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Matthew F.

Wood Dale, IL

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$18/hr
1 year experience
I have multiple years of experience working with children with special needs, particularly children with autism, ADHD, Down's syndrome, speech delays, and developmental delays.
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Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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...
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Addison, IL

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$26/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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.
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Addison, IL

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$28/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
errands
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.
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Special Needs Caregiver

Mount Prospect, IL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have 4 years of experience with special needs. I worked for the transitions program at Glenbard North high school for almost 2 years. At that program I worked with non-verbal, autistic, down syndrome, schizophrenia and much more. I am currently a special education Para educator for 6th graders in U-46 with a learning...
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Rolling Meadows, IL

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$16/hr
4 years experience
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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Part Time Special Needs Care Giver

Mount Prospect, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
For the past 4 years I have worked with adults and kids with special needs. I worked for the transitions program for kids 18-22 through Glenbard school district. Worked with disabilities from Austin, Down syndrome, non verbal and schizophrenia. I am currently working with 6th graders with learning disabilities. My passion is...
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Experienced And Patient Nanny

Rolling Meadows, IL

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$17/hr
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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Bensenville, IL

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$16/hr
2 years experience
I have experience with kids 5-12 years old. I have experience with kids with autism and Down's syndrome. I am CPR certified. I am a certified nurse assistant. I have also worked as a medical assistant and I'm currently in nursing school.
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Itasca, IL

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I have been caring for the most wonderful little human who is 4 and is autistic. I also have experience working with an amazing woman who has Down syndrome. I absolutely love what I do and there is no better feeling then seeing those smiles and the joy they bring!
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Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
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,...

Care Member says "Leilani has been such an amazing caregiver for our baby girl (less than 1 year old). Our daughter lights up anytime she sees Leilani and gets great...

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Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
I have paid experience teaching theater, dance, art and yoga to children over the past 11 years. I have 2 years full -time nanny experience with toddlers and over a decade of babysitting experience as well. I've worked with kids of all ages and love to plan a fun day with my charges. I have 20+ years experience with special...

Chelka P. says "Meghan is my 3rd nanny, and she is THE.BEST. Your time and money will be well-spent on this amazing person. She regularly goes above and beyond with my...

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Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
3 years experience
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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Part Time Caregiver

Geneva, IL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Helping Hands

Chicago, IL

4.0(0)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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...
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Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I love children. I started working at a daycare facility at the age of 15 and continued to work there throughout high school. When I was 18, I went to college to pursue my degree in Elementary Education. During college breaks and summers I nannied for a family with grade school aged twins. Upon graduation, I received a job...

Care Member says "Jaclyn was by far our little T (10m) favorite caretakers. Shes so kind and communicative with her (and us) and as a former teacher we felt rest assured...

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Art Teacher Nanny!

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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...
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Part-time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
2 years experience
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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Experienced Young Adult Available

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
8 years experience
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...
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Recent Down syndrome care reviews from local parents in Wood Dale, IL

Down Syndrome Care in Wood Dale, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 39 listed Down syndrome care

Leilani M.

Leilani has been such an amazing caregiver for our baby girl (less than 1 year old). Our daughter lights up anytime she sees Leilani and...

- Care member

Meghan M.

Meghan is my 3rd nanny, and she is THE.BEST. Your time and money will be well-spent on this amazing person. She regularly goes above and...

- Chelka P.

Jaclyn M.

Jaclyn was by far our little T (10m) favorite caretakers. Shes so kind and communicative with her (and us) and as a former teacher we felt...

- Care member

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