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Kimberly R.

Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment

Wheatfield, IN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Part Time Care Giver Available

Kouts, IN

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Experience assisting the elderly, the fragile, the extra special. In nursing home and at care home for a teenager that had been in an accident. I am a good listener and very patient. I am willing to come to your home to help you with your needs.
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Experienced, College Educated In Early Childhood

Valparaiso, IN

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
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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Special Needs Provider

Valparaiso, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
-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...
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About Me

Valparaiso, IN

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$15/hr
4 years experience
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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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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DSP With Lots Of Experience

Valparaiso, IN

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$12/hr
5 years experience
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!
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Full-time Caregiver

Valparaiso, IN

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
My whole life I've been the oldest sibling. So, that came with the responsibility to mature very fast and care for all of my younger siblings. I've watched them since I was young and that always stuck around considering I still have younger siblings aging from 10-14 that I still care for at times. Also, my mom and her friend...
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Valparaiso, IN

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$12/hr
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.
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I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Valparaiso, IN

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$14/hr
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 Have Worked With Adults With Multiple Disabilities. (autism,seizures,physically Handicapped Etc.)

Rensselaer, IN

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$16/hr
2 years experience
I'd describe my personality as Caring, Compassionate, Loving I like caring for people with special needs because I like to build a connection with my clients. I'm looking for a job that cares about the client and the staffing along with it. I started caring for people with special needs when I started my first job out of...
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Valparaiso, IN

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$14/hr
2 years experience
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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Valparaiso, IN

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
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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Valparaiso, IN

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$39/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
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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Grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
meal prep
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Hi my name is Jocelyn I am 27 years old and live in Valparaiso Indiana I am covid vaccinated and CPR and first aid trained. I've worked at an all special needs school here in Valparaiso and I'm a lead infant teacher currently in Chesterton! I have my cda ( Child Development accreditation. I enjoy making arts and crafts, being...
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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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