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Melissa V.


Mount Prospect, IL

$22-30/hr7 yrs exp

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For the last 7 years, I have been working with disabled adults. I've worked with all types of disabilities such as Down syndrome, autism, and cerebral palsy just to name a few. Growing up, my mother worked in this field along with caring for elderly and childcare, giving me the opportunity to be in these communities at an early...
I am a college student who loves animals, looking to make some extra money! I am a recent college graduate of Western Michigan University and have moved back home to Illinois to pursue getting my Masters degree in Occupational Therapy. In my spare time, I work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as...
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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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...

Nora J.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

Hello! I'm a Special Education major at the University of Dayton (graduating May 2025) on track to become a certified teacher. I have over 5 years of nanny and babysitting experience with children ages 0-12, including those with special needs such as autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, and chronic health conditions. I'm currently...
Nora can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more

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...
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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.

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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