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Brianna B.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15-20/hr

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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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Laura H.


Fort Wayne, IN

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

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.
Laura can also help with: Personal care, companionship, dementia
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Emily S.


Fort Wayne, IN

$11-16/hr

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student

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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Emily L.


Huntington, IN

$11-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Adventure Awaits

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...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Leah R.


Fort Wayne, IN

$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

nanny

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...
Leah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kim W.


Fort Wayne, IN

$8-10/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced Fort Wayne Babysitter

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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Richelle W.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15-29/hr • 10 yrs exp

In Home Caregiving

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 R.


New Haven, IN

$15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Mary

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...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Mayra L.


Fort Wayne, IN

$20-29/hr • 1 yrs exp

I Love Children

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...
Mayra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Courtney B.


Fort Wayne, IN

$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

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...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Bonnie Z.


Fort Wayne, IN

$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

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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Samantha D.


Fort Wayne, IN

$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Professional Caretaker

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...

Natalie R.


Fort Wayne, IN

$10-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

An Experienced Babysitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I just moved to Charleston from Indiana! While in Indiana I was a nanny: February 2017-August 2019. Some of the duties included the following Responsible for full time care of children ages newborn through 8 years. Ensured the health and social well-being of special needs child with Down Syndrome. Proactively created structured...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Carolyn W.


Fort Wayne, IN

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available Part-Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Professional nanny and have cared for all ages of children for over 15 years. I have experience caring for special needs kids including developmental and medical needs. I also have experience caring for multiples, newborns and large families or groups. I am looking for Part-Time families needing childcare. Thank you....
Carolyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Samantha D.


Fort Wayne, IN

$20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Nanny

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...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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