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Brianna B.

Fort Wayne, IN

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$15/hr
This past summer, I had the opportunity to work with children on the spectrum at a camp. I have learned a lot from that experience, and know what it takes to be able to care for and engage a child with a disability. I'm aware of the patience needed to have and redirection as well as how important technology is to some...
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Fort Wayne, IN

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Personal care
dementia
companionship
I have experience working with all ages from children to seniors. I also have experience with special needs. I am CPR certified as well as licensed as an EMT.
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Occupational Therapy Graduate Student

Fort Wayne, IN

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$11/hr
I am currently a graduate student at Huntington University's Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program. I have learned basics of transferring, using adaptive equipment, and assisting with basic ADLs and IADLs. I am currently NOT certified/ licensed, but I am in the process of learning more about the OT profession, and how to work...
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nanny

Fort Wayne, IN

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a very patient, reliable, and creative person who has experience with various ages. I am currently a sophomore in college attending Grand Valley State University. I am looking for a job that will allow me to pay rent while living comfortably financially. I am willing to do additional tasks such as meal prep, laundry, light...
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Experienced Fort Wayne Babysitter

Fort Wayne, IN

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$8/hr
3 years experience
I have watched special needs children for 3 years in the childcare center that I worked in. I have always made sure to give them attention by playing games with them and sitting with them as much as possible so they would feel comfortable coming to me if someone was picking on them. My cousin is mentally disabled and was...
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In Home Caregiving

Fort Wayne, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have more than 10 years experience working in the care industry and have developed a compassionate approach. I work hard to get to know my clients, so I can help them enjoy their interests and hobbies. I have worked with people with autism, Down's syndrome, and all levels of developmental disabilities. I have worked in the...
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Mary

New Haven, IN

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello!! I'm Mary, I'm 18 years old and a senior in highschool. I have eight siblings and have four years of babysitting experience. I also intern and have worked with the special education department and with kids that have special needs! I can run errands and help with travel and would love to help families in any way that I...
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I Love Children

Fort Wayne, IN

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, I am a positive and energetic mother of 4 children, I have a son with special needs , I worked at turnstone as teacher assistant and I have experience with kids with special needs , I have a 12-year-old son with Down syndrome and Autism so I am very relative with that . I would like to help with your children and do...
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Fort Wayne, IN

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm a college student at Purdue University Fort Wayne looking for part time work with some wonderful kids! I'm majoring in Psychology and I would love to work with kids full time someday. For my current experience with kids, I volunteered as a teacher's aid for special needs children for 1 school year and I have worked at the...
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Registered Behavior Technician .

Fort Wayne, IN

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Hi I'm serenity , I've been an RBT for two years will be three this April of 2024 . I am willing to help your little ones grow and develop skills so that they can live the most independent life possible and also take a little weight off of the shoulders of their guardians . Autism can be challenging and it takes a village but...
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Fort Wayne, IN

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$10/hr
1 year experience
I am a certified special education teacher, in addition I have had experience teaching in an autistic support classroom. I have attended trainings on ABA and have had a passion for working with children and adults with special needs. This previous year I have worked 1:1 with a student with autism.
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Professional Caretaker

Fort Wayne, IN

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$25/hr
4 years experience
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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New Haven, IN

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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as energetic, happy, and funny. I like working with kids because they are very lively themselves, and can be too funny. I like to help shape the kid into their future selves, the best they can be. I'm looking for a job that allows me to meet the emotional and physical needs of the person I'm...
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Nanny

Fort Wayne, IN

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have mainly cared for small children and adolescents with special needs but I also have 6 years of experience caring for young children and infants as well. I am very outgoing with a love for teaching children. I am CPR and first aid certified. I graduated with my bachelors in psychology and sociology at PFW. . My main goal is...

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