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Shannon O.


Ava, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

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Hello, I'm Shannon. I have worked with special needs high school students when I taught ESE Secondary Education at a center school for PMH, TMH, and EMH students. I taught job skills, daily living skills, community living and social skills along with academics. I also volunteered with Special Olympics. It was a great joy getting...
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Naomi K.


Chester, IL

$10-50/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I absolutely love working with kids of all ages. I have a significant amount of experience in working with kids in variety of situations. I have worked with kids with special needs, babysat newborns and toddlers, and work well with kids and pets. I grew up in a family of 18, so I've learn to work in chaos and high-energy...
Naomi can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
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CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Naomi is AMAZING. Patient, kind, creative, and responsible. She worked for us for over a year. She started when our daughter was 3 months and son 3 years. She met the developmental needs (physical and emotional) of each child. She was punctual, cleaned up, and...

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Katlyn F.


Carbondale, IL

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant, Personable, Responsible, Down To Earth!

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Transferring/Body Lifting along with many other aspects of care.
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Rose R.


Carbondale, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional With 15+ Years Experience

I started working in Group Homes in 2009, have 3 years of case management experience, and for the last 5 years have been supporting people who live in their own homes or live with family. I will provide professional level support services with honesty, kindness, empathy, and respect. I have excellent documentation skills and...

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