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Jasmine F.


Maywood, IL

$15/hr

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Growing up my grandmother worked children with special needs. As I got older I knew that's what I wanted to do as well. I received my BA in Disabilities Studies from Aurora University. I was able to get a lot of hands on experience from varies field assignments. While in school I worked as a program assistant at a recreational...
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Bonita H.


Chicago, IL

$17-30/hr3 yrs exp

Dedicated And Compassionate Part-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

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.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Ali and I am currently a third year student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Northwestern. I have had experience dealing with special needs for all ages and am hoping to purse a career in pediatric physical therapy upon graduation.
5.0
"Ali was a true delight! I only wish she could have held me for a longer period of time. She was extremely dependable and reliable. She takes initiative and is professional. She is just fun to be with. There wasn't anything she wasn't willing to do."

Lisa M.

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Alexis S.


Berwyn, IL

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a dedicated advocate for people with disabilities. I have worked in this field for about 6 years. I have loved every step of this journey, this is why I am currently going to grad school to pursue a career in occupational therapy. I have worked I'm a in home and clinic setting and understanding the stressors not only for...
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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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Whitney S.


Justice, IL

$20-39/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver Who Loves To Spend Time With The Elderly. I Would Be Of Assistance To You.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a licensed CNA for 19 years. I have worked for an agency, private homes, family home care. I have worked with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Cardiac patients, Disabled, Dialysis, Hospice and Bed ridden patients. I'm Certified in CPR. I'm currently applying for Nursing School next year. I would like to be a Hospice Nurse. I'm...
Whitney can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"She is very caring and kind . Dependable and honest."

Andrea M.

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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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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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Alexis T.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with seniors and disabled participants for 5 years. I began working as a home care giver. I have worked with people with dementia, alzheimer's, bed bond clients and all other medical conditions. I provided daily tasks such as light house cleaning, doing laundry, dressing and grooming the participant, preparing...
Alexis can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, respite care, dementia
5.0
"Alexis has a great work ethic and is very responsible and trustworthy. She does a great job cleaning my 5 bedroom home and does the grocery shopping, drops off the dry-cleaning and helps with senior care. I would definitely recommend her to a friend!"

Dan K.

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Nesita S.


Chicago, IL

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver

3.0

(2)

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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Virginija S.


Willowbrook, IL

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

Vaccinated Caregiver With Experience In Childrens Care And Senior Care

Dedicated caregiver with 23 years of experience providing exceptional care to children, elders, and patients with disabilities. I am skilled in assisting with daily living activities, meal preparation and personal care. Previously worked in the Rehabilitation center in Europe with children and adults as a physical therapist....
5.0
"Virginija is a very compassion , dedicated person providing care with exceptional skills including personal care , daily activities, management , security comfort and trust with her attentive approach ! Highly recommended "

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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: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"One thing distinct about Sylvia is her passion for healthcare, well fortified by her training as a medical student. Everyone can tell she loves to care for people and getting people to their utmost medical self is her priority regardless of any level she occupies(...

Janet O.

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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: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep, hospice services, 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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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: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep
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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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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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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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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Alma S.


Harwood Heights, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Highly compassionate and experienced caregiver with 13+ years of experience providing personalized care to seniors and young adults with disabilities. Proven ability to build strong rapport with clients and families, providing physical and emotional support while maintaining their dignity and independence. Skilled in assisting...
Alma can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, home modification, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"I hired Alma for post-operative home care. She’s absolutely fantastic- helped me get around, sorted all my pills for the entire week, checked my vitals, etc. She was very easy to communicate with via text and I really enjoyed her company when I was finally awake....

Marcy B.

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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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Maria C.


Chicago, IL

$22-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Looking For A New Private Client.

Experienced caregiver with an illustrious track record spanning over 20 years of providing personalized and heartfelt care to diverse individuals in need. This multifaceted exposure has not only enriched my skills but also instilled in me a creative approach to delivering compassionate care. My journey in caregiving has been an...
5.0
"Maria C. is a wonderful caregiver. She took care of my mother for the last 12 years of her life, until she passed away last year at 98. Maria was calm and understanding even when my mother, diagnosed with dementia, had become difficult to deal with. Maria had truly...

Andrei U.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Maywood, 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.

Alesandra D.

5.0

Ali was a true delight! I only wish she could have held me for a longer period of time. She was extremely dependable and reliable. She takes initiative and is professional. She is just fun to be with. There wasn't anything she wasn't willing to do.

- Lisa M.

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.

Whitney S.

5.0

She is a very caring, punctual and reliable person. She was my 83 year old mother caregiver and she was an excellent person. When she left it was hard to replace her we had to go through a few caregiver until my mom was comfortable with one of them and that took about ten months. Words can't express...

- Viviana R.

Noel B.

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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