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Stephanie S.


Chicago, IL

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

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Hi there! My name is Stephanie but you can call me Steph. I am currently a junior nursing student and my focus is in pediatric oncology. My child care experience started with my younger sister who is now 14. I have experience with children with special needs (Autism, Down Syndrome, and medically fragile children.) I have cared...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Holly S.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

In high school I spent my summers teaching children how to swim. when I was 15 years old my step mother gave birth to my brother who has Down Syndrome. I have been exposed to all types of special needs children throughout the years and thoroughly enjoy working with them. I truly adore working with children. I love watching...
Holly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

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Kayode I.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Greetings! My name is Kayode. I am very friendly and easy to get along with . I love the crack jokes making my clients happy. Direct support professional with 7years experience as well as working in the mental health field. I have worked in all different types of settings working with Cognitive flexibility , down syndrome ,...
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Audrey O.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I am a college student studying to hopefully pursue a career in neuropsychology, helping to advocate for kids and adults with special needs so that they can live as happily and independently as possible. I have two older sisters, one with NLD and CP whose special needs played a crucial part in shaping the way that I grew...
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Naomi B.


Skokie, IL

$20-35/hr6 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Naomi. I have always enjoyed working with and helping people of all ages. I have been around young children in my family my entire life, as well as babysitting nights and weekends for the last 6 years! I have also worked with a close family friend who has Down syndrome, a child with cognitive disabilities...
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Maria P.


Skokie, IL

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny Available Everyday Except Mondays And Wednesdays

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Maria and I have 9 years of experience working with children of all ages (newborn-15 years old). I was also a therapeutic assistant at a special needs schools working with kids who have autism, and Down's syndrome. I would love to find a position that allows me some time to work on my school work. I currently...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Debbie S.


Lisle, IL

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver

I worked with a toddler in the infant room who had Down syndrome. When she moved to the toddler room, she was able to communicate with us when she wanted more to eat or drink. She was able to walk but did it slowly.
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Isabel L.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant

I have tons of experience working with people with disabilities. In the past I was a PCA to man with Downs syndrome. I also have spent the past 6 summers working at a sleepaway camp for adults with a range of abilities.
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Jeanne J.


Chicago, IL

$20-35/hr1 yrs exp

I have been caretaking for an elderly couple and their youngest child who has special needs for the past year. This has given me experience working with folks who have down syndrome and moderate-middle stage Alzheimer's. Prior to caretaking I worked as a farmer and a journalist. I love using my passion for cooking and...
Jeanne can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, transportation & more
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Erin S.


Chicago, IL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter For Kids Of All Ages

I am a registered nurse, graduated from Boston College in 2021, looking to fulfill your childcare/petcare needs! I have experience with infants up to 12-year-olds and truly enjoy babysitting. I also have experience with children with a wide range of special needs as I have worked as a teacher's aid and camp counselor at a...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Phoebe F.


Chicago, IL

$30-33/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Phoebe! I love working with kids and have done so for about 5 years now. I started babysitting at 15. I grew up homeschooled and ended up teaching a children's baking class in a homeschool program in LA. I also have been a TA for that same program. I've babysat a 2-year-old boy with Down syndrome daily about two years...
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Lynnea De D.


Chicago, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Art Teacher Nanny!

I have over 14 years experience working with children in the educational setting. I started out as a teacher assistant caring for special needs students. I then went on and continued my career in the special education field as a paraprofessional. I was a one on one para for a special needs girl with down syndrome for 7 years. I...
Lynnea De can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Caity K.


Bolingbrook, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hello I'm Caity:) I Am A Very Bubbly And Loving Person! I Have A Passion To Work With Children!

Hello! I have plenty of experience with working with families and kids, I also have experience in working with special needs children. I love helping out parents who need a break or help in general! I'd describe my personality as outgoing, caring, and loving I like working with kids because I'm definitely young at heart....
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First and foremost I am a mom of 5 children 4 stepchildren, and 4 dogs . I truly love children and all animals. . As a childcare provider with a decade of experience, I am passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives. My COLLEGE DEGREE, CPR training, and First Aid certification, coupled with my calm and creative...
Virginia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Nicole W.


Wilmette, IL

$20-40/hr8 yrs exp

Care Giver - Special Needs

Previously, I spent 2 wonderful years in Special Education within the Fairfax County Public School system in Mclean, Virginia before moving to Wilmette. During that time our students presented with the most severe conditions such as Down syndrome and Autism, many were non-verbal. For the past 5 years, I have been working...

Laura F.


La Grange, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

I am a special educator with a Masters degree. I have 5 children of my own, old enough where I can and need to work longer hours! I have worked with a variety of children including regular education students as well as children with Autism, ED, LD, CP, Down's Syndrome, etc. I have also had my own home-day care for approximately...

Marten M.


Berwyn, IL

$23-50/hr4 yrs exp

Sitter Who Is An Advocate For Naturalistic Learning

I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Repositioning. I have experience with ASD, Fragile X, Down Syndrome in 3 different settings. Public schooling, specialty school, and currently at a clinic.

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