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Virginia R.


Plainfield, IL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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My name is Virginia and I am 46 years old. I have worked in a daycare setting for about 24 years. I have worked as a nanny/sitter and have experience with infants through school age for a number of years. In 2008, I graduated with a BA degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education Special...
5.0
"Virginia is patient, energetic and caring with children. Trustworthy and self-sufficient in the work that she displays. She is great with children with special needs and a fast on learning new task that revolve around the child. Virginia will be an excellent part...

Genoveva R.

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Muriel C.


Batavia, IL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Caring, And Patient Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a wife and mother of 2 young adults who has lived in the tri-cities for 28 years. I have worked as an outdoor education nature and science teacher for 10 years at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, IL. During this time period, I taught all age groups, from preschoolers to adults. When special needs...
5.0
"I highly recommend Muriel for watching children, including those with special needs. Muriel has been kind, patient, and understanding while caring for my two boys, one of whom has special needs. She has shown attentiveness in ensuring the safety and well-being of...

Jeff H.

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Stevie S.


Aurora, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Stevie, the owner of Be Yourself Inc., an all-girls group dedicated to supporting adults with developmental disabilities. Each day, we plan exciting outings such as movies, cooking classes, guided workouts, and boxing. Alongside these fun activities, we focus on life skills and community integration, helping our...
5.0
"Stevie is kind, sweet and approaches our autistic son with the utmost compassion. She has worked for us for just a short time, but she is a keeper!"

Kathy S.

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Sasha P.


Aurora, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time/Full-time Caregiver

I have worked as registered nurse in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit in my country for 2 years. I also worked in the past at Edward Hospital Naperville in Lab. department. I am trained to provide any kind of medical and personal help. I have experience mostly with adults with different kinds of diseases and disabilities....
Sasha can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Sasha cared for my mother with dementia. She is wonderful, with a kind and grateful heart. I felt confidently at ease knowing she was caring for my mother. Sasha is reliable, punctual, creative, compassionate, dependable, patient, self motivated and competent....

Marny C.

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Chris G.


Plainfield, IL

$15-19/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi.. My name is Chris and I have a passion for helping people in need.. My sister had MS for over 20 years. My Mom had dementia and other medical issues... and took care for her until her passing.. So I understand that people need help..:)
5.0
"Chris is the most wonderful person and helper. She is loyal and dedicated and always puts my needs and comfort first. Chris is passionate about helping people and does so with joy and enthusiasm. She has a big heart and a positive attitude. I highly recommend...

Catherine K.

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Taylor K.


Geneva, IL

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently an Early Childhood Special Education teacher who has worked with both typically developing children and children with additional needs including autism, social communication disorder, down syndrome, speech delays, developmental delays and OHI.
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Jill G.


Aurora, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver For Those With Special Needs

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I love helping people. I have been fully engaged in this field since my graduation from the University of IL in 1990. I have worked approximately 30 years in Social Services in many capacities including In Home Care; Vacation care; Special Recreation; Special Olympics Coaching and day care.
5.0
"Jill has provided outstanding care for my adult special-needs daughter for 7 years and has become one of my daughter's best friends. She's taken my daughter on shopping trips, to restaurants and even the Caribbean for a cruise. We trust her completely and highly...

Kevin F.

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Amy L.


Plainfield, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experience With Traumatic Brain Injuries, Disabilities

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been trained in reflex integration, TBI recovery related to strokes, brain injury, visual-auditory-sensory issues. I work with infants to adults.
5.0
"Loving and wonderful. A great addition to our team. She has worked with ASD children for a long time and not only understands them but also what the entire family goes through. She is like a breath of fresh air and her methods are healing to the child and their...

Connie B.

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Amber O.


Maple Park, IL

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny For Kids With Special Needs

Hi! My name is Amber and I am currently a child and adolescent behavioral clinician in Rochelle. I am changing from full time to part time as I get ready to start my doctorate studies as an Occupational Therapist at UIC this fall. Because of this change, I am looking for some work, and that's why I'm here! I graduated from...
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Sarah O.


Plainfield, IL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

I have 6 years experience caring for children and 3 years experience with special needs kids. I'm currently enrolled to get my degree and become a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst. I have worked in a private therapeutic day school for kids with autism for the last 3 years. I have experience with ABA and I am currently a...
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Kris H.


Elburn, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Former Preschool Teacher With 23 Years Nanny Experience.

For 2+ years I was a Nanny for a family with a child with Autism. I have taken care of his medicine, taken him to therapy and done some work with him in the home and taken him to activities. In college I worked with children in Special Olympics.
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Stephanie A.


Batavia, IL

$20-40/hr7 yrs exp

I have 7 years of experience in a special recreation setting. I spent 6 years working part-time, assisting, leading, and facilitating recreation programs for people with disabilities. I now work full-time as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, where I get to plan, facilitate, and lead recreation programming in a professional...
Hello, My name is Tetiana, I am 39 years old, and have 2 kids of my own. We're from Germany so we speak German & English. Back in Germany, I'm got my degree in childcare for kids & for kids with disabilities and adult care, approved by the state, and has worked in that industry for over 10 years. I'm looking for a part-time or...
Tetiana can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands
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Bradi O.


Plainfield, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Speech Language Pathologist (in Training)

I have a bachelors degree in communication disorders and sciences and am currently working towards my masters and to become a Speech-Language Pathologist. I have background information within areas of speech, language, writing, spelling, reading, dyslexia, special needs, learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, children...
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Angelic B.


DeKalb, IL

$16-27/hr10 yrs exp

I've been a CNA for 10 years working with many individuals with mental health conditions and other health conditions. I'm patient and a quick learner to understand and help with ADL's.
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Kristen K.


Plainfield, IL

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Care For Children With Special Needs

I currently work in District 204 in a multi-needs classroom and have gained hands-on experience working with children with a variety of special needs and behavior challenges. I have been fully trained in using Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices, visual aids, First/Then statements, and the ABA approach style of...
My #1 goal as a caregiver is to make sure that my patient is comfortable and content. I am a passionate caregiver with two years of experience providing exceptional care to the elderly and disabled. I am skilled in assisting with daily living activities, including medication administration, meal preparation and personal care.
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Cynthia R.


Aurora, IL

$19-22/hr10 yrs exp

I been working with children since I was 13 years old. Watching my cousins kids then. I have a Bachelor's degree in Child Development and an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been working with children the past 29 years in different environments. Mostly children infants to 3 years old and also preschool age...
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Breanna A.


Plainfield, IL

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have 11 years exceptional experience with assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, 4 years and counting living with 2 individuals, 1- an young male w/ autistic spectrum disorder and 2- intellectual disability and sickle cell anemia. I absolutely love and take pride in what I do.
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Nancy A.


Aurora, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have a lot of experience with children and young adults with special needs. I have been a school psychologist for 25 years, and have a lot of background knowledge about various conditions. I used to work with families to provide respite care for their children in the evenings and weekends. I am very patient and caring with...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Plano, IL

Virginia R.

5.0

Virginia is patient, energetic and caring with children. Trustworthy and self-sufficient in the work that she displays. She is great with children with special needs and a fast on learning new task that revolve around the child. Virginia will be an excellent part of you family.

- Genoveva R.

Muriel C.

5.0

I highly recommend Muriel for watching children, including those with special needs. Muriel has been kind, patient, and understanding while caring for my two boys, one of whom has special needs. She has shown attentiveness in ensuring the safety and well-being of my children, and demonstrates a...

- Jeff H.

Stevie S.

5.0

Stevie is kind, sweet and approaches our autistic son with the utmost compassion. She has worked for us for just a short time, but she is a keeper!

- Kathy S.

Sasha P.

5.0

Sasha cared for my mother with dementia. She is wonderful, with a kind and grateful heart. I felt confidently at ease knowing she was caring for my mother. Sasha is reliable, punctual, creative, compassionate, dependable, patient, self motivated and competent. Working full time, she never missed a...

- Marny C.

Chris G.

5.0

Chris is the most wonderful person and helper. She is loyal and dedicated and always puts my needs and comfort first. Chris is passionate about helping people and does so with joy and enthusiasm. She has a big heart and a positive attitude. I highly recommend Chris!

- Catherine K.

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