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Katie P.


Chicago, IL

$17/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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During high school I took two classes helping out with special needs students. I have a cousin who is schizophrenic and another cousin who has down syndrome. I absolutely would love to help out, and I have plenty of experience.
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Tamika T.


Brookfield, IL

$15-25/hr10 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!
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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Leonor D.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Fulltime Special Needs Care

My name is Leonor, I'm originally from Peru. for the past 30 years of my life I have devoted most of it to teaching, tutoring, and taking care of children. I realized at an early age that this was my passion in life, what makes me smile and brings me Joy. Over my years of teaching children I have come across all different types...
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Irma F.


Addison, IL

$26/hr1 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Emily H.


Chicago, IL

$17-21/hr

Experienced Babysitter

Hello, I have 4+ years of experience babysitting and 1 year teaching dance to kids. In that year, I have taught about 4 or 5 children with special needs, whom I was able to accommodate to. My partners brother has Down syndrome and I am with their family majority of the week, I'm very familiar with Down syndrome and autism needs...
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Audrey O.


Chicago, IL

$17-20/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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Tanya B.


Chicago, IL

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Part-time Special Needs Provider

Hi, My name is Tanya. I am interested in working as special needs provider. I have worked with adults with disabilities for 8 years. I am currently working for Chicago Public Schools for 2 years now. I work with grades pre-k through 12th. Their ages are 3 years through 17 years. I also work with special need kids as well. My...
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Diana C.


Bridgeview, IL

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Diana! I've worked with children with Down syndrome. I know each person has different levels to their disability thus individual care is needed.
I have a 26-year-old son with Down syndrome. Has had 2 open heart surgeries. As an infant was NG tubed and on O2 and heart monitor. I am familiar with assistive tech devices, non verbal individuals with disabilities. I am a volunteer for Special Olympics. I am so prepared to take care of your son or daughter!
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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, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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...
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Destiny B.


Highland Park, IL

$30-50/hr6 yrs exp

Loving And Hardworking Caregiver & Helper

I was a live in care giver and life manager for a young adult with Down syndrome for 6 years. Previously I was a house manager for busy household with 2 homes to care and manage in the city and suburbs. Love to care for others and lighten the load on parents!
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: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
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Megan F.


Riverside, IL

$15-25/hr6 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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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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Jacqueline V.


Chicago, IL

$17/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Young Adult Available

I grew up with a developmentally delayed older sister which has given me a great deal of experience with a variety of different needs. In addition, I was selected to be an aide at my local high school to work with the special education program for a portion of the day, which I have been doing for for the past 2 years. I'm...
I have worked at a elementary, and middle school levels with a wide range of students! As a elementary school teaching assistant, I have worked with students with autism, down syndrome, various physical handicaps, and specific learning disabilities. As a middle school teacher I also have experience working with children who...
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Erin S.


Chicago, IL

$22-30/hr2 yrs exp

Registered Nurse Available For Care

I have experience caring for my sister with Down Syndrome as well as kids with a variety of disabilities. I was a teacher's assistant at a special eds summer school for years and am now a nurse on a neurology/neurosurgery unit so I care for patients with strokes, seizures, ALS, traumatic injuries, etc.
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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, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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