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I am a mom to 1 little boy, and a stepmom to a toddler girl with special needs. I know how to care for special needs children. I absolutely love spending time with little ones. I only have experience with family members children and my own.
5.0
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My name is Elly.
I've been a teacher for two years and a caregiver for the past 7. I was a nanny for over a year. I have worked with all ages, from 6 weeks to 15. I am CPR and First Aid Certified for all age ranges, from infants to adults. I am very comfortable with pets and have a clean driving record, as well as my own...
5.0
"Elly has plenty experience with early childhood development of children from working with kids at a young age. She has classroom and private home care experience. "
Reviewed by Juan C.
Ashley B.
Fort Wayne, IN
$10-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello!! I have been taking care of kids, teens, and adults all of my adult life in one form or another. I am very experienced with working with people with special needs. I am able to tube feed, administer meds and shots, change catheter and colostomy bags, as well as various other medical procedures. I am CPR and First Aid...
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Hello!! I have been taking care of kids, teens, and adults all of my adult life in one form or another. I am very experienced with working with people with special needs. I am able to tube feed, administer meds and shots, change catheter and colostomy bags, as well as various other medical procedures. I am CPR and First Aid...
Amber R.
Roanoke, IN
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello! I'm 22 years old and have been babysitting for multiple families throughout the past 8 years! I absolutely love kids and would love to help care for yours! I have experience with all ages; from a month to 15 years. I also have experience with special needs children. Also, I am very experienced with date nights and...
5.0
"THE BEST! We love Amber and so do our kiddos. "
Reviewed by Brittany S.
Izabelle S.
Fort Wayne, IN
$12-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.0
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Being the oldest of 4 I have been helping my parents with my siblings since I was little started fully watching them on my our around the age of 14. I have babysat for many family's for date nights over night trips etc.
One thing you should know about me is I have worked with special needs programs through my church since I was...
5.0
"She was the sweetest & my 5 year old daughter loved her! She’s very hands on & caring, I would definitely recommend her to anyone!"
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5.0
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Hi! I have 8+ years of experience with kids, part of which was working as a full time nanny. I've had experience with kids ages 0-15, mostly infants to preschool aged. I also have plenty of special needs experience with primarily Down syndrome and Autism. To me, being a nanny is so much more than simple childcare. I believe that...
5.0
"Megan is great and our kids love her. We have her babysit every few weeks. She is fun and the house always looks better when we get back than when we left because she works with the kids to clean up after...
Reviewed by Karen C.
Alivia U.
New Haven, IN
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello everyone! My name is Alivia, and I am currently enrolled in college. I am the oldest of 6 and have a special needs sister. I love children and am getting a degree in pediatric occupational therapy. I have 7 years of experience with children. I can help with almost anything including travel and errands. I would love to help...
5.0
"Alivia, is so kind, caring, bubbly and hardworking. When watching children she goes above and beyond to find activities to do with them. She engages with your children and truly loves child care. My husband and...
Reviewed by Care member
Kaylee G.
Fort Wayne, IN
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello! I am currently a stay at home foster mom and my little girl is in school full time. I am looking to nanny, pet sit, odd jobs, really anything during the day once in awhile.
I have a degree in Speech Pathology and I have worked in the behavioral therapy field for 3 years. Recently, my husband and I decided that it was...
5.0
"Kaylee is the best sitter we've had. We trust her with our girls. She is patient, kind, responsible, and my daughters love her. You won't regret hiring her. "
Reviewed by Daiana W.
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My name is Madalynn, and it's nice to meet you. I am a mother to two children, a boy who is 5 years old and a daughter who will soon turn 7 years old. This year marks the end of my career in the United States Navy. In addition to running my own company, I'm also a student at Purdue University, where I concentrate on behavior...
5.0
"We have had a few caretakers but she is the best hands down! She can cook, clean, help with homework and best of all she is so loving and caring and attentive towards kids. I could give her 10 stars!!! "
Reviewed by Kristyn L.
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I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. Willing to do any chores needed to be done around the house and I am also pretty good at coming up with cute little crafts for the kids to do. Used to work with special needs kids so if you happen to have a kiddo who needs a little more attention...
Kari L.
Bluffton, IN
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Reliable, caring Certified Nursing Assistant with over a decade of experience caring for elderly and vulnerable adults. Excellent client care; work well with bedridden, physically challenged, and memory-impaired residents. Friendly and compassionate with excellent interpersonal communication skills. Flexible, discretion and...
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Hi! My name is Jadyn P. I just graduated from Indiana University Bloomington with my. Bachelors of Science in Applied Health Sciences! I had a major of Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Speech and Hearing Sciences! I have had over 10 years of experience with children of all ages and personalities! I have...
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I believe everyone is entitled to dignity and acceptance. My experience includes working with youth in residential and classroom settings. I am available to assist with meals, routines, and hygiene needs for your family member.
Mary R.
New Haven, IN
$14-50/hr
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Hey! I'm Mary, I have been working with kids with special needs for four years now. I'm 18, a senior in highschool and work in the special education department for 3 years.
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Hello, I graduated in December 2017 with a degree in elementary and special education. I am in my first year of teaching, teaching mild special education grades K-5th. I also have experience working with children as young as 5 with autism to senior adults with cognitive disabilities as a job throughout the majority of college.
Kaitlyn B.
New Haven, IN
$17-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
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My name is Kaitlyn and I'm a former preschool teacher seeking a new path. I've cared for kids ages 6 months to 7-years-old for over five years, with three of those years being teaching kids of all abilities in my classroom.. When it comes to in-home care, I have been known to stick to a schedule parents give me of meal times and...
5.0
"Kaitlyn is absolutely amazing - the way she interacts and formed a safe and comforting relationship with my two kids made my husband and I at such ease. Kaitlyn incorporates learning, directions and manners...
Reviewed by Care member
Kathryn H.
Fort Wayne, IN
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I love babysitting and developing relationships with kiddos of all ages. Being able to help them have a good day and care for them gives me joy and I know it can take some stress off for parents so I'm happy to help! I've babysat since I was old enough to, lots of ages, and also spend a lot of time with younger cousins, and have...
Heather B.
Fort Wayne, IN
$10-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Mother With School Age Children Looking to Provide Care
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My name is Heather and I am the mother of three children-ranging from 4-18. Prior to my youngest son joining us :) I worked during the day in an elementary school. I worked with children in general education classes and also children in special education classes. I have 6 years experience caring for children in a school setting....
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Hi there! I am a professional caretaker with experience in caring for toddlers, children, and adults with ASD, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and FAS. I am a very positive and caring individual with attention to detail in all aspects of work. My goal in work is to make your child feel save, loved, and cared for:) I graduated...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ossian, IN
Ellyssa B.
5.0
Elly has plenty experience with early childhood development of children from working with kids at a young age. She has classroom and private home care experience.
- Juan C.
Amber R.
5.0
THE BEST! We love Amber and so do our kiddos.
- Brittany S.
Izabelle S.
5.0
She was the sweetest & my 5 year old daughter loved her! She’s very hands on & caring, I would definitely recommend her to anyone!
- Care member
Megan S.
5.0
Dependable, communicates well, trustworthy. My child was comfortable and felt safe. She even drove her to appointment. Highly recommend
- Jenelle Y.
Alivia U.
5.0
Alivia, is so kind, caring, bubbly and hardworking. When watching children she goes above and beyond to find activities to do with them. She engages with your children and truly loves child care. My husband and I and the kids love her and we love coming home to happy children and a clean house at...
- Care member
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