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Andy B.


Island Lake, IL

$15-18/hr6 yrs exp

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Former special education teacher and Qualified Mental Health Professional. 6+ years of experience working with people who have special needs.
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Sandra M.


Island Lake, IL

$18-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Maintaining positive working relationship with client, client family, provider(s), and other referral sources. 20 plus years of handling client(s) with or have had dementia, alzheimers, stroke and copd, both professionally as well as personally. Administer medications, personal hygiene, light housekeeping/ laundry, light meal...
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Caitlin L.


Wauconda, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Full/part Time Caregiver

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I have spent the past year or so working at a facility for the mentally and developmentally disabled, working as a Hab aide.
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"Caitlin works professionally with children with special needs as her career and uses the skills she's learned within that environment across the care she provides to families! I'm blown away by her skills, her determination, and her attention to detail. If you hire...

Alexis A.

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Jeffery H.


Cary, IL

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Autism Life Coach

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Jeff. I am a Autism Life Coach. I work with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Communication Disorders, Behavior Disorders, and Learning Disabilities. My experience is extensive beginning as a Substitute Teacher in the public schools, as well worked as a Paraprofessional/Job Coach Coordinator at a non-public...
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"What a great life coach and a huge heart for the special needs community. He worked with my son for a couple of years. No a complaint and taught my son with autism a ton!!"

Dawn C.

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Rohini J.


Mundelein, IL

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

Special Care Taker

Caring for a disabled person requires patience, compassion, and dedication. It's about understanding their unique needs and providing support with love and respect. By fostering a nurturing environment, offering tailored assistance, and celebrating their achievements, we can help them thrive, ensuring they feel valued, safe, and...
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Lisa D.


Barrington, IL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

College Graduate

(Bachelor Of Science In Therapeutic Recreation) & Health-Care Professional Of 9 Years. I am a college graduate from Indiana University (2010) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation and a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). I am also a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and CPR & First Aid...
I have worked as a personal assistant for a young lady with Cerebral Palsy. Our relationship/friendship was grounded in respect. I have taken several special education courses in college.
I have a younger sister with Down syndrome. I've sat in on many sessions with her and her therapists learning, watching and becoming more involved in her life as the time goes on. in high school and middle school I was a part of the schools "buddy" program doing gym and spending time in the classrooms with the kids in these...
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Agnieszka P.


Algonquin, IL

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience providing compassionate support to individuals of all ages, from infants to seniors, with diverse special needs. Proficient in addressing ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delays, mobility challenges, speech delay, blindness/visual impairment, Down Syndrome, food...
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Jennifer D.


Wauconda, IL

$20/hr9 yrs exp

I'm Here To Help Your Loved One

My experience with senior care started with my grandmother. She was wheelchair bound with dementia. I used to take care of her out of her house and as she declined we moved her into my home. She was with me for over 5 years and I cared for her 24/7. Duties included companionship, feeding her, help with hygiene, transferring her,...
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Cara P.


Grayslake, IL

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

I have 12 years experience as a pediatric nurse working emergency department, and help with special needs as well.
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Amy C.


Cary, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

I am currently a special education teacher and I love it. I have worked with a variety of kids and adults with disabilities in many different activities.
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Ursula S.


Grayslake, IL

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Hands

Hi there, I'm Ursula. I work full-time in education as a Educational Sign Language Interpreter. I'm off in the summers and have availability during the weekends during the school year. I've worked with kids at school with a range of disabilities and also provided home care. Looking for weekend work now and more hours in...
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Suzana G.


McHenry, IL

$15-20/hr

Sami Retired Registered Nurse

I have more than 25 years experience of working with all age categories patients including cerebral palsy, autism, mental development, diagnosis associated , dementia, diabetes, cancer patients, ALS, MS, autoimmune disorders. I am available for 4 days per week assignments.
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Tracy B.


Ingleside, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Love Playing With Them. Do Projects With Them. Love Watching Kids Learn And Grow. Have Fun !

I'm a certified teacher assistant! I you definitely won't be disappointed. I love kids. I love watching them learn and grow. really means a lot to me . i'm fantastic with kids.
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Amanda F.


Barrington, IL

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time

I am a full time special education teacher in cook county. I just started my 5th year teaching and am still loving it!
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Violet B.


McHenry, IL

$15-18/hr4 yrs exp

I currently work for NSSEO kirk school it is a therapeutic day school that helps students with multiple disabilities ranging from autism to non ambulatory medical needs. I work part time a few days a week and I would like something either on the weekends or one or two days a week in the evenings around 5:00 pm
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Leni K.


Ingleside, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have been caring and providing care for individuals with special needs for over 20 years. My experiences and skills are with patients with ADHD, ADD, Celebral Palsy, mental illness FD. I'm responsible, patient, dependable and committed to helping them to enjoy and live their lives to the fullest of their ability.
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Jessica R.


McHenry, IL

$17-30/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked with children with ASD for 3 years and have tons of experience with all ages. I have a master's in Special education and ABA
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Morgan M.


Wauconda, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part - Time Caregiver

I was Nanny to child with special needs from August 2018 to March 2020. I provided care for a 6-year-old with severe down syndrome Monday - Friday from 6-8 a.m. then again after school, 3-6 p.m. I would make and feed him breakfast, pack his backpack with bottles/ lunch, assist him with transportation on and off of the school...

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