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I've always had a passion for caring for children. I was fortunate to have a wonderful caregiver as a child and I hope to provide the same positive experience for other children. I also served as the caregiver for my special-needs aunt and found great joy in that role.
I'm very social, friendly, and have a good sense of humor. I...
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Katie and I have been working in education, childcare, and caregiving for the past 10 years. I am a full time teacher and have experience caring for children of all ages, including newborns. I also have experience caring for children with special needs and other health related concerns. I am fully...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
1.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience for 9 plus years in Childcare centers working with children 6weeks to 12 years along with caring for special needs children of all ages. I have experience with curriculum and can incorporate it into daily activities so learning is always going on. I love being outside and doing arts and crafts. I do have a baby...
Maia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
I have been babysitting since I was 13, and if I wasn't then I was watching my younger brother. I always have loved hanging out with little kids and getting to spend time with them. In high school, I volunteered with children for several years. My first year I worked with special needs kids and taught educational and cooking...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
I currently am working in the special education department as a paraprofessional for freshman through seniors at Naperville North High School. I have worked in the special education department at a couple different schools the past few years. I have cared for students and children of various ages with very diverse disabilities...
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family.
About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...
Jill can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is dependable and trustworthy and my girls 4.5 and 2.5 love it when she comes to watch them. "
Leslie R.
5.0
(3)
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...
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,...
Ann D.
4.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am the mother of a 20 yr old son, a 26-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 6-year-old boy. I have over 15 years babysitting and Nanny experience with all ages as well as special needs care. I find joy in helping children learn and grow. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, going to parks and taking nature walks. I am...
Dawn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dawn is always on time if not early. She was great with our son and he always got excited to see her. She is very interactive and tracks all activities throughout the day. Would definitely recommend her!"
Amanda A.
Karen R.
McHenry, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Honest, Personable, Responsible, Compassionate And Dedicated Caregiver /Nanny For Six Families
4.6
(21)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
My first experience as a childcare provider is when I was a young teenager. Later, I worked with special needs children as a bus driver and teaching assistant for eight years. I have worked with families who had infants, preschool and school-aged children as a nanny since 2011. I fully enjoy being a nanny and I am in excellent...
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Karen looked after my 3 children ages 4, 6, and 8 for 2 weeks while they were in between schools. She was not just on time but early every single day. Karen jumps in and helps immediately without any direction, which was useful in our chaotic house! She is sweet...
Sonja B.
I have worked with special needs children as a special needs bus driver and summer school teacher's assistant for eight year. I have a cover letter and resume that I will bring to an interview. Thank you.
Katie W.
Lincolnshire, IL
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Reliable, Punctual, Fun, Adventure-loving Nanny Seeks New Family To Work With.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, spontaneous & outgoing
I like working with kids because every minute of every day is new & exciting so there's never a dull moment and I love not knowing what lies ahead.
I'm also looking for a job where my talents are appreciated and where I'm not treated like "the help" but am seen as...
Katie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
I am the mother to two wonderful boys both who have special needs. My oldest is 6 and has severe ADHD with possible bi-polar, and my younger one is 3 with failure to thrive and GERD. Both are very active boys who have kept me on my feet. I am very used to speech/occupation/physical therapies as they both have IEP's through the...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
Giselle V.
Highland Park, IL
$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Bilingual Nanny Certified CPR And First Aid Training
Hi there! I'm seeking the opportunity to work with a family to help manage the needs of their children while offering a warm and welcoming environment for them to learn and grow. My experience comes from babysitting for friends, and family. I'm the oldest sibling and that alone comes with many responsibilities. From changing...
Giselle can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Christina and I and a certified special education teacher with an early childhood certification. After 6 years of teaching, I have stepped away from my job to spend more time with my 1-year-old daughter. I am opening an in home daycare located on the northeast side of Kenosha. I have multiple openings for...
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Kirsten R.
Highland Park, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Creative Learning Focused Mom Seeking PT Nanny Role
Highland Park Parent of 2 grown kids with a background in elementary education and child care in a variety of settings. Currently working for a Lake Forest family. Seeking a nanny/house manager with flexible weekdays looking for fun with kids and extra cash. Long term commitment. Crafts, nature, school help. Masters in elem...
Kirsten can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Judi. I have been a professional nanny for 30+ years! I have extensive experience caring for children ages newborn through teen, as well as multiples and special needs children. I am first Aid, and CPR certified. I absolutely love what I do and cannot imagine ever doing anything else! I am committed to providing a...
Judith can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Judith took care of my 4 boys. She was wonderful, very knowledgeable, and my boys loved her. We still keep on touch. She would take the boys to the the pool, the library, they would go on walks, different museums, and they did all kinds of crafts. I would trust...
Cynthia S.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I am 23. I have many years of experience. I volunteered at a camp for children with special needs. I was a camp counselor and helped take care of them. The youngest child I have ever watched was a 3 months old. I am very responsible and reliable. I have reliable transportation,...
Shelby can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Wadsworth, IL
Jill K.
5.0
Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two boys (3 mo. and 18 mo. at the time). Throughout the approximately 3 1/2 years that she worked for us, she was always dependable, always on time, and...
- Margaret D.
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.
Dawn C.
5.0
Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her.
- Shannon C.
Karen R.
5.0
Karen is very nice and has a vast range of experience in a variety of areas. She babysat our 2 1/2 year old boy for a week during the day when we were in the Lake Geneva area. She was very good at taking our toddler to fun activities such as the playground, sandbox and local library. Very...
- Ian G.
Judith M.
5.0
Judith took care of my 4 boys. She was wonderful, very knowledgeable, and my boys loved her. We still keep on touch. She would take the boys to the the pool, the library, they would go on walks, different museums, and they did all kinds of crafts. I would trust he with my children any day of the...
- Cynthia S.