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10 years experience·
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Hello I have over 10 years of experience and over all just love being around kids. I have 4 kids, 3boys 1 girl, age 12, 11 and 9 and the baby is a 20 months old. My 11-year-old has special needs so I'm experienced in that area as well. I know how important it is to find someone you can trust and rely on. I have cared for my...
Care Member says "She walked our 11 month old yellow lab puppy for 1 hr a few days per week, feed and played with Stella and we would highly remind her to care for your...
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Hi my name is Hailey. I have 9 years of experience, and experience taking care of a child with special needs. I can help around the house, running errands, carpooling, and homework.
Tom P. says "Hailey is very mature and dependable. She asked the best questions and I could instantly tell that I could depend on her to care for my children! Highly...
-Experience as both a preschool teacher and early intervention behavioral therapist (special education) -BS in Psychology, with minors in biology and music. -Certified Early Childhood Education Master Teacher (California) -Certified PRT: Level 1. Training and experience in other ABA methods as well -Certified Paramedic (not...
I have my Child Development Associates credential and also have experience working with children who are special needs , I have also taken several courses in teaching and helping children and adolescence with special needs. I am most familiar working and tutoring children and adolescents with ADHD , Autism, and Down Syndrome. I...
My sister has special needs. She was non-verbal as a kid and had decreased motor function. To me she is my older sister by 2 and a half years, but to her I am "big brother". Disability has never been the inability to do something. For my sister, she is musically inclined, plays viola, has perfect-pitch, and a fantastic memory....
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Mom of 4, 2 with special needs. Over 15 years of experience with autism. I have one that is high function and another is low function. Available during the day time to assist other families with similar life challenges
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I am not certified in special needs but I have worked for a company whose primary focus was helping those with special needs. I absolutely love helping people. I am a very caring individual. I am reliable and trustworthy. I take care of those with nothing but love and respect.
I've enjoyed working with special needs children for several years now. I know American Sign Language.
Hello, I'm Nina! I am currently a student studying psychology and pursuing a career in school/childhood psychology. I have approximately 10 years of care experience ranging from infants to teenagers, elderly care, and pet care. Although I have care experience, I am very willing to learn new things to ensure what specific...
I am a paraprofessional educator and have worked in a local middle school for 3.5 years. I worked in the special needs classroom and have assisted many children with various disabilities and special needs. I substitute teach and have worked with children with Autism as well as other conditions. I am currently attending Purdue...
I have worked primarily with adults at an organization for individuals with disabilities for 5 years, with lots of experience with all different types of disabilities. It brings me joy to care for those who have special and specific needs!
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...
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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...
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7 years experience·
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Hello, my name is Elizabeth. I am 23 years old and have 7+ years of experience with young children. I am easygoing but can be firm when I need to be. I've enjoyed working with children since I was 12. I'm creative, fun, and have a personality that most kids just can't resist. (I'm also good with most pets!)
In recent years I...
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Hi! My name is Jasmine. I'm a CPR and First Aid certified babysitter with several years of hands-on experience caring for children of all ages. My background includes babysitting, daycare experience with ages 2-4, and an Education Professions program working with children ages 5-13, including those with special needs.
I'm...
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I'm passionate about caring for children, which is why I've worked in childcare for the past two years. I previously worked in a clinic with children with special needs, which taught me patience and a knack for communicating with kids. I am also CPR and First Aid certified.
I think children learn best through play, so I ensure...
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I have over 35 years caregiver/babysitting experience. I also have some experience with special needs children
I am currently studying Physical Therapy. I have completed clinical rotations at LaPorte Hospital, Pulaski Memorial Hospital, and Munster Med Inn. I have extensive clinical experience working with inpatient, outpatient, neuro, ortho, pediatrics, geriatrics, and home health care. I have worked with a wide variety of diagnosis,...
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I am a mother of 4 and I have always had a love for helping those that need it. I was a home health aid and used to work for a company that helps those with developmental disabilities achieve independence and promote choice. With this I have had to play many roles. I aide with transportation, hygiene, cooking, shopping, provide...
Care Member says "Iris is an amazing person and open to providing quality care for people when they need it most!"
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About myself & my philosophies for child care:
*Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education
*Past experiences include: one on one pre-K teacher, daycare Pre-K teacher, mothers helper, nanny.
*Home is the first and most important classroom. I focus on emotional learning and problem solving along with the basics.
*Learning...
Katelyn T. says "Kaylie was on time and very courteous. She was interested in our rules in regards to our children and wanted to follow our routines. The kids were safe...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $16.50/hr as of February 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.0
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Special Needs Caregivers in Valparaiso, IN are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Tiffany P.
She walked our 11 month old yellow lab puppy for 1 hr a few days per week, feed and played with Stella and we would highly remind her to...
- Care member
Hailey P.
Hailey is very mature and dependable. She asked the best questions and I could instantly tell that I could depend on her to care for my...
- Tom P.
Iris M.
Iris is an amazing person and open to providing quality care for people when they need it most!
- Care member
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