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Isabel L.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant

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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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Erin S.


Chicago, IL

$22/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Lynnea De D.


Chicago, IL

$25-50/hr • 10 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:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Keesha H.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

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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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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:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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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Michele D.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr • 3 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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Emily H.


Chicago, IL

$16-21/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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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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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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Tanya B.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 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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Amy W.


Wheeling, IL

$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special-Needs Caregiver

I am a Special Education Paraprofessional in a Kindergarten classroom! My main responsibilities were to assist the students with recreational and educational activities, practice behavior management, help with toileting, and of course keep the kids safe. In college, I interned with Community Access Naperville, a...
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Kirsten R.


Highland Park, IL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Creative Learning Focused Mom Seeking PT Nanny Role

Highland Park Parent of 2 grown kids with a background in elementary education and child care in a variety of settings. Currently working for a Lake Forest family. Seeking a nanny/house manager with flexible weekdays looking for fun with kids and extra cash. Long term commitment. Crafts, nature, school help. Masters in elem...
Kirsten can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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,...
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, light cleaning, transportation, errands
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Sophia A.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$17-20/hr

Experienced And Patient Nanny

Hello, my name is Sophia and I have been babysitting/nannying for over 10 year! My mom is a special needs teacher in district 34, and I have years of experience going in to help with her students. Additionally, I was a part of a high school class that allowed me to work one-on-one with a teenager who had Down syndrome for one...
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Gretchen W.


Lake Forest, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

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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Jacqueline V.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr • 8 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 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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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, meal prep, craft assistance

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