phase of my worklife. I consider myself a...
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Play Expert And Oxytocin Maker

Crown Point, IN

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...
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Experienced & Compassionate Caregiver

Crown Point, IN

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$15/hr
8 years experience
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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Crown Point, IN

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
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.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.12/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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