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Olivia D.

Caring And Creative Childcare Provider With Seven Years Of Experience

South Bend, IN

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$22/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
I am a former teacher and experienced nanny, with over seven years of professional childcare experience in myriad environments. Whether helping a little ones transfer from formula to food, or exploring the outdoors with school-age kiddos, I bring joy, professionalism, and top quality care to the job! I started working with kids...
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South Bend, IN

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$15/hr
7 years experience
My passion has always been helping others, especially caring for children from newborns and up. I would love an opportunity to support you on your parenting journey. Whether you need regular, occasional, emergency childcare, or simply someone to keep your child company. I grew up helping my parent guardian with her in home...
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Ready For A Fun Reliable And Enjoyable Job

Goshen, IN

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
I'd describe my personality as caring silly And reliable I like working with kids because I love seeing children grow and develop into well mannered young adults I'm looking for a job that is enjoyable and meaningful to my life. I want a job that fits my personality and I love children I started working with kids when I was...
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Niles, MI

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hello, I'm 25 and my background is in childcare. I have worked with children and teens with developmental delays, autism, cognitive disabilities and speech delays. I have some ASL knowledge. I have a bachelor in early childhood, CPR and aid certs. I also have my own car. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Mishawaka, IN

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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Hi! I'm Skyler, 25 years old! I've been watching kids since out of high school but have taken over the nanny role full time for the past 5-6 years. I've watched as young as 4 months old all the way up to giving rides home from practice at 14 years old. I've worked with special needs either on the spectrum or other. I have worked...
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Part-time/Occasional Care Giver For Special Needs

South Bend, IN

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$10/hr
Hi there! I'm a fun-loving and experienced sitter who has more than 10 years of home and professional experience. I have been a professional nanny for about a year, but I also have plenty of experience working with children who have disabilities as the sister of two brothers with Autism Spectrum Disorder and epilepsy. I...
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Goshen, IN

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$15/hr
6 years experience
I'm a compassionate and experienced babysitter with 6 years of supporting children with special needs. I create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment tailored to each child's unique needs and abilities.
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Niles, MI

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$16/hr
Hi, while I was in high school I was able to only go half a day so the other half I went and helped people with disabilities/ autism / speech delays , etc . Looking forward to helping your families
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South Bend, IN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Marriani, I'm 24 years old, and I've been dedicated to childcare for over 10 years. My background includes roles such as teaching Sunday school, babysitting, working full-time as a nanny, substitute teaching, and assisting children with special needs in the classroom. I truly love working with kids and am...
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Mishawaka, IN

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$13/hr
3 years experience
I have watched children for most of my life. From changing my own sister's diapers at the age of 5; to watching children from care. com currently in my 20's. In my family, I have 2 sisters, and 1 brother. I've cared for all of them at certain times of my life! Raising children is a big responsibility, and if I can help take that...
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Certified Nursing Assistant

South Bend, IN

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I have 5 years of experience in a long term care facility where I took care of many individuals with various medical conditions. I recently began home care providing tracheotomy care, g-tube care, and blood sugar checks along with giving insulin. I am confident in learning about new conditions as I continue my education in the...
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South Bend, IN

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
errands
respite care
+ 1 more
I am a CNA and home health aide. I have worked in 2 facilities in Elkhart on the Alzheimer's unit and long term care unit. I have worked in the home as well. I currently am helping a lovely gentleman a few mornings a week get up for the day and eat breakfast, take his meds and blood sugars. I also helped his family go through...
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Encouragement And A Positive Environment Make the Difference!

Goshen, IN

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$9/hr
9 years experience
I have had over five years working with individuals with varying levels of abilities and disabilities and also over 13 years parenting a disabled child. I enjoy creating creative safe environment that promote integrity and equity.
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Caretaker With 4 Years Of Experience Working With Special Needs Adults

Goshen, IN

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$12/hr
9 years experience
I am currently a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional as a full time job and have been in the field since 2014. I have experience with people with Autism, Down Syndrome, Schizophrenia, Seizure disorder, and Dementia. I am trained in CPR and first aid. Within the group home experiences, I have picked up on many traits,...
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South Bend, IN

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have worked as a teacher, tutor, nanny and housekeeper. I have provided transportation, assisted with homework and creative projects, and taken care of household tasks and meal prep. In addition, I have raised three children of my own. I have over 30 years' experience working with children, persons in the special needs...
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South Bend, IN

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Olivia and I am a 23-year-old graduate student in speech pathology from Joliet, IL. I have babysitting and special education preschool experience watching both verbal and nonverbal children
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Fun And Loving Part Time Babysitter

South Bend, IN

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$28/hr
5 years experience
Hello! I am Bridget, I am a recent graduate from Purdue University with a degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. I am currently working at the Treehouse at Snowmass Village. I have a large family with three siblings and over 20 cousins, half of which are under 10 years old! I love babysitting and getting to know the...
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All Anyone Needs Is A Little More Love :)

Goshen, IN

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$18/hr
Need someone reliable, patient, caring, and loving? Well, I would be the perfect match. Throughout life I have always done many caregiving roles, such as taking care of younger siblings, babysitting cousins, neighbor kids. My senior year of highschool I was in childhood development and I also was a teacher aid at a local...
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South Bend, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hello. I've been assisting individuals with special needs over 20 years. I looking forward to speaking with you about caring/assisting your loved one.
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Mishawaka, IN

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have 20 years of experience with special needs. I am a CNA and HHA certified, I have been taking care of elderly and people with different levels of abilities. I am experienced in Bathing, feeding, pass medication, meal preparation, light house keeping, laundry, transpoting and all care that my clients need. I am a very hard...
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