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Special needs child care in Waukegan, IL

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Caitlin L.


Wauconda, IL

$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Full/part Time Caregiver

5.0

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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.
5.0
"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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Lavinia B.


Wheeling, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

CNA,CPR

Highly-dependable, nurturing caregiver who has good values, compassionate nature and 10 + extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly care. Eager to make a difference in client's everyday life.
5.0
"Lavinia has helped my family over the past several years. She is wonderful, honest, and is very committed to whomever she is working with. She has a great personality and engages people in conversation etc...my parents both loved "Our Lavinia" as my mom would...

Susan W.

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Karyn L.


Arlington Heights, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver

Over the last 18 years, I have worked with adult and children who have developmental disabilities. This includes one on one settings, as well as group settings. My job is to ensure the safety and well being of all individuals with whom I work and care for. Additionally, I create programs to assist with community integration. I...
5.0
"I am pleased to have the opportunity to provide a letter of recommendation for Karyn B. Karyn is an extremely reliable, punctual, responsible, trustworthy, organized and professional individual who has taken on numerous responsibilities both inside and outside of...

Heather S.

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Lauren G.


Highwood, IL

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Theraputic Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

With a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, my first job out of college was working in a residential facility for children with special needs. In the five years working as a Child Care Counselor, I helped children with ADD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, AS, TS, and a variety of other mental health diagnoses. As a public school teacher of many...
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"Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time with an amazing attitude and is always finding new ways to help. She is reliable, hardworking, responsive,...

Ann D.

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Lisa H.


Lake Villa, IL

$20-35/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs

I've been working with kids with special needs and disabilities for the last four years through the Penguin Project of McLean County as well as being a student aide in the Rochester school district. This is a special group that utilizes the acting talents of kids with special needs and disabilities with a peer mentor on stage....
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Isabella S.


Lincolnshire, IL

$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER / BABYSITTER

Hello, my name is Isabella. I am 25 years old. I have had my EMT license for 1 year and worked as an Ambulance Driver as well as Basic Life Support Provider since having my EMT license. I am currently in a transitional period with work and looking for a family who could use my excellent knowledge and experience to help support...
I have a 26-year-old son with Down syndrome. Has had 2 open heart surgeries. As an infant was NG tubed and on O2 and heart monitor. I am familiar with assistive tech devices, non verbal individuals with disabilities. I am a volunteer for Special Olympics. I am so prepared to take care of your son or daughter!
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Megan H.


Northbrook, IL

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Megan-

Hello! My name is Megan. I am an Elementary School teacher with a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education (Prek-2nd Grade) & a Special Education Teaching Endorsement. I currently teach in a blended Early Childhood classroom with both General Education & Special Education students. I love working with kids of all ages &...
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Sarah N.


Lake Zurich, IL

$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

I recently, retired from working at Clearbrook after 29 years. I worked with mentally and physically challenged adults 21 and older. I am currently, looking to fill my Mondays and Thursdays since I work with another family. I am mature, fun, easygoing, dependable, have lots of patience, you won't find me sitting on my phone at...
I've worked with kids that have special needs for over 10 years, and it is truly my passion and so lucky that I get to do this as my job! They bring so much joy to my life!
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Kyle M.


Lincolnshire, IL

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

My mom lived with ALS for over 10 years, including over five years on a ventilator. I was one of her primary caregivers, along with my father who is a retired physician.
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Donna L.


Glenview, IL

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello, I'd like to help out with your needs, I have many years experience with behavioral issues, ADHD And many more disabilities. I took care of my mother for 10 years and I have outside experience as well. I have worked with children and adults. Please reach out so we can discuss further. Thank You!
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Cary W.


Vernon Hills, IL

$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Cary & I love working with others to create engaging experiences through an environment that fosters safety, creativity, curiosity, & kindness. I have incredibly strong communication skills, reliability, punctuality, maturity, a very high emotional intelligence, & an unmatched sense of integrity. Other...
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Rebecca L.


Mundelein, IL

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have experience with emotional, mental, physical and medical special needs. I can take care of kids or adults. I have experience with epi pen, insulin, feeding tube, non-verbal, autism, wheel chairs, and hoyer.
I don't have any paid experience. Nonetheless, a kid with special needs was back in high school. I helped him during gym class. I don't even know why he was in our gym class, but I helped and encouraged him. The best act I ever carried out in high school was teaching him how to jump rope. I know it was not much, but when I...
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Melvie M.


Round Lake, IL

$15-35/hr • 6 yrs exp

9 Year Experience Being A Nanny In All Ages.

Honest, loving, reliable and a God fearing individual. Receives goid and excellent reviews from previous clients. My Motto is "Let all your things be done with Love" 1 cor. 16:14.
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Kayla R.


Grayslake, IL

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

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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Cassandra C.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$16-21/hr

Special Education Degree

Have had extensive experience with students with significant needs! About to begin my first year of teaching this upcoming fall.
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Marjorie B.


Lake Villa, IL

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse Caregiver Home Visits Or Part-Time Caregiver

Caring, compassion, skillful, honest and outgoing registered nurse with vast experience in home care visits, including ADL's, IV management, medication administration, hospice, & wound care in pediatrics and geriatrics.
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Ariel T.


Kenosha, WI

$15-16/hr • 7 yrs exp

Interested In The Job

I have a lot of experience from working in nursing homes, assisting living, private care & the recreational facility dealing with different type of illness. I am reliable in looking for something in my area. For further information message me on her & we can go from there.

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Waukegan, IL

Caitlin L.

5.0

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 her, you will not be disappointed...

- Alexis A.

Lavinia B.

5.0

Lavinia has helped my family over the past several years. She is wonderful, honest, and is very committed to whomever she is working with. She has a great personality and engages people in conversation etc...my parents both loved "Our Lavinia" as my mom would say. My Dad was diagnosed with...

- Susan W.

Karyn L.

5.0

I am pleased to have the opportunity to provide a letter of recommendation for Karyn B. Karyn is an extremely reliable, punctual, responsible, trustworthy, organized and professional individual who has taken on numerous responsibilities both inside and outside of the workplace. I have known Karyn...

- Heather S.

Lauren G.

5.0

Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time with an amazing attitude and is always finding new ways to help. She is reliable, hardworking, responsive, intelligent, and always follows...

- Ann D.

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