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I am a compassionate and experienced caregiver with five years of hands-on experience providing personalized support to individuals of all ages, including those with special needs. As a parent and caregiver within my own family, I bring a deep understanding of the importance of patience, empathy, and attentiveness in providing...
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a substitute teacher and am currently assisting in a special education classroom. I have worked with children of all ages and all types of care. I have also recently worked as a DSP in supported living for adults with special needs. I am looking to supplement my income by assisting caregivers with various tasks and respite...
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- $20/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
My background includes two professional positions as a teacher's assistant in preschool as well as in a daycare setting. I have experience working with children with special needs. The range of ages I've worked with is 2 years through school-aged. I enjoy playing games and interacting with children. I am not one to sit on the...
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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Mam of 13th year 13th-year-old girl, married, religious, hardworking, traditional, appreciates traditional family values, loves working with kids. Have a strong medical background, and can work with kids with special needs. Looking forward to meeting you.
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
I have 7years of experience. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. I love kids I have 12 siblings. I have twin nieces who are 5 years old . I'm reliable. I work with special needs at a school right now and I love it. I started to love watching kids when I found out my sister has special needs . I just found it made me so...
Carpooling
craft assistance
I am currently working as a part-time nanny for another family. I have a long history of working with children in a variety of settings including, daycares, residential facilities, mental health counseling, and working as a paraprofessional in the special needs room of the school.
I'm a childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With three years of experience, I ensure a safe and nurturing environment for your precious ones. My calm and friendly demeanor, coupled with my creativity, makes me a favorite among children. I keep parents updated about their child's day...
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
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I have 24 years of experience working with infant-11-year-old with and without special needs from 1992-2016 when I took a lactation job at Evanston hospital. I have worked in the TMH department working with special needs children from 3-10 yo ; infants, 3-5-year-olds; taught preschool, and was a site director for the YMCA from...
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...
I have over 5 years of experience working with special needs clients. I work at a day facility and side by side in group home facilities. I also have family members with disabilities. I know not every client will be a fit, but it also takes time and patience. In which I'm willing to put forth the effort. Please contact me if you...
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a Kindergarten teacher with 11 years teaching experience. Prior to becoming a teacher I was a nanny and tutor. I have recently become a mom and I am looking to step away from education for awhile so I can be his primary caregiver. Throughout my teaching career I was ranked as highly effective by the state of Indiana. I also...
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I am a DSP as well. I work with mental health , autism, behavioral, etc. I am very passionate about helping.
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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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.
I have almost 10 years of experience working with children, most of which have been as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) working directly with children with developmental disabilities (including but not limited to diagnoses on the autism spectrum, down syndrome, and ADHD) and physical disabilities (including but not limited...
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10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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light cleaning
dementia
live-in home care
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Hello everyone, my name is Julie I've worked as a caregiver for over 10 years and with special needs now for over 6 years and have learned a lot in my time as a caregiver. I've worked with clients with Alzheimer's, dementia, special needs, and disabilities. Walking assistance and guidance assistance whether it is with a gait...
I have a bachelor of science in early childhood education. I am a lead teacher in a 1-year-old room. I work with children ages 1-5. I have also worked with children with special needs.
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
About me: Brazilian, 30 years old.
Education: bachelor degree in psychology and certification in behavioral therapy.
Languages I speak: Portuguese is my native language, English is my second language and I studied Spanish for 3 years. It's difficult for me to speak Spanish, however, I can understand and follow instructions....
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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.
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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10 years experience
I have experience caring for people with may need help due to physical disabilities... giving medications and helping with daily living skills. Also have experience caring for seniors with dementia or Alzheimer's. Very compassionate care for your loved one's.
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The average post rate is $22.25/hr as of December 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
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