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Sandra M.

Special Needs Services 3 Years Experience

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a lot of experience with children and adults with special needs. I am very passionate about what I do.

Jeff N. says "I broke my foot 2 months ago and was not moving well 2 weeks later, and I lived up 2 flights of steps. I hired Sandra and she was fantastic, did all the...

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Monica H.

Child Care And Special Needs Experience With BS In Elementary Education

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have worked with children who range from infancy to high school age and from struggling to gifted (twice exceptional) learners. I have done in-home and clients' home overnight care of children and household management. I love being with children! I have accommodated families' wishes and behavior plans. Former elementary school...

Michael S. says "Organized, structured, caring, and dependable are just a few words that can be used to describe Monica. She cared for my high functioning autistic son...

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Angles G.

Angles

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
I am interesting in speaking to you. Please contact me. I have worked with hundreds of family to achieve short and long term goals in my professional career as a CMH, Home Health Care and Hospice Agency in home social worker. I was a par pro in the TMI and severely emotionally impaired classrooms. Later I earned the Teaching...
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Amanda S.

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Hello! I have been interested in care giving for children since I was a teenager. My experience includes roles as a camp counselor for children with various diagnoses and disabilities, part-time respite caregiver for several children on the autism spectrum, a preschool one on one aide, and ABA therapist. I've also completed an...
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Nina H.

FT/PT Caregiver With Nursing Training, Early Childhood Degree And 23 Years Experience Available

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
During my 26 years as a professional childcare provider I have acquired experience with the following types of special care children. Spinal abnormalities, Congenital heart defects, open heart surgery post care, Asthma, ADHD, severe food allergies, Autism, sensory integration disorder, Erb's Palsy, deafness, combination...

Katie F. says "Nina has put in so much time and effort to be a great tutor for our son! She made sure to meet with his teachers and acquire a variety of learning...

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Mackenzie D.

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
18 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Registered Nurse | Experienced Caregiver | Flexible Evenings, Weekends & Overnights I'm Mackenzie, a 30-year-old RN Case Manager in Indianapolis with years of experience in inpatient/beside nursing, childcare, senior care, special needs support, and pet care. Oldest of five kids, reliable, and compassionate--with plenty of...

Kim W. says "Mackenzie was a natural fit into our family from day 1. She's warm, caring and very good with children and pets. She is extremely dependable. She often times...

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Courtney P.

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
I began babysitting for pay at 10 years old. I have experience in babysitting infants, children with behavioral issues, children with physical disabilities, and children with dietary restrictions. I have babysat and nannied twins along with their siblings. I was approved to babysit foster children in Idaho and I have a current...

Kelly P. says "Courtney has been the BEST! The only reason we are letting her go is because we are moving out of state. We would keep Courtney for the next 5 years. I...

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Ashley G.

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
Longtime childcare professional with a passion for facilitating education and growth in young children. 13 years experience as full-time nanny, pre-kindergarten teacher, infant teacher, babysitter. Knowledgeable on child development and age appropriate expectations. Experienced with special needs including ADHD and type 1...

Chelsea C. says "We can't say enough good things about Ashley. She originally going to be with us for several months, but then life changed that. She was with us for 6...

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Chloe M.

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Nurturing young minds is truly my passion. For 15 years, I've dedicated myself to providing enriching childcare experiences s a au pair, nanny, and educator. I hold a BS in Art Education. As well as First Aid Training, and CPR Training. My background includes Early Child Development coursework and experience with special needs...

Care Member says "Chloe is a gem! Other words to describe her: punctual, easy going, creative, calm, sweet, professional, flexible, safe, conscientious, hard working,...

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Monica H.

Part-time/ Full-time/ Overnight Caregiver/Babysitter/Nanny/Educator Available

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have cared for children of all ages (infancy through high school), and of various abilities (struggling to gifted). I am creative and energetic, and I really enjoy being with children. I am a former elementary school teacher with 15 + years teaching, homeschooling and tutoring in multi-grade settings with special needs...

Care Member says "Monica was very professional. She did a great job communicating with me about my son’s needs and accommodating him in the ways he needed. I will...

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Donnesha G.

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I'm a single mother of two so I know how it feels to be overwhelmed and is in need of an extra hand. I'm CPR/FIRST AIDE certified thru the American Heart Association. I'm a non-smoker and I have my own vehicle(insurance) as well. I enjoy playing games, watching tv, doing puzzles, reading, coloring, outdoor activities and the...

Care Member says "I cannot say enough good things about Donnesha! As a first time mom I was beyond anxious letting someone else besides myself care for my son but...

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Comfort H.

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
live-in home care
errands
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Comfort. I am a compassionate and reliable caregiver with over 10 years of experience providing care for children, seniors, and individuals with special needs. I truly enjoy working with senior/ Children and supporting families by creating a safe, nurturing, and positive environment. I am CPR certified and trained...

Care Member says "I work with this jewel she's so kind and so sweet all the time she's not up and down she's always the same everyday. She good with client the client...

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Maggie S.

Special Needs Provider

Indianapolis, IN

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
I am CPR/First Aid Certified; Caregiver Certified; Direct Care Worker Certified; Professional; Respectful and Responsible. I have my caregiver certificate.
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Kayla W.

Part Time Special Needs Caregiver

Indianapolis, IN

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Hello, I am extremely interested in providing care to individuals with special needs. I have previous experience caring for children with autism, downs syndrome, and cerebral palsy. My nursing background has prepared me for a number of different encounters and I would love to help assist with your needs. A little about myself, I...
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Mackenzie D.

Special Needs

Indianapolis, IN

from
$22/hr
8 years experience
RN case manager by day looking to assist with occasional care outside of my full time job in order to regain more time doing direct patient care.
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Olivia K.

Seeking Opportunities To Help Special Needs Families

Indianapolis, IN

from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Hi there- I work as a behavior analyst at an ABA clinic and am looking for ways to connect with and help families with special needs in my spare time. I have a full time job so my availability is evenings and weekends at this time.
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Alexis S.

Special Needs Care

Indianapolis, IN

from
$10/hr
Hello! I am a CNA with mild special care experience. I've worked with many as a CNA who required specific care, as well as working with a child who has ASD and requires g-tube feedings. I am willing to learn anything that may be needed in order to care for your loved one. If you have any questions. please don't hesitate to reach...
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Kristen G.

Experienced Special Needs Assistant

Indianapolis, IN

from
$10/hr
3 years experience
I have helped special need adults achieve goals and work on different activities such as sensory, fine motor, etc... Also I have planned volunteer opportunities and outings for special need adults. I have worked with people with autism, blindness, nonverbal, and some with behaviors.
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Courtney P.

Special Needs Coach

Indianapolis, IN

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$14/hr
2 years experience
I have 2 years of experience with working with people with special needs, ages 13-40. I have assisted with leaning new skills and accomplishing goals. Such as learning to cook, do different chores to expand their skills and teaching them about hygiene. I have helped get jobs for clients and go to work with them to assist. I also...
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Katie K.

Special Educator

Indianapolis, IN

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
18 years experience as a special educator serving students with behavioral / mental health / developmental challenges.
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  • 140 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $17.00/hr as of May 2026

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Indianapolis, IN

Special Needs Caregivers in Indianapolis, IN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 140 listed special needs caregivers

Sandra M.

I broke my foot 2 months ago and was not moving well 2 weeks later, and I lived up 2 flights of steps. I hired Sandra and she was...

- Jeff N.

Monica H.

Organized, structured, caring, and dependable are just a few words that can be used to describe Monica. She cared for my high functioning...

- Michael S.

Nina H.

Nina has put in so much time and effort to be a great tutor for our son! She made sure to meet with his teachers and acquire a variety of...

- Katie F.

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