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Lyndsey O.


Rochelle, IL

$15-16/hr • 6 yrs exp

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I worked at opportunity house in sycamore with adults with disabilities for 6 years. I absolutely loved my job and loved helping each client. I loved to watch as they learned a new way of life as an independent adult.
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Madison F.


Rochelle, IL

$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Fun And Adventurous Babysitter!

Hi! My name is Madison and I am 23 years old and a mom of a 2-year-old girl. I am looking to watch up to 3 kids, I am willing to come to your house with the exception that may daughter would have to come with me due to the fact I do not have anyone to watch her. Other than babysitting for family and neighbors since I was 13, I...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Hello, my name is Kaitlyn and I am 25 years old. I have 4 years of experience in working with individuals with special needs. I have volunteered and worked with them at multiple summer camps, and I used to work with special needs adults 21 years and older. In the time I've had the privilege and pleasure of working with these...
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Ali B.


Rockford, IL

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Ali, I'm 39, Mature and EXTREMELY experienced with childcare including special needs, twins + multiples, and infant care. I work for a local family museum, working in an Elementary School with 1st-5th graders for an after school program! I have some college education, a decade long career in finance, and have...
Ali can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Lynn D.


Rockford, IL

$13-18/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special Needs Parent

Hi, my son recently went to a group home, so I'd like help Special Needs parents get the breaks they need and deserve. I Specialize in babies, toddlers, children, teens and young adults. My experience is primarily with Autism, all levels, Developmental Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Adhd, and mental illnesses,...
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Paula M.


Rochelle, IL

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Care Giver/Home Support Worker /Medication Management/Companion Care/Pet Sitter/

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have lived in the Galena Territory for the last 21 years. Moved to Rochelle in 2022 to be closer to family. 30+ years of care giving in all different levels. Experienced with neonatal, special needs, multiples, companion care, oxygen care, respite ray care, feeding tubes, urinary care, bowel programs, ostomy care,...
Paula can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I worked for my cities park district taking care of kids with disabilities, primarily autism. Experience, thus, with high stress situations, such as kids who have meltdowns, attempt to run away, scream and threaten physically, etc. I do not, historically, work well with extreme aggression, but I am willing to attempt to do so.
Parents! Still looking for your full or part time forever caregiver, but you need more time? Hi! My name is Geralyn and I'd love to fill in while you look. I relocated to Rockford to be closer to family a year ago, and live here March-Dec. My previous position prior to moving was getting to care for a fun, loving, speech...

Aurora S.


Rockford, IL

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun Childcare

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have nearly 2 decades of experience in child care and education. I have worked in daycare, directed children's theatre camps, taught in high behavior environments, and served a middle school administrator. Currently, I work full time for a local non-profit scholarship program, but continue child and pet care in my spare...
Aurora can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I worked four summers alongside Aurora at a children's theatre camp in Pecatonica, IL. Aurora is very skilled in working with children and her competence in care-giving sets the bar for all individuals working with kids. She is incredibly patient and encourages...

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Tamera L.


Machesney Park, IL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Tammy. I would like to explain that I Love babies, and children! I also love to take care of elderly people! I have 30 plus years experience! I am a CNA. I also have CPR, First-aid both for babies, children, and Elderly. I used to have my own Day care for years. And also in have experience with special needs...
Tamera can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tammy is a great help to my family. She is wonderful with my kids. She is dependable and a good communicator. .My son has special needs and she is very understanding and works well with him. Our family is very blessed to have found her."

Kori L.

Tamera L.


Machesney Park, IL

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Tammy. I would like to explain that I Love babies and children! I have 30 plus years experience. I also went to college and have experience with early childhood. I have CPR, and First-aid for babies abd children. I am also a CNA.
I have worked with many people with all ranges of ability and all ages. Most recently I have worked with adults with developmental disabilities at a vocational program.
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Jessica H.


Loves Park, IL

$20-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

I Have Several Years Of Experience Caring For Children, Adults, And Elderly.

With 11 years of experience caring for seniors and individuals with special needs, I am passionate about providing compassionate, personalized support. I hold a Direct Support Professional certification, CPR and First Aid training, and a Highly Qualified Paraprofessional License. I assist with daily living activities,...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

Carlye H.


Rockford, IL

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

I have been caring for children of all ages for the past 6 years. I am a consistent sitter for several families each summer. I am an active person so I do like to keep the kids active while I watch them. I have also worked with special needs children for the past 3 years. I am able to cook and clean. I can also tutor any aged...
Carlye can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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