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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Portage, IN
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Portage, IN
Ji Wun E.
Michigan City, IN
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Paraprofessional And Former Pediatric Nurse Looking For Nanny Position
5.0
(12)
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I have lived in the US for the past eight years where I have worked as a paraprofessional at Michigan City High School. 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...
5.0
"We truly cannot recommend Ji enough. She has gone above and beyond every day since she started taking care of our son 8 months ago & has been working for us full time. Ji is so creative - she comes up with...
Reviewed by Ryan R.
3.7
(3)
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I have been watching kids for a 9 years now. I love having playtime with kids. I am good at putting kids down for bedtime. I am also great at working with special needs children, have lots of experience and great references. I am 29 but I think that's what makes me a great nanny because I can connect with the kids on their...
5.0
"We had a wonderful initial interview with her arriving on time and making an excellent first impression. She's easy going and so far the girls adore her. This is our first week with her but so far it's been a...
Reviewed by Nicole B.
Jenna R.
Munster, IN
$5-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Full Time Nanny Position!
4.5
(4)
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I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 12 years years old for children ages birth to 13 years old. I have experience with children with special needs and ADHD also. I have worked with children through sports camps and have taught Sunday School for years too. I am passionate about caring for children and love being a part...
4.0
"I interviewed Jenna for a nanny position. I liked her profile, but she also came recommended from a few mutual acquaintances. She was punctual. She seemed very comfortable with my children and well...
Reviewed by Kristin M.
5.0
(1)
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I recently stopped doing clinic work but would like to continue providing care a couple days a week. I'm available as a backup or special event sitter, as well as, part time two to three days per week.
I'm an Occupational Therapy Assistant with experience working with newborn children all the way to 100 years old. In addition,...
5.0
"Shannon has been a part of my family for 15 years. She is an amazing person and incredibly trustworthy. I would recommend her to anyone to serve your family."
Reviewed by Care member
4.8
(8)
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I love having fun but also sticking to the rules the parents have set. I recently babysat a family of 3 until they moved away. I've also had experience with special needs children and have tutored. I've grown up with 9 siblings, 5 brothers and 4 sisters, so I do have experience with both genders.
I love taking walks to the park...
5.0
"Abigail watched my 4 kids for several months until we moved away recently. We would've loved to take her with but unfortunately could not! We are so sad but so happy for the next family to get her! She's a real...
Reviewed by Jenna B.
5.0
(2)
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I have been a caregiver for 9 years. My experience includes stroke patients, dementia, hospice, medication management, diabetes management, special needs and transfers with hoyers.
5.0
"Brenda has been taking care of my dad for about 7 months now. She is extremely dependable, patient, and kind. My dad is both paralyzed and non-verbal from a stroke he had, so it's not the easiest to...
Reviewed by Elizabeth M.
5.0
(1)
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Hello,
I am a certified nursing assistant with 11 years of experience. My experience is diverse with a combination of hospital, home health and long-term care. In 2021, I was inspired to start a business in home health care after the passing of my grandmother who had Alzheimer's disease. I pride myself in working hard and am...
5.0
"Darra took care of my mother before she died. She exemplified extreme care and went above and beyond. "
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Jill D.
Crown Point, IN
$21-29/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
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I have worked in field of elderly care and special needs for 18 years professionally. I am extremely reliable and I pride myself on accountability. I am huge fan of open communication and trust... Please reach out for a meet and greet to see if I would be great asset to your family's needs...
5.0
"Jill is a treasure. Under extremely difficult circumstances caring for my mom who has advanced dementia Jill never lost her composure or sense of duty.
Jill is kind, understanding and compassionate and anyone...
Reviewed by Carolyn B.
Jackie E.
Merrillville, IN
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello! My name is Jackie and I absolutely love kids. I have a bachelor's degree in special education as well as elementary education through western governors university. I have been babysitting since about age 14 and have loved it ever since. I've had 5 years experience with special needs and also 6 years experience overall. I...
5.0
"She loves children. She enjoys spending time with them, taking them to events and appointments.
Jackie is reliable, dependable and respectful. She is very responsible and can be counted on know matter the...
Reviewed by Dirk F.
5.0
(3)
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My name is Yasmeen I'm a full time nanny with 7 years experience working with children ages 8 months to school age. I worked in ABA for 4 years as an RBT, 2 years in a classroom with kindergarten & 1st graders & this past year as a full time nanny with children ages 8 months to 7 years old. I've taken several classes in early...
Jacquelynn M.
Valparaiso, IN
$15-22/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Having volunteered at schools like Central Elementary, Elementary, I've gained valuable experience with children, including those with special needs. As an aunt to a7-year-old and an8-year-old, one of whom is non-verbal autistic, I understand the importance of patience and empathy.
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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...
Haily C.
Valparaiso, IN
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I've been a paraprofessional to kids with moderate to severe special needs since August of 2022. I absolutely love what I do and seeing the kids meet their goals and the joy that they have makes what I do worth every second.
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Hello! My name is Jadyn, I'm a 21-year-old female living in the Valparaiso area while I finish my bachelor's degree in geography. I'm looking for a more productive way to spend my extra down time as my class schedule is very light. Therefore, I can be pretty flexible throughout the week! I also have reliable transportation. I...
Tina M.
Crown Point, IN
$13-18/hr • 7 yrs exp
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I am a loving and caring person. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have a brother who is mentally handicapped so I have been around disability all my life and I am 49. Volunteered for LARC workshop in Lansing. And Handicamp. I love to encourage people and to see them thrive! Thanks for reading this. Hope to hear from you.
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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...
Vanessa L.
Hammond, IN
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have worked with the school city of Whiting and Munster as a special needs paraprofessional, I have also worked 3 years as a recreation aide with the City of East Chicago. Before this, I have babysat since I was 15 years old. I have over 10 years of experience with children. I also have a child of my own. I love kids and pets....
Renee K.
Valparaiso, IN
$39/hr • 1 yrs exp
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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...
Jenna R.
Munster, IN
$10-15/hr
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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.
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As a special needs caregiver, I work with children with special needs and their families to provide care in the home. Working as an extra set of hands for their parents, your duties are to work with a treatment plan for the child that outlines the help they require, including socialization, bathing, dressing, feeding, and...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Portage, IN
Ji Wun E.
5.0
We truly cannot recommend Ji enough. She has gone above and beyond every day since she started taking care of our son 8 months ago & has been working for us full time. Ji is so creative - she comes up with appropriate crafts and games to play with our son. She extremely playful and energetic - Ji...
- Ryan R.
Keairra M.
5.0
We had a wonderful initial interview with her arriving on time and making an excellent first impression. She's easy going and so far the girls adore her. This is our first week with her but so far it's been a great experience for our family! We hope to see continual growth and progress in the...
- Nicole B.
Jenna R.
5.0
We love Jenna! She is a great fit for our family. Jenna is always on time, very knowledgeable, and takes care great care of our kids.
- Maria W.
Shannon H.
5.0
Shannon has been a part of my family for 15 years. She is an amazing person and incredibly trustworthy. I would recommend her to anyone to serve your family.
- Care member
Abigail H.
5.0
First person I've hired that actually listened to how I wanted something done, whether taking care of the children or just running errands! She's always so helpful and usually bends her schedule to fit ours. I didn't have to micromanage either, she always seemed to know what to do. She's an expert...
- Linda R.
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Ratings for Portage, IN special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Portage, IN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.