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In Home Caregiving

Fort Wayne, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have more than 10 years experience working in the care industry and have developed a compassionate approach. I work hard to get to know my clients, so I can help them enjoy their interests and hobbies. I have worked with people with autism, Down's syndrome, and all levels of developmental disabilities. I have worked in the...
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Nanny With A Wide Range Of Experience Including Special Needs

Fort Wayne, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I have worked with children with a variety of needs both medical and educational, including but not limited to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Visual and Hearing Impairments, G tubes & feedings, catheters, traces, seizures, and more.
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I Love Children

Fort Wayne, IN

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I am a positive and energetic mother of 4 children, I have a son with special needs , I worked at turnstone as teacher assistant and I have experience with kids with special needs , I have a 12-year-old son with Down syndrome and Autism so I am very relative with that . I would like to help with your children and do...
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Fort Wayne, IN

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Rebecca and I am a current high school senior who will be attending university in the fall. I am looking for a full time nannying job this summer. I have over four years of paid childcare experience working as a nanny, babysitter, and camp counselor. I have experience working with every age group and kids with...
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Candace L.'s Photo

Fort Wayne, IN

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Not currently open for jobs. I have been a nanny for 2 families and babysat multiple children from 1 month to 12 years. I have experience with special needs as well. I am also a mother of two girls, ages 18 and 15 years old. I work full time M-F in the healthcare field, and am available evenings and most weekends!! I would...
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Fort Wayne, IN

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hello, my name is Camryn. I am 25 years old. I have nannied for 5 families since 2020. I have a BS in Developmental Psychology and a Master's of Social Work. Working as a therapist with complex and unsupportive systems for helping families has left me exhausted and I would love to return to my roots in childcare. I love to...
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Fort Wayne, IN

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$14/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Brooklyn , a CPR- and Red Cross-certified babysitter who also works as a one-on-one special needs assistant with Fort Wayne Community Schools. I've cared for kids of all ages, including those with dietary needs and allergies. I'm patient, responsible, and love creating a fun, safe, and family-like environment where every...
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Fort Wayne, IN

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Nurturing children's curiosity and development is truly my passion. My 10 years of experience, including caring for special needs children, have solidified my commitment to providing exceptional care. I use past positive babysitting experiences to build a foundation of experience and knowledge. I am patient, calm, friendly, and...
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Nanny

Fort Wayne, IN

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have mainly cared for small children and adolescents with special needs but I also have 6 years of experience caring for young children and infants as well. I am very outgoing with a love for teaching children. I am CPR and first aid certified. I graduated with my bachelors in psychology and sociology at PFW. . My main goal is...
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Fort Wayne, IN

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
My name is Abby and I have been nannying/babysitting for roughly 8 years. I love hanging out with kids and seeing their imaginations run wild. I have experience with kids with special needs and various medical problems like severe allergies. I love doing arts and crafts with children along with playing kids. I am a psychology...
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Amina I.'s Photo

Fort Wayne, IN

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a college student with several years of babysitting experience. For multiple summers, I cared for a family with several kids as well as my own brothers, Ive also worked worked with children with special needs which taught me patience, responsibility, and how to balance different personalities and routines. I love...
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Fenway T.'s Photo

Fort Wayne, IN

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
Fostering a child's growth and development is my true passion, and I am dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the children I support. Having experience with special needs children, I bring a patient, calm, and upbeat energy to every interaction. I enjoy engaging children through outdoor games, educational...
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About Sydney

Fort Wayne, IN

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Sydney, and I love working with children. I have had experience babysitting for six years, and I also have worked in multiple childcare centers and church programs. I worked in childcare for over three years and loved it. My goal is to become a pediatrician, and I've always loved working with children in...
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Fort Wayne, IN

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I have 7 plus years of experience with children I also have a background with special needs as well. My experience as a Certified Substitute Teacher and my background as a Registered Behavioral Technician allows me to integrate educational games into our daily routine, while my patient and calm demeanor helps children feel...
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Fort Wayne, IN

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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Riley and I am a current nursing student. I also work part-time in a childwatch. I have done babysitting in the past, along with volunteering at elementary school events. I have experience taking care of kids from ages 6 weeks to 13 years old. I have worked with kids that have a wide range of special needs,...
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Cassie M.'s Photo

Fort Wayne, IN

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$14/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a pediatric occupational therapist and have 3 children of my own. Comfortable with a variety of ages and special needs.
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Fort Wayne, IN

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Millie. I'm a compassionate, Bilingual (born and raised in Puerto Rico), dedicated nanny with College Degrees in Early Childhood Education, Forensic Psychology/Anthropology, a background in childhood education with 10+ years of experience caring for children from infancy through school-age. I also have experience with...
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A Nanny/Babysitter That You Can Trust:-}

Fort Wayne, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello!! and thank you so much for reading my bio:-} Seems like I've been around kiddos my whole life, and started helping with them at about 10 years old, when I gained some younger siblings. Next came occasional babysitting when I was a teenager. Before graduating high school I also took a child development class which was...
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Family Caregiver Ver

Fort Wayne, IN

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
companionship
errands
personal care
dementia
+ 1 more
I love caring for people. My mom was a nurse and I watched her protocol for completing tasks for the best care possible. My daughter is also a pediatric ICU nurse. I cared for my mom when she had cancer 17 yrs ago. Then took over care giving for my dad and my brother with special needs. When my dad passed, 9 days later my...
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Fort Wayne, IN

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
companionship
errands
live-in home care
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Ashley. I have worked in healthcare since Being 15years old placing me at around 17 years of experience. I have extensive experience in senior care. I have past work experience at Parkview in the inpatient rehab facility. Five years of nursing home experience and countless years of in home care services...
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