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Verlisa B.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr

I Have 5 Years Of Experience With Children With With Special Needs.

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My Child Care Provider responsibilities included overseeing the basic schedule of special needs children, conducting activities, and supporting other staff members as needed.
Verlisa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

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Maria S.


Tinley Park, IL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Vailable For Companionship, House Keeping And Meal Preparation

I'm a very patient, honest with a great personality. I have many years or experience on housekeeping and caring for senior and kids include special need Childrens.
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Kelley G.


Chicago, IL

$17-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Looking For Summer Work

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

During the school year I am a special education teacher for Chicago Public Schools. I have been a school teacher for six years for students with severe and profound special needs. Before I was a teacher I have done multiple care giving jobs working with children with all different types of needs. I am experienced with...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Taylor F.


Chicago, IL

$24-36/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

I am the oldest child, so I was always watching my siblings growing up. I always love to be around kids as they can teach you so much, and they're so funny and creative. I started babysitting for neighbors and relatives when I was around 14 years old and have continued over the years, so I have roughly 14 years of experience. My...
Taylor can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Briana R.


Country Club Hills, IL

$18-25/hr

Helping Professional

Hello, my name is Briana and I am 24 years old. I have four years of experience in baby sitting and care taking. I am experienced in working with individuals with special needs as well as mental, physical, intellectual, and developmental challenges. I graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2022 and received my bachelor's...
Briana can also help with: Transportation, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
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Keairra M.


Calumet City, IL

$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been watching kids for a 9 years now. I love having playtime with kids. I am good at putting kids down for bedtime. I am also great at working with special needs children, have lots of experience and great references. I am 29 but I think that's what makes me a great nanny because I can connect with the kids on their...
Keairra can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Bailey C.


Palos Heights, IL

$15-25/hr

Leader Of Special Olympics

I was the leader of Special Olympics for three years. This event was designed to hold time trials for athletes to compete for a chance to go onto the Special Olympic Games. If the athletes times, scores or throws qualified, the athlete would then move onto the next stage. My job was to help organize the event, and make sure the...
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Angelia H.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Nanny

Hey there! I'm Angelia, a compassionate and hands-on caregiver with a background in supporting children with special needs. My experience has taught me the importance of patience, adaptability, and truly catering to each child's unique needs. I hold a bachelor's degree in sociology, which has deepened my understanding of human...
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Amara J.


Orland Park, IL

$17-22/hr • 5 yrs exp

Amara

Hello, My name is Amara and I am a 25-year-old recent graduate student. I'm currently in Illinois. My major is communication and science disorders with an emphasis in early childhood literacy. I hope to become a speech-pathologist in the near future. I have experience working as a nanny with 4 children aged 1-3. I have also...
Amara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kayshana B.


Harvey, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Ready And Available

I am Kayshana B. I dedicated over 10 years to working with children, specializing in special needs and medical assistance. I believe that children are our future. So however I can assist in reading writing playing etc.
Kayshana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
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Keairra M.


Calumet City, IL

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs

I've worked with lots of special needs babies and teens. I genuinely live the work I do. Would love to help your family.
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Barb D.


Midlothian, IL

$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mom of 5, CPR and first aid certified. Injury prevention certified, CNA, child passenger safety technician/instructor/certified safe travel for children with special needs.
Barb can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Samantha C.


Orland Park, IL

$18-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello! I have been working with adults and seniors with Special Needs in some capacity ever since I graduated college in 2013. I started out working hands on with multiple individuals in their home and assisting with different ADL tasks including toileting, dressing, medication administration, and meal preparation/feeding. I...
Samantha can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep
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Rashida M.


Tinley Park, IL

$17/hr • 5 yrs exp

My Experience In Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am dedicated childcare professional with over four years of experience in both daycare and elementary school settings. Since beginning my career in 2019, I hat served as a teacher's aide in daycare environments, fostering a nurturing and educational atmosphere for early childhood development. Transitioning to elementary...
Rashida can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Linda N.


Tinley Park, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 20+ years of foster care experience. I have 4 children, 31, 28, 20 and 19. I have worked with special needs and Autistic children. I am also Montessori trained. I would like to care for your child part time in my home, perhaps sharing time with a grandparent. School teachers preferred! Let's talk.
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Joyce S.


Tinley Park, IL

$22-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Paraprofessional

Hi, I currently work with students in a classroom for special needs students including autism and developmental disabilities. I am looking for a new opportunity helping others part time in their home. I have 9 years of experience with care and school settings. Thank you.
I've been working in child care since 2018 with most of my experience coming from working with kiddos on the autism spectrum as a behavior therapist. I'm trained in basic life skills/CPR for health care providers and familiar with AAC devices and basic ASL.
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Meghan D.


Oak Lawn, IL

$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Child Care Helper!

I am a fun, caring, professional and helpful individual. I have worked in the education field for the last 5 years with children ages 3-6. I have experience with special needs (Autistic) children, and children ages 2-15. I am a paraprofessional during the day as my full time career and am looking for additional income on the...
Meghan can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Michelle E.


Chicago, IL

$17-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

I have over five years of experience dealing with persons aged 0-12, and 18+ who are autistic, on the autism spectrum and/or have dual diagnoses. Some of the mental disorders I have experience with are schizophrenia, bi-polar, manic depression, various levels of anxiety, and PTSD. I also have experience with adults and children...
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Katie B.


Tinley Park, IL

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

CPR And First Aid Certified Child Care Provider

Hi! I am currently a special education teacher at a local school district. I teach grades K-5 throughout the day and focus on reading, writing, math, and social emotional learning. I also taught 2nd and 3rd grade general education for four years. Prior to working in the public schools, I worked at a therapeutic day school for...

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