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Mitchell S.


University Park, IL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

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I am currently working for an Autism Academy as a one on one aid. I work with children of all ages and all ranges of Autism Spectrum Disorder and other mental disabilities. I am CPI and CPR/First Aid certified. I also am currently doing in home services for another family with a child whose diagnosis is PDD. I had no idea how...

Heather M.


Steger, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

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...
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Kesheva P.


Chicago Heights, IL

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

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.

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Karen S.


Beecher, IL

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

COMPANION CARE

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 2 years experience with senior companion care with 3 families. I have experience with medication administering, Alzheimer's/Dementia, nebulizer use and with a disabled adult. I have reliable transportation with a safe/clean driving record. I am a non-smoker who is pet friendly. I am a family person who enjoys company and...
Karen can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Karen took pride in caring of my 75 year old mother with Alzheimer's and COPD. She was terrific at interacting with my mom in a positive uplifting maner. She often planned activities to do with my mom that she knew my mom enjoyed. She was trustworthy and reliable...

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Detra J.


Chicago Heights, IL

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nursing Student Seeking Employment

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, hospice services, specialized care, mobility assistance, dementia
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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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Patricia B.


Chicago Heights, IL

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter/ Companion-Certified Nursing Assistant

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.

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Toni D.


Frankfort, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Most Caring Care Giver

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: Live-in home care, errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

CPR

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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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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Briana R.


Country Club Hills, IL

$18-25/hr

Helping Professional

Hello, my name is Briana and I am 24 years old. I have four years of experience in baby sitting and care taking. I am experienced in working with individuals with special needs as well as mental, physical, intellectual, and developmental challenges. I graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2022 and received my bachelor's...
Briana can also help with: Dementia, transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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Willa H.


Thornton, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Substitute Teacher

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.
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Patricia K.


Frankfort, IL

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver For Seniors Or Special Needs

Hello my name is Tricia, I am currently a live in caregiver I have been at this job for three and a half years. I love my job and I love my patient she has suffer a bad Brain Aneurysm and requires 24 hour care. I am looking for a full time job with no weekends. The only reason I am leaving is I no longer want to live outside my...
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Annalise M.


Frankfort, IL

$13-19/hr5 yrs exp

Annalise

Hello! My name is Annalise and I am a 21) year old part time college student.(all online, no meeting time, I can do classes whenever I want.) I love working with kids and have worked with them since I've been younger! I have been watching kids with paid experience since I was 14 and have a developmental therapy background and...
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Kaelyn G.


Steger, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hi ! I have my license to work in schools as a teachers assistant. I currently am in college and each semester is different for me, resulting in me trying to work outside of schools. I have 5+ years working with children who have special needs. 5+ years babysitting. 5+ years dog, cat, horse, and house sitting !
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Nicole R.


Frankfort, IL

$14-30/hr6 yrs exp

Dependable, Compassionate Caregiver Familiar With Special Needs

Hi! I am excited for the opportunity to provide care & assistance to those who need extra TLC. Though my main position has been either a nanny or tutor, while performing these roles, I was responsible for providing care to children (and one adult) with special needs ranging from ADHD, autism, apraxia, ODD, GAD, seizure disorder,...
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Kesheva P.


Chicago Heights, IL

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

3 Years Of General Geriatric Experience

Hello, I am very dependable and motivated young lady. I have been caring for pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics for over 7 years. Most of my experience is expertises in clients diagnosed with various intellectual and physical disabilities. I have a well grounded background in self-care, feeding, grooming, and community...
Kesheva can also help with: Errands, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
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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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Angela B.


Matteson, IL

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Skilled Caregiver/CNA

My name is Angela. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant, with CPR certification. I take great joy in helping those in need. Please contact me to discuss your personal needs.
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Lakeia P.


Crete, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

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.
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Alemnesh H.


Homewood, IL

$25/hr

Took Care Of My Mother Other Elders With Mental

I am a Mother of four with many years of experience caring for elders with disabilities. I am a public chauffeur driving for Uber company with proven record with the best customer service, Safety and loyal. I drove many elders to the doctors appointment and shopping needs and meal preparation yeah.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in University Park, IL

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.

Karen S.

5.0

Karen took pride in caring of my 75 year old mother with Alzheimer's and COPD. She was terrific at interacting with my mom in a positive uplifting maner. She often planned activities to do with my mom that she knew my mom enjoyed. She was trustworthy and reliable to transport and supervise my mom...

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Detra J.

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 and she made sure my mother was...

- Care member

Patricia B.

5.0

She does a great job with my daughter, very kind.

- Julia O.

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.

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