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Melynda R.'s Photo

Thayer, IN

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$20/hr
25 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Nurturing a child's curiosity and watching them reach new milestones is my greatest passion. With many years of experience caring for children ages newborn through 12, I bring a patient, creative, and calm approach to every household. I am highly comfortable managing care for up to three children. My background includes raising...
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Lowell, IN

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$15/hr
15 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
Nurturing a child's curiosity and watching them reach new milestones is my greatest passion. With 15 years of experience, I bring a patient, calm, and creative approach to caring for up to three children. My background includes graduate-level coursework in early child development and hands-on experience supporting children with...
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Cedar Lake, IN

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, I am an energetic, fun, kind, and patient individual who loves kids. My pass times include spending quality time with family and friends all while enjoying life to the fullest. In the passed, I have been in a paid nanny position for two years now. I also have experience watching my brother who has special needs and all...

Elizabeth R. says "Hannah was a Godsend for our family. She not only took great care of my kids but she engaged them in a variety of activities and even participated in...

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Wheatfield, IN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...

Andrea G. says "Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family....

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Deanna R.'s Photo

Crown Point, IN

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I care for my husband with dementia. He also has cystic fibrosis and diabetes. I am raising a daughter with Special Needs. Looking for part time or full time hours. I'd describe my personality as funny, kind, and very patient. I like caring for seniors because spouses and other caretakers need support. I understand the stress...
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Isabelle N.'s Photo

Crown Point, IN

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I worked as a nanny for three years during high school, providing care for three children between the ages of 6 and 11. In this role, I managed daily routines, transported them to extracurricular activities, and provided academic support, including tutoring the youngest child. I also have experience supporting children with...
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Madyson C.'s Photo

Rensselaer, IN

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Companionship
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
dementia
With four years of experience in adult and senior care, I've learned the importance of compassion and empathy. I have worked with both adults and children with special needs. I provide services such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, and errands. I handle confusion, agitation, and behavioral changes with patience. I am CPR...
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Teacher & Mom | Full-Service Care: Childcare, Tutoring, Special Needs, Senior Support & Home Help

Crown Point, IN

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$11/hr
20 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
With 20 years of dedicated experience, I find true fulfillment in fostering a positive impact on children's lives. My background includes Early Child Development coursework, which informs my patient and calm approach to care. I am comfortable managing up to four children across all age groups, from infants to pre-teens. Whether...
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Experienced & Compassionate Caregiver

Crown Point, IN

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$15/hr
8 years experience
I have almost 10 years of experience working with children, most of which have been as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) working directly with children with developmental disabilities (including but not limited to diagnoses on the autism spectrum, down syndrome, and ADHD) and physical disabilities (including but not limited...
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Natalie

Cedar Lake, IN

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Hello, my name is Natalie I am from cedar lake, indiana. I am a fun loving and energetic person. I love learning new things about routines and how things operate for you in your family. I have many many experience in dog walking, pet sitting, and watching the elderly. special needs is new to me but I would love to get into...
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Care Provider

Rensselaer, IN

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$19/hr
10 years experience
My name is Dana and I'm a 49-year-old female from Rensselaer. I have many years experience with the elderly, hospice care, adults/children with developmental disabilities, autism and children with psych dx. I did home health for at least 10 years and have worked in residential facilities for troubled teens, been a case manager,...
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Selah L.'s Photo

Crown Point, IN

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$9/hr
1 year experience
Hi families! I'm Selah, a caring childcare provider. I began working with kids at 18, with experience in daycare, behavioral therapy, special-needs care, and au pair work in Germany. I love creative play and helping children feel safe and confident. I'm CPR certified and enjoy traveling. I'd describe my personality as...
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Really Care About All These Wonderful Kids

Crown Point, IN

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$8/hr
10 years experience
For years I worked as a substitute paraprofessional and substitute teacher. Love working with all these wonderful kids.
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Tara E.'s Photo

Crown Point, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have 6 siblings I helped raise and now have three beautiful Daughters of my own as well as have worked as a teacher and worked at a daycare. I also have provided Respite services for families who have children with special needs for 10+ years
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Bryancka J.'s Photo

Crown Point, IN

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have been working in the health care field for five years. I love what I do. I am very compassionate. I am certified in CPR. I am certified by the state of Illinois. My qualifications include: -Meal preparation -Reporting changes in client's physical condition, behavior or, appearance -Accompany client on walks, community...
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Joanie D.'s Photo

Cedar Lake, IN

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$14/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am very well educated in what I do I was a LPN and I did not renew my license but I am very well of a lot of medical issues that arise and I can answer plenty of questions for that I'm good at what I do I have excellent references and I enjoy being with teenagers all the way up to senior citizens
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Rebecca S.'s Photo

Cedar Lake, IN

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$12/hr
10 years experience
I have been taking care of people for the last 15 years. I started with autistic child and have gone all the way to end of life care. I am familiar with all types of people and fully enjoy taking care of people that need my assistance. I am patient and hands on. I can help with anything. I love taking care a child who needs...
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Play Expert And Oxytocin Maker

Crown Point, IN

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 24 years of experience working with infant-11-year-old with and without special needs from 1992-2016 when I took a lactation job at Evanston hospital. I have worked in the TMH department working with special needs children from 3-10 yo ; infants, 3-5-year-olds; taught preschool, and was a site director for the YMCA from...
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About Me

Rensselaer, IN

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a mother of 2 beautiful daughters 20 & 22 which are both in the healthcare field, I have worked with the elderly and special needs for 20+ years, I absolutely love making a positive impact on their lives and treat them as I would my own. I have lived in rural Jasper Co for 23 years
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Elizabeth Y.'s Photo

Crown Point, IN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello families, I'm currently looking for a Christian family in need of childcare part time. I have been a nanny for years. My experience with childcare includes caring for infants to teens. I have experience with special needs. I have worked in daycares, preschools,, before and after school childcare, elementary schools,...
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