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Eileen K.


Worth, IL

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

I'm A Caring, Loving Person Who Gives Dependable Help

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. Some with autism, muscular dystrophy, down syndrome, etc. I have been a caregiver for over 19years and I'm a mom of three.
5.0
"I hired Eileen to help take me to an outpatient procedure and ensure I was ok after. She was punctual, extremely professional and helped make it a very easy day! "

Patrick D.

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Vanessa B.


Darien, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

My passion is helping and taking care or people (children and adults). I enjoy putting a smile on someone's face. I am friendly, efficient, organized, and responsible. I have volunteered at senior centers in the past. I have worked with special needs children and handicap individuals.
Vanessa can also help with: Personal care, respite care
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Amara J.


Orland Park, IL

$17-22/hr5 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, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Lucja G.


Willow Springs, IL

$25/hr5 yrs exp

School Bus Driver/Mom

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 39-year-old mom of a wonderful 10-month-old baby girl. Up until my maternity leave, I worked as a school bus driver responsible for the safety of many students, including those with special needs. In order to be a school bus driver, I had to meet many requirements like FBI fingerprinting, drug testing, annual physicals...
Lucja can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel
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Alyssa K.


Orland Park, IL

$20-34/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Also Available On Weekends

Hi there! I'm Alyssa and I am 26 years old. I graduated college in 2020 with a bachelors degree in Communications/Public Relations. I have worked in a classroom the past 3 years. My 1st year was with kindergarten special needs students, last year with an adult roles program for young adults severe with special needs 18-22 years...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Vanessa B.


Darien, IL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caretaker/Nanny/Babysitter/Tutor

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm a stay at home mom with 2 children (12 and 5). I have extensive experience with children of all ages (including special needs). I have a college degree along with some graduate work in the Psychology field. I also minored in Spanish. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have worked with Autistic children in school and...
Vanessa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

My name is Laverne, I work as a teachers assistant. I've worked with special need children. I've done home health care for 2 yrs part time.
Laverne can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Tamika T.


Brookfield, IL

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

I've worked with autism, cerebral palsy, ADHD, ADD, seizures, Down syndrome, and much more. I love working with special needs children because they are the best children to work with.They are so loving, kind, friendly and outgoing!
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Amanda T.


Oak Lawn, IL

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced & Educated With Flexible/PT Hours

Hi, I'm Amanda! I'm 27 years old with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Social Work. My previous work experience has included providing social-emotional activities with children and teens in the school setting. I also have worked with infants and children with special needs. I love working with kids of...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance
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Laura B.


Justice, IL

$19-30/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver

I am 28 years old outgoing, charismatic widowed women with no children, but I have 10 years of experience doing childcare. I was a teacher for a non for profit organization for 2 years. I worked at a daycare before covid hit and had to be laid off due to them closing down because of the lockdown. I was a nanny for a 7-month-old...
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Niki M.


Lemont, IL

$21-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am CPR certified, and currently work part time at a daycare center. I would describe my personality as Fun, Loving, Nurturing, Empathetic & Creative. I am passionate about teaching and working with infants & toddlers/kids. I love to have fun with the kids while creating a safe environment for the children to learn,...
Niki can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jamie V.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Paraprofessional

For the past two years I have worked as a para at a local behavioral therapy school in New Lenox, IL. I'm about to cut my hours due to an internship coming up and I'm looking for something that is more open with time schedules.
I have years of experience with working with children of all ages. I have family with autism and epilepsy and know how to lend support. Id love to work with your family and help in anyway I can!
I have co-operated a daycare in East TX for the past 6 years as well as nannied for several families in the Chicagoland area. I am currently offering day care; experienced with all ages, (including infants/special needs). I own a safe and reliable vehicle and am able to transport children as necessary. I provide a clean, secure,...
Erica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Vanessa B.


Darien, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver.

My degree in Psychology has given me many tools to help with special needs children and adults. I am an extremely patient person with a caring and sensitive side.
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Anuta F.


Oak Lawn, IL

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Professional Caregiver

I have got 18 years of experience in caregiving I am a very kind person polite, gentle, well mannered lady and looking to start the job as soon as possible. Nights shifts preferred. Second priority is day shift. Thank you
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Maria J.


Cicero, IL

$18-22/hr2 yrs exp

Having A Heart To Help Others

Hi my name is Maria. I have worked with children and adults with disabilities. I love it that's my heart desire is to help others. I am very patient and understanding.
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Melanie W.


Willowbrook, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 35-year-old loving stay at home mother. I have 3 daughters, 8, 9, and 10, as well as a 16-year-old son. I have over 15 years of experience caring for children of various ages from newborn to 12 years old, including multiples and special needs. I have always loved caring for children and assisting in their development...
Melanie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Nicole H.


Riverside, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny For Over 10 Years

In 2004, I completed the nurse's assistant program and soon after that, I was a nanny for a family with one child for almost 5 years. I decided to go back to school for my degree in early childhood education and graduated in December of 2012. While in school, I nannied/babysat for many families and also worked part time as a...
I'm a fun loving caregiver who deeply enjoys creating developmentally attuned environments for young children to grow, explore, and be nurtured! I have 10+ years of childcare experience in a variety of settings, ranging from home care to daycare to academic. My experience ranges from newborns to youth with early childhood (0-4),...
Fredrique can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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