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Hello ! Been a caregiver for over 5 years. Not in specially with special needs but with my clients I have had clients with all different needs. Can always learn new things ! Caring, patient. Any questions please don't hesitate to ask! (:
Karin S.
Carpentersville, IL
$18-23/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm currently going to university for a degree in Elementary Education with a minor in English Education. I'm two years into my program, and I love it! I'm the oldest child in a family of otherwise all boys, and I've been taking care of them and other children through babysitting since I was 13 (my brothers called me mom when...
Karin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
Agnieszka U.
Carpentersville, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm fun, loving, hard working, loyal and honest. I have 17 Beautiful years of experience working for one family with 5 children ( 2, 5, 9, 13, and infant) and one child with special needs. I cared for well being of children from fun time, playing indoors/ outdoors , swimming, sports, crafts, reading, snuggles:), to bathing,...
Agnieszka can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Jeff. I am a Autism Life Coach. I work with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Communication Disorders, Behavior Disorders, and Learning Disabilities. My experience is extensive beginning as a Substitute Teacher in the public schools, as well worked as a Paraprofessional/Job Coach Coordinator at a non-public...
5.0
"What a great life coach and a huge heart for the special needs community. He worked with my son for a couple of years. No a complaint and taught my son with autism a ton!!"
Dawn C.
Norma M.
Crystal Lake, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for children with autism and Down syndrome, ADD/HD. I worked at School District 95 Special Education Department.
5.0
"Norma is knowledgeable, compassionate, reliable and was right there to support our family when we needed help. I felt confident to leave my two boys, one of which is on the spectrum, in her care and would not hesitate to do so again."
Barbara Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I currently teach in a self-contained special education classroom. This is my 8th year of teaching. I hold a Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction with Specialized Endorsements in Special Education and English as a Second Language from National Louis University. I also have a bachelor's degree in Elementary...
5.0
(21)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Sarah. I am looking for a full time nanny position with a loving family. I'm looking to utilize my 11 and a half years of child care experience and knowledge in growth development by providing good guidance and exceptional care as a professional live out nanny. I also have two and a half years experience with...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Sarah for many years now and she has always been my go-to occasional nanny/sitter when she was available to help with my two children. She has done overnight stays with us as well. Sarah interacts with my children through various games, activities,...
Stephanie M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been a stay at home Mom/
Licensed Massage Therapist for 25 +
years. My oldest child is 30, and my
youngest just turned 20. I am looking
for part time caregiver position. I have
worked with elderly care, handicapped,
disabled, learning disabled, ADHD,
special needs, of teenagers to senior
citizens. My son was a quadriplegic...
Robin can also help with: Meal prep, errands, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
5.0
"I met Robin during the most difficult time in her life. She was facing the challenges of dealing with her son who was hit by a drunk driver and paralyzed from the neck down.
Although she was facing many new challenges, Robin was also responsible to hire and...
Luciana S.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am seeking occasional work in the Lake in the Hills area (within 10-20 miles is ideal). I am fairly flexible with hours but do work varying shifts so please reach out to me to inquire about certain days or times. Unfortunately, I am not accepting recurring jobs at this time.
Previously employed as a teaching...
Moriah B.
Lake in the Hills, IL
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I provide excellent care services by having clear, structured expectations and offering fun, engaging activities. I am experienced with a diverse variety of needs and ages.
Below is a summary of my experience/qualifications:
-Currently a teacher, pursuing Special Ed accreditation (1 yr)
-Teaching assistant/after school care...
Moriah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We wish Moriah still cared for my son but she just moved out of the area.
She met my son who is not that verbal and engaged him within a few minutes . She always looked past his disability and treated him like he was a typical child but with great skill able to...
Margarita M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I raised my own children, my son (33) and my daughter (23). Over the past 20 years, I have served as a toddler teacher, and home-daycare provider, and served 4 different families as a nanny for the last decade. I also have experience working with people with special needs. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoy working with...
Candace can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Candace was our nanny for 4 years and provided exceptional care for our children!"
Julie K.
Ellen A.
Algonquin, IL
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a certified caregiver who has worked in Senior/Special Needs care for three years as a live-in, and travel caregiver.
Ellen can also help with: Respite care, transportation, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, errands & more
Tyesha P.
Streamwood, IL
$23-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Educated helping service professional with experience in human service settings and management. History of establishing rapport and building leadership that motivates those around me. Striving to make a positive impact on others by continuing to be an active influencer in my community. Specializing in Elementary Aide for...
Sophia P.
Barrington, IL
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Sophia P. I am a rising junior in college at Virginia Tech studying architecture. I love kids and have worked with them in the past in both babysitting and volunteering at a therapeutic riding center for special needs kids. I am patient, responsible, organized, fun and active. My schedule is very flexible (day and time)...
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
- I am a Responsible, Fun-loving caretaker with a heart of gold
- With almost a decade of experience in various childcare settings, I am familiar with all age groups and have extra training in special needs/behaviors.
- CPR, first aid certified
- Currently in University working towards a Bachelors Degree in social work with a...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
Jillian C.
Algonquin, IL
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, outgoing, and caring.
I like working with kids because they make me happy - I like to inspire children.
I'm looking for a job that has a stable schedule and good hours
I started working with kids when I was 12, I have two twin brothers with special needs who will be 10 this year!...
Jillian can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Dyana M.
Crystal Lake, IL
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have 4 years experience ion home health. I am dependable and reliable and compassionate. I like to help those in need. I can do meal prep, light house cleaning, transportation, showers/Sponge baths. assist with Activities the patient may need. I also have experience with Hoyer Lyft, sit to stand, G tube care/feedings, cathater...
Elizabeth H.
Elgin, IL
$15-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My experience is very minimum considering I haven't worked for 15+years. I have been a stay home mom since my 1st child who now is 19. I have 4 kids in total. My youngest is 6 years old and now that she is full time in school, I am looking to keep myself busy and same time make a little extra cash. I am very anxious to get back...
Venessa A.
Algonquin, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have worked as a personal assistant for a young lady with Cerebral Palsy. Our relationship/friendship was grounded in respect. I have taken several special education courses in college.
Hi there! My name is Raelyn and I minored in Early Childhood Education & Special Education from Arizona State University. I've been working with children for the past 8 years as a babysitter, preschool teacher, elementary tutor, bear builder and camp director. I am CPR/First Aid certified and I have worked with children ranging...
Raelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Carpentersville, IL
Jeffery H.
5.0
What a great life coach and a huge heart for the special needs community. He worked with my son for a couple of years. No a complaint and taught my son with autism a ton!!
- Dawn C.
Norma M.
5.0
Norma is knowledgeable, compassionate, reliable and was right there to support our family when we needed help. I felt confident to leave my two boys, one of which is on the spectrum, in her care and would not hesitate to do so again.
- Barbara Z.
Sarah S.
5.0
I have known Sarah for many years now and she has always been my go-to occasional nanny/sitter when she was available to help with my two children. She has done overnight stays with us as well. Sarah interacts with my children through various games, activities, outdoor play, and is fully aware of...
- Stephanie M.
Robin F.
5.0
Robin was kind and so gentle as she cared for our 100 year old mom who needed help transferring initially and then was bed ridden by the end. Her compassion and respect during each stage for was beautiful.
- Margaret M.
Moriah B.
5.0
Moriah was great! She recently watched our kids, aged 1,5, and 9. Three kids for about 7 hours! The kids loved hanging out with her and she was professional, caring, and communicated well with the kids and my wife and I. She was very positive and we loved having her watch our kids.
- Andy R.
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