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I am a retired LPN and certified in CPR. I recently became a licensed substitute teacher in pre-school - 12th grade. I have worked with mentally and physically challenged children for five years. As an LPN, I have worked w children as a home health care nurse.
Lakeia P.
Crete, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have fostered children from the ages of three months to 16 years of age, ran a summer camp with ages prek to 7th grade, trained and certified with medical and behavior children. I was a respite worker for children with cerebral palsy, ADHD, autism and alcohol fetal syndrome for 10 years.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I hold a registered nurse degree from Bucharest, Romania, Europe; worked independently providing outstanding service to a select circle of elderly clients. I speak several languages including Romanian, German and French.
I have experience in and assisted clients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, stroke and other...
Gabriela can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, respite care, personal care
4.0
"We are lucky to have found Gabriela as a caregiver for our mom. She is very knowledgeable, dependable and will do whatever tasks are needed and more. Our mom has dementia and the stimulation of care and activities has helped put smiles on her face which is most...
Alice T.
Kimberly J.
Chicago, IL
$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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.
5.0
(12)
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:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Ms. J. will care for you child like they are her own. She has a heart of gold and being a care taker is her ministry. She will go above and beyond to ensure the patient or individual get the proper care they need. She has integrity and is selfless. If you can trust...
Brandy J.
4.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've Worked Hands On With Special Needs Children in a School Environment and Adults As A Sitter While Hospitalized. My Special Needs Experience With Children Was With Primary Age To Intermediate Age At A. E. R. O, ECHO And SPEED Special Education, From1997 To 2000. I Worked As A Sitter from 2015 to 2019 At St. James Hospital For...
5.0
"She does a great job with my daughter, very kind."
Julia O.
Kesheva P.
Chicago Heights, IL
$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a registered behavioral Therapist I have been working with children diagnosed with Autism and other mental and behavioral disabilities. I love working with all children of all levels of cognition. Working with a population as such requires additional education and training which I am qualified for.
5.0
"I have a child with autism Kesheva is always so patient with him. Our family absolutely adores her, and she's good at what she does."
Susan M.
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with the elderly and disabled in their homes with personal care shower assistance oral hygiene light house cleaning laundry and shopping for 12 years now. I love what I do and am looking for more clients to care for afternoons or early evenings Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri.
Kerry can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kerry made a nice companion for my elderly mother. My mother enjoyed her company. She prepared food for her during her visit and if needed would have helped her use the bathroom. I will use her again as needed and recommend her services."
Lori N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is heather I have been a c n a for 16 years and have been doing home care 18 years. I have a clean back ground current CPR card . I am on the nursing registry for both Illinois and Indiana in good standings. I am responsible, caring, compassionate and reliable. services I provide
include but are not limited to...
Julie A.
Munster, IN
$21-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have over 5 years of experience working with special needs clients. I work at a day facility and side by side in group home facilities. I also have family members with disabilities. I know not every client will be a fit, but it also takes time and patience. In which I'm willing to put forth the effort. Please contact me if you...
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Yasmeen I'm a full time nanny with 7 years experience working with children ages 8 months to school age. I worked in ABA for 4 years as an RBT, 2 years in a classroom with kindergarten & 1st graders & this past year as a full time nanny with children ages 8 months to 7 years old. I've taken several classes in early...
5.0
(1)
10+ years of nursing assistant experience. I provided and/or assisted clients in ADL's (grooming, bathing, eating, dressing etc). Vitals signs, ambulating, transferring/ w device, colostomy care, risk assessments, EPIC & POC charting. Mental Health Technicians provided Nursing Care for intellectual disabled Individuals, ability...
Detra can also help with: Personal care, dementia, specialized care, mobility assistance, hospice services
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
CNA
5.0
"Detra is am amazing young lady, she took care of my mother when she was put on hospice care. Detra was good, my mother love her so much to the point she didn’t want anyone to do anything for her, only Detra could. Detra cares about her patients. She is very clean...
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Mizanur R.
Highland, IN
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a compassionate and experienced caregiver with five years of hands-on experience providing personalized support to individuals of all ages, including those with special needs. As a parent and caregiver within my own family, I bring a deep understanding of the importance of patience, empathy, and attentiveness in providing...
Mizanur can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, live-in home care
Debra T.
Midlothian, IL
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Professional In Special Needs Individuals, Elderly, Children. Positive, Energetic, Clean
Have excellent training, licensed, background checked, and years of experience. Have training in physical therapy, chocking, CPR, emergency First Aid. Great references. I am reliable, cheerful, Christian values, and enjoy helping others. Also experience with disabled. Call me if you or your family need the best of care ! Thank...
Ardice W.
Crestwood, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
outgoing, loving, and respectful
I have a heart for them
just wanna help someone , and make them smile
in the 1980
I volunteer, and feed the hungry and a active member at church
Iyou can depend on me. if I say I'm coming I will be there and on time
The ability to treat my seniors with respect and give performance of...
Ardice can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
I've been a caregiver for the past 9 years l've worked
With my mother after I love the jops I be come a caregiver worked with autism, Alzheimer's, patients and people with physical disabilities
I'd describe my personality as hardworking and good communication I have learnt how to be patient
I like caring for seniors because...
Moumou can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Juanita C.
Chicago Heights, IL
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs through compassion, understanding, and meaningful connections. Advocate for inclusivity and empowerment.
I've raised my 4 children and took care of nothing parents .. my father lived with me fir 10 years and I cared for his needs as a quadriplegic and my mother had diabetes and dialysis.. I cared for children as a nanny fir many years . I've cared for alzheimer patienrs and several senior care assignments . I'm very compassionate...
Melaina H.
Highland, IN
$15-20/hr
I've been a care provider for the past 10 years. I am currently on team to get my RBT and have worked in clinical and residential settings with children who have behavioral issues, medical issues, and mental delays.
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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Thornton, IL
Gabriela M.
5.0
Gabriela is OUTSTANDING. She goes above and beyond. She truly cares and this is her passion. First time I used this site and I'm unbelievably happy.
- Marie P.
Kimberly J.
5.0
She's an angel. Caring and kind.
- Jasmine W.
Patricia B.
5.0
She does a great job with my daughter, very kind.
- Julia O.
Kesheva P.
5.0
I have a child with autism Kesheva is always so patient with him. Our family absolutely adores her, and she's good at what she does.
- Susan M.
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.