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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
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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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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Cedar Lake, IN

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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 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...
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senior care

Cedar Lake, IN

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
respite care
dementia
errands
+ 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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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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Part - Time

Crete, IL

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$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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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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Beecher, IL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 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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Schererville, IN

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 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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Play Expert And Oxytocin Maker

Crown Point, IN

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 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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Childcare Provider With Teaching Background

Crown Point, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
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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Experienced Teacher's Assistant - High Energy

Crown Point, IN

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Crown Point, IN

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 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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Crown Point, IN

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$13/hr
7 years experience
Hi! I am a fun loving, patient, and reliable person. I work as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant in the local school systems. I have 8 years of experience working with preschool and school aged children. In my spare time, I enjoy being with my Fiancé and spoiling my miniature goldendoodle, Winston. I am looking for a part...
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Crown Point, IN

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$15/hr
I am a DSP as well. I work with mental health , autism, behavioral, etc. I am very passionate about helping.
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Chicago Heights, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Nichole. I'm new to the area and seeking my next babysitting opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in the midwest. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. So, naturally, I turned to childcare as a profession at the age...

Care Member says "Very punctual and kind. My daughter is scared of new people but warmed up to her before the night was over. She was very determined to make me feel...

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Caregiver - Teacher And Mother

Griffith, IN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently a stay at home mom looking for part time work. For many years I worked within the public schools and taught modify behavior within the special education curriculum. I also have several years experience being a caregiver for Seniors as well with people who have developmental disabilities, from severe to moderate. I...

Mari G. says "I have known Christy since 1990. She is not only a friend of mine, but I have relied on her to watch my children and transport them on several occasions....

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