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Candice G.


East Chicago, IN

$10-15/hr9 yrs exp

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I am a professional Healthcare worker with experience as a Home Care Aide, CNA and patient technician. Familiar with HIPAA regulations and taking patients records, entering data, and preparing patient. Received education from a CAHIIM accredited program Please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Candice.

Miriam M.


Chicago, IL

$20-26/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm 31 years old have worked in a hospital for over 5 years I also have cared for kids with special needs for about 5 years but in a hospital setting I am fluent in Spanish and English I enjoy working with kids and adults of all ages . Due to the pandemic I stopped working in a hospital setting because I have twin sisters that...
Miriam can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My sitter had a medical emergency and I contacted Miriam the day of my event to see if she could watch my girls. She took the job last minute, was on time and took good care of my girls. My 2 year old daughter took to her right away and held her had the whole time....

Kanetha L.

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Christy A.


Griffith, IN

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver - Teacher And Mother

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a stay at home mom looking for part time work. For many years I worked within the public schools and taught modify behavior within the special education curriculum. I also have several years experience being a caregiver for Seniors as well with people who have developmental disabilities, from severe to moderate. I...
5.0
"Christy is one of the most honest and wholesome people I have ever known. She is caring of others and responsible, always placing the needs of others before her own. A wonderful woman who I am proud to call my friend."

Michelle E.

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Julie A.


Munster, IN

$21/hr10 yrs exp

Patient And Fun-loving Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone, my name is Julie I've worked as a caregiver for over 10 years and with special needs now for over 6 years and have learned a lot in my time as a caregiver. I've worked with clients with Alzheimer's, dementia, special needs, and disabilities. Walking assistance and guidance assistance whether it is with a gait...
Julie can also help with: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Julie has been great with my Mom and Dad. She has an excellent work ethic, is always looking for something to do, and some way to help. She is patient with my father who can be very difficult. We have been so happy with all of the help she has been able to...

Ellen B.

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Elana C.


Chicago, IL

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience as a summer camp councilor taking car of 10+ kids aged 5-10 for 2 hours a day four days a week. Recently, I had the honor of taking over as camp director for our summer drama camp which provided me with the opportunity to work with 42 campers alongside my staff. I had the privilege of being a part...
Elana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kaylie T.


Griffith, IN

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

About myself & my philosophies for child care: *Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education *Past experiences include: one on one pre-K teacher, daycare Pre-K teacher, mothers helper, nanny. *Home is the first and most important classroom. I focus on emotional learning and problem solving along with the basics. *Learning...
Kaylie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Kaylie was on time and very courteous. She was interested in our rules in regards to our children and wanted to follow our routines. The kids were safe and happy. She took our kids to the park. My husband and I had a nice outing because Kaylie did a great job at...

Katelyn T.

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Julie A.


Munster, IN

$21-22/hr5 yrs exp

I have over 5 years of experience working with special needs clients. I work at a day facility and side by side in group home facilities. I also have family members with disabilities. I know not every client will be a fit, but it also takes time and patience. In which I'm willing to put forth the effort. Please contact me if you...
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Kimberly J.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

This Is My Passion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I had the privilege of taking care of my beautiful Mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I also had a child with special needs, her diagnosis were Cerebral Palsy, Seizure Disorder, and she was G Tube fed I was so honored to care for the both of them. Love is the key, anybody and everybody responds to Love. I didn't...
Kimberly can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She's an angel. Caring and kind."

Jasmine W.

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Kimberly J.


Chicago, IL

$13-18/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was blessed to take care of my special needs daughter and my Mom. It was an honor to serve them. I didn't see them as burdens I saw them as blessings. This is my passion, love Is the key because everybody responses to love. I strongly believe that your job should be centered around your gift.
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Jasmine M.


South Holland, IL

$17/hr8 yrs exp

Jasmine M.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I love children. This is what I am going to school to pursue. I have worked with children for many years. I was a teachers' aide two years with the preschool at my high school. I teach Sunday school at my church to an age group of 2 to 6. I have a cousin who is special needs and I often babysit him. I love children and enjoy...
Jasmine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Very dependable! My 3yo said he had fun while in her care. As a mother that's all you want to hear. she also cares for my newborn and is great with him as well. Definitely recommend."

Catearina C.

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Kimberly R.


Thornton, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...
Kimberly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family. We miss her terribly and would hire her again if she moved back to sunny Arizona! "

Andrea G.

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Ruth A.


South Holland, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Afordable and quality care provider!! I I have many references, CNA, CPR and DSP certified! Very reasonable many employment references , in the nursing of Illinois registry, fingerprinted in all 50 states, certified have very great reliable transportation! Fully vaccinated also!
5.0
"Very good about the patients needs"

Diane M.

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Madison M.


Chicago, IL

$17-30/hr3 yrs exp

Charitable Nanny Of 2+ Years!

Hello Everyone, My name is Madison and I am currently a dual-degree candidate. I've been a full-time nanny as well as a travel (summer) nanny for the past 3 years working with two amazing families. I've worked with little ones from the ages of 8mo-11y/o and have obtained experience working with multiples and children with...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Absolutely loved having Madison look after my two girls. Since being our nanny, she has been apart of our family and cannot express to you enough about how grateful my husband and I are with her flexibility and willingness to go the extra mile for our girls."

Kimberly H.

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Kimberly R.


Chicago, IL

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi. I am dependable and love to have fun with kids. I love kids to be themselves and to enjoy life. I took care of a 56-year-old man who has Epilepsy. He has seizure attacks a lot of times and I make sure that he take his medication, meals, took him to his doctor appointments, shower, light housekeeping and laundry. Also, I...
5.0
"Very dependable, loving, caring, patient and listened to me talk all day. Worked hard at her job and did an excellent job."

Stanley R.

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Alysia S.


Griffith, IN

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

I love careing for people. I have experiance with many different kinds of people. Children. Toddlers. Babies. Elderly . Dementia. Special needs.
Alysia can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
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Rachel G.


Munster, IN

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

I love being around children. I have worked at a special needs pediatric clinic, was a daycare teacher for 2 years, and continue to work with the special needs population.
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Camesha S.


Munster, IN

$15/hr7 yrs exp

SMILE CREATOR

I have 7years of experience. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. I love kids I have 12 siblings. I have twin nieces who are 5 years old . I'm reliable. I work with special needs at a school right now and I love it. I started to love watching kids when I found out my sister has special needs . I just found it made me so...
Camesha can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

I have 7 years of experience. I am open to assisting with travel. I have experience with children with special needs. I am a registered behavioral therapist RBTIII
Hersheka can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jenna R.


Munster, IN

$5-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For Full Time Nanny Position!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 12 years years old for children ages birth to 13 years old. I have experience with children with special needs and ADHD also. I have worked with children through sports camps and have taught Sunday School for years too. I am passionate about caring for children and love being a part...
Jenna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

My name is Kellice B. im currently a freshmen at Xavier University of Lousiana. Born in raised in Chicago, IL im currently 18 years old and looking to be a care taker I have two years of unpaid experience with special needs children and look forward to working with all children and building my experience.
Kellice can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in East Chicago, IN

Miriam M.

5.0

I hired Miriam to take care of my grandmother who has dementia. We have hired her for night shift and day shift . She truly has become a part of the family she simply treats her as family. I promise you won't go wrong with her if you want an excellent caregiver she is the girl to go to .

- Alexandrith B.

Christy A.

5.0

I have known Christy since 1990. She is not only a friend of mine, but I have relied on her to watch my children and transport them on several occasions. Christy is a hard-working mother and a great motivator. Thank you. Sincerely, Mari

- Mari G.

Julie A.

5.0

Julie has been great with my Mom and Dad. She has an excellent work ethic, is always looking for something to do, and some way to help. She is patient with my father who can be very difficult. We have been so happy with all of the help she has been able to provide. Recommend without reservation!

- Ellen B.

Kaylie T.

5.0

Kaylie was on time and very courteous. She was interested in our rules in regards to our children and wanted to follow our routines. The kids were safe and happy. She took our kids to the park. My husband and I had a nice outing because Kaylie did a great job at our home. Thank you!

- Katelyn T.

Kimberly J.

5.0

She's an angel. Caring and kind.

- Jasmine W.

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