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Sarah F.


Arrowsmith, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mom/Certified Teacher Available Part-Time (Spring & Summer)

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My name is Sarah "Nicole." I'm a mama to a beautiful 4-year-old daughter and a certified teacher. I have a wide-range of experience working with children from infants to 18-year-olds. I love children and enjoy spending time helping them to grow and learn in our beautiful world. Two of my favorite activities to do with kiddos...
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Jahkayla R.


Bloomington, IL

$23/hr7 yrs exp

Hi.! My Name Is Jahkayla! I'm 20 Years Old And I've Been Working With Children For About 4 Years.

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as Caring, honest, energetic. I like working with kids because I feel like I can be myself. I love giving the children a chance to be themselves and encourage them. I enjoy working with children. I'm looking for a job where I feel like I belong. A place where I enjoy being. I would like to find a...
Jahkayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Jahkayla was my son's full-time nanny from the time he was four months old (May 2023) until 19 months (September 2024). She was immediately amenable to and supportive of our parenting style and happy to care for our baby the same way we cared for him, including...

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Alyssia H.


Bloomington, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Need Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a positive attitude and a desire to be in the helping field. I have the ability to learn quickly, am task oriented, and eager to advance my career and continue my education. Due to my own firsthand knowledge of the quality services you provide your clients and students. As indicated in the enclosed resume, I possess...
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"Alyssia is friendly, helpful, and reliable. She is patient and kind with my daughter. I highly recommend her!"

Sonia K.

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Kelli G.


Bloomington, IL

$15-21/hr10 yrs exp

It Is A Gift To Help Others

I have worked with the elderly and special needs since I was a senior in highschool. I will treat your loved ones with the same care and respect as my own.
Kelli can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Carley O.


Bloomington, IL

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Carley - House Manager, Child Care, Senior Care Specialist

Hi I'm Carley! I'm 25 years old and have been serving the Central Illinois area as a Home care professional for the last five years. I am a Certified Personal Trainer, and CPR and First Aid certified. I have cared for individuals of all ages (2mo - 78 yrs) I have experience in ASL, dementia care, pediatric cancer, special needs...
Carley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, dementia, errands
Skills:

CPR

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Lindsey H.


Mahomet, IL

$15-19/hr1 yrs exp

I'm a Certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired who also has a sibling with special needs. I believe this makes me uniquely qualified to understand your family dynamics and support needs.
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Ashley C.


Mahomet, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

I have cared for children between the ages of 3 months and 17 years of age in many different capacities. I have worked with special needs children as well as children with mental health needs. I am CPR certified and a counselor by day. Please contact me if you need an evening or weekend sitter or housecleaner!
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Sydney and I am an Occupational Therapy Assistant. I work with children with special needs in the school setting and I am looking for weekend and potentially summer sitting jobs. I love doing any and all activities with children including outdoor and indoor activities. I can prepare meals, transport to and from...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Dasia W.


Bloomington, IL

$15-16/hr2 yrs exp

Looking For A Summer Nanny/babysitting Job

Hello! My name is D'Asia I am a current School Social Worker with a Masters Degree in Social Work. I currently am working with ages 4-15, but I do have experience with younger children as well. I have 5+ years of child care experience with younger family members and family friends. I also have over a year of experience working...
Dasia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Alyssa N.


Towanda, IL

$15/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Babysitter And Special Education Major

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently a CNA and Special Education major at ISU. I have cared for children and adults off all ages and with all levels of needs. My specialization is children and adults with multiple severe disabilities and complex medical conditions. I also do well with individuals who have challenging, complex behaviors. I have...
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Samantha F.


Bloomington, IL

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver Extraordinaire

I am a senior nursing student at Illinois Wesleyan University. I have taken numerous child education courses and have experience in special ed. I grew up in a family of 6 children (3 with special needs) and I am the second eldest. I have been a nanny and babysitter for many years and find myself the absolute happiest when in the...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

My life experience IS my training. My daughter had and still has many medical challenges. I learned basic skills and many other medical skills I never knew I needed or wanted along the way. She is on the spectrum so the challenges of the schools and public are still on going. I have learned only patience and routines makes it...
I'm a creative and imaginative caregiver with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. I have two years of experience as a childcare provider working with special needs children and am comfortable caring for one or two at a time. I am CPR-trained and have completed coursework in early childhood development and...
Grayson can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

I am currently a Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, look for a little extra work. I work with children with a wide range of different needs. I have worked with children on the autism spectrum, children with developmental delays, children with down syndrome, children with cerebral palsy, and children with different...
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Carley O.


Bloomington, IL

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter. Flexible Availability

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi My name is Carley, I am a 25-year-old young professional serving the central Illinois area as a private nanny and house manager! I have experience with children of all ages and backgrounds. (age newborn -14 years) I am comfortable with all ages and needs. I have experience with pediatric cancer, autism and other special...
Carley can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hello, I have experience with children who are on the spectrum, along with children who have ADHD. I am willing to work with children and be able to fit their needs. I am also willing to help parents out with whatever they may need. I am not currently CPR certified but I would be willing to do so. If you're interested please...
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Laliyah R.


Bloomington, IL

$17-23/hr1 yrs exp

Lively And Compassionate Caretaker

*Based in Fort Worth, Texas, profile waiting updating* Hi, I'm Laliyah! I'm a 20-year-old who recently relocated to Texas looking to make the transition from clinic childcare to in-home care for children. Throughout the years, I have gained experience of babysitting and caring for children throughout my community. I have...
Laliyah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Licensed practical nurse, caregiver, and licensed cosmetologist. Experience working with a variety of clients and enjoys helping others. Experience working as a caregiver in the home, hospice and traveling to different skilled nursing homes as a nurse. I'm also a licensed cosmetologist with 20 years experience if in need of hair...
I have over a decade's worth of experience working and caring for individuals with special needs, ranging from ages four to 50. I have worked as a paraprofessional in both multi-needs and life skills classrooms. I spent several years also assisting individuals with gastronomy tubes, as well as tracheostomy tubes. My...

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