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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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$16/hr
4 years experience
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...
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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
Dementia
errands
meal prep
respite care
hospice services
+ 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

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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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Experienced Nanny/babysitter

Crete, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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...
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Master's Level Child Care

Crown Point, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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...
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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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About Me

Saint John, IN

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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...
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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 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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Play Expert And Oxytocin Maker

Crown Point, IN

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 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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Crown Point, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm a responsible, reliable, respectful person, I have taken care of children for over 30yrs. I spent 15 years working with special needs and supporting families. I have also spent time caregiving for older adults.. I've dedicated myself to providing attentive care to children, or Adults in need. II am patient, friendly, and...
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Dyer, IN

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$15/hr
Dementia
errands
meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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!
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Childcare Provider With Teaching Background

Crown Point, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
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
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 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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