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Megan F.


Riverside, IL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Caregiver Available

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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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Keesha H.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

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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Dania G.


Melrose Park, IL

$18-30/hr4 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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Leilani M.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr8 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Leilani was so attentive and caring with my 10 week old infant, he loved her calm and confident energy! He normally doesn't nap during the day much but he slept for quite a while with her. I felt very secure having her help out while I got my errands done. I...

Dulce A.

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Jordan S.


Elmhurst, IL

$15-18/hr2 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Tamika T.


Brookfield, IL

$10-25/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!
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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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Diana C.


Bridgeview, IL

$14-25/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.
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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Eileen M.


Oak Lawn, IL

$15-30/hr10 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...
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...
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...

Phoebe B.


Chicago, IL

$18-28/hr5 yrs exp

My name is Phoebe. I have 5 years of school based experience working with students K-5. I am passionate about adapting to meet the child where they are at, and building a strong bond with them. I love watching kids fall in love with learning, and seeing their brain grow! I have extensive experience working with children with...

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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Erica M.


Chicago, IL

$22-35/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Companion/Care Provider Available

My experience includes two years working with adults with physical and mental disabilities including TBI's, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and Down Syndrome in a group home setting. I have also worked with children with Autism and have experience in behavior therapy.
5.0
"Erica is reliable and always shows up on time. She's been working for six months with my autistic daughter and things have gone really smoothly. She's confident and comfortable with special needs kids"

Laurence L.

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Michelle K.


Park Ridge, IL

$15-25/hr3 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/hr10 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.
5.0
"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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Michele D.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

I have been caring for children since I was 12 then, in high school I received my infant, toddler and school age assistant/lead teaching licenses as well as SIDS, CPR, AED and first aid certification. I then did a school-to-work program, serving children K-6. In college I worked at two child care centers that served 6 week-...
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Amber F.


Chicago, IL

$15-19/hr7 yrs exp

Fun And Enthusiastic Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm a recent graduate from DePaul University; before going to DePaul, I was a nanny with a family for 2 years (kids ages 6 and 8) and was a summer nanny in high school. I used to work for a children's daycare (ages 2-4) while living in Milwaukee as well as I also have experience working with children with special needs. I...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amber was awesome! We were sad to hear she was moving back home and could no longer regularly sit. We will miss her!"

Amanda S.

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Bongi M.


Chicago, IL

$20-24/hr5 yrs exp

Awesome Full Time /part Time Nanny

4.2

(6)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi Families Hi my name Bongi I am 26years old, I've been working with kids for as since high school I used to babysit daytime on weekends until I started doing as a job while studying, I have CPR training certificate and childcare training, I am of course infant qualified and have worked with all ages . I have 2 year au pair...
Bongi can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Bongi has been awesome! Would highly recommend her!! She’s very professional and always on time! "

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Riverside, IL

Leilani M.

5.0

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 have fun. As a parent you cannot...

- Alexa M.

Erica M.

5.0

Erica is reliable and always shows up on time. She's been working for six months with my autistic daughter and things have gone really smoothly. She's confident and comfortable with special needs kids

- Laurence L.

Eileen K.

5.0

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.

Amber F.

5.0

Amber was awesome! We were sad to hear she was moving back home and could no longer regularly sit. We will miss her!

- Amanda S.

Bongi M.

5.0

Bongi has been awesome! Would highly recommend her!! She’s very professional and always on time!

- Care member

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