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Jordan S.


Elmhurst, IL

$15-18/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Jordan, and I am looking to help an awesome family. I love working with kids, so I used that passion and became a camp counselor. I did that for two years at my local park district. I have experience with children as young as 3 and as old as 13. I also have experience with working with children with special...
Jordan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Michelle K.


Park Ridge, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Very Experienced Babysitter (4 Years) Responsible & Available Weeknights And Weekends.

4.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! On top of being a mother to a wonderful 16-month-old I have been a nanny/babysitter for over 10 years. I have a diverse range of caring experience including special-needs/learning disabilities, multiples, nanny sharing, small group care, and ages from infant to teenagers. I am also certified in child/adult CPR and have 6...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Michelle was great, very dependable and so good with kids. "

Bridget J.

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Heather V.


Melrose Park, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available Full/Part-Time

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have been a professional nanny for 26 wonderful years. I also have been an Assistant Teacher and a nanny for special needs children. I believe that all children are special and true gifts. I have a lot of fun and creative ideas for art projects, games and playtime. I have alot of experience helping with potty training. I am...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We loved having Heather as our nanny and we were so sad when our time with Heather ended (our fault)! Heather is extremely punctual and reliable. She was our nanny from winter to summer of 2022. Heather was great with our one year old son and was a huge help to us!...

Brian R.

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Ariel Z.


Chicago, IL

$23-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! At my daily job, I work with special needs kids from the ages of 2-6. I am also a big sister to six siblings. I have two sets of twins in my family whose ages range from one month to 9 years old. I have experience working with kids up to the ages of 16. I worked previously as a lifeguard and swim instructor so I am First Aid...
Ariel can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ariel was great and took really good care of our 2 year old son. we were running late and she was very flexible with that. We would hire her again."

Phil D.

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Michelle K.


Park Ridge, IL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for children with discipline disorders, learning disorders, downs syndrome, and autism. I take time with children I work with, to learn how they respond and react to different ways of handling situations. I am energetic and caring. I hold a great deal of pride in the work I do.
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Megan D.


Chicago, IL

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I studied psychology and child development in college. I got my first job as a part-time nanny at 14 years old, in which I worked with three children all under the age of three. I worked for this wonderful family all throughout high school and became very close with them. From there, I had two other long-term nanny positions...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Deborah K.


Elmhurst, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Currently a Childcare Teacher and Assistant Director

I am a professional nanny with over 20 years experience. Im Az I was an assistant special needs teacher and assistant kindergarten teacher, the director of the before and after school program for 8 years. I was also a childcare assistant director at a childcare facility in Az. I am also a Senior Caregiver PT. I am highly...
Deborah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Anna B.


Chicago, IL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hello I'm Anna

I am a kind, calm individual that is looking for a job where I could provide my best care practices towards individuals with special needs and senior on a daily basis. I own my own transportation, have no criminal record. My native language is Polish.
Anna can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

My experience with caregiving came from the passion and love that my mom showed my father when he was sick and dying. Ever since I saw her dedication and 24/7 hard work and care that she provided for him, I've always admired it and carried it through my life. I've cared for special-needs children, I've also cared for hospice...
Angelica can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care & more
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Natalie R.


Justice, IL

$17-50/hr3 yrs exp

Full Package!

Hi there! I'm a very responsible, caring and experienced medical student who can help you with almost everything you might need! I have roughly 3 years or more of experience babysitting special need's and non-special need's children. I have experience watching multiple children of various ages. I am lightly skilled in ASL to...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Halle C.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

I have experience watching children of all ages and have extensive experience working with children with special needs. Just finished special education teaching license and have summers free.
Halle can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

I studied psychology in college. I got my first job as a part-time nanny at 14 years old, in which I worked with three children all under the age of three. I worked for this wonderful family all throughout high school and became very close with them. From there, I had two other long-term nanny positions throughout college. In...
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Amy W.


Forest Park, IL

$19/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Certified Nurse/ Personal Assistant Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been doing home health care ever since 1999 when I got my CNA license. Been working for disabilities of rehabilitation services (dors) and for seniors. I have many years hand on job with clients with unique and special needs. I love working 1 on 1 with clients. I love those connections. Had three care. com recipients as...
Amy can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

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Virginija S.


Willowbrook, IL

$25-26/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! . I have a lot of experience with special needs kids for the last 20 years.
Virginija can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Irma F.


Addison, IL

$26/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a mother of 3, I have experience with special need kids. As I am a mother of a son with down syndrome! I'm very patient and loving. I am also very good at multitasking! I love to socialize and care for others.
Irma can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Dana V.


Willowbrook, IL

$14-50/hr5 yrs exp

I'm A Paraprofessional Who Works With Special Need Kiddos In Need Of A Summer Job.

I'd describe my personality as fun, nurturing, caring I like working with kids because I love kids.
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Sophie G.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Available

Hi there! My name is Sophie. I have had lots of experience looking after children, and I would love to care for your family. I have previously worked as a full time nanny, gymnastics instructor and as a dive instructor for young kids, so I have a lot of experience working a variety of ages and specific needs. I have a sister...
Sophie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Luisa T.


Berwyn, IL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

A Helping Hand

Hello, My name is Luisa. I am currently a Graduate student studying Occupational Therapy. I have previous experience care giving for an adult with a physical disability. My studies have allowed me to gain experience interacting with many individuals such as children with a variety of physical and cognitive conditions, adults...
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Tashe C.


Chicago, IL

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

The Teacher Inspired Nanny!

I have been in the childcare field for about 5 years now. I am studying to become a teacher, but I nanny and babysit on the side. I take pride in seeing kids grow and getting to be a part of families I never had. I've worked with ages newborn to age 12, including children with special needs. My prime ages are newborn to toddler...
Tashe can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Amy R.


Park Ridge, IL

$21-30/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Experience

I have a background of working with many different special needs cases of people of all ages. I have worked with young children who have allergies, disabilities, growth delays, ADHD, speech delays. I also have experience with assisting senior citizens who need general or specialized help. Certifications/Experience: -I used to...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bellwood, IL

Michelle K.

5.0

Michelle was great, very dependable and so good with kids.

- Bridget J.

Heather V.

4.0

Heather has a calm energy that was great in our house with 2 under 2. She was flexible with coming in early when needed. Only worked with her for a few months because she moved out of state.

- Jenna S.

Ariel Z.

5.0

This is my family's first time hiring a someone that is not family to care for our children. Ariel was amazing she was punctual. She helped out with potty training. She did arts and crafts and played various games with both kids. They also all cuddled on the sofa and watched movies. She made sure to...

- Charity H.

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