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60 special needs caregivers are listed in South Bend, IN

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

What others are saying about special needs caregivers in South Bend, IN

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…

Review for Chloe F. by Care member

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

Review for Tiffany C. by Care member

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,…

Review for Deb K. by Lesley K.

Special needs caregivers in South Bend, IN

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Chloe F.


Osceola, IN

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

4.8

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Chloe can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Chloe is such a sweet woman! Takes care of your kids as if they are her own. Not only does she keep your kids safe, she makes sure she brings out your child's creative and imaginative side, and helps get them into a routine. She enriches kids minds and make sure to...

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I am very understanding and accommodating. I know very few basic signs. I am very calm and can stay calm in an situations.

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

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...
Tiffany can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"I rarely ever give anyone 5 Stars but Tiffany definitely deserves them! She babysat for 3 children during a business event I had to schedule. I will recommend her for any childcare needs you may have."

Mary W.

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Deb K.


Elkhart, IN

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

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...
5.0
"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 family. Deb would be an asset to any organization."

Lesley K.

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Valerie J.


Buchanan, MI

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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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Meredith S.


Elkhart, IN

$16-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny!

3.7

(3)

Hello there! I am a 25-year-old with more than 10 years of experience in babysitting. I also nannied my niece and nephew (at the time ages 1 and 2. 5) during the pandemic for about a year. These positions have taught me so much about working with children in general, and especially those who have special needs! I am CPR, first...
Meredith can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is lovely! Very dependable and great with children. "

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Alexia B.


Elkhart, IN

$18/hr • 3 yrs exp

Registered Behavioral Therapsit

I assist children with Autism with learning everyday skills as well as early developmental skills, I am certified safety care and CPR for children of all ages. I had 3 years experience doing this and it would be an honor to work with your kids
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Tiffany C.


Elkhart, IN

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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.
Hi everyone, my name is Antoinette. I just graduated with my doctorate in Occupational Therapy in April and will be taking the summer to work and study for boards. I'm responsible, kind, and compassionate and have a wide range of experience from working in the school system and outpatient pediatrics to assisted living facilities...
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Elise L.


Niles, MI

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

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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Christina G.


Niles, MI

$19-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

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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Nichole K.


Elkhart, IN

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

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...
Nichole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Sarah M.


Edwardsburg, MI

$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

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...
Sarah can also help with: Respite care, companionship, errands, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Meredith S.


Elkhart, IN

$8-35/hr

Friendly, Caring Person Who Would Love To Care For A Senior!

Hello there! My name is Meredith, I am 23 years old and currently work as a registered behavior technician at Lighthouse autism center. Although most of my paid experience has been working with children, I feel I would be a great candidate to take care of a senior! I am an extremely compassionate, patient, and caring individual....
Meredith can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
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Charla F.


Elkhart, IN

$10-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Special Needs Helper

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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Rhyann B.


Wakarusa, IN

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Rhyann can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.
Makayla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kristin C.


Niles, MI

$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part/Full-time Babysitter and Housekeeper

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....
Kristin can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Rhyann B.


Wakarusa, IN

$11-16/hr • 6 yrs exp

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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Ratings for South Bend, IN special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in South Bend, IN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.