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Mary L.


Dunlap, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Here I Am Ready To Help, Senior Caregiver

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Lead a helping hand. For any person that I can help with special needs I can be there to help.. No one person can lift one person alone. Everyone need a little or more help.
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Ariel G.


Peoria, IL

$15-17/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Ariel and I'm a 3rd grade teacher. I am an energetic, reliable, and compassionate person who loves working with children! My passion is working with children and creating personal relationships and experiences through play. My job experiences include: -3rd grade teacher in Palos Heights -Camp counselor for 5...
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Lauren J.


Peoria, IL

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Lauren! I am born and raised in Peoria and am currently finishing up my junior year at Bradley University. I have many years of paid experience with kiddos, as well as growing up with 5 siblings. I have experience with all ages along with children with special needs. I am also CPR certified!
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Olivia A.


Peoria, IL

$15-40/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hello, I'm Olivia! I'm a senior at ISU and I'm studying to get my bachelor's degree and be a special education teacher (3-21) but have a special interest in early ed as well (pre-k through 2nd). I am most comfortable with children with ADD, ADHD, autism, and down syndrome, but I am always willing to learn more!
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Lisa B.


Chillicothe, IL

$12-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have 24 years of experience as an RN. I am positive and energetic, and am in good physical shape. I can help with Home Care and Medical Management. I worked for 13 years as a Hospice nurse. I enjoy cooking and light housekeeping, or just sitting snd visiting. I am married and have 5 children and 13 grandchildren. I am a...
Lisa can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, light cleaning
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Madisson B.


Peoria, IL

$13-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Madisson (Maddi). I am in my junior year of nursing school at Methodist College of Nursing. I am also a Certified Nursing Assistant, BLS certified, and have a few years experience on the fire department. I have provided care to kids ages 18mo-12+. I have a lot of additional experience with kids and adults with...
Madisson can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Cilecia R.


Peoria, IL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

CNA

I've been a CNA for 14 years. I've worked with the elderly, high risk pregnancies and behavioral health. I am currently working in social work with children. I have a lot of personal and professional experience in numerous areas. I am raising a child with special needs and a teen. I'm a full time mother and full time worker. If...
Cilecia can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

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Michelle B.


Peoria, IL

$29-32/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

Experienced home health care, geriatric, special needs, intellectual development disability (IDD) and Alzheimers/dementia registered nurse available to care for your loved one in your home. If you are working, have to work out of town for a couple days, or need respite care, I would love to stay with your loved one. I have a...
Michelle can also help with: Transportation, specialized care, errands, companionship, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Susan C.


Peoria, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Or Full-time Care Giver With 2 M.A.'s In Education And 23 Years Of Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 3 beautiful children who are now grown adults. In addition, I have taught children in grade's K-12 for over 26 years. I hold an M. A. in Educational Leadership, an M. A. in Art, and a B. A. in Art Education. I am an expert with all learning styles, needs, and levels; From special needs to gifted. One of my own...
Susan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sara P.


Peoria, IL

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Five Years Of Experience

Hi there! I have my paraprofessional certificate and have worked in public and private schools for five years. I have experience with elementary to early 20s. I have nannied for a child with ADD and one with autism. In the school setting, I have worked with many different students from those with autism to those with Down's...
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Bethany A.


Peoria, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

CNA With 20+ Years Experience

New mother with over 20 years experience working with children as well as experienced with special needs populations. Has a degree in Communications Disorders and Sciences, worked in daycare and home setting. 2 years as a CNA working in child mental health. Currently working toward nursing school and trying to make additional...
Bethany can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Tameka M.


Peoria, IL

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Relaible Certified Nursing Assistance

I have been a certified nursing assistant for the past 5 years. I am CPR and first aid certified. My training includes those with special needs, dementia, hospice, and Parkinson's disease. I am comfortable caring for individuals of all ages. I can help with meals, feedings, toileting, dressing, bedtime routines and light...
Tameka can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care
Skills:

CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked with the penguin project for 5 years, volunteering with children with special needs. I immediately loved it and have been perusing a career in Occupational Therapy ever since.
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Elizabeth B.


Peoria, IL

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Growing up, I've always loved working with kids. I've been babysitting children of all ages since I was about 13, so for about 7 years now. I also have about 5 years of experience working with children with special needs in addition to my babysitting experience. I'm a non-smoker, I have my own reliable car, and I love...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Rachel M.


Chillicothe, IL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced & Enriching Childcare Summer 2024

I'm a school speech-language pathologist and love working with children! I have two of my own (1yr & 3yrs). I'm looking for a summer childcare position where I can include another child in our own summer fun! Child care would take place on in my home and your child would go whoever we go (i. e. park, library, zoo). We will be...
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Stephanie O.


Peoria, IL

$15/hr

Care-giver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Dear Family, My previous life and work experience make me an excellent candidate to provide child care services for your family. I am focused, caring, patient and creative. It is my goal is to be a life-long learner and use my talents to provide tender-loving care to children and families, and help children learn and excel in...
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Stephanie O.


Peoria, IL

$19/hr9 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Dear Family, My previous life and work experience make me an excellent candidate to provide childcare services to your family. I am a proud mother of an amazing 10-year-old boy. I am a certified Behavior Therapist since June 2018 and have spent the last 2. 5 years providing intensive behavior therapy to children with special...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Stephanie was an amazing nanny to our family for 9 months. She was wonderful with our two 4 year old children with Down syndrome as well as our elementary aged boys after school. She was hands on and would bring crafts and games to play and interact with them. She...

Trisha R.

I am 25 years old. I am a paraprofessional in Peoria county. I have been a teachers aide for 3 1/2 years working with kids from kindergarten to 4th grade. I also have experience working with special needs children. I am looking to be a full time nanny while working on my teaching degree online. I also have a 2-year-old nephew &...
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Michelle B.


Morton, IL

$15-18/hr5 yrs exp

Catetaker

I was a caretaker for three years of adults with special needs and have also cared for elderly adults, several with Dementia. I've been told I was especially patient and encouraging for both the individuals and families I've cared for. I understand this can be an especially difficult season of life for these individuals to...
Michelle can also help with: Dementia, errands, respite care, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning & more
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Aleise R.


East Peoria, IL

$26-40/hr10 yrs exp

Awesome Caregiver Here !

Hi there. I hope you are all well. Please allow me to tell you a bit about myself. I was a special education teacher for about 26 years. I have knowledge working with infants up to seniors with special needs. I am familiar and have facilitated all of the items checked on my application. I have experience tending to all...

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