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Pamela W.


Aurora, IL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Prior to 2012, I worked the public school districts 93 and 4 as a Reading Intervention Aide where I targeted and supported elementary aged students struggling to read. Since 2012 I have been working at Clare Woods Academy as a Paraprofessional working with a variety of ages and children with Special Needs... I. e. Autism, Downs...
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Pamela W.


Aurora, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have been working for Clare Woods Academy for the past 13 years. I have extensive experience with special needs children, I. e. autism, Down's syndrome, learning disability, behavioral and O. D. D. Issues. I am also an RBT Therapist. Prior to the aforementioned I was a Readu Ing Intervention Aide,
Pamela can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Taylor K.


Geneva, IL

$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently an Early Childhood Special Education teacher who has worked with both typically developing children and children with additional needs including autism, social communication disorder, down syndrome, speech delays, developmental delays and OHI.
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Debbie S.


Lisle, IL

$10-15/hr • 1 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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Jordan S.


Elmhurst, IL

$15-18/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Jordan, and I am looking to help an awesome family. I love working with kids, so I used that passion and became a camp counselor. I did that for two years at my local park district. I have experience with children as young as 3 and as old as 13. I also have experience with working with children with special...
Jordan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Lorie G.


Saint Charles, IL

$32/hr • 4 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver- HAPPY TO ASSIST !

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Life can be challenging as is... even more so for people with specific disabilities- I'm passionate about assisting men and ladies with special challenges lead fulfilling lives by assisting with daily living tasks so that they can be as independent as they desire to be :) Most of my experience is in assisting people with...
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"Lorie took care of my father when we were on vacation. She was wonderful. She kept the house clean and was great with my father. I would hire her again in a heartbeat."

Kris C.

I have lots of experience with special needs children. My little brother and cousin have autism, my niece has Down syndrome and my other little cousin has ADHD. I have personal experience, but I also want to go to school to become a special needs teacher. As of right now, I work as an assistant teacher in an elementary school....
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Irma F.


Addison, IL

$26/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a mother of 3, I have experience with special need kids. As I am a mother of a son with down syndrome! I'm very patient and loving. I am also very good at multitasking! I love to socialize and care for others.
Irma can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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Phylicia M.


Plainfield, IL

$23-29/hr • 10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

Specialty in caring for patients with special needs. I also care for patients with disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy and many other developmental disorders. I have worked with patients from newborn to adult, Developmental Disability Nurses are an important point of contact for patients...
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Keara O.


Romeoville, IL

$15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Part-Time Caregiver

I have experience working with many populations with special needs. I have spent a summer as a Program Coordinator at Northern Will County Special Recreation Association where I planned activities, games, field trips, etc. for teens and adults with disabilities (ages 12-24). I also worked there as a Program Assistant last winter...
Hi! I'm a mother of 3, I have experience with special need kids. As I am a mother of a son with down syndrome! I'm very patient and loving. I am also very good at multitasking! I love socialize and care for others.
Irma can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
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Virginia R.


Saint Charles, IL

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver with 13 years of experience providing compassionate and reliable care to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. I have worked with children with epilepsy, down syndrome, autism. As well as I have worked with kids with delayed learning disability as dyscalculia add , dyslexia, , and...
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Martha L.


Elburn, IL

$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Brief Description of My Experience With Special Needs Children

I have worked with children with special needs since I was a child when my own mother got involved with children with special needs. My mothers brother that was Down's Syndrome and we cared for him. I also worked with and autistic teenager for 3 years. While in Asia during 2004 when the Asian Tsunami occurred, my husband and I...
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Amy F.


Yorkville, IL

$25-34/hr • 5 yrs exp

Responsible Babysitter

Available Friday night 6:00 p.m. through Sunday night 10 p.m. I work during the week 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in customer service. I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, swimming supervision, bathing, feeding, meals, cooking, transportation, activities, errands, pets, person assistant, etc. I...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Brooke A.


Willowbrook, IL

$30-45/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi there! Glad you found me. For over 3 years now I have been a tutor, companion, and provided assistance to children with special needs including (but not limited to) Autism, CP, Down Syndrome, and sensory processing disorders. I am highly proficient in ASL and well versed in AAC. I worked at Chicago Speech Therapy where I...

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Gabrielle M.


Lockport, IL

$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Gaby . Ive been in the home health care field for 6 years. Ive taken care of patients who have had different disabilities and illnesses such as cancer, strokes, Alzheimer's- Dementia, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, etc. I am experienced with companion care , medication management, bathing, lifting, cooking and...
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Amy F.


Yorkville, IL

$15-20/hr

Responsible Babysitter

5 years experience up to 4 kids 1 year baby-sat for autistic child on weekends 12 hours a day, fed, showed, helped dress, changed dippers, drove back and forth from there home to my home, took swimming, to parks, to arcade, black berry farm, red oak nature center ect. Took care of my own child and sister ADHD who are now...
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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