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Hi! My name is Rose. I have been in home healthcare for over 10 years. I've worked with both children and adults with disabilities. I have lots of experience but I never pass up a chance to learn something new as well. I grew up caring for my disabled sister and continued to do so for 7 years after she became an adult. She is...
Diana C.
Bridgeview, IL
$14-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello, I'm Diana! I've worked with children with Down syndrome. I know each person has different levels to their disability thus individual care is needed.
Hi there! My name is Diana, and I'm a dedicated and caring nanny with experience working with children of all ages, from infants and toddlers to school-age kids and teenagers. I'm also well-versed in supporting children with special needs, ensuring every child feels valued and understood.
I believe in creating a nurturing, fun,...
Diana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
I have 30 years of experience in healthcare. I can help with Home Care - Light Housekeeping - Meal prep - Light Laundry - Medication Reminders - Helpful - Reliable - Caring - Certify CPR. I am a mother of twins (a boy and a girl). I have worked in healthcare for over 30 years, taking care of seniors, and patients with special...
Vickey can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I'm pleased to recommend Vickey C for your caregiver. She became my sister's caregiver for 18 months. She helped my sister treat from Medication Management, light housekeeping, Meals Prep & handle daily tasks.
My sister showed significant improvement. Vickey...
Chris J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Highly dependable and kindhearted caregiver with extensive experience in working special needs patients. Hard working and trust worthy individual who is patient and detailed orientated. Extremely skilled in caring for others Able to prepare meals and follow dietary guidelines. Willing to work a flexible schedule. Committed to...
5.0
"I hired Allysia on short notice to watch my son for a much-needed day out, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. Allysia is punctual, professional, and has a caring personality that immediately put me at ease. Her attention to detail assured me that...
Sirita R.
Virginija S.
Willowbrook, IL
$21-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Vaccinated Caregiver With Experience In Childrens Care And Senior Care
5.0
(1)
Dedicated caregiver with 23 years of experience providing exceptional care to children, elders, and patients with disabilities. I am skilled in assisting with daily living activities, meal preparation and personal care. Previously worked in the Rehabilitation center in Europe with children and adults as a physical therapist....
5.0
"Virginija is a very compassion , dedicated person providing care with exceptional skills including personal care , daily activities, management , security comfort and trust with her attentive approach ! Highly recommended "
Care member
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Magdalena I am 26 years old. I am bilingual and can speak English and Polish. I attended University of Illinois at Chicago where I majored in Psychology and also minored in Polish. I graduated from there in 2016. Currently I am getting my masters through an online program at Liberty University. I love working with...
Magdalena can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maggie was punctual and professional during her interview! She had great questions and was forth coming with her schedule and other obligations! Our schedules didn't sync (my schedules was a little complex, no fault of hers) but it seems a family would be so lucky...
Kimberly C.
5.0
(1)
Experienced caregiver with an illustrious track record spanning over 20 years of providing personalized and heartfelt care to diverse individuals in need. This multifaceted exposure has not only enriched my skills but also instilled in me a creative approach to delivering compassionate care. My journey in caregiving has been an...
5.0
"Maria is an outstanding caregiver. Kind, dedicated, knowledgeable of the issues that come with old age and disability. She was very calm and understanding even when my mother (95 and diagnosed with dementia) was irascible and difficult to deal with. Maria had...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love my job! What I love most are the amazing people I get to work with. I have over 10 years experience working with students and clients with multiple abilities and diagnoses. I have worked as a paid employee and volunteer for school districts, special need cooperatives and adult service providers. This has given me...
5.0
"Rita is a very calm, competent, and dependable caregiver. She very capably managed many challenging incidents with our special needs son during her tenure with our family. She is trustworthy, pleasant to be around, and is wonderful with kiddos. I strongly...
Charles S.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Melanie. Working with kids is my lifelong passion, so I'm truly excited to connect with you and your family. I have over a decade of experience in childcare with children of all ages and backgrounds. I have professional experience as a youth counselor, caregiver, nanny & behavior technician for kids with...
Melanie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Melanie is a very responsible person with good values and work ethic. I highly recommend her for any caregiving, cleaning or assistant jobs you might need take care of quickly and efficiently!"
Care member
4.7
(3)
I am a certified Educational Assistant. I have worked with 3-5 yr old special needs at risk children for 18 years. I now work as an assistant at the Elementary level K-2 grades. I am a certified CNA, Phlebotomists, EKG technician. I have provided home health care for 15 years.
5.0
"She watched my mom who was 97 and did a wonderful job. Very caring and her clients always come first. Willing to help whatever needs to be done. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a new mom of a wonderful 2-year-old babygirl and I'm only interested in occasional evening or weekend gigs. I've been working with a fantastic family's non verbal 23-year-old son with special needs for the past 6 years and I enjoy it immensely. I have over 9 years of combined experience working in schools as a...
5.0
"Jasmyn helps our family care for my special needs son and she has been a great addition to our team. She's consistent, attentive, caring, reliable and very nurturing. He took to her immediately. She's made my entire families life easier and more pleasant."
Tracy V.
Cassie J.
Alsip, IL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Babysitter / Caregiver Part-time Short Available For Short Term Notices.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Ive been working with kids for 3 years. I have worked with twins, special needs, newborns, etc. I am college learning about physical therapy. Eventually I want to specialize special needs physical therapy. I am fun, patient, responsible, and reliable.
Cassie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Cassie has been a reliable and caring after school sitter for us."
Lauren O.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I just finished caring for a non-verbal autistic boy in the afternoons. My responsibilities included meal preparation, transportation, and life skills including physical and mental activities to enhance his daily life. My best attributes in this situation are my patience, persistence, and sense of caring for the situation for...
5.0
"Michael was dependable and punctual. He was very friendly and worked hard. He helped up with a large family event. He was lovely to the guests, and we would definitely rehire him. I do not hesitate to recommend him!"
Leslie G.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving mother of four fantastic individuals, one with special needs. I have 20 plus years of playing/interacting with children. I love playing games and reading with children. I have numerous years of experience working with children of all ages and many disabilities. Previously employed by Chicago Public Schools as a bus...
Keesha can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kesha has been a caregiver for my son (now age 18, with Fragile X Syndrome and Autism) for the past two years and she has been a fantastic addition to the family. She formed a great rapport with my son right away and when she pulls up in front of the house I can...
Rachel H.
5.0
(1)
Actively looking for a part-time nanny or tutor position. Establishing trust with whomever is watching your child is key and very important to me. I've created such wonderful relationships with all the families I've worked with. I have experience with toddlers up to teens. I also have my Bachelors in English and Psychology. I...
Cassie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"If you communicate your expectations, Cassie will follow up and meet them. She is currently a nanny for our family in the afternoon. We like her. "
Paul M.
Cori F.
Darien, IL
$20-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with special needs at risk children for 19 years.
I now currently am an educational assistant in an elementary PreK-2nd grade building for 6 years. I enjoy helping children and love to see them enjoy learning.
I also have current certification for CNA, phlebotomy, EKG technician and have provided home health care...
Cori can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cori makes wonderful connections with children. She is reliable and a very hard worker. She is a wonderful care giver to others and takes pride in her work with people."
Rebecca H.
Ariel Z.
Chicago, IL
$23-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Cassie J.
Alsip, IL
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been engaged in childcare since the age of 15, and my passion for working with kids has only grown. Currently pursuing a degree in Pediatric Nursing, it's a lifelong dream of mine to contribute to children's well-being. With a 4-year-old brother, I have firsthand experience understanding children. Throughout high school, I...
Maureen M.
Oak Park, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient and Loving Mom available for ALL your Childcare Needs
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Available for respite care, weekend, overnights. I have been a licensed IL foster parent and have worked with 2 children that suffered from Fetal Alcohol syndrome and another who has ADHD as well as depression/anxiety. I have worked at an institution where I gained experience with immobile children, Batten disease, Charge...
4.0
"Maureen has cared for my daughter for over a year on Saturdays. She sets her feedings up and gives medication via g-tube - with our training. And she provides daily needs for her as well and reading stories. Maureen has been helpful to me with clean up around...
Jennifer V.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bridgeview, IL
Vickey C.
5.0
I'm pleased to recommend Vickey C for your caregiver. She became my sister's caregiver for 18 months. She helped my sister treat from Medication Management, light housekeeping, Meals Prep & handle daily tasks.
My sister showed significant improvement. Vickey really knew how to care for my sister....
- Chris J.
Allysia M.
5.0
I hired Allysia on short notice to watch my son for a much-needed day out, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. Allysia is punctual, professional, and has a caring personality that immediately put me at ease. Her attention to detail assured me that my son was in great hands. My son...
- Sirita R.
Virginija S.
5.0
Virginija is a very compassion , dedicated person providing care with exceptional skills including personal care , daily activities, management , security comfort and trust with her attentive approach ! Highly recommended
- Care member
Magdalena N.
5.0
Maggie was punctual and professional during her interview! She had great questions and was forth coming with her schedule and other obligations! Our schedules didn't sync (my schedules was a little complex, no fault of hers) but it seems a family would be so lucky to have her! Thanks Maggie! It was...
- Kimberly C.
Maria C.
5.0
Maria C. is a wonderful caregiver. She took care of my mother for the last 12 years of her life, until she passed away last year at 98. Maria was calm and understanding even when my mother, diagnosed with dementia, had become difficult to deal with. Maria had truly become my mother's best friend,...
- Andrei U.
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