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Special needs adult care in Bensenville, IL

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Heather C.


Bensenville, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

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I have taken care of elderly women-who have had MS, Alzheimer, wheelchair bound, and diabetes. Medication and shots administered. House cleaning, companionship, meal prep. etc I am willing to help with any children that have special needs as well.
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Eva C.


Bensenville, IL

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

I have lot of experience working with people In special needs.(MS, autistic)I worked as a nurse in hospital..
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5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Non-smoker. Owns reliable means of transportation. Fluent in Spanish, knowledgeable in French, and learning Italian. College student currently going for an Associate's in Science at a two-year school and then Bachelor's in Math and Computer Science at four-year institution. Excellent with English schoolwork. Loves animals...
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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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Branndi C.


Hillside, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...
Branndi can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
5.0
"Branndi is a very great listener that is able to come up with solutions to problems. She is very cheerful and brightens any room she enters. She is very organized and timely."

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Kaeleen E.


River Grove, IL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! I am a certified nursing assistant/patient care technician. I have experience working as a CNA at a nursing rehabilitation facility. I've had training with younger patients, special needs, and of course elderly. I currently work in an ICU at Elmhurst Hospital for the last two years: My skills range from transportation,...
Kaeleen can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kaeleen helped my husband transition back home from a long stay at the hospital and rehab. She assisted with bathroom, bathing, shaving, feeding, and mobility. Kaeleen was never late, and had a true personal touch to her care. She worked for me until ultimately my...

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Todd M.


Oak Park, IL

$25-49/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been working with special needs children and adults for over 25 years. I taught drama to developmentally disabled adults and taught or tutored most school subjects to elementary, teen, and adult learners in classrooms, homes, non-profits, and tutoring centers. I have earned masters degrees in middle-secondary education and...
5.0
"Todd M. serves as our after-school tutor for our 11-year old daughter (6th GR) and 9-year old son (3rd GR). My husband and I both work full-time. We have enlisted Mr. M. to work with our children M-F from 3pm- 7pm. He picks them up from school and brings them home...

Jennifer W.

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Zhaklin D.


Schiller Park, IL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Caregiver

4.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm looking for a full-time position as a senior caregiver. I have previously worked with elderly people with disabilities such as; Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson and Diabetes for over 10 years. I'm very patient and I'm looking forward to working with you! Please feel free to contact me.
Zhaklin can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Michael S.


Oak Park, IL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Family Organization Assistance

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I just finished caring for a non-verbal autistic boy in the afternoons. My responsibilities included meal preparation, transportation, and life skills including physical and mental activities to enhance his daily life. My best attributes in this situation are my patience, persistence, and sense of caring for the situation for...
5.0
"Michael was dependable and punctual. He was very friendly and worked hard. He helped up with a large family event. He was lovely to the guests, and we would definitely rehire him. I do not hesitate to recommend him!"

Leslie G.

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Vicky W.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Summer Caregiver

I worked at Philip J Rock Center & School in Glen Ellyn it is school & home for children with both deaf & blind disabilities compiled with cerebral palsy & other learning disabilities. I was trained how to communicate with the children with a basic version of sign language & supervised children during activities & daily living...
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Larissa D.


Arlington Heights, IL

$21-29/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced And Helpful Caregiver Availiable

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello , my name is Lara and thank you for considering me for this position! My first job was at a senior care facility (in Arlington Hts.) and I have always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to personally caring for my own mother and others in the past, I have been professionally working as a senior caregiver for...
Larissa can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She has been helping my senior mother and doing a wonderful job. She helps with cooking, cleaning, or running errands. She's also just a friendly person that gives my mother the companionship she needs."

Lara L.

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Kotoko M.


Schaumburg, IL

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience taking care of seniors with dementia, stroke victims and with mental disabilities. I have worked as a sous chef and have knowledge of healthy meal planning.
Kotoko can also help with: Dementia, transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
5.0
"Kotoko is a great communicator. She is honest, intelligent, and dependable. She was punctual and completed the job to perfection. I highly recommend her."

Margaret H.

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Noel B.


Lombard, IL

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Demonstrating A Love And Passion For Teaching

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Noël and I live in Villa Park, IL. I have a significant amount of experience caring for special needs individuals as I have a younger brother, Joshua, who is Autistic - he is my pride and my joy! In addition to caring for him, I assisted my parents with facilitating an at home early intervention program...
5.0
"Noel was amazing to work with. She is communicative, responsive, and caring. I would strongly recommend hiring Noel."

Clint S.

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Maureen M.


Oak Park, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Patient and Loving Mom available for ALL your Childcare Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Available for respite care, weekend, overnights. I have been a licensed IL foster parent and have worked with 2 children that suffered from Fetal Alcohol syndrome and another who has ADHD as well as depression/anxiety. I have worked at an institution where I gained experience with immobile children, Batten disease, Charge...
4.0
"Maureen has cared for my daughter for over a year on Saturdays. She sets her feedings up and gives medication via g-tube - with our training. And she provides daily needs for her as well and reading stories. Maureen has been helpful to me with clean up around...

Jennifer V.

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Nicoleta R.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

I am a nurse for over 9 years and a CNA for more than 10 years. I do my job with passion because I believe it is more than a job, I believe it is a calling. I am a mother and wife and I have worked with families that have considered me as part of their family. I am dependable, flexible and a positive person. I am honest and I am...
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Larissa D.


Arlington Heights, IL

$27/hr5 yrs exp

Kind And Patient Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lara. When I was younger, my first job was working in an elderly home, and I've always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to caring for my own mother in my past, I have been working for a senior care agency this year as well as people from care. com. I am certified in CPR, First aid, CPI (from my...
5.0
"Lara was kind, helpful, and showed great concern for me after my hysterectomy. she continues to check on my recovery even after the job was complete. hiring her was the best decision I have made. I would definitely hire her for any future medical needs I or my...

Amaralys A.

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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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Lorraine G.


Glendale Heights, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time / As Needed Care Giver Available!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Lorraine. I m 34yrs old. I'm a certified nurses assistant and have completed 3 yrs towards a nursing degree. I have experience taking care of children and adults with special needs. I am naturally patient, loving and nurturing. I believe in treating the people I care for with respect and as though they are a...
5.0
"Lorraine assisted me with transportation and after care of surgery. She is dependable, kind, willing to run errands for me. Would highly recommend her and would definitely hire her again. She was so nice and a pleasure to have with me as I recovered. 5 stars!"

Susan C.

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: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
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Kotoko M.


Schaumburg, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked with families that needed assistants. Worked with children with special needs(ADHD, ADD and Asperger). Experience in socialization, mentoring and organization skills.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Bensenville, IL

Branndi C.

5.0

Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of.

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Kaeleen E.

5.0

Kaeleen is very patient, caring and sweet with children.She is extremely responsible, strategic, playful, and I feel very safe knowing she's trained in critical care and can perform CPR and the Heimlich maneuver.

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Todd M.

5.0

Todd M. serves as our after-school tutor for our 11-year old daughter (6th GR) and 9-year old son (3rd GR). My husband and I both work full-time. We have enlisted Mr. M. to work with our children M-F from 3pm- 7pm. He picks them up from school and brings them home to focus on homework. He also...

- Jennifer W.

Michael S.

5.0

Michael was dependable and punctual. He was very friendly and worked hard. He helped up with a large family event. He was lovely to the guests, and we would definitely rehire him. I do not hesitate to recommend him!

- Leslie G.

Larissa D.

5.0

Larissa cared for my disabled brother with kindness, compassion, and expertise. I would highly recommend her!

- Ed A.

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