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Debra T.


Crestwood, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello... I am a State Certified caregiver with many years of experience and always current training. Have worked with seniors as well as disabled or developmental challenged wonderful people. It is my passion and I am reliable, kind, patient and loving and always willing to help others. I am always happy to bring some sunshine...
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Amara J.


Orland Park, IL

$17-22/hr5 yrs exp

Amara

Hello, My name is Amara and I am a 25-year-old recent graduate student. I'm currently in Illinois. My major is communication and science disorders with an emphasis in early childhood literacy. I hope to become a speech-pathologist in the near future. I have experience working as a nanny with 4 children aged 1-3. I have also...
Amara can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Tiffany P.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Full Or Part-Time

Hello I'm TJ a Newly single mother of two looking for work that won't take me too far from home. A bit about me: I grew up in a large New Orleans family, and have been taking care of siblings and cousins for as long as I can remember. I started as an employed nanny during my second half of high school for a family of five...
Tiffany can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
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Teresa N.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant Available Full-time

I was a care taker for my sister who suffers with sclerdorma . My duties included personal hygiene, housekeeping, cooking meals, transportation to doctor appointments and shopping, dispensing medications. And showing I care for people.
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Joan C.


Lyons, IL

$16-26/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Assistant

Greetings Families, my name is Joan! I have childcare experience since my youth, took some early childhood education courses during undergraduate years but then switched majors to what I believed would prep me to serve families at a wider scale. After some years in the field of social services, I 'fell back' in childcare, where...
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Kelley G.


Chicago, IL

$20-40/hr

Special Education Teacher Looking To Support Special Needs Children Over The Summer

During the school year I am a special education teacher for Chicago Public Schools. I have been a school teacher for eight years for students with severe and profound special needs. Before I was a teacher I have done multiple care giving jobs working with children with all different types of needs. I am experienced with...
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Fiona R.


Chicago, IL

$18-30/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate and patient caregiver with 2 years of experience in a home healthcare setting treating individuals of all ages with disabilities. I am trained and knowledgeable in all activities of daily living including grooming, hygiene, feeding, meal preparation, positioning and body mechanics, medical monitoring and many other...
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Verlisa B.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr

I Have 5 Years Of Experience With Children With With Special Needs.

My Child Care Provider responsibilities included overseeing the basic schedule of special needs children, conducting activities, and supporting other staff members as needed.
Verlisa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

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Sarah Z.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

SCI RN

Hi! My name is Sarah and I am currently a registered nurse at Hines VA Hospital in the spinal cord unit. I have been a nurse for three years and I have been on the spinal cord unit for two and a half years. I currently work the night shift so I have a very variable schedule. I am trying to say up for a wedding so I am looking to...
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Denisse J.


Berwyn, IL

$20-27/hr2 yrs exp

I am passionate about working with children with disabilities, focusing on creating supportive, inclusive environments where each child can thrive. With a strong foundation in empathy, patience, and adaptability, I strive to meet the unique needs of each child through creative and engaging activities. Collaboration with families...
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Verlisa B.


Chicago, IL

$10-30/hr

Senior Elderly Care , Home Cleaning And Organizing

I am very passionate about supporting and caring for others in need. It is very rewarding and therapeutic to have witness my seniors and special needs clients joys of life. I have over 10 years of experience with working with seniors and special needs children.
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Nijja G.


Chicago, IL

$25-33/hr10 yrs exp

Early Childhood Education Major And Experienced Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 19 years of experience in the childcare field. I have been fortunate to work as a day care assistant to special needs children, a camp counselor, babysitter and for the last 15 years being a nanny to some wonderful families. I have worked with children ages ranging from newborn to preteen age. it has been a wonderful...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Margaret B.


Burbank, IL

$15/hr

Special Needs Caregiver

I have had a few years of experience working with kids with special needs in school as a teacher aid. I also went to graduate school to earn a Master's in special education. I am searching for a part time job after 4 p.m. on Monday-Friday.
I have experience in providing nanny services in the past for a lovely family while they were awaiting a opening spot for their child at a Montessori school. I have experience caring for children from infancy to high school. I also have caregiving experience with adults and adults with special needs. I am CPR trained as well,...
JeNeane can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Barb D.


Midlothian, IL

$18-22/hr10 yrs exp

Mom of 5, CPR and first aid certified. Injury prevention certified, CNA, child passenger safety technician/instructor/certified safe travel for children with special needs.
Barb can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Caroline K.


Palos Heights, IL

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Caroline

Hi my name is Caroline! I just graduated from Valparaiso University with my bachelor's in Health Science. I am currently pursuing my master's in Physician Assistance. I have experience working with kids as I was a camp counselor for three years, volleyball coach, and have experience of 1 on 1 inclusion aid for children with...
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I am a junior at the University of Kansas in the Business School. I am from Chicago and have been babysitting for several years. I love working with kids and I am a flexible, personable and hard worker. I have experience with children with special needs and have my own transportation.
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Amanda T.


Oak Lawn, IL

$15-18/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced & Educated With Flexible/PT Hours

Hi, I'm Amanda! I'm 27 years old with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Social Work. My previous work experience has included providing social-emotional activities with children and teens in the school setting. I also have worked with infants and children with special needs. I love working with kids of...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance
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Kaycee P.


Worth, IL

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

I am currently a teachers aide at a special needs school working with 2nd graders. This is my 3rd year working at a school with special needs kids.
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Paula D.


Riverdale, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Special Kids Deserve Special People

I am a happy mother of a well adjusted 29-year-old and 17-year-old on the spectrum. I made it through and so can you! I am also a proud mom of a 22-year-old with ADD. I am well versed in caring for special needs kids and meeting your special ones' needs. I understand all of the nuances of raising special needs kids.

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