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Caitlyn S.


Crown Point, IN

$10-15/hr1 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.
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Tiffany P.


Valparaiso, IN

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, College Educated In Early Childhood

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Hello I have over 10 years of experience and over all just love being around kids. I have 4 kids, 3boys 1 girl, age 12, 11 and 9 and the baby is a 20 months old. My 11-year-old has special needs so I'm experienced in that area as well. I know how important it is to find someone you can trust and rely on. I have cared for my...
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Renee K.


Valparaiso, IN

$39/hr1 yrs exp

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I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. Though I prefer to focus on childcare. I am a retired Peds/NICU RN. I have worked with children and infants my whole career. I very much miss caring for and interacting with children and their families. Having retired nearly 2years ago, I am finding...
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Kelley K.


Valparaiso, IN

$24-28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Caregiver Seeking New Family To Work With In Northwest Indiana

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Hello, my name is Kelley. I worked for Batavia IL public schools for 15 years with special needs children. I am also a mother of two girls ages 30 and 26. My husband and I moved to Valparaiso in October 2023. I have worked with children ages newborn thru 15 years of age over a period of 21 years and cant imagine doing anything...
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Christie B.


Valparaiso, IN

$14-19/hr4 yrs exp

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I have worked as a DSP caring for and helping with ADL's. Med certification have held CPI certification I also have CPR and first aid Certification. Have provided personal care and Job assistance and training
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Haily C.


Valparaiso, IN

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

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I've been a paraprofessional to kids with moderate to severe special needs since August of 2022. I absolutely love what I do and seeing the kids meet their goals and the joy that they have makes what I do worth every second.
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June D.


Crown Point, IN

$15/hr10 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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Abbey W.


Valparaiso, IN

$31/hr4 yrs exp

Trust Worthy And Fun Sitter

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I currently attended school a Purdue Northwest for nursing. I recently worked as an ABA therapist at Life Strategies (center for autistic children). I'm CPR certified I love being around kids and having fun. I'm available most week days depending on my class schedule. I'm experienced with babies, toddlers, kids, twins and kids...
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Tiffany P.


Valparaiso, IN

$14-19/hr

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

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Mom of 4, 2 with special needs. Over 15 years of experience with autism. I have one that is high function and another is low function. Available during the day time to assist other families with similar life challenges
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Tina M.


Crown Point, IN

$13-18/hr7 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.
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Elizabeth T.


Valparaiso, IN

$20-24/hr7 yrs exp

Patient Creativebug

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Hello, my name is Elizabeth. I am 23 years old and have 7+ years of experience with young children. I am easygoing but can be firm when I need to be. I've enjoyed working with children since I was 12. I'm creative, fun, and have a personality that most kids just can't resist. (I'm also good with most pets!) In recent years I...
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Melanie Y.


Valparaiso, IN

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

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-Experience as both a preschool teacher and early intervention behavioral therapist (special education) -BS in Psychology, with minors in biology and music. -Certified Early Childhood Education Master Teacher (California) -Certified PRT: Level 1. Training and experience in other ABA methods as well -Certified Paramedic (not...
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Abbey W.


Valparaiso, IN

$22-30/hr3 yrs exp

Nursing Student/ Nanny

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Hi I'm abbey, I'm 23 and I'm in my senior year of Nursing school to receive my BSN, RN. I currently have my CNA license and I'm CPR, OSHA, and HIPPA certified. I've done numerous clinical on site rotations and have worked with rapid response, behavioral med, rehab, ICU and NICU. I'm currently taking 15 credit hours of school so...
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Jontue J.


Crown Point, IN

$10-50/hr5 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,...
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Kathleen G.


Hobart, IN

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Helper

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I worked with several families from care. com at different times over the past 1years and are still currently. I love encouraging children to participate in their life and grow in understanding of many new things in their environment. I am capable to be apart of disabled children in many spectrum's. I have cared for many ages of...
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Elizabeth T.


Valparaiso, IN

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

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I've enjoyed working with special needs children for several years now. I know American Sign Language.
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Alyssa A.


Valparaiso, IN

$12-17/hr4 yrs exp

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I'm Alyssa, a 21-year-old semi professional caregiver with experience in student teaching, special needs work and disability work. I was a student teacher in a variety of classroom settings which has allowed me to experience caring for children from all walks of life. I'd love to help out your family!
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Hannah R.


Crown Point, IN

$13-26/hr2 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Hannah! I Am 20 Years Old And A College Student!!

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Hi. I am a certified nursing assistant I have been for 3 years. I currently attend nursing school. I have worked at the Self school in Valparaiso In. I have experience babysitting kids that are on the spectrum! I also have worked as an RBT !! Hope to hear from you soon:)
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Jocelyn C.


Valparaiso, IN

$10/hr7 yrs exp

Date Day/night Sitter, Babysitter

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Hi my name is Jocelyn I am 27 years old and live in Valparaiso Indiana I am covid vaccinated and CPR and first aid trained. I've worked at an all special needs school here in Valparaiso and I'm a lead infant teacher currently in Chesterton! I have my cda ( Child Development accreditation. I enjoy making arts and crafts, being...
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Savannah S.


Crown Point, IN

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Full-time/Part-time Caregiver Available All Ages

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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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