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Mikayla M.


Streamwood, IL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

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Hello my name is Mikayla, and I am currently in school to become an elementary teacher! I love working with kids and get along well with animals. I also have experience working with children with special needs. First Aid trained, and can do light housework and prepare meals if needed. I have my own car. and am flexible with...
Mikayla can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Amy C.


Cary, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

I am currently a special education teacher and I love it. I have worked with a variety of kids and adults with disabilities in many different activities.
Hello ! Been a caregiver for over 5 years. Not in specially with special needs but with my clients I have had clients with all different needs. Can always learn new things ! Caring, patient. Any questions please don't hesitate to ask! (:
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Moureen N.


Hoffman Estates, IL

$21/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

My name is Maureen currently seeking opportunities to work with families. I am a compassionate female residing in Hoffman Estates. I have a good experience providing a full range of services directed toward the therapeutic care and rehabilitation of both young and adults with autism and other physical challenges. I provide...
Moureen can also help with: Respite care, personal care, live-in home care
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Mikayla T.


Elgin, IL

$16-23/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, my name is Mikayla. I provide childcare/housekeeping services. I am fully certified to handle food, and cook fairly well so I can help with meals. I am CPR certified and I also am pursuing a career working with autistic children. I'm very calm and patient and I do work currently but some weeks I work less than others....
Mikayla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Samantha S.


Streamwood, IL

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked as a teacher's assistant in every grade K-5 for seven years. During that time I worked with general education students as well as one on one with students with special needs. I have also previously worked as an after school nanny part time. I worked for two different families, each one for a year. Both families had two...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I am patient individual who is willing to tend to individual needs. I also have reliable transportation. I went to school and graduated as a medical assistant. I am comfortable with individual care, fist aid and with any age group.
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Ashley R.


Algonquin, IL

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic Sitter

Hi! My name is Ashley and I am looking for a family who needs nannying for the summer time! I am currently attending Optometry School in Texas at UIWRSO, but I will be back in Illinois from mid-may until mid-August. I have had the privilege of nannying/babysitting for 10+ families within the last 5 years, as well as teaching...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Nicole A.


Crystal Lake, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

The Friendly and Fun Nicole C.

Hello! I'm Nicole and I would love to join your world and learn more about your child who has special needs. I myself have a brother who has Down syndrome and understand the unique world that families who love someone with special need are a part of. I have spent many years volunteering with special needs organizations and am...
I have a bachelor's degree in social work. I have worked as a case manager for seniors and individuals with special needs. I am a certified DSP with first aid and CPR training. I have worked with a variety of ages and ability levels. I have worked in group home environments, day programs, and ICFs.
Vicki can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

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Grace G.


Crystal Lake, IL

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Patient And Loving Care For Your Child

Kids and pets - I love them both! I'm hard-working, kind, fun, compassionate, punctual, and reliable. I've been working with children for the past 8 years - Special needs buddy, assistant to choir students, camp program aide, and routine babysitter. My experience with pets includes years caring for my own dog as well as friends'...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Raelyn B.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$18-24/hr8 yrs exp

Creative Sitter

Hi there! My name is Raelyn and I minored in Early Childhood Education & Special Education from Arizona State University. I've been working with children for the past 8 years as a babysitter, preschool teacher, elementary tutor, bear builder and camp director. I am CPR/First Aid certified and I have worked with children ranging...
Raelyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

4+ years as Adaptive Physical Education assistant volunteer 6+ years as a buddy to students in Special Needs /Life Skills Program 1+ years as volunteer in Kids Club 1+ years as a mentor to Special Education choir students 2+ years as one-on-one buddy for Life Skills students
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Patricia L.


Carpentersville, IL

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Assistant

I can help at your home individual special needs. I am very familiar with children and adults wide variety of special needs. I can help with children on the spectrum. I am very good with children and adults with the G-tub. I am very familiar with individuals that have epilepsy and a seizure disorder. Looking for spending time...
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Callie Z.


Cary, IL

$23/hr3 yrs exp

Teacher Wanting To Help With Your Childcare Needs

I'd describe my personality as caring, nurturing and easy going I like working with kids because I knew I wanted to be a teacher since I was little. I've taught for several years and there is nothing I'd rather do than work with kids. I started working with kids when I graduated college a loooong time ago. I have 2 of my own...
Callie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

I have over 10 years of experience with special needs. autism, adhd, severe anxiety. Im CPR certified and first aid I provide my own transportation.
Hello my name is Mikayla, and I am currently in school to become an elementary teacher! I love working with kids and get along well with animals. I also have experience working with children with special needs. First Aid trained, and can do light housework and prepare meals if needed. I have my own car. and am flexible with...
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Hannah C.


Elgin, IL

$18/hr4 yrs exp

As a caring and experienced childcare provider with over six years of experience (nanny, babysitting, special needs/medically complex daycare, respite) I'm enthusiastic about nurturing young minds and supporting families. My passion for childcare stems from my previous roles, where I discovered the joy of positively impacting...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Tyesha P.


Streamwood, IL

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Paraprofessional

Educated helping service professional with experience in human service settings and management. History of establishing rapport and building leadership that motivates those around me. Striving to make a positive impact on others by continuing to be an active influencer in my community. Specializing in Elementary Aide for...
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Shannon J.


Elgin, IL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Child Care And Special Needs Care

I have been working with children my entire life and I love it. I am the 3rd child from a family with 10 kids. So, even when I was a small child I helped take care of my younger siblings. I am a graduate from Elgin Community College and Providence Baptist College where I studied education. I payed my way through both colleges...

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