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Special needs adult care in Oak Forest, IL

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Christy M.


Oak Forest, IL

$19-21/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello!! My Name is Christy and I currently have a Monday thru Friday, Elderly Client I take care of, been with him for 2. 5 years now, but my hours are being cut in half soon, due to their Financial Situation. So I'm looking for another Client to add on to my weekly schedule!! I'm thinking it will be on Mondays and Fridays when...
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Kristyn R.


Oak Forest, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I have been helping and working with the senior population and also adults with disabilities for over 20 years. I've helped new moms with their new borns. I was a CNA I took phlebotomy and EKG in school also. I'm great with pets. I have a son with Autism he is 17. I am vaccinated. will not be able to work till June
Kristyn can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Rita C.


Alsip, IL

$28/hr9 yrs exp

Ability Coach & Support Provider

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love my job! What I love most are the amazing people I get to work with. I have over 10 years experience working with students and clients with multiple abilities and diagnoses. I have worked as a paid employee and volunteer for school districts, special need cooperatives and adult service providers. This has given me...
5.0
"Rita is a very calm, competent, and dependable caregiver. She very capably managed many challenging incidents with our special needs son during her tenure with our family. She is trustworthy, pleasant to be around, and is wonderful with kiddos. I strongly...

Charles S.

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Toni D.


Frankfort, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Most Caring Care Giver

3.0

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Hi, My name is Toni. I have worked with developmentally disabled adults for 25 years and still working with same company. I have been experienced and trained through work with many different types of dementias Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, stroke. I've worked for many years in home care and hospital settings in hospice/palliative...
Toni can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

3.0
"Toni worked for us caring for my Mom for 3 weeks and then called in sick and stop showing up. She was an ok caregiver but not reliable. "

Tami G.

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Cassie J.


Alsip, IL

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been engaged in childcare since the age of 15, and my passion for working with kids has only grown. Currently pursuing a degree in Pediatric Nursing, it's a lifelong dream of mine to contribute to children's well-being. With a 4-year-old brother, I have firsthand experience understanding children. Throughout high school, I...
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Keesha H.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a mother of a child with special needs I have experience caring for children with Down Syndrome, Autism, Emotional Disabilities, Opposition Defiance Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder. I am employed by Chicago Public Schools as a aide for children with special needs and by the Chicago Park District as an Inclusion Aide...
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Ciara R.


Chicago Ridge, IL

$18-24/hr7 yrs exp

Patient, Dedicated, Compassionate And Personable.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Dedicated & compassionate caregiver who knows how to keep a level head in emergencies. Specialization in looking after elderly and physically disabled. Most experienced with dementia and Alzheimer's. I will be obtaining my CPR recertification this month. For a snapshot personal bio- I am a wife & mother of three humans, four...
Ciara can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Helped tremendously in my mothers final days. Highly recommend."

Dale W.

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Kimberly J.


Chicago, IL

$13-18/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was blessed to take care of my special needs daughter and my Mom. It was an honor to serve them. I didn't see them as burdens I saw them as blessings. This is my passion, love Is the key because everybody responses to love. I strongly believe that your job should be centered around your gift.
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Quintisa T.


Chicago, IL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Home-care Provider

My name is Quintisa I've been doing care-giving/CNA for some years. I've worked with seniors and people with disabilities, all my clients have fallen to love me, and I've done the same, I love helping others and making them feel comfortable with me in their home, I'm very nice. I cook, clean, run errands, do laundry, medication...
Quintisa can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
5.0
"She is great with people from all age groups kindhearted and gentle with people"

Tanisha S.

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Kimberly J.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

This Is My Passion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I had the privilege of taking care of my beautiful Mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I also had a child with special needs, her diagnosis were Cerebral Palsy, Seizure Disorder, and she was G Tube fed I was so honored to care for the both of them. Love is the key, anybody and everybody responds to Love. I didn't...
Kimberly can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She's an angel. Caring and kind."

Jasmine W.

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Eileen K.


Worth, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I'm A Caring, Loving Person Who Gives Dependable Help

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. Some with autism, muscular dystrophy, down syndrome, etc. I have been a caregiver for over 19years and I'm a mom of three.
5.0
"I hired Eileen to help take me to an outpatient procedure and ensure I was ok after. She was punctual, extremely professional and helped make it a very easy day! "

Patrick D.

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Carrie S.


Homer Glen, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Caregiver Available Full-Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Carrie. Prior to becoming a caregiver, I was a Cosmetologist and a Cosmetology teacher. I have always loved working with people. I used to care for a lady who had a rare neurological disease called cortical basal degeneration. It is so rare that they had no set treatment for it. She was dependent on me for everything...
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Bonniejean M.


Mokena, IL

$20-27/hr3 yrs exp

Love People

Hi, my name is Bonnie and I serve ministry in church for autistic teens and adults. I also volunteer at Navarro Farms where this is a special farm for teaching special need adults how to farm and grow vegetation. It's a wonderful place. Also worked after school care at Ivy League Montessori and other school classes. I love kids....
5.0
"Bonnie watches our adult daughter and we just love her. She is kind and dependable. Our daughter looks forward to seeing her"

Matthew L.

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Laura M.


Frankfort, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I have been an ICU nurse for 13yrs, but with a move across the country 2x, and no bachelor's degree, I was only able to find a job as a private home care nurse. And I fell in love with it!! I have cared for 2 special needs children in their home, including g-tube feedings, CPAP mask, nebulizers, etc.
5.0
"Laura is a compassionate and caring nurse. I trusted her with my special needs children from the start. She always did things the way I instructed, but wasn't afraid to make suggestions. Works very well independently, and gave me the peace of mind I needed as a...

Keri M.

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Vickey C.


Oak Lawn, IL

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

HOME CARE COMPANSION SERVICES

I have 30 years of experience in healthcare. I can help with Home Care - Light Housekeeping - Meal prep - Light Laundry - Medication Reminders - Helpful - Reliable - Caring - Certify CPR. I am a mother of twins (a boy and a girl). I have worked in healthcare for over 30 years, taking care of seniors, and patients with special...
Vickey can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Yulissa M.


Alsip, IL

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hello there, My name is Yulissa and I'm 27 years old. I have been caring for children and senior adults for almost 8 years now. I'm always willing to learn and full of energy. My friends describe me as caring, loving and hardworker. I'm currently in nursing school and will graduate in November 2024. Although it was being a...
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Debra T.


Midlothian, IL

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hi ! I am an experienced licensed caregiver, having clients with a range of disabilities and senior care. Happy, dependable, caring Christian that loves helping people.
Debra can also help with: Dementia, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Carrie Q.


Orland Park, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

24 Years Of Experience With Mental And Physical Disabilities

I worked for a company for 24 years full time as a house manager for a home with several adults with mental and physical disabilities. I would love and care for them as if they were family. I helped dress and feed and shop and pass medicine and all of their daily needs. I give comfort and compassion and loving care to your loved...
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Christin M.


Orland Park, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Tutor

Hello. I have worked as a high school special education teacher for the past 15 years. The students in my classroom have a variety of disabilities which allows me to incorporate numerous learning styles and lessons in my classroom daily. I have come to realize that no two students learn exactly the same and that differentiation,...
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Toni D.


Frankfort, IL

$34/hr10 yrs exp

Dear Prospective Family

My name is Toni. I have worked as a babysitter from middle school through high school. While in my early hs and college years I cleaned homes, I babysat in my early 20s then got a job I absolutely love, working with developmentally disabled adults (I'm still there pt) I have worked with this company the past 24 years and...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Oak Forest, IL

Rita C.

5.0

Rita is a very calm, competent, and dependable caregiver. She very capably managed many challenging incidents with our special needs son during her tenure with our family. She is trustworthy, pleasant to be around, and is wonderful with kiddos. I strongly recommend her for any caregiver...

- Charles S.

Toni D.

3.0

Toni worked for us caring for my Mom for 3 weeks and then called in sick and stop showing up. She was an ok caregiver but not reliable.

- Tami G.

Ciara R.

5.0

Ciara has been working with us for nearly 2 years. She is one of the most empathetic hard working caregivers I have ever met. She is reliable, trustworthy, compassionate and competent. Ciara brought her prior experience and her willingness to learn new tasks in caring for my husband who is a...

- Dennis B.

Quintisa T.

5.0

She is great with people from all age groups kindhearted and gentle with people

- Tanisha S.

Kimberly J.

5.0

She's an angel. Caring and kind.

- Jasmine W.

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