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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Cedar Lake, IN
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Cedar Lake, IN
Havena P.
Crown Point, IN
$13-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I am certified to teach Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, and Elementary Education. I have a true passion for working with our youngest learners!! I enjoy Helping each child progress in all areas of their development academic, social, language, and motor is a challenge that I am honored to accept daily. I...
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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...
Caitlyn S.
Crown Point, IN
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
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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.
Jontue J.
Crown Point, IN
$10-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Have Over 5 Years Experience Working As A Direct Support Professional
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I have 6 yeaars experience as a home health aide and 3 years as a residential aide. During both positions, I was responsible for cooking, cleaning (entire home), bathing my clients. Everything that needed to be taken care of in the home setting I provided due to their disabilities. I was also responsible for grocery, household,...
Tina M.
Crown Point, IN
$13-18/hr • 7 yrs exp
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I am a loving and caring person. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have a brother who is mentally handicapped so I have been around disability all my life and I am 49. Volunteered for LARC workshop in Lansing. And Handicamp. I love to encourage people and to see them thrive! Thanks for reading this. Hope to hear from you.
Rhianna R.
Lowell, IN
$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have been working with special needs adults and children for over 10 years. I have worked at summer camps, in schools, respite, group homes and private care. Happy to assist as needed.
June D.
Crown Point, IN
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi! I'm June Ive been a nanny for the past 14 years. Im also a mom to a 1-year-old girl. I'm a very patient, friendly, and outgoing caregiver. I'm very reliable and responsible. I have been babysitting children of all ages since I was 18. I started working with larger groups of children during my internship at the Riley...
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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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I Am a Christian lady, I go to church regularly, I am dependable, honest, and on time. I have excellent references to give you. I'm not so much of a sit down companion, I need to be up and do little jobs but I most certainly will take excellent care of your senior parent, aunt, friend, etc... I was caring for a senior lady who...
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Hello! I have been a nanny for two girls for 4 years every summer. Their ages were starting in elementary school and ending in middle school. I have also watched for families that have had 2 boys and 1 girl in the same age group as previously mentioned. I have worked as a tennis camp instructor as well for the age groups of...
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Lauren K.
Saint John, IN
$15-25/hr
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I'd describe my personality as logical, enthusiastic, and loyal.
I like working with people because they provide me with a different perspective in everyday situations that I might otherwise find difficult or bland.
I'm looking for a job to gain experience. I have nothing but time, so I would like to help my community by...
3.7
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I have been watching kids for a 9 years now. I love having playtime with kids. I am good at putting kids down for bedtime. I am also great at working with special needs children, have lots of experience and great references. I am 29 but I think that's what makes me a great nanny because I can connect with the kids on their...
5.0
"We had a wonderful initial interview with her arriving on time and making an excellent first impression. She's easy going and so far the girls adore her. This is our first week with her but so far it's been a...
Reviewed by Nicole B.
Jackie E.
Merrillville, IN
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello! My name is Jackie and I absolutely love kids. I have a bachelor's degree in special education as well as elementary education through western governors university. I have been babysitting since about age 14 and have loved it ever since. I've had 5 years experience with special needs and also 6 years experience overall. I...
5.0
"She loves children. She enjoys spending time with them, taking them to events and appointments.
Jackie is reliable, dependable and respectful. She is very responsible and can be counted on know matter the...
Reviewed by Dirk F.
5.0
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I love children. This is what I am going to school to pursue. I have worked with children for many years. I was a teachers' aide two years with the preschool at my high school. I teach Sunday school at my church to an age group of 2 to 6. I have a cousin who is special needs and I often babysit him. I love children and enjoy...
5.0
"Very dependable! My 3yo said he had fun while in her care. As a mother that's all you want to hear. she also cares for my newborn and is great with him as well. Definitely recommend."
Reviewed by Catearina C.
5.0
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My name is Yasmeen I'm a full time nanny with 7 years experience working with children ages 8 months to school age. I worked in ABA for 4 years as an RBT, 2 years in a classroom with kindergarten & 1st graders & this past year as a full time nanny with children ages 8 months to 7 years old. I've taken several classes in early...
3.0
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I am a substitute teacher for a nearby school district. I have been a nanny for several years. I have experience working with special needs and all ages. I am a nonsmoker, have my own transportation , and can provide references.
5.0
"The kids love her! I can trust her to always have my kids best interest in mind."
Reviewed by Nicole J.
5.0
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I recently stopped doing clinic work but would like to continue providing care a couple days a week. I'm available as a backup or special event sitter, as well as, part time two to three days per week.
I'm an Occupational Therapy Assistant with experience working with newborn children all the way to 100 years old. In addition,...
5.0
"Shannon has been a part of my family for 15 years. She is an amazing person and incredibly trustworthy. I would recommend her to anyone to serve your family."
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5.0
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I am a certified nursing assistant with 11 years of experience. My experience is diverse with a combination of hospital, home health and long-term care. In 2021, I was inspired to start a business in home health care after the passing of my grandmother who had Alzheimer's disease. I pride myself in working hard and am...
5.0
"Darra took care of my mother before she died. She exemplified extreme care and went above and beyond. "
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5.0
(1)
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Afordable and quality care provider!! I I have many references, CNA, CPR and DSP certified! Very reasonable many employment references , in the nursing of Illinois registry, fingerprinted in all 50 states, certified have very great reliable transportation! Fully vaccinated also!
5.0
"Very good about the patients needs"
Reviewed by Diane M.
Madison B.
Frankfort, IL
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi! My name is Madison and I am currently a senior at GVSU. I am 22 years old and will be graduating with my nursing degree in late April. I have been babysitting/ nannying for years now and am also employed at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago & work on the hematology/oncology floor. For the past 6 summers I have been a full...
5.0
"Madison is a wonderful nanny! Madison cared for our kids, ages 3 and 4 1/2, two days a week from September 2022 through May 2023 and we are SUPER excited to welcome her back this fall! Madison is very...
Reviewed by April F.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cedar Lake, IN
Keairra M.
5.0
We had a wonderful initial interview with her arriving on time and making an excellent first impression. She's easy going and so far the girls adore her. This is our first week with her but so far it's been a great experience for our family! We hope to see continual growth and progress in the...
- Nicole B.
Jackie E.
5.0
Jackie is a kind and gentle young lady. She is very conscientious and hard working and will complete assigned tasks timely and with enthusiasm. Jackie will be a huge asset to any employer.
- Cheryl P.
Jasmine M.
5.0
Very dependable! My 3yo said he had fun while in her care. As a mother that's all you want to hear. she also cares for my newborn and is great with him as well. Definitely recommend.
- Catearina C.
Alyssia J.
5.0
The kids love her! I can trust her to always have my kids best interest in mind.
- Nicole J.
Shannon H.
5.0
Shannon has been a part of my family for 15 years. She is an amazing person and incredibly trustworthy. I would recommend her to anyone to serve your family.
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Ratings for Cedar Lake, IN special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Cedar Lake, IN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.