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Amelia P.


Downers Grove, IL

$16-20/hr

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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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Jordan S.


Elmhurst, IL

$15-18/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

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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
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Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Dania G.


Melrose Park, IL

$18-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Parents! I've been a professional in childcare and education for 13+ years. As a daycare teacher, tutor, babysitter, summer camp counselor, and nanny, I've worked with children with special needs in several different capacities. I have specific and extensive experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD, Down...
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Tamika T.


Brookfield, IL

$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I've worked with autism, cerebral palsy, ADHD, ADD, seizures, Down syndrome, and much more. I love working with special needs children because they are the best children to work with.They are so loving, kind, friendly and outgoing!
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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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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...
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: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands
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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.
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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Taylor K.


Geneva, IL

$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

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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Keesha H.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a mother of a child with special needs I have experience caring for children with Down Syndrome, Autism, Emotional Disabilities, Opposition Defiance Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder. I am employed by Chicago Public Schools as a aide for children with special needs and by the Chicago Park District as an Inclusion Aide...
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Michelle K.


Park Ridge, IL

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for children with discipline disorders, learning disorders, downs syndrome, and autism. I take time with children I work with, to learn how they respond and react to different ways of handling situations. I am energetic and caring. I hold a great deal of pride in the work I do.
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Eileen K.


Worth, IL

$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'm A Caring, Loving Person Who Gives Dependable Help

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. Some with autism, muscular dystrophy, down syndrome, etc. I have been a caregiver for over 19years and I'm a mom of three.
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"I hired Eileen to help take me to an outpatient procedure and ensure I was ok after. She was punctual, extremely professional and helped make it a very easy day! "

Patrick D.

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Madeline V.


Plainfield, IL

$10-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Tutor For Young Students (Pre-K- 6th)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently working on my Bachelors and Masters in Environmental Science. I graduated with Honors from a progressive high school focused on science, technology, engineering and math. My most recent positions were tutoring a 7th grader in Pre Algebra, the algebra, time management, test taking skills and organization. I also...
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Leilani M.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Leilani. I recently graduated with my bachelors in Health Informatics. My ultimate goal is to become a nurse. I have a very big family so taking care of kids is something I've always done and enjoyed. I have a sister with special needs and have been a caretaker for her for years. She has mosaic Down syndrome,...
Leilani can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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"Leilani is the best sitter you could find on this app. I knew she would be a great fit for my kids and I from the start and she's been nothing short of amazing. She's caring, patient, funny and genuine. I know when I leave my kids are safe and that they will also...

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Kaitlyn A.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$16-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hi there! I am self contained autism teacher for 1st and 2nd graders. I have had an abundance amount of experience caring for individuals with down syndrome and children who are on the spectrum. Please reach out to me if you are seeking a caregiver for a child with special needs or a child without. :)
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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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Megan F.


Riverside, IL

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Caregiver Available

I graduated with a degree in Recreation Therapy from Georgia Southern in 2017. Since graduating, I have been a 1:1 paraprofessional for a 16-year-old student with Down syndrome, a therapy aid at a therapeutic preschool and kindergarten for kids with Autism and Down syndrome, a special recreation coordinator for teens & adults,...
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Keara O.


Romeoville, IL

$10-15/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...
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Eileen M.


Oak Lawn, IL

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

My experience with special needs came from a previous family that I nannied for. The young boy had ADHD and required medication, counseling and follow through on behavior modification techniques. Another experience was a young boy I tutored who had Down Syndrome. He was a high functioning little guy who was able to learn to read...

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