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Special needs caregivers in Coal City, IL

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Kaitlin R.


Coal City, IL

$13-22/hr5 yrs exp

Fun & Creative Sitter!

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I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I have experience in the medical field as well as with children with special needs.
Kaitlin can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

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Peiton H.


Gardner, IL

$14-20/hr3 yrs exp

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2.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love kids and I adore every second I get to spend with them. I love spending one on one time with kids! I am also CPR certified. I have worked with children ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years old including special needs children.
Peiton can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
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Melanie S.


Morris, IL

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Experienced RN Available

I am a registered nurse, former teacher, with experience with special needs adults and children, particularly autistic and medically complex patients. I am flexible, resourceful and patient.
5.0
"I have worked with Melanie on the same special needs case for the past couple years. She is very reliable, outgoing and fun loving. The client absolutely loves her and so does the family. Very easy to get along with."

Diana C.

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Brianna B.


Joliet, IL

$25-27/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Greetings! My name is Brianna and I have 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. I believe in creating a fun, stimulating and safe environment for children to thrive. I'm particularly skilled at helping children with their social and emotional needs. I'm also CPR and first aid certified, and have experience...
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She’s reliable, punctual & was a great addition to our family. We wish her well!"

Care member

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Ana E.


Joliet, IL

$15-22/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hi! My name is Ana and I am a senior in college studying nursing. I have lots of experience nannying. I love children and have worked with kids of all ages, even those with special needs! I can be flexible with schedules and am also comfortable with pets! Right now, I am only looking for short-term jobs like date nights and...
Ana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ana is the BEST! She was with us for 3 years until she moved for nursing school. My 3 little girls adore her. She was always 15 minutes early and was flexible with whatever the day would bring. She would drive the girls where they needed to be and take them, and...

Jackie F.

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Virginia R.


Plainfield, IL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

My name is Virginia and I am 46 years old. I have worked in a daycare setting for about 24 years. I have worked as a nanny/sitter and have experience with infants through school age for a number of years. In 2008, I graduated with a BA degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education Special...
5.0
"Virginia is patient, energetic and caring with children. Trustworthy and self-sufficient in the work that she displays. She is great with children with special needs and a fast on learning new task that revolve around the child. Virginia will be an excellent part...

Genoveva R.

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Wendy S.


Joliet, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Worked With Children All Ages All Developments. Great Helper Full Of Fun And Laughs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children of all ages and really all developments thru my career. Right now I am mainly a mom. But I am hoping to find someone needed a helping hand part time during later morning and till around 330 p.m. I am hard working and find ways to turn rain storms into rainbows.
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Lori S.


Joliet, IL

$25-36/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed CNA Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lori. I have over 20 years experience as a certified nurse assistant. And six years with Lightways hospice, formally known as Joliet area Community hospice. I have worked private in home care for 6 years as well. I worked for three years at United cerebal palsy with special needs children. I cared for my...
Lori can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Lori was extremely kind and empathetic, her care of our mom as her health declined we will forever be grateful to her."

Lorens R.

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Madison B.


Dwight, IL

$11-28/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I am 26 with a 2-year-old son that would be a package deal with me as I am a stay at home mom. I do not smoke and I have my own vehicle. I am comfortable with light housekeeping, laundry, driving children, taking care of multiple children at once, and pets. I worked three years in a licensed day care facility with...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"I only have wonderful things to say about Madison. She really went above and beyond for my family. She helped me with my 3 children (5, 3, 2) while their dad was working long distance for 9 months. She helped keep my house clean, helped me with the laundry, and...

Melissa P.

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Wendy S.


Joliet, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of children since 1985. I have been a nanny all over USA until 2002. I decided to make a change and moved to Mainland China (Shenzhen) to teach English. Now I own a small kindergarten in Shenzhen. Because they do not accept or understand learning issues in children, our school gets many special kids. My...
Wendy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Wendy is awesome! She's very knowledgeable and very experienced in childcare. Both my kids are on the spectrum and I couldn't have asked for a better sitter for them. She always had activities planned and available should the kids be interested, and she was totally...

Justin B.

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Alexandria N.


Joliet, IL

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

-food handling certification -5+ years of experience with children -experience with twins -extensive experience with pets My goal is to motivate students to become successful and independent learners. I find creative and fun ways to help children with progressing! I have experience with special needs children and I pride myself...
Alexandria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alexandria was great!! My kids had a great time with her. We will definitely be asking her back to babysit again in the future."

Tui K.

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Ashley M.


Joliet, IL

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Social Work Graduate, awaiting LSW. Experience working with at-risk youth in crisis situations, and after-school settings. CPR/AED/ First Aid Certified Currently a Full-Time employee as a Qualified Mental Health Professional and Crisis/Outreach Manager. Has own transportation. Currently learning Spanish and taking classes, can...
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Kelly P.


Joliet, IL

$5-10/hr10 yrs exp

In-Home Daycare

I am a Christian woman. I have successfully educated my children at home for the past 19 years. I have babysat off and on through the years. I have experience with special needs children. I currently take care of an elderly quadriplegic for a few hours on the weekends. I am comfortable with pets and I can help with homework.
Kelly can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Phylicia M.


Plainfield, IL

$23-29/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

Specialty in caring for patients with special needs. I also care for patients with disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy and many other developmental disorders. I have worked with patients from newborn to adult, Developmental Disability Nurses are an important point of contact for patients...
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Korrine B.


Joliet, IL

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Full Time RN Looking For Part Time Caregiver Posit

Hi! My name is Kory, I'm 24 years old and am currently a full time RN. I'm looking for a part time caregiver position so I can continue enhancing my skills and bring in a little extra money as I have quite a few student loans. I currently work 3 12 hour shifts a week that typically vary, so I'm hoping to find a position with...
Korrine can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

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Phillipina Agyemang O.


Joliet, IL

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I'm a hard-working Lady who is passionate about providing quality care for all my patients. I can care for all diagnoses and I provide all services. I would love to work with you. Thank you
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Susan S.


Joliet, IL

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

(Special Ed, Transportation )

Bilingual mother of two, my kiddos are all grown up so now it's time to share some of my love to others. Senior Caregiver 15 years , children over 24 years. Alzheimer, Dementia , Parkinson and special needs adults & children 10years. MS, ALS , Paraplegic and experience with hoyer lift.
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Holly H.


Wilmington, IL

$16-30/hr5 yrs exp

Professional childcare

Thank you for stopping by . I am interested in working in special education and childcare. I have experience being a special education teaching assistant, a job coach and a personal assistant for individuals who have special needs. I have experience in ABA therapy as well . Please feel free to reach out to me if you are looking...
Holly can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Corey W.


Shorewood, IL

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Genuine And Passionate Caregiver

Hello my name is Corey and I have been working with individuals with special needs for over 10 years. I currently work at an Autism day school providing positive behavior support to children and young adults. I have been doing in home ABA therapy and respite care for the last 5 years. While working at the day school and home I...
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Laura W.


Joliet, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Job Coach/Life Skills

Hi, I have over 10 years experience working as an Aide and Job Coach in a Special Needs environment. I enjoy assisting and teaching kids/adults life skills and job skills. It's very rewarding to see a child/adult feeling empowered when they learn something new. My availability, Monday though Friday would be 4-8 p.m. and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Coal City, IL

Melanie S.

5.0

I have worked with Melanie on the same special needs case for the past couple years. She is very reliable, outgoing and fun loving. The client absolutely loves her and so does the family. Very easy to get along with.

- Diana C.

Brianna B.

5.0

She’s reliable, punctual & was a great addition to our family. We wish her well!

- Care member

Ana E.

5.0

Ana is the BEST! She was with us for 3 years until she moved for nursing school. My 3 little girls adore her. She was always 15 minutes early and was flexible with whatever the day would bring. She would drive the girls where they needed to be and take them, and on fun outings. I trust very few...

- Jackie F.

Virginia R.

5.0

Virginia is patient, energetic and caring with children. Trustworthy and self-sufficient in the work that she displays. She is great with children with special needs and a fast on learning new task that revolve around the child. Virginia will be an excellent part of you family.

- Genoveva R.

Lori S.

5.0

Lori is a godsend! She is very knowledgeable and extremely kind and gentle. She takes her job seriously and is committed to the person she is caring for. All in all, she is wonderful!!!

- Vicki A.

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