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Special needs caregivers in Carbondale, IL

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Katlyn F.


Carbondale, IL

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant, Personable, Responsible, Down To Earth!

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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Transferring/Body Lifting along with many other aspects of care.
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Kelsey O.


Carbondale, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

DSP

I have my dsp certification I am on the Illinois health care registry I have worked at many different cila homes with several disabilities even cila homes where you were taught cpi there are my favorite people to be around to teach to do things with to better help them understand
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Rose R.


Carbondale, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional With 15+ Years Experience

I started working in Group Homes in 2009, have 3 years of case management experience, and for the last 5 years have been supporting people who live in their own homes or live with family. I will provide professional level support services with honesty, kindness, empathy, and respect. I have excellent documentation skills and...
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Tatjana K.


Herrin, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

4.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love taking care of children and treating them as if they were my own. I like teaching and playing with them. They bring so much joy to our lives. I am experienced in taking care of children with special needs.
Tatjana can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Allie W.


Herrin, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Gentle Nanny

Hired by 28 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! I'm Allie, I'm 28 years old, and I've been a nanny for the last 10 years. During that time, I've worked with infants from 1-month-old up to early teens. I also have experience teaching preschool, working with special needs, and assisting with pediatric therapy. I'm comfortable with handling household duties as...
Allie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Allie was wonderful! She watched our 3 year old and 1 year old. Both kids loved her. We would hire her again! "

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Amber Y.


Marion, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Quality Care Giver, personable and responsible. Worked 6 years in a preschool as a teachers aide, 3 years in special needs daycare, previous teacher at small world daycare! Has been a nanny for the past 5 years for two children. Lots of experience. Creative, fun, and energetic! Can send letters of recommendation by request! :)
Amber can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Shannon O.


Ava, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

Hello, I'm Shannon. I have worked with special needs high school students when I taught ESE Secondary Education at a center school for PMH, TMH, and EMH students. I taught job skills, daily living skills, community living and social skills along with academics. I also volunteered with Special Olympics. It was a great joy getting...
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Tatjana K.


Herrin, IL

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I am experienced caregiver and my passion is helping those who are in need. I am experienced in taking care of individuals with special needs. I was a personal assistant for a girl diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and also a boy diagnosed with Autism. I am honest, reliable, and have a positive attitude. I am 100% dependable and...

Margaret R.


Marion, IL

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have 5 years experience with special needs children from the ages of 8-21, I love to do arts and crafts, reading, outdoor activities, playing games, and am willing to do meal preparations. I am currently a high school senior and plan to get my bachelors in special education teaching.

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