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Special needs caregivers in Buffalo Grove, IL

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Precent M.


Prospect Heights, IL

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Male caregiver with 9 years of paid Work experience, I love my work with a passion. Have worked with many families and have great references and reviews as well as very clean background. Please check out my reviews and contact me for excellent care for your loved ones, thanks again.
5.0
"Precent did a fabulous job with my special needs son! We miss him."

Kari H.

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Nicoleta R.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

3.0

(2)

I am a nurse for over 9 years and a CNA for more than 10 years. I do my job with passion because I believe it is more than a job, I believe it is a calling. I am a mother and wife and I have worked with families that have considered me as part of their family. I am dependable, flexible and a positive person. I am honest and I am...
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Klimentina G.


Northbrook, IL

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Tina I Love being with kids, as my experience as a babysitter and nanny is around 8 years, including 1 year looking after special needs child , 2 years looking after 2 lovely boys , aged 1 and 6 , looking after newborn baby twins (premature) for an year. Have a primary school teacher degree and CPR. Also worked as a...
Klimentina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Tina cared for our premature twin girls from when they were 2 months adjusted until about 18 months old. She is very punctual and good at communication. She was flexible with our changing schedules and loves our daughters dearly. In addition to helping them...

Nadine K.

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Vicky W.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Summer Caregiver

I worked at Philip J Rock Center & School in Glen Ellyn it is school & home for children with both deaf & blind disabilities compiled with cerebral palsy & other learning disabilities. I was trained how to communicate with the children with a basic version of sign language & supervised children during activities & daily living...
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Larissa D.


Arlington Heights, IL

$21-29/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced And Helpful Caregiver Availiable

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello , my name is Lara and thank you for considering me for this position! My first job was at a senior care facility (in Arlington Hts.) and I have always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to personally caring for my own mother and others in the past, I have been professionally working as a senior caregiver for...
Larissa can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Wound Care

4.0
"Lara worked for my mother for about 4 months. She was dependable and worked hard to make my mother who suffers from dementia feel comfortable."

Scott K.

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Precent M.


Prospect Heights, IL

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Experience and Passion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

- [x] Morning, my name is Precent, I am a male caregiver/ companion and special needs care provider with a vast amount of experience, over 8 years of paid work experience. I do homemaking, non medical Homecare, companionship, personal assistant duties and help with personal hygiene. My first goal is my clients safety and comfort...
5.0
"Precent did an amazing job with my father before he went into a nursing home. What I appreciated most about him was that he kept me up to date with anything dealing with my father. There was an incident where he accompanied my father to the hospital And was able...

Toni W.

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Lauren G.


Highwood, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Theraputic Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

With a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, my first job out of college was working in a residential facility for children with special needs. In the five years working as a Child Care Counselor, I helped children with ADD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, AS, TS, and a variety of other mental health diagnoses. As a public school teacher of many...
5.0
"Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time with an amazing attitude and is always finding new ways to help. She is reliable, hardworking, responsive,...

Ann D.

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Jill K.


Deerfield, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family. About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...
Jill can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hardworking loving and caring. What more could you ask for :)"

Alex K.

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Lavinia B.


Wheeling, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

CNA,CPR

Highly-dependable, nurturing caregiver who has good values, compassionate nature and 10 + extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly care. Eager to make a difference in client's everyday life.
5.0
"Lavinia has helped my family over the past several years. She is wonderful, honest, and is very committed to whomever she is working with. She has a great personality and engages people in conversation etc...my parents both loved "Our Lavinia" as my mom would...

Susan W.

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Laurie B.


Palatine, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experience with Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have about 5 years of experience in special ed. I was a teachers aide at kirk school in Palatine for 3 years. I have also been a private caregiver for an adult male with special needs.
5.0
"Laurie took care of our special needs son and was amazing with him. From helping to feed him, play with him, give medication, etc. Laurie always provided the best care. She is reliable, responsible and trustworthy. "

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Judith C.


Palatine, IL

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver and Respite Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with all ages and a wide variety of special needs clients. I have 14 plus years of experience both professionally and personally. I have a BA degree and am certified in CPR, CPI, DSP and QRMP. I've done substitute teaching in IL and taken First Aid. I love this line of work and can honestly say that I love going to...
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Olivia T.


Palatine, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver- Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Olivia! I am currently 26 years old and will be starting graduate school for Occupational Therapy at Drake University. I have been working in the special needs field since I was in high school. I was a volunteer for a local special recreation association when I first started out, and then I became an inclusion...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Sarah M.


Libertyville, IL

$18-50/hr9 yrs exp

Childcare, 9 Years Experience. Some Basic Elderly Care And Special Needs Experience.

Hi!! I'm a senior. I have 9 years of experience with childcare and basic elderly care as well as some experience with people with special needs. I am willing to help with pet care and household chores.
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Lola H.


Lake Forest, IL

$15-29/hr3 yrs exp

Fun, Responsible, Experienced

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a student at Lake Forest College and I am on the pre-med track to become a doctor. I have experience working with kids as well as various ages of students with special needs! Being a special needs student peer has been an amazing experience! I have also coached preschool and elementary level soccer programs. I enjoy...
Lola can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Nkosinathi M.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$16-25/hr2 yrs exp

Every Kid Deserves To Have Fun.

I have worked at summer camps for 2 years now in Boston and Maryland. I have been trained to take care of children and how to also take care of children with special needs
Nkosinathi can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Hi! My names Samantha!! I'm 23 I'm located in palatine! I love to be a helping hand. I have twin brothers with special needs who I've helped take care of while my mother works full time. I enjoy hiking, art, animals. My dream job would a special needs therapist. I love problem solving I love pets I have a cat and 3 dogs! I'm a...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
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Virginia R.


Des Plaines, IL

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Virginia

Hi, I'm a Preschool Teacher who love working with children. I'm caring, compassionate, reliable and hardworking. I have many years of experience working with children and people with special needs.
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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Megan H.


Northbrook, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Megan. I am 23 years old. I am a high school teacher with over 10 years of experience working with kids. love working with kids and I have babysat 12 families in my hometown. I have babysat toddlers, children, preteens and teenagers. I also have babysat children with special needs. I am known for being...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Marla O.


Wheeling, IL

$18-35/hr3 yrs exp

Date Night Babysitter!

Hello families! My name is Marla and I'm available for your babysitting needs, I have 3 years of paid experience working with up to 2 kids at a time. I'm experienced in working with special needs and kids ages ranging from 2-12yrs! I'm CPR/BSL certified, CNA certified and have personal transportation. Thank you! Available for...
Marla can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Katharine S.


Wheeling, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked with children for 10+ years. I have experience with infants-teens and also special needs. Looking for a recurring and or occasional jobs.
Katharine can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Buffalo Grove, IL

Precent M.

5.0

Precent did a fabulous job with my special needs son! We miss him.

- Kari H.

Klimentina G.

5.0

I highly recommend Kilmentina, she is very reliable and absolutely wonderful with my two boys aged 9 and 5. She has a lot of patience and my boys love her, literally begs me to have her watch them all the time. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their sitter.

- Traci B.

Larissa D.

5.0

Larissa cared for my disabled brother with kindness, compassion, and expertise. I would highly recommend her!

- Ed A.

Precent M.

5.0

Precent did an amazing job with my father before he went into a nursing home. What I appreciated most about him was that he kept me up to date with anything dealing with my father. There was an incident where he accompanied my father to the hospital And was able to stay with him As long as he...

- Toni W.

Lauren G.

5.0

Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time with an amazing attitude and is always finding new ways to help. She is reliable, hardworking, responsive, intelligent, and always follows...

- Ann D.

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