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Nichole L.


Colfax, IL

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Home Care For Mentally Disabled

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Helped and care for mentally disabled kids from my home for the state of Illinois, worked on behavior issues, learning sign language and learning to communicate in a productive way.
Hello, I have experience with children who are on the spectrum, along with children who have ADHD. I am willing to work with children and be able to fit their needs. I am also willing to help parents out with whatever they may need. I am not currently CPR certified but I would be willing to do so. If you're interested please...
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Alyssia H.


Bloomington, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Need Provider

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a positive attitude and a desire to be in the helping field. I have the ability to learn quickly, am task oriented, and eager to advance my career and continue my education. Due to my own firsthand knowledge of the quality services you provide your clients and students. As indicated in the enclosed resume, I possess...
5.0
"Alyssia is friendly, helpful, and reliable. She is patient and kind with my daughter. I highly recommend her!"

Sonia K.

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Jahkayla R.


Bloomington, IL

$23/hr7 yrs exp

Hi.! My Name Is Jahkayla! I'm 20 Years Old And I've Been Working With Children For About 4 Years.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as Caring, honest, energetic. I like working with kids because I feel like I can be myself. I love giving the children a chance to be themselves and encourage them. I enjoy working with children. I'm looking for a job where I feel like I belong. A place where I enjoy being. I would like to find a...
Jahkayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jahkayla was my son's full-time nanny from the time he was four months old (May 2023) until 19 months (September 2024). She was immediately amenable to and supportive of our parenting style and happy to care for our baby the same way we cared for him, including...

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Dasia W.


Bloomington, IL

$15-16/hr2 yrs exp

Looking For A Summer Nanny/babysitting Job

Hello! My name is D'Asia I am a current School Social Worker with a Masters Degree in Social Work. I currently am working with ages 4-15, but I do have experience with younger children as well. I have 5+ years of child care experience with younger family members and family friends. I also have over a year of experience working...
Dasia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Karris C.


Normal, IL

$16/hr5 yrs exp

Karris Caregiver

Hi my name is Karris I've been a caregiver at nursing homes and at home care since I was 15 yrs old I am now 23 love working and caring for the Elderly I have many experiences with dementia and Alzheimer patients and some adults with special needs working as caregiver I love give them companionship, is hard to find in later life...
Karris can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, dementia
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Mia M.


Normal, IL

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

I have extensive special needs experience with Autism, down syndrome, and mobility needs. Most of my experience with special needs people has been with younger children but I am always looking for more experience with people in a variety of ages. I currently go to Illinois State University and am starting my sophomore year...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Sydney and I am an Occupational Therapy Assistant. I work with children with special needs in the school setting and I am looking for weekend and potentially summer sitting jobs. I love doing any and all activities with children including outdoor and indoor activities. I can prepare meals, transport to and from...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

I'm a creative and imaginative caregiver with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. I have two years of experience as a childcare provider working with special needs children and am comfortable caring for one or two at a time. I am CPR-trained and have completed coursework in early childhood development and...
Grayson can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Sarah F.


Arrowsmith, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mom/Certified Teacher Available Part-Time (Spring & Summer)

My name is Sarah "Nicole." I'm a mama to a beautiful 4-year-old daughter and a certified teacher. I have a wide-range of experience working with children from infants to 18-year-olds. I love children and enjoy spending time helping them to grow and learn in our beautiful world. Two of my favorite activities to do with kiddos...
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Kelli G.


Bloomington, IL

$15-21/hr10 yrs exp

It Is A Gift To Help Others

I have worked with the elderly and special needs since I was a senior in highschool. I will treat your loved ones with the same care and respect as my own.
Kelli can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, respite care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Taylor W.


Normal, IL

$15-19/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Taylor and I'm so excited to meet you and your family! I have 10 years+ experience of nannying / babysitting with Children of all ages. I will help with taking them to sport events or anything they need to do. I have transportation to take them places. I'm also a pet lover so it works for me if you have pets...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Autumn H.


Normal, IL

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Autumn, and I have over 5 years of babysitting experience with children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I'm currently studying Special Education, which has enhanced my understanding of different learning styles and how to support children with unique needs. Alongside babysitting, I've worked as a camp...
Autumn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Rachel E.


Normal, IL

$5-15/hr5 yrs exp

Summer Caregiver

While I have not had formal educational training relating to special needs, I have had tons of real-world experience! I have volunteered with Special Olympics, dedicated full weeks to assisting at camps for those with developmental delays and have several years' experience babysitting for a family with two children with...
Hi! I'm Maddie, I am currently a sophomore at Illinois State University! I'm from Elgin Illinois, but recently located to the Normal/Bloomington area to further my academic career. Before relocating, I was a nanny for an amazing family for over a year! Besides that, I have been babysitting/nannying for children of all ages,...
Madelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Tesa M.


Chenoa, IL

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Growing up, I have had the pleasure of babysitting many children between the ages of 2 months old-10 years old. I was also a live in nanny and cared for two children, one being special needs. I work with the schools in order to make sure children are doing their best. I also have some college experience for elementary education.
Tesa can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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Rachael H.


Normal, IL

$15/hr6 yrs exp

About Me

I have confidence that I can make a difference in a young person's life through different therapeutic and recreational activities. From my previous work experience, I have learned to approach each individual from a strengths model. I am able to understand their feelings and adapt activities in a way that will work best for the...
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Chloe T.


Normal, IL

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi parents, I'm Chloe! I'm a sophomore at Illinois State, majoring in Elementary Education. I've been babysitting for about 6 years, I am CPR certified and have experience with special needs. I have plenty of experience with all ages! I'm open for occasional times /date night throughout the weekends and possibly some week...
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Hi, I'm Faith. I have assisted several people with special needs over the years. I hope that I am able to help you on your search for care.

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