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Carmen P.


Cicero, IL

$15-27/hr3 yrs exp

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I have been caring for children since I was 16 years old, along with managing several businesses throughout the past couple of years. I have experience with newborns to 12 YO. Always maintain a vigilant eye on their health and safety. Engaging in an assortment of activities that meet children's educational and physical needs...
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Maria J.


Cicero, IL

$18-22/hr2 yrs exp

Having A Heart To Help Others

Hi my name is Maria. I have worked with children and adults with disabilities. I love it that's my heart desire is to help others. I am very patient and understanding.
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Amber R.


Cicero, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

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A companion caregiver with 1 years of experience building long-term relationships and providing exceptional care to disabled, elderly patients. I have experience bathing, transporting, personal care needs, and cleaning.
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, errands, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
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Home Health Aide

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Bonita H.


Chicago, IL

$17-30/hr3 yrs exp

Dedicated And Compassionate Part-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

From 2012-2013 I worked for the Autism Program of Illinois, and umbrella company of The Hope Institute for Children and Families. In my role as Network Outreach Coordinator I worked on behalf of children and families with Autism and other developmental disabilities. My previous role, along with my years of volunteer experience...
5.0
"I called Bonita last minute and she showed right up. She was very patient and understanding with my daughter. She has a bright smile and brings positivity with her, which helps when you have a kid suffering from depression."

Crystal M.

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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: Meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

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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Martina B.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Greetings! I am a current high school Special Education teacher with experience teaching adolescents on the autism spectrum and children with ADHD, cognitive impairments, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, and sensory processing disorders. My teenage daughter has cerebral palsy and is visually impaired and is...
5.0
"I wish I could give Martina 10 stars! From the moment we interviewed, she was so respectful and knowledgeable about caring for people with special needs. Martina is so kind, thoughtful and fun! My brother has enjoyed several days with his "new friend" as he now...

Melissa D.

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Julie O.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Care Provider, Social Worker,and Counselor

I work with seniors who have special needs ranging from physical and mental decline, poor mobility to Alzheimer, grief & loss, special diets, etc.
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Jasmyn B.


Justice, IL

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver With Plenty Of Experience

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm a new mom of a wonderful 2-year-old babygirl and I'm only interested in occasional evening or weekend gigs. I've been working with a fantastic family's non verbal 23-year-old son with special needs for the past 6 years and I enjoy it immensely. I have over 9 years of combined experience working in schools as a...
5.0
"Jasmyn helps our family care for my special needs son and she has been a great addition to our team. She's consistent, attentive, caring, reliable and very nurturing. He took to her immediately. She's made my entire families life easier and more pleasant."

Tracy V.

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Rosaura C.


Chicago, IL

$22-30/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

ROSAURA Objective: Certified Nursing Assistant since 1998. Specialize in Dementia, Parkinson's, MS and Austism. Working homecare since 2015 Experience: A. B 02/21- Present Personal Support Worker Help around his apartment Errands, Walks M. H 09/2019-Present CNA Companionship, ADL, Groceries, Errands Custom Home...
5.0
"Rosaura helped me with wound care after I had to have an emergency surgery. I had an abscess removed from my tail bone and had to have surgical packing changed daily for almost three months. Rosaura had never used foam medical packing prior to this and was...

Natalie S.

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Jordan B.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hi! I recently moved from Louisiana to Chicago. I have years of experience in babysitting, daycare facilities, and some college education in Child and Family Studies and Elementary education. Working with kids brings me a lot of joy and fulfillment!
5.0
"Jordan came to our house and was so kind to the children. She played with them, talked to them about what their interests were, communicated very well with me when making arrangements for the interview... Jordan seemed to really care about who my children were and...

Jocelyn G.

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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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Barbara R.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available Full-Time, Caregiver/ Companionship

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Provide routine individualized healthcare such as changing bandages, dressing wounds, and applying topical medications to the elderly convalescents, or person with disabilities at the clients home or in a care facility. Monitor and report changes in health status. Perform incontinent care, feed, bathe, dress, groom, prepared...
Barbara can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

4.0
"Barbara is a great employee , reliable and has an awesome work ethic. She does her job and is very attentive to the clients. She’s very lovable. "

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Hannah D.


Chicago, IL

$25-28/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Hannah, and I am a 26 y. o psychology graduate and web designer. I choose to still have a part time caregiving position because it is undoubtedly, 100% my passion. I have been working with and caring for disabled adults and children for the past 7 years. I have experience providing mobility assistance, hygiene...
5.0
"She did a top notch excellent job with my special needs boy. We miss her."

Holly K.

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Nesita S.


Chicago, IL

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with special needs since 2014. I am currently getting my BCBA to become over all of my cases at an aba company that I've been working at for almost 5 years. I love working with special needs children and adults it is my passion. I love to see them grow within themselves to become independent adults.
5.0
"Met with her and she interacted with my son in a public place . Next she came over one evening to bond with him . Looking forward to working with this caregiver ."

Jessica P.

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Marian H.


Chicago, IL

$23-35/hr1 yrs exp

Graduate Psychology Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I recently moved to Chicago to pursue a doctorate in clinical psychology, with an emphasize on children and adolescents, and am looking for opportunities to continue working with children while I study. Happy to provide recommendations and referrals. I hold a Master's degree in psychology and have three years experience in...
5.0
"Marian is awesome. I was looking for someone with experience with autistic children to spend some time with my twins who are on the spectrum. Marian came once a week and was super helpful in engaging my children, entertaining them, while also pushing them to...

Coney P.

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Kristelle C.


Chicago, IL

$20-35/hr7 yrs exp

Senior Care And Assisted Living For 7 Years

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

provided comfort and companionship towards my clients. Very attentive, patient, compassionate and professional in responding towards clients needs with a caring attitude on treating them with dignity and respect. Previously work with Patients with following conditions: Alzheimers Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary...
Kristelle can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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Sylvia A.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Sylvia , I'm a 4th year medical student, I have been working as a Caregiver and CNA for over 6years now. I've grown to love taking care of the elderly like they are my own relatives. I have also taken care of children and mentally disabled people. I have experience with transportation, transfer, dementia, stroke and...
Sylvia can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I worked together with her to take care of a very difficult client. But she was so patient and well knowledgeable about what to do to calm them down."

Lucy H.

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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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Patricia H.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Patricia -- Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Life Coach

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've had nearly a decade of experience coaching, tutoring, nannying, caring for and babysitting kids from infants to preteens. My goal is to support the families I serve by making learning and movement enjoyable for kids, and finding creative ways to incorporate this into their daily routine. I desire to empower those I work...
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Timothy F.


Chicago, IL

$12-50/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hello! I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. My name is Tim, I would like to consider myself someone who is happy go lucky and very goal oriented. I am a lover of animals and people and have a drive to help others. I have been a caregiver for five years now. I currently am enrolled at University of Michigan as a...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Cicero, IL

Bonita H.

5.0

I called Bonita last minute and she showed right up. She was very patient and understanding with my daughter. She has a bright smile and brings positivity with her, which helps when you have a kid suffering from depression.

- Crystal M.

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.

- Care member

Martina B.

5.0

I wish I could give Martina 10 stars! From the moment we interviewed, she was so respectful and knowledgeable about caring for people with special needs. Martina is so kind, thoughtful and fun! My brother has enjoyed several days with his "new friend" as he now sweetly refers to her. And my family...

- Melissa D.

Jasmyn B.

5.0

Jasmyn helps our family care for my special needs son and she has been a great addition to our team. She's consistent, attentive, caring, reliable and very nurturing. He took to her immediately. She's made my entire families life easier and more pleasant.

- Tracy V.

Rosaura C.

5.0

Rosaura helped me with wound care after I had to have an emergency surgery. I had an abscess removed from my tail bone and had to have surgical packing changed daily for almost three months. Rosaura had never used foam medical packing prior to this and was comfortable learning how to pack and...

- Natalie S.

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