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Emily Y.

Merrillville, IN

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Hello! My name is Emily . I have 15+ years experience caring for kids as a babysitter, teacher, and instructor. I have a bachelor's degree in music education from Valparaiso University. I enjoy playing and being creative with the children in my care. I have a particular passion for working with children with special needs! I am...
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Special Needs Care Provider

Chicago Heights, IL

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$21/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi My name is Riza 32yrs old Filipino living in sauk village illinois. I love working with senior people or special needs with there daily living activities such as Bathing, shower, help feeding, preparing meals, dressing, med reminders, encouraging exercise, light housekeeping, transferring's, What I love working for them is...
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Special Needs

Calumet City, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I've worked with lots of special needs babies and teens. I genuinely live the work I do. Would love to help your family.
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Hobart, IN

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$8/hr
1 year experience
Respite care
For the past 4 years I have been a substitute teacher. I am currently assisting in a high school special education room and have been assigned to this room for the full school year. I have also worked for a year as a DSP in a supported living home for adults with special needs. I am interested in providing respite care for...
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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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Munster, IN

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$10/hr
I have 12 years of babysitting experience with children with special needs. One is developmentaly delayed due to seizures. I have worked with Deaf children as well. I have also babysat a child with celiac and another with asthma.
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Full Time Caregiver

Gary, IN

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I've worked with adults and children with trachs, Down Syndrome and wheelchair bound. I have also made sure they took their meds on time. I've cooked and cleaned their homes. I've read to them if they wanted. I took them out for walks or we would just sit outside and enjoy the weather.
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Child Care

Lansing, IL

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$15/hr
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Kellice B. im currently a freshmen at Xavier University of Lousiana. Born in raised in Chicago, IL im currently 18 years old and looking to be a care taker I have two years of unpaid experience with special needs children and look forward to working with all children and building my experience.
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Professional Educator For Virtual Learning Help

Hobart, IN

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$15/hr
8 years experience
I am an educator with 8 years experience who has consistently received a highly effective rating in my school system. I am looking to offer weekday tutoring out of my home in Hobart, Indiana for a small group of elementary-aged children. I will help your child learn grade level standards, all while stay on top of their...
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Chicago Heights, IL

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! My name is Gloria, I'm compassionate, energetic, and creative, with a strong heart for working with children. I've had experience as a Sunday school teacher, a buddy for children with special needs at Bible camp, a school aide, and years or babysitting. I've also volunteered on mission trips, including one to Guyana, and...
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Part Time Caregiver Available

Lansing, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
As a special needs caregiver, I work with children with special needs and their families to provide care in the home. Working as an extra set of hands for their parents, your duties are to work with a treatment plan for the child that outlines the help they require, including socialization, bathing, dressing, feeding, and...
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Chicago Heights, IL

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I have worked in child care for about 3 years now. I'm very passionate about working with children. I have worked with mostly every age group. I'm bilingual. I'm very passionate about encouraging children to develop socially, emotionally and intellectually.
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Helper

Hobart, IN

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with several families from care. com at different times over the past 18 years. I am capable of caring for disabled children in many spectrums, as well as adults with challenges. I am willing to cook and clean up after ourselves in the kitchen. I am also willing to help out with their laundry. I have an insured car...
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Hi I'm Kellice And I'm Looking Forward To Working With Amazing Families.

Lansing, IL

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$16/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, determined, and intelligent I like caring for people with special needs because it's so heart warming every time I meet different kids I love them so much and it makes me happy to work with them. I'm looking for a job that makes me feel comfortable. Something that I enjoy getting up...
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Energetic, Fun, And Responsible.

Crown Point, IN

4.8(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I love having fun but also sticking to the rules the parents have set. I recently babysat a family of 3 until they moved away. I've also had experience with special needs children and have tutored. I've grown up with 9 siblings, 5 brothers and 4 sisters, so I do have experience with both genders. I love taking walks to the park...

Linda R. says "First person I've hired that actually listened to how I wanted something done, whether taking care of the children or just running errands! She's always...

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Special Needs Care Provider

Munster, IN

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Hello, my name is Lara. I am s single mother of four looking for a fresh start on my next stage in life. I have been a stay at home mother for 16 years and enjoyed every minute. Once my children entered school and no longer needed my assistance, I went back into the work force. I am presently working for the local public school...
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Hi, I Have Work With Kids For The Last 4 Years. Ive Worked With Special Needs Kids

Gary, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
We are a safe, sanitized, respectful, educational, caring home daycare. We offer Hot meals, Cold meals & snacks. Field Trips, Curriculum Activities & much more.

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.

Part-time

Saint John, IN

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$10/hr
I have been a peer tutor for special needs children for the last 4 years at my middle school and high school. This year I will be aiding in 2 classes during the school year while I take an online sign language course. My goal is to become a special education provider. I became interested when my nephew was diagnosed with autism...

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  • The average post rate is $14.25/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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