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Lauren H.


Kenosha, WI

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

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I have 13 years of experience as a CNA. I can help with Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing. I can also help with housekeeping, meal preparation and run errands or anything else to make your day easier. I have primary experience with dementia/Alzheimer's. I also have some experience with special needs. I am very...
Lauren can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

CNA

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Kayla R.


Grayslake, IL

$18/hr • 6 yrs exp

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

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Tracy B.


Ingleside, IL

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Working with special needs kids and kids for over 10 years . I'm a babysitter, caretaker, and a certified teacher assistant.
Tracy can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Maia A.


Kenosha, WI

$10-20/hr • 9 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Destiny S.


Fox Lake, IL

$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced Sitter

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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, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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Maxine F.


Kenosha, WI

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

I've been working as a behavior technician at an ABA clinic, Caravel Autism Health, for autistic children ages 2-6 since January of 2023. I am currently working to get my RBT(Registered Behavior Technician) certification. I have been trained in providing ABA services for young children, and I love it!
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Allison L.


Pleasant Prairie, WI

$10-40/hr • 4 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Cara P.


Grayslake, IL

$17-22/hr • 10 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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Katherine H.


Round Lake, IL

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

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/hr • 3 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/hr • 2 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/hr • 5 yrs exp

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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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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/hr • 5 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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

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Dawne S.


Grayslake, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 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/hr • 2 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, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Annette T.


Fox Lake, IL

$25/hr • 9 yrs exp

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.
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Kayla R.


Grayslake, IL

$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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Leni K.


Ingleside, IL

$25-30/hr • 10 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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