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Kaitlyn H.


Cherry Valley, IL

$15/hr • 4 yrs exp

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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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Kaitlyn H.


Cherry Valley, IL

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-Time Flexible Babysitter

Hi! Welcome to my profile. My name is Kaitlyn, and I am 25 years old. I have lived in the Cherry Valley area for about 17 years. I enjoy watching children of all ages, and have a few years of experience caring for them in after school care facilities, as well as private babysitting. I love kids and would love to provide you...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kaitlyn is awesome! She babysat my two boys. She is flexible and sends us updates. My son asked when she was going to babysit again because he loved having her around! Highly recommend! "

Johana A.

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Kimberly W.


Rockford, IL

$22/hr • 6 yrs exp

Compassionate, Great Communicator And Hard Working.

5.0

(1)

I have a medical assistant background and I have done in home care and facility care for elderly and special needs. I can assist with daily functions of hygiene, feeding, mobility, companionship, as well as providing security, patience and compassion. I can help with maintaining your loved one's schedules and appointments.
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, errands, live-in home care, transportation, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Kimberly has taken care of my 85 year-old mother several days a week for more than a year. Her energy, warm personality, and great sense of humor made her my mom’s favorite! She is prompt, professional, and always willing to go the extra mile to meet the needs of...

Marshall P.

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Jessica I.


Rockford, IL

$14-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time/Full Time Care giving

I have over 13 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, and I have a strong passion for this work. As the eldest child in my family, I have had ample experience caring for infants and preschool aged children. Most of my experience is working with children and young adults ranging in age from 3 to 18+ years...
5.0
"Jessica is a great employee! She is passionate, up-beat and a hard worker. She takes initiative and asks questions when she has them. She dies a great job building rapport with families, co-workers and those she assists. She's worked with individuals with a variety...

Kuenzi D.

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Miranda L.


Rockford, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking For Nanny/Mother's Helper Jobs!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

As a big sister of two little brothers, and a member of a large extended family (with lots of little cousins!), my love for kids has only grown over the years. Kids are my passion, and I always feel comfortable around them. I love to play, teach, and create with children, as I've always been a very creative and driven person...
Miranda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Miranda interviewed with us for a full time nanny position. She was punctual, organized, and truthful. Her references were wonderful and all of them commented on how she was not just a babysitter who sat on the phone and watched TV. They said she interacted with...

Jamie B.

I worked as PCT for almost a year for special needs children and adults who aged between 2-58. Also have previously worked with dementia residents.
Julian can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands
Skills:

CNA

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Olivia W.


Rockford, IL

$16-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Olivia I am 21 years old and currently in college. I am home for the summer and looking for a fun summer job. I have been babysitting for years for family members and several others families not related to me. I am very active, easy going, and joyful. I'm always looking for new activities or games to play with...
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Shaina B.


Belvidere, IL

$21/hr • 10 yrs exp

My Passion Is Caring For Others!

2.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 45 years of experience I can help with Home Care and Personal Care. I've worked with many families up to and including end of life care, stroke, dementia, and disability clients. I strive to make life easier and comfortable for those who are in my care. My strength exceeds my age, I can effortlessly lift clients to...
Shaina can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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...
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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, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jodi M.


Rockford, IL

$25/hr • 6 yrs exp

While I was in high school I was fortunate enough to work developed mentally adults. I was responsible for their ADL and goals. The most rewarding job out there.
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Jennifer M.


Rockford, IL

$15-19/hr • 1 yrs exp

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.
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Sara S.


Rockford, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Respite Care Professional Including Special Needs

I Have been working with all Special Needs and behavioral kiddos on the spectrum at a variety of different levels for about 10 years now. It's very important that each child feels heard and that they're needs are being met in a variety of ways. I absolutely Love Kids and being able to make such a difference in their lives is so...
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Devyn M.


Belvidere, IL

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

My name is Devyn . I just graduated from Boylan High school! I have a lot of experience with children, and I love working with them! I have been working at Gigi's Playhouse for 6 years now, so I am qualified and comfortable watching children with special needs! I am very responsive to parents instructions. I'm a very positive...
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Haley C.


Rockford, IL

$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Care taker that is capable of meeting all needs. I've nannied for many special needs babies and children before.
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Jessica H.


Rockford, IL

$21-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring With Kindness And Compassion

Caring for and helping people is something I've always enjoyed, because I know I am making a difference in someone's life. I have a diverse work background that has given me a wealth of knowledge that I can utilize in the real world. This knowledge was built upon my B. A. in Psychology. I have hands-on experience assisting...
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Kathleen K.


Rockford, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Worked in a nursing home rehab center for 12 years took care of a wide range of patients with all types of disorders am considerate and patient enjoy helping people
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Darcy N.


Rockford, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am compassionate and willing to help in all areas of your needs . I have experience in : transferring, feeding and bathing . I am reliable and I am very patient .
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Sara S.


Rockford, IL

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experience Nanny and Babysitter Available Now

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with all aged children and students. I have volunteer experience at my home church for over 10 years. I have been babysitting since I was at least 13 years old. I have also worked in Day Care with Tutor-Time, Kindercare Learning Centers & Kids Hope United as a Teacher's aide and as a full time teacher as well. I...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Sydney M.


Belvidere, IL

$22/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sydney. I have been watching kids ages ranging from 0-12 for the past 7 years, including special needs kids. I have babysat newborn twins, I have babysat a child with cerebral palsy since she was infancy to 7 years old. I have babysat a 5-year-old child who had autism for about 5 years. Overall, I have a lot of...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cherry Valley, IL

Kaitlyn H.

5.0

Kaitlyn is awesome! She babysat my two boys. She is flexible and sends us updates. My son asked when she was going to babysit again because he loved having her around! Highly recommend!

- Johana A.

Kimberly W.

5.0

Kimberly has taken care of my 85 year-old mother several days a week for more than a year. Her energy, warm personality, and great sense of humor made her my mom’s favorite! She is prompt, professional, and always willing to go the extra mile to meet the needs of those who are in her care and make...

- Marshall P.

Jessica I.

5.0

Jessica is a great employee! She is passionate, up-beat and a hard worker. She takes initiative and asks questions when she has them. She dies a great job building rapport with families, co-workers and those she assists. She's worked with individuals with a variety of disability related needs and...

- Kuenzi D.

Miranda L.

5.0

Miranda is a super-sweet, down to earth, value-minded person and fun to boot! She is always on time (usually a few minutes early) and always happy to hang out and help. Love her!

- Sarena M.

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