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Susan K.

South Bend, IN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Nanny and post partum doula. Infants, preemie , toddlers, school age, multiples, overnights , special needs, Cerebral palsy, developmental delays, feeding tubes, total care, Alzheimer's, CNA and HHA licenses. CPR certification, vaccinated.

Care Member says "Sue was a wonderful nanny for our daughter from when she was 7mos until ~18mos old. She was able to manage our daughter's g-tube and then helped us...

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Goshen, IN

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$12/hr
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a mom of two daughters. One is 10 and the other is three. My youngest is on the ASD spectrum so I have experience in that as well. I engaged and due to be married in October. With a special needs kid I am looking for a part time job.
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Friendly, Caring Companion With Experience

South Bend, IN

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
hello! I am a 22-year-old college student currently finishing my psychology degree at Indiana University South and starting graduate school for occupational therapy in fall 2022! I worked as a camp counselor at a summer camp for individuals with special needs from 2014 through 2019 and as a direct support professional with Logan...
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Hi My Name Is Jordan, I Am 19 Years Old.

Granger, IN

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
While I was in high school I took classes at IUSB that allowed me to be a Student Teacher an elementary school. Along with that I have been a babysitter for years, a swim lesson instructor since I was 15, and a peer leader intern in high school (worked with kids with special needs.)
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Edwardsburg, MI

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Errands
companionship
respite care
personal care
light cleaning
+ 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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Certified Grandpa

South Bend, IN

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Grandfather with years of experience. I have 5 grandchildren I care for on a regular basis as well as my own child that is special needs. I am fun loving, caring and love taking care of children.
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Experienced Caretaker For Any Age , Tom

South Bend, IN

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
transportation
I'm here to help you take care of your loved ones. From doctor appointments, errands , pet care, playing games , church , miscellaneous outings to helping on household tasks I'm available to help. I have a newer suv , perfect driving record and I'm a non smoker. As well I have 2 special needs adult kids and have experience with...
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Edwardsburg, MI

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
Highly motivated and caring Mother of three, paraprofessional and substitute teacher with experience working with children of diverse abilities, including those with Autism and disabilities. Professional Experience: Paraprofessional and Substitute Teacher at a Local School District. Support students with Autism and...
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Fun And Loving Part Time Babysitter

South Bend, IN

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$28/hr
5 years experience
Hello! I am Bridget, I am a recent graduate from Purdue University with a degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. I am currently working at the Treehouse at Snowmass Village. I have a large family with three siblings and over 20 cousins, half of which are under 10 years old! I love babysitting and getting to know the...
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Your Friendly Passionate Small Human Supervisor

Mishawaka, IN

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
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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Care Giver Available

Goshen, IN

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$15/hr
7 years experience
I am credentialed as a Mental Health Therapist and have worked with children with various special needs. I have worked in community Mental Health settings as well as schools. I have been a therapist, case manager and paraprofessional. I love working with kids who have special needs because they are often overlooked by others. I...
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Allow Me to Share My Professional and Personal Experience With You.

Mishawaka, IN

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I would like to discuss your family's needs in detail. I am a proud mother of 3 wonderful school-age children with special needs and their friends. I have invested my education in Child Development at Kennedy-King College where I earned an Associates of Applied Science. I have completed over 40 hours of professional development...
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Elkhart, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, my name is Sydney. I am a mother of 2 sweet boys. I am currently looking for a new flexible job. My boys are 5 and 7. So I have plenty of experience. I have been a nanny and a caregiver in the past. I am currently and have been working with students with special needs. I love what I do but again I need a more flexible job...
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Caring And Creative Childcare Provider With Seven Years Of Experience

South Bend, IN

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$22/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am a former teacher and experienced nanny, with over seven years of professional childcare experience in myriad environments. Whether helping a little ones transfer from formula to food, or exploring the outdoors with school-age kiddos, I bring joy, professionalism, and top quality care to the job! I started working with kids...
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Date Night/Weekend Sitter

South Bend, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I have had 10 years of experience babysitting children. I also have 2 years of experience with assistant teaching and one and a half years with an after school daycare. My main job is being an EA for a local school corporation. I have worked with children with special needs now for 8 years. I did go to college to pursue a...
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Caretaker With 4 Years Of Experience Working With Special Needs Adults

Goshen, IN

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$12/hr
9 years experience
I am currently a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional as a full time job and have been in the field since 2014. I have experience with people with Autism, Down Syndrome, Schizophrenia, Seizure disorder, and Dementia. I am trained in CPR and first aid. Within the group home experiences, I have picked up on many traits,...
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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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Notre Dame, IN

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I'm Madison, an Arizona native and student at the University of Notre Dame studying developmental psychology and education! At ND I conduct developmental psychopathology research, working with children with emotional regulation issues and other psychopathologies. During my time in Arizona, I worked with children of all...
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Plymouth, IN

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Hello! During my senior year of high school, I participated in a child development internship. For this internship, I spent half the school day helping in a special education preschool. Then I moved for college, but every break I got I came back and volunteered in that same preschool. During my second semester of college, Covid...
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South Bend, IN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Marriani, I'm 24 years old, and I've been dedicated to childcare for over 10 years. My background includes roles such as teaching Sunday school, babysitting, working full-time as a nanny, substitute teaching, and assisting children with special needs in the classroom. I truly love working with kids and am...

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