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Emily S.
Skokie, IL
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Emily and I have worked with special needs kids for as long as I can remember. My mom was a special needs teacher, and she taught me everything she knows. I have 2 years of paid experience tutoring kids with special needs, and over 10 years of volunteer experience. I volunteered at a special needs dance class,...
Maria P.
Skokie, IL
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Babysitter/Nanny Available Everyday Except Mondays And Wednesdays
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maria and I have 9 years of experience working with children of all ages (newborn-15 years old). I was also a therapeutic assistant at a special needs schools working with kids who have autism, and Down's syndrome. I would love to find a position that allows me some time to work on my school work. I currently...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Naomi B.
Skokie, IL
$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Naomi. I have always enjoyed working with and helping people of all ages. I have been around young children in my family my entire life, as well as babysitting nights and weekends for the last 6 years! I have also worked with a close family friend who has Down syndrome, a child with cognitive disabilities...
Michelle K.
Park Ridge, IL
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, 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.
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 provides an outstanding service to both us parents and our kids,She is extremely professional, knowledgeable and efficient! I have worked with a lot of nannies but her service was far the best my family as ever had.
we all miss her so much if we hadn't...
Nsovo K.
4.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 44-year-old divorced mother to a 12-year-old boy with Down Syndrome, who is truly a blessing. I've been a full-time mother, and I am ready to get back into the work force. I am a very reliable, responsible, and kindhearted individual. I'm open to providing care, compassion, nurturing to any age as I truly enjoy helping...
Selena O.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, May Name Is Selena, I Am A Passionate And Dedicated Person.
5.0
(1)
Hi! How are you?
I am Selena O, current Nursing student (Night hybrid program)
I have Over 5 years of experience as a nanny. I love to play with different strategies of pedagogy for a good development of body and Brain. I could make your children comfortable while I am with them. Can take them to parks, museum and other...
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Selena is great! She babysat our baby girl today. She played with her , fed her and helped cleaning her bottles and she took beautiful pictures !! Totally recommend her :)"
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Leilani M.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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
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.
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.
My name is Rashun . I have worked with adults and children with special needs for Over 5 Years. I have worked as a hands on counselor for those with special needs. I also lived with and helped take care of my nephew with Down syndrome and another nephew with ADHD. I provide a loving and caring environment. I also have an...
Caroline M.
Chicago, IL
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have been working with children for 3 years and have worked with special needs children multiple times throughout my career as a nanny. I have cared for children with Down's syndrome, Autism, and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome as well as children with physical needs such as leg and back braces. I am also a certified nursing assistant...
Assisting and advocating for those with special needs has always been a passion of mine. My experience with individuals with disabilities started when I began nannying for a young girl with down syndrome when I was 15. I continued this job for three years. In this time, I helped to take her to dance classes, assist with her swim...
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.
Kayode I.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Greetings! My name is Kayode. I am very friendly and easy to get along with . I love the crack jokes making my clients happy. Direct support professional with 7years experience as well as working in the mental health field. I have worked in all different types of settings working with Cognitive flexibility , down syndrome ,...
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...
Audrey O.
Chicago, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 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...
Jeanne J.
Chicago, IL
$20-35/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have been caretaking for an elderly couple and their youngest child who has special needs for the past year. This has given me experience working with folks who have down syndrome and moderate-middle stage Alzheimer's. Prior to caretaking I worked as a farmer and a journalist. I love using my passion for cooking and...
Jeanne can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, transportation, companionship & more
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...
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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Skokie, IL
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.
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
Selena O.
5.0
Selena is great! She babysat our baby girl today. She played with her , fed her and helped cleaning her bottles and she took beautiful pictures !! Totally recommend her :)
- Care member
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.