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Angelic B.


DeKalb, IL

$16-27/hr • 10 yrs exp

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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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Beth M.


DeKalb, IL

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi, my name is Beth! I am looking for a summer nanny position from June to August of 2015 and am open for occasional date nights as well. I started babysitting when I was 12 for the kids in my neighborhood. In high school I worked in a camp ground during the summer doing activities with kids. After high school, I nannied for a...
My name is Lanetta , I go by Lala. I have a little over 7 years of babysitting/nanny experience. I've worked with children of all ages and all abilities and disabilities. I am loving, patient, kind, and have a passion for caring for children. I am currently an elementary education major at Northern Illinois University! As for...
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Amber O.


Maple Park, IL

$17-20/hr • 6 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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Ashley F.


Sycamore, IL

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Helping Our Unique Friends

I am a certified teacher and am licensed to have children with special needs in my classroom. My step-brother is autistic, so are his friends that come over. I have had experience with a variety of disabilities, from EBD, Downs Syndrome, Autism, cerebral Palsy, and more. I do believe that every child is different and cannot be...
Hello, my name is Ella.. and I am 18 years old. I am the oldest daughter of 8 siblings. I have a helpful mindset. I am very willing to do what is needed. Being around young kids often, I am very patient and love finding fun things to do.
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Lisa E.


Sugar Grove, IL

$15-28/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced Private In Home Caregiver

5.0

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Hello! I am an experienced caregiver, both personally and professionally. I actually owned and operated a home care business however I prefer to build the trust and relationship that comes with providing 1:1 care. I prefer to work with children or young adults with special needs, however I have a wide variety of experience...
5.0
"Lisa answered a plea for help as a caregiver to my quadriplegic husband who recently went on a ventilator and feeding tube. She came with experience in both and attended training before he was released home. She has management and organizational skills that have...

Valerie E.

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Lorie G.


Saint Charles, IL

$32/hr • 4 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver- HAPPY TO ASSIST !

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Life can be challenging as is... even more so for people with specific disabilities- I'm passionate about assisting men and ladies with special challenges lead fulfilling lives by assisting with daily living tasks so that they can be as independent as they desire to be :) Most of my experience is in assisting people with...
5.0
"Lorie took care of my father when we were on vacation. She was wonderful. She kept the house clean and was great with my father. I would hire her again in a heartbeat."

Kris C.

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Sherry D.


Hampshire, IL

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Warm And Patient Childcare Provider Available For Full-time Or Part-time/occassional Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Worked 4 day weeks as a Nanny for 5 years with child diagnosed within Autism Spectrum with some developmental delays. Child was 2 1/2 - 7 1/2 years old during this period. Also cared for younger sibling who was 2 years younger and required standard care. Continued occasional date night care through now, children are now 13 and...
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"Sherry has been amazing with our family. She I'd the only person outside of immediate family that we've allowed to watch our ASD child! She is wonderful with him and my daughter! There kids always look forward to her coming over because they know they'll have a...

Rhonda H.

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Paula M.


Rochelle, IL

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Since 2016., I have been a caregiver for a C6 female incomplete Quadriplegic, ROM exercises, bowel program, bathing and dressing. Light housework. All transfers in and out of the wheelchair done with a slide board. My daughter was born with a Grade II IVH, acquired Hydrocephalic and is mildly delayed. I had my Mother live in my...
5.0
"She helped me finish unpacking from my move. She did a great job arranging my stuff to make it a little easier to work with in my wheelchair. She was easy to hang out with and a lot of fun."

Debbie L.

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Lyndsey O.


Rochelle, IL

$15-16/hr • 6 yrs exp

I worked at opportunity house in sycamore with adults with disabilities for 6 years. I absolutely loved my job and loved helping each client. I loved to watch as they learned a new way of life as an independent adult.
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Norma T.


Sugar Grove, IL

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Excellent Resource For Any Special Needs

I have extensive experience caring for both adults, children, infants and babies with special needs. I am extremely patient and careful not just with how I approach the care duties but also, partnering with the parents and guardians responsible in the care plan or regular duties and schedules. I am honest, dependable and very...
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Stephany D.


Saint Charles, IL

$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

Brazilian, Catholic

Patient, compassionate, careful I started caring for people with special needs when I was 17y I used to be volunteer in hospital for kids with cancer. When I was 19y I went to Argentina to be a volunteer in a home care with people from 5 years old to seniors, they was all peoples with special needs, some mild autism to severe...
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Martha L.


Elburn, IL

$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Brief Description of My Experience With Special Needs Children

I have worked with children with special needs since I was a child when my own mother got involved with children with special needs. My mothers brother that was Down's Syndrome and we cared for him. I also worked with and autistic teenager for 3 years. While in Asia during 2004 when the Asian Tsunami occurred, my husband and I...
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Darlene F.


Hampshire, IL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

My Job Is Very Rewarding To Me/Special Needs Available

I have had many rewarding clients and they all have touched my life in a special way. I love what I do.
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Cheryl J.


Hampshire, IL

$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hi my name is Cheryl, I have been a caregiver for 8 years. I have cared for all ages and all different needs including; paralysis, cerebral palsy and autism. Thanks!
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Kris H.


Elburn, IL

$15/hr • 10 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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Jayne M.


Hampshire, IL

$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Teacher for 4 years with a general education and special education licenses. CPR certified. Work with kids with all different abilities consistently. Babysat frequently before become a certified teacher.
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Lori W.


Saint Charles, IL

$20-40/hr • 2 yrs exp

I am a college-educated mom in my mid-50s. I have a nearly empty nest after raising my two children and am looking to earn some extra income. I have experience caring for children of all ages, senior citizens and people with special needs. Having a special needs brother taught me patience, caring and sensitivity early in my...
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Heather K.


Plano, IL

$22/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

I have worked in health care for 7 years with a focus in special needs. I have been the manager of a group home that houses 6 clients of varying ages and disabilities for the last 3 years. I have experience in assisting with day program for individuals which consists of fun community based activities as well as fun enriching...

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Recent special needs child care reviews in DeKalb, IL

Lisa E.

5.0

Lisa answered a plea for help as a caregiver to my quadriplegic husband who recently went on a ventilator and feeding tube. She came with experience in both and attended training before he was released home. She has management and organizational skills that have enabled me to be less stressed...

- Valerie E.

Lorie G.

5.0

Lorie took care of my father when we were on vacation. She was wonderful. She kept the house clean and was great with my father. I would hire her again in a heartbeat.

- Kris C.

Sherry D.

5.0

Sherry has been amazing with our family. She I'd the only person outside of immediate family that we've allowed to watch our ASD child! She is wonderful with him and my daughter! There kids always look forward to her coming over because they know they'll have a good time! I totally trust her with my...

- Rhonda H.

Paula M.

5.0

Absolutely excellent caregiver. Good communicator, punctual and efficient, personable and thoughtful. We will always look to Paula for any future needs.

- Stuart W.

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