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Emily C.


North Aurora, IL

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

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I started volunteering for children with autism around 2010. I did childcare for the Autism Conference in Chicago for three years. I've also worked as an aide in various special education schools and as an ABA therapist for Easterseals. I plan on continuing my education in the near future and staying in this field. I currently...
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Bertha M.


Aurora, IL

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have seven years experience as a caregiver in Alzheimer's/ stroke, heart disease, cancer recovery, hospice, etc. I enjoy seeing the relief that I can bring to my clients and the relief of their relatives.
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Courtney S.


Elburn, IL

$16-17/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Courtney and I currently work at an elementary school full time working as a building substitute. I am a very reliable and loving person:) I also used to work with special needs kids and will be starting my Master's Program in the Fall. I would love to come and meet your family and hopefully I can be the right fit...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Cynthia R.


Aurora, IL

$19-22/hr10 yrs exp

I been working with children since I was 13 years old. Watching my cousins kids then. I have a Bachelor's degree in Child Development and an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been working with children the past 29 years in different environments. Mostly children infants to 3 years old and also preschool age...
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Martha L.


Elburn, IL

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Brief Description of My Experience With Special Needs Children

I have worked with children with special needs since I was a child when my own mother got involved with children with special needs. My mothers brother that was Down's Syndrome and we cared for him. I also worked with and autistic teenager for 3 years. While in Asia during 2004 when the Asian Tsunami occurred, my husband and I...
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Abigail R.


Genoa, IL

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Nanny !!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi!!!! I have been involved in working with children for 10 years. I began by babysitting for a few neighbors. I then became a nanny every day for about 3 hours Monday through Friday. I have worked at summer camps for children with special needs. I have been a nanny for two different families for the last 2 summers. This past...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Amy F.


Saint Charles, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Mary Poppins

My love for children has been a trait I have possessed since my early childhood. I have always been obsessed with babies, and as an adult, my friends have often referred to me as a baby-whisperer. I began babysitting when I was 15 years old, and have been entrusted with children ever since. I have experience with newborns,...
Amy can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Alma C.


Aurora, IL

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

hello my name is alma I have 1 year of experience with a disable young woman she had a stroke and she was bound in a wheelchair with her left side paralyzed. I use to do personal hygiene change diapers and feed her.
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Isabella D.


Batavia, IL

$17-24/hr1 yrs exp

Hi All!

I have been in early childhood for 2 years now but volunteering for much longer. I have experience taking care of special needs kids not only professionally but my own brother is also autistic.
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Jemima C.


Saint Charles, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun, And Reliable Nanny!

Hello, My name is Mima, and I am looking to nanny for a family beginning in January 2021 close to where I attend University in Dekalb, as an Elementary Special Ed. Major! Currently I am working as an Au Pair (live in nanny) in London, England for a family with a 6-year-old boy, and a 9-year-old girl with special needs. As a...
Jemima can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Brooklyn S.


Sugar Grove, IL

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Friendly And Dependable Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

From helping kids with school work to splashing around in the pool, I can meet all your family's needs. I'm a senior at the University of Washington, majoring in social work. I worked during the school year and last summer at a Montessori preschool, mainly with 2 to 3-year-olds, but did substitute teaching in the infant room for...
Brooklyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Lien F.


Plano, IL

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Active And Free Spirited Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I will be a stay at home mama come, August of this year. So I would provide care at my house or yours if you are okay with that. I grew up with 11 siblings, making me very comfortable and informed about childcare as my siblings got older and had kids of their own. I started nannying at 15, worked my first job out of...
Lien can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Nicole O.


Aurora, IL

$26-34/hr14 yrs exp

Experienced Nurturing Nanny Care | Flexible & Reliable | Promoting Outdoor Activities & Fun Learning

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Nicole, an experienced nanny with over a decade of childcare expertise, seeking a PT position starting Jan 25, with some flexibility. At 30, I bring valuable knowledge from Northwestern College and experience as a Registered Medical Assistant in pediatrics and family practice. My passion lies in guiding children...
Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

My #1 goal as a caregiver is to make sure that my patient is comfortable and content. I am a passionate caregiver with two years of experience providing exceptional care to the elderly and disabled. I am skilled in assisting with daily living activities, including medication administration, meal preparation and personal care.
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Madison F.


Rochelle, IL

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Adventurous Babysitter!

Hi! My name is Madison and I am 23 years old and a mom of a 2-year-old girl. I am looking to watch up to 3 kids, I am willing to come to your house with the exception that may daughter would have to come with me due to the fact I do not have anyone to watch her. Other than babysitting for family and neighbors since I was 13, I...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Jayne M.


Hampshire, IL

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Teacher for 4 years with a general education and special education licenses. CPR certified. Work with kids with all different abilities consistently. Babysat frequently before become a certified teacher.
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Isabella H.


North Aurora, IL

$22/hr1 yrs exp

Dedicated And Loving Caregiver

Hi, I have a strong background in childcare and a genuine passion for working with children of all ages and abilities. I've had the privilege of working at FVSRA (Fox Valley Special Recreation Association), where I assisted in a summer camp for children and adults with special needs. This experience taught me patience,...
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Shaundra W.


Geneva, IL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

With a warm heart and expert hands, I bring over 8 years of dedicated teaching experience to the table, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Child Development and Family Studies. My journey has been enriched by over 12 years of nurturing as a babysitter and nanny, where I've honed my ability to create a safe and engaging...
Shaundra can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Shianne N.


Somonauk, IL

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Caring, And Dependable!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Experienced nanny, wife, and mother of a 1-year-old has availability to care for your child or children. I am 27 years old and have been nannying for the last 8 years. In addition to having my own son, I also have grown up taking care of my nephews and nieces, including a special needs niece. Patience is one of my strongest...
Shianne can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lisa S.


Plano, IL

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a mom of four adult children and 1 grandchild. I love being around kids! I also have experience with special needs. Willing to help meal prep and light house cleaning.
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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