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Michael S.


Oak Park, IL

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Family Organization Assistance

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I just finished caring for a non-verbal autistic boy in the afternoons. My responsibilities included meal preparation, transportation, and life skills including physical and mental activities to enhance his daily life. My best attributes in this situation are my patience, persistence, and sense of caring for the situation for...
5.0
"Michael was dependable and punctual. He was very friendly and worked hard. He helped up with a large family event. He was lovely to the guests, and we would definitely rehire him. I do not hesitate to recommend him!"

Leslie G.

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Julie O.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Care Provider, Social Worker,and Counselor

I work with seniors who have special needs ranging from physical and mental decline, poor mobility to Alzheimer, grief & loss, special diets, etc.
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Meghan S.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a gen ed teacher with a minor in special education. I currently have eight students in my class with special needs and each of them brighten my day in more ways than I can count. When I attended Miami University, my brother was studying special education and it opened many new doors for me. I joined an organization called...
5.0
"Meghan was great with my two girls! She helped me last minute when I really the needed the help! My nine year old loved her and looked forward to her coming! I would for sure hire her again!"

Anne O.

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Erica M.


Chicago, IL

$22-35/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-Time Companion/Care Provider Available

My experience includes two years working with adults with physical and mental disabilities including TBI's, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and Down Syndrome in a group home setting. I have also worked with children with Autism and have experience in behavior therapy.
5.0
"Erica is reliable and always shows up on time. She's been working for six months with my autistic daughter and things have gone really smoothly. She's confident and comfortable with special needs kids"

Laurence L.

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Jacqueline V.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part-Time/Per-Diem Caregiver - Available Short Notice, Experienced With Infants And Special Needs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I absolutely adore working with children of all ages! I am currently employed full-time as a Registered Nurse at a local children's hospital. In my free time, I enjoy exercising with my dog on the trails and I babysit on a per-diem basis. I have my own car and a spotless driving record. I grew up in a household with a...
Jacqueline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Lynette H.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Trilingual Chicago Babysitter/Nanny With Ample Special Needs Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Lynette and I live in Avondale. I have been caring for children since was about 10 years old. I started caring for children with disabilities at the age of 15. I am proficient in Spanish and a beginner in American Sign Language. While also CPR certified, I have experience with children, teens, and adults...
Lynette can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kendra D.


Chicago, IL

$20-22/hr • 3 yrs exp

Kendra D

Hello. My name is Kendra I'm 20 years old. After two years pursuing education in biology, I have decided to change my major to Special Education since it is a cause dear and near to my heart which come naturally to me. I am the middle child of three children. My oldest sister has a mild cognitive and physical disability and...
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Ruth R.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Mom Of 4 With Experience With Special Needs

I am a mom of 4 children ranging from 8 to 19. I love exploring the city with kids, reading with kids, and playing everything from hide and seek to Legos.
Ruth can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jack M.


Des Plaines, IL

$40-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher/Literacy Specialist

I work as a certified special education teacher and literacy intervention specialist at an elementary school in Niles. On a daily basis, I teach reading, writing, and math in both small group settings and one-to-one sessions. My teaching approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, and I utilize a variety of curriculums to...
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Claudenia S.


Morton Grove, IL

$14-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi l have 15 years experience with kids different age , transportation , school / activities and more , good reference l think l good fit for you please let me know thanks Claudia
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Lexie B.


Chicago, IL

$17-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

I am a Child Life Specialist in a pediatric supporting patient coping and those with diverse needs.
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Deirdre K.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Deirdre and I working with kids and adults with autism at a non profit. I'm looking for evening and weekend babysitting jobs. I have many years of special needs experience. I can also help with tutoring, driving, errands and general household needs. Feel free to message me with any questions.
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Erin S.


Chicago, IL

$22-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Registered Nurse Available For Care

I have experience caring for my sister with Down Syndrome as well as kids with a variety of disabilities. I was a teacher's assistant at a special eds summer school for years and am now a nurse on a neurology/neurosurgery unit so I care for patients with strokes, seizures, ALS, traumatic injuries, etc.
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Terra C.


Chicago, IL

$17/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been providing care to individuals with special needs for almost 5 years. I have worked at a day camp for children with special needs for 2 years. Additionally, I have volunteered at several other camps. I also used to volunteer my time helping out a family that had 3 children with special needs. I am comfortable with any...
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Rachel R.


Chicago, IL

$20-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hi! I'm a part-time student at University studying psychology, and I have 7 years of experience babysitting since high school. I am patient, kind, creative, compassionate, and reliable. I've always loved working with kids, and I'm also happy to help with housework and caring for pets. I'm currently a part-time nanny for a 5...
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Emilyne V.


Chicago, IL

$20-27/hr • 3 yrs exp

Special Needs Paraprofessional

Hi there! My name is Emilyne Mai and I have worked as a paraprofessional for 3+ years. I have primarily worked with middle schoolers, high schoolers, as well as the Pre-K and Kindergarten ages. I have worked with a variety of students that have ADHD/ADD, AuSD, partially blind, limited to no mobility. During this time, I have...
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Hager B.


Morton Grove, IL

$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi!! My name is Hager. I have experience with kids that have ADHD, bipolar, schizophrenia and Autism. I work at a medical office part-time. I m a responsible, trustworthy, patient & dependable babysitter. I have a lot of energy. On my spare time I like to go on long runs, read, play bard games & cook. I look forward to...
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Jacqueline V.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced Young Adult Available

I grew up with a developmentally delayed older sister which has given me a great deal of experience with a variety of different needs. In addition, I was selected to be an aide at my local high school to work with the special education program for a portion of the day, which I have been doing for for the past 2 years. I'm...
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Sarah S.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Growing up with family members who possess cognitive and physical differences made me become a strong and passionate disability rights advocate. I am passionate about providing the best quality care for all individuals which is why I hope to become a pediatric occupational therapist. I am a trained Certified Nurse assistant and...
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Casey G.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Caretaker/Nanny

I have a huge passion for working with those with special needs. I am about to apply to graduate school for Applied Behavior Analysis and have been a camp counselor at a camp for kids with special needs as well as an intern in multiple special ed classrooms. I feel that individuals with special needs bring so much light and joy...

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Lincolnwood, IL

Michael S.

5.0

Michael was dependable and punctual. He was very friendly and worked hard. He helped up with a large family event. He was lovely to the guests, and we would definitely rehire him. I do not hesitate to recommend him!

- Leslie G.

Meghan S.

5.0

Meghan was great with my two girls! She helped me last minute when I really the needed the help! My nine year old loved her and looked forward to her coming! I would for sure hire her again!

- Anne O.

Erica M.

5.0

Erica is reliable and always shows up on time. She's been working for six months with my autistic daughter and things have gone really smoothly. She's confident and comfortable with special needs kids

- Laurence L.

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