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Kayla R.


Grayslake, IL

$18/hr6 yrs exp

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Hi, My name is Kayla! My experience ranges from newborns to teenagers. My experience also includes working with special needs children age ranging from newborns to up to 17 years old. I have been a date night, occasional or just a "sanity check" sitter for 5+ years. I work full time so I am only available evenings!
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Maia A.


Kenosha, WI

$10-20/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter With Childhood Education

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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:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Destiny S.


Fox Lake, IL

$18-22/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Working with kids is my passion. I've been a lead teacher and then assistant director at a daycare for 5 years. I've previously worked as nanny, volunteered at a public preschool and have two daughters that are 10 and 11. I have experience with all ages, but the majority has been with infants, toddlers, and preschool aged...
Destiny can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

I have a degree in special education. I was a special education teacher for 3 years and worked with non-verbal autistic students.
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Allison L.


Pleasant Prairie, WI

$10-40/hr4 yrs exp

Fun, Patient, And Engaged Nanny!

I am a licensed teacher in Kenosha. Also, I have been an in-home nanny and caregiver for years for a variety of different families. I am able to provide transportation and transport children. With being an education major I am able to help tutor and provide academically enriched opportunities. I am able to speak Spanish as well....
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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.
I have been doing nursing home and at home care for 15+ years. I started in high school and loved it so much I continued on into my adult years. I love working with other individuals and feel when you work one on one you can be more personal and give more attention to the individual then you can in a nursing home. When your able...
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Danielle H.


Gurnee, IL

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Danielle and I have been a caregiver for over 3 years. Currently I work as a childcare provider as well as a fitness attendant but I miss providing individualized care. I have experience with autism, cerebral palsy, G-tube feeding, and epilepsy. Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have and I can't...
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Hannah B.


Fox Lake, IL

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

I am 20 years old and I currently teach at school for children on the spectrum. Everyday we manage bathroom/diapers, speech, OT, math, ELA, movement, and sensory stimulation. In my class we have self-injurious kids that I manage and help them find better ways to cope.
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Katelyn M.


Kenosha, WI

$14-20/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi all! I am a very responsible, reliable, organized, and hard-working individual. I am looking to provide care to children, seniors and pets, in addition to other tasks such as tutoring. I have ample experience working with children, special needs individuals, and seniors. I am currently attending Marquette University as a...
Katelyn can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Kimberly N.


Kenosha, WI

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mother Of 5 Children Who Are Now Grow , Reliable And Committed.

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 25 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers (5 children of my own). With me, your children will receive appropriate care, as well as any additional tasks or chores needed, in order to help support you and your family....
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Danielle H.


Gurnee, IL

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Disney Danielle

I like working with kids because they are imaginative and creative. I think it is important to foster that and support their individuality. Currently, I work as a childcare provider where we care for those 4 months old all the way up until 12 years old. Previously, I was a nanny and caregiver and have experience with special...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

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Dawne S.


Grayslake, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Welfare Attendant

I worked for 15 years for the Chicago Board of Education with many different children (of all ages) with special needs.
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Nickea Y.


Zion, IL

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Hello, I've worked with children with special needs for a few years, I know how to work just about any wheelchair, I've done senior care, and I love my attention to detail.
Nickea can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

I am an LPN and have personal experience with my brother-in-law having Leukemia. I also have been a preschool teacher for five years. I have never-ending patience for the sick child. I have two children and 3 grandchildren.
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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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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Desiree D.


Kenosha, WI

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Companion, Teacher, Caretaker

Hi! I'm a 37-year-old mother of two and feel like I'm we'll versed in different work experiences. Some of which comes from volunteering for meals on wheels, and in my local soup kitchen. Weekly visits to my grandfather's assisted living community as well as assisting my mother in the care of my grandmother. I was a special needs...
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Riley B.


Lake Villa, IL

$18-22/hr1 yrs exp

I'm currently working at a place where I help others with Autism, and I would like to help more and grow outside of my work as well!

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