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Katherine G.

Your Friendly Passionate Small Human Supervisor

Mishawaka, IN

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
carpooling
Hi! My name is Katie, I'm 23 y/o and working with children is my passion and greatest joy. During most of the year I am a Human Development and Family Science major at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. However, I'm currently back in Mishawaka, IN staying with my mom through the middle of June and I'm looking for...
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Osceola, IN

4.8(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'm an experienced and passionate childcare provider with a decade of hands-on experience nurturing children of various ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to this fulfilling career. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly, which creates a nurturing environment for children to thrive. With...

Care Member says "Chloe has been a wonderful caregiver for our family! Our infant son is always well taken care of and loved on by Chloe. We appreciate her dedication to...

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Osceola, IN

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$15/hr
I am very understanding and accommodating. I know very few basic signs. I am very calm and can stay calm in an situations.
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Loving, Stay-at-home-Mom Looking To Provide Care

Elkhart, IN

4.9(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! I am a married, 38-yr old, homeschooling mother, and small business owner. Thanks to the support of my loving husband, I finally went back to school where I earned my BA in Business Administration. I'm an easy going, christian woman, with 20+ years of paid child care experience. I have my own vehicle(s) and have...

Care Member says "She was wonderful,timley , Left me with no worries.I will use her again for dog watching."

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Elkhart, IN

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
I'm a preschool teacher with our school corporation for 23 years now. I have and continue to work with preschool children, with special needs students. I have also done several training to keep 24 clock hours of training per year. I have taught summer school with special needs children. I'm certified through Red Cross to teach...

Lesley K. says "I have known Deb for over 17 years. She is reliable, friendly, caring and giving. She has always gone above and beyond for her friends, family and church...

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Buchanan, MI

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 20 years of experience in the home health field. I've worked with the elderly, developmentally disabled and special needs. I pass medications, cook, clean, and assist with showers and grooming. I'm CPR and first aide certified, have taken classes in pharmacology and med core classes.
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Experienced With Special Needs

Elkhart, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience with various needs such as, ADD, diabetes, Autism, CP, Down syndrome, deafness, and C. H. A. R. G. E. Syndrome. I am comfortable with administering medications, tube feedings, performing suctioning, helping with different forms of therapy, etc.
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Niles, MI

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hello, I'm 25 and my background is in childcare. I have worked with children and teens with developmental delays, autism, cognitive disabilities and speech delays. I have some ASL knowledge. I have a bachelor in early childhood, CPR and aid certs. I also have my own car. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Niles, MI

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$19/hr
10 years experience
I have a lot of personal and professional experience dealing with special needs children. My expertise lies the most with those on the spectrum. In order to put myself through pharmacy school I was a live in nanny for a sweet family that had both an ADHD child as well as a child that was non verbal ASD. I am well versed in...
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Elkhart, IN

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
My name is Nichole, I am 25 years old. I have a 5-year-old daughter. The two of us live alone in Elkhart, IN. I am looking for a family who needs a date night/ weekend sitter. I am currently working full time as a nanny for 1 toddler. I love all children & pets. I help take care of my sisters 4 kids, along with my daughter. I am...
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Niles, MI

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$16/hr
Hi, while I was in high school I was able to only go half a day so the other half I went and helped people with disabilities/ autism / speech delays , etc . Looking forward to helping your families
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Edwardsburg, MI

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
respite care
personal care
+ 1 more
Motivated, caring Mother of 3. I am a Special Education paraprofessional and substitute teacher in an area school district. -Patient and understanding, with a calm and gentle demeanor - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Passionate about supporting children/adults/elderly with diverse needs and abilities. -Clean...
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Bremen, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Heidi! I am a mama to a sweet 6-year-old girl who was a 29 week preemie miracle! My husband and I will have been married for 8 years this fall. We are both animal lovers! I am also a part time assistant travel agent who specializes in Disney vacations! I have worked in childcare since November 2011. I have been a...
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Special Needs Helper

Elkhart, IN

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$10/hr
7 years experience
I have worked with children with emotional problems for the past 7 years. I love working with kids and trying to help them out as much as possible.
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Wakarusa, IN

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
I love caring for all infants and young children. I have worked with special needs for 5 years and have babysat since I was 12. I worked at a daycare handling 6 infants by myself for 2 years. I worked at the Rainbow's End Daycare for a year before becoming a nanny. I have experience working as an RBT using ABA therapy with...
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Part/Full-time Babysitter and Housekeeper

Niles, MI

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'm 27 yrs old. Newly married with a 6-year-old. I've been around children of all ages my whole life. I used to watch a 6 yr old and a newborn at the age of 15 over the summer. I did the cleaning, cooking, and laundry as well. I have 5 younger siblings from the ages of 7-12 yrs old which I usually end up watching for my parents....
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Elkhart, IN

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$13/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am really good with kids and I have 2 nieces and 2 nephews who I babysit all the time. My youngest best nephew has special needs so I have experience with that. I am CPR/aed and first aid certified and I also know how to swim.
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Wakarusa, IN

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$11/hr
6 years experience
I worked with a child 1:1 for 5 years, he had several disabilities and no main diagnosis which meant constant medication changes and doctor's appointments which I accompanied. I have experience with seizures, behavioral issues, mental and physical delays, speech delays, aggressive behaviors, etc. I also worked at an Autism...
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Buchanan, MI

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$13/hr
10 years experience
I have 20 years experience working at school with special needs children. I have worked in grades preschool through 4th as a special education assistant. I have also worked with general education students with reading and writing. I love working one on one with children! At this time, I am available on Saturdays only, as I take...
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Edwardsburg, MI

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$20/hr
Hello! I would love to see if I would be a good fit for your family. I love taking care of people, and doing what I can to make life easier. Cooking & cleaning is not a problem! I have my own car, so transportation is no issue. Appointments and public outings are also not an issue!
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.96/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in South Bend, IN

Special Needs Caregivers in South Bend, IN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Chloe F.

Chloe has been a wonderful caregiver for our family! Our infant son is always well taken care of and loved on by Chloe. We appreciate her...

- Care member

Tiffany C.

She was wonderful,timley , Left me with no worries.I will use her again for dog watching.

- Care member

Deb K.

I have known Deb for over 17 years. She is reliable, friendly, caring and giving. She has always gone above and beyond for her friends,...

- Lesley K.

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