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Kaitlyn H.


Cherry Valley, IL

$15/hr4 yrs exp

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Hello, my name is Kaitlyn and I am 25 years old. I have 4 years of experience in working with individuals with special needs. I have volunteered and worked with them at multiple summer camps, and I used to work with special needs adults 21 years and older. In the time I've had the privilege and pleasure of working with these...
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Kimberly W.


Rockford, IL

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate, Great Communicator And Hard Working.

5.0

(1)

I have a medical assistant background and I have done in home care and facility care for elderly and special needs. I can assist with daily functions of hygiene, feeding, mobility, companionship, as well as providing security, patience and compassion. I can help with maintaining your loved one's schedules and appointments.
Kimberly can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Kimberly has taken care of my 85 year-old mother several days a week for more than a year. Her energy, warm personality, and great sense of humor made her my mom’s favorite! She is prompt, professional, and always willing to go the extra mile to meet the needs of...

Marshall P.

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Cristy D.


Rockford, IL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 15 years of caregiving experience providing in home care for the elderly and disabled. I provide quality care to assist the elderly to stay in their homes. I am experienced with bed ridden clients. I familiar with using a hoyer lift to safely transfer clients who are unable to be safely moved without it. I can provide...
Cristy can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"I can’t say enough about the wonderful care and kindness she gave to my husband for the 1&1/2 yrs. And to me also. I was fortunate to know that he was so well taken care of while I had to work. "

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Jessica I.


Rockford, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time/Full Time Care giving

I have over 13 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, and I have a strong passion for this work. As the eldest child in my family, I have had ample experience caring for infants and preschool aged children. Most of my experience is working with children and young adults ranging in age from 3 to 18+ years...
5.0
"Jessica is a great employee! She is passionate, up-beat and a hard worker. She takes initiative and asks questions when she has them. She dies a great job building rapport with families, co-workers and those she assists. She's worked with individuals with a variety...

Kuenzi D.

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Margarit K.


Belvidere, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Preparation

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Senior care experience with Diabetes, Parkinson D., cancer, disabled. CNA. I'm also a licensed cosmetologist and massage therapist.
Margarit can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, mobility assistance, home modification, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"I have nothing but praise for Margarit. She is a wonderful, smart, kind, energetic woman and an extremely hard worker! I have thanked the person who put me in touch with Margarit about a hundred times because I am so grateful to have Margarit's help. She has...

Marya S.

I worked as PCT for almost a year for special needs children and adults who aged between 2-58. Also have previously worked with dementia residents.
Julian can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

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Shaina B.


Belvidere, IL

$21/hr10 yrs exp

My Passion Is Caring For Others!

2.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 45 years of experience I can help with Home Care and Personal Care. I've worked with many families up to and including end of life care, stroke, dementia, and disability clients. I strive to make life easier and comfortable for those who are in my care. My strength exceeds my age, I can effortlessly lift clients to...
Shaina can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Parents! Still looking for your full or part time forever caregiver, but you need more time? Hi! My name is Geralyn and I'd love to fill in while you look. I relocated to Rockford to be closer to family a year ago, and live here March-Dec. My previous position prior to moving was getting to care for a fun, loving, speech...
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Jodi M.


Rockford, IL

$25/hr6 yrs exp

While I was in high school I was fortunate enough to work developed mentally adults. I was responsible for their ADL and goals. The most rewarding job out there.
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Jennifer M.


Rockford, IL

$15-19/hr1 yrs exp

I worked for my cities park district taking care of kids with disabilities, primarily autism. Experience, thus, with high stress situations, such as kids who have meltdowns, attempt to run away, scream and threaten physically, etc. I do not, historically, work well with extreme aggression, but I am willing to attempt to do so.
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Lauren V.


Rockford, IL

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Lauren V.

Compassionate caregiver with over 3 of experience providing exceptional care to the elderly and disabled. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, including medication administration, meal preparation and personal care.
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
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Sara S.


Rockford, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Respite Care Professional Including Special Needs

I Have been working with all Special Needs and behavioral kiddos on the spectrum at a variety of different levels for about 10 years now. It's very important that each child feels heard and that they're needs are being met in a variety of ways. I absolutely Love Kids and being able to make such a difference in their lives is so...
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Ariana B.


Rockford, IL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate, Outgoing, Loving Caregiver

Hi My name is Ariana B. I live in the Rockford area and a special mother of 1. I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light Housecleaning as well as every day living assistance, I have previous experience working with those with intellectual and developmental Disabilities as well as behavior...
Ariana can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Haley C.


Rockford, IL

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Care taker that is capable of meeting all needs. I've nannied for many special needs babies and children before.
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Jessica H.


Rockford, IL

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

Caring With Kindness And Compassion

Caring for and helping people is something I've always enjoyed, because I know I am making a difference in someone's life. I have a diverse work background that has given me a wealth of knowledge that I can utilize in the real world. This knowledge was built upon my B. A. in Psychology. I have hands-on experience assisting...
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Kathleen K.


Rockford, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Worked in a nursing home rehab center for 12 years took care of a wide range of patients with all types of disorders am considerate and patient enjoy helping people
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Darcy N.


Rockford, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I am compassionate and willing to help in all areas of your needs . I have experience in : transferring, feeding and bathing . I am reliable and I am very patient .
Dedicated and empathetic caregiver with 10 years of hands-on experience providing exceptional care to elderly and disabled individuals. Skilled in daily living assistance, medication management and ensuring a safe, comfortable patient environment. Committed to enhancing patient quality of life through compassionate care and...
Marta can also help with: Meal prep, home modification, mobility assistance, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more
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Megan S.


Roscoe, IL

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Teacher & Former Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Prior to moving to Dallas, I worked as a therapeutic recreation assistant for children and young adults (ages 3-21 years old) in an after-school care and summer camp setting. I also have two years experience as a paraprofessional educator in a severe behavior needs classroom, grades 4 and 5. In addition to caring for children...
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Paula M.


Rochelle, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Since 2016., I have been a caregiver for a C6 female incomplete Quadriplegic, ROM exercises, bowel program, bathing and dressing. Light housework. All transfers in and out of the wheelchair done with a slide board. My daughter was born with a Grade II IVH, acquired Hydrocephalic and is mildly delayed. I had my Mother live in my...
5.0
"Absolutely excellent caregiver. Good communicator, punctual and efficient, personable and thoughtful. We will always look to Paula for any future needs."

Stuart W.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Cherry Valley, IL

Kimberly W.

5.0

Kimberly has taken care of my 85 year-old mother several days a week for more than a year. Her energy, warm personality, and great sense of humor made her my mom’s favorite! She is prompt, professional, and always willing to go the extra mile to meet the needs of those who are in her care and make...

- Marshall P.

Cristy D.

5.0

Christie is a very good worker. She's helped my family out very much. And she knows what she's doing very skilled and I we enjoy her very much

- Care member

Jessica I.

5.0

Jessica is a great employee! She is passionate, up-beat and a hard worker. She takes initiative and asks questions when she has them. She dies a great job building rapport with families, co-workers and those she assists. She's worked with individuals with a variety of disability related needs and...

- Kuenzi D.

Margarit K.

5.0

I am writing this letter to wholeheartedly recommend Margaret K as an exceptional caretaker. I have had the privilege of knowing Margaret K for 3 years and several months, and during this time, I have witnessed her unwavering dedication, compassion, and expertise in providing care to my mother and...

- Care member

Paula M.

5.0

Absolutely excellent caregiver. Good communicator, punctual and efficient, personable and thoughtful. We will always look to Paula for any future needs.

- Stuart W.

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