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Mia P.

Part-Time Caregiver

La Porte, IN

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$10/hr
Craft assistance
I have cared for many families with children ranging in age from 2 months to 7 years. I am very patient and get along well with children. I babysit for my cousin regularly, who has three boys under the age of 5, so there isn't much that I cannot handle! I am great at following instructions left by parents and almost always have...
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La Porte, IN

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$11/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
For the past 12 years I have been taking various babysitting jobs. I have worked with infants through teenagers. I also have taken care of children with special needs.
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La Porte, IN

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$14/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
Hello, I recently graduated high school and love working in hospitality, I don't have much experience working in senior care but I'm a fast learner and very flexible. I currently work with special needs individuals part time and dog/ house sit for family friends as needed but have a schedule far in advance. I love to bake and...
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Michigan City, IN

3.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi my name is Hailey. I have 9 years of experience, and experience taking care of a child with special needs. I can help around the house, running errands, carpooling, and homework.

Tom P. says "Hailey is very mature and dependable. She asked the best questions and I could instantly tell that I could depend on her to care for my children! Highly...

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Paraprofessional And Former Pediatric Nurse Looking For Nanny Position

Michigan City, IN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
I have lived in the US for the past nine years where I have worked as a paraprofessional . There I provide care for a broad array of special needs students. Before that time I worked as a pediatric nurse for five years in Taiwan. I am CPR Pediatric Certified and I have been learning and using sign language in my current job. I...

Care Member says "We have been incredibly fortunate to have Ji as our occasional babysitter - she is amazing with my two daughters, ages 9 and 2, and I simply cannot...

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Happy Kids Happy Me!

Michigan City, IN

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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Hi there! My name is Makalin! I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am fresh out of high school I absolutely love kids. And actually in school I was a peer tutor in a severe special needs kids room, and in that class I helped, played, and help them learn. I also have babysat for...
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Three Oaks, MI

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
I have 7 years of experience with all ages from 0-16-year-olds. I have experience with special needs children of all ages. I am able to put together a daily fun educational schedule or follow an already planned schedule, I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping and pet care.

Carly R. says "Summer cared for my 4 yr old and 1 yr old boys for just under one year's time. We moved away from the area, otherwise we would not be with someone else....

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Experienced, College Educated In Early Childhood

Valparaiso, IN

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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...

Care Member says "She walked our 11 month old yellow lab puppy for 1 hr a few days per week, feed and played with Stella and we would highly remind her to care for your...

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Experienced Caregiver

Valparaiso, IN

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Hospice services
errands
live-in home care
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been a care giver for 4 years including elderly patients, middle aged disabled adults, and young children with special needs. This is my passion
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Valparaiso, IN

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$14/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Jasmine, and I'm 19 years old. I have many years of experience caring for kids of all ages, from toddlers to teens. I've worked as a babysitter, completed the Education Professions program with students ages 5-13 (including those with special needs), and have daycare experience with ages 2-4. I'm currently going...
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About Me

Valparaiso, IN

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$15/hr
4 years experience
I am a highschool student. I am really good with kids. I have a car and my drivers license. Looking for after school child care I can also drive to after school practices and pick children up from school I started working with kids when I started watching my little brother and now my family and family friends hires me when they...
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Patient Creativebug

Valparaiso, IN

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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
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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Special Education Certified Teacher

Beverly Shores, IN

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$5/hr
10 years experience
I have been a certified special education teacher for over 12 years. I have also worked as a CNA. I am now CPR certified.
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Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver Available

Three Oaks, MI

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$11/hr
2 years experience
When entering my Junior year of college, I was introduced to the unique world of Special Education. I was finishing up my degree in Art Education and I needed to find experience working with students that had special needs. I worked with three different schools that had big special education programs. When I taught my first...
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Valparaiso, IN

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
I'm passionate about caring for children, which is why I've worked in childcare for the past two years. I previously worked in a clinic with children with special needs, which taught me patience and a knack for communicating with kids. I am also CPR and First Aid certified. I think children learn best through play, so I ensure...
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Valparaiso, IN

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$39/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
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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Full-time Caregiver

Valparaiso, IN

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
My whole life I've been the oldest sibling. So, that came with the responsibility to mature very fast and care for all of my younger siblings. I've watched them since I was young and that always stuck around considering I still have younger siblings aging from 10-14 that I still care for at times. Also, my mom and her friend...
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Valparaiso, IN

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$14/hr
3 years experience
I have worked and interned with children with specials needs and I am incredibly compassionate towards the differently abled community. I have 3-4 years experience with working with children and am available when needed! I can begin working late July/early August!
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Great With Kids, Fun, Creative, Caring!

Westville, IN

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$18/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I have 9 years of experience, ranging from Newborns-12 years of age. I can help with Housekeeping and Crafts. I love kids and I'm very great with them. I'm a positive and creative thinker. I'm reliable, understanding. I can help you and your kids out with whatever you need. I have a lot of experience taking care of children. I...
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Special Needs Caregivers in La Porte, IN are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 29 listed special needs caregivers

Hailey P.

Hailey is very mature and dependable. She asked the best questions and I could instantly tell that I could depend on her to care for my...

- Tom P.

Ji Wun E.

We have been incredibly fortunate to have Ji as our occasional babysitter - she is amazing with my two daughters, ages 9 and 2, and I simply...

- Care member

Summer H.

Summer cared for my 4 yr old and 1 yr old boys for just under one year's time. We moved away from the area, otherwise we would not be with...

- Carly R.

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