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Shannon J.


Elgin, IL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Child Care And Special Needs Care

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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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Bridget S.


Elgin, IL

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

Bridget S From Elgin

I have worked in the healthcare setting for the last 17 years. I am currently licensed as a CNA and massage therapist. I have three kids and believe family is very important. I treat everyone with love and respect. Hope I get a chance to meet you soon.
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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Patricia C.


Elgin, IL

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

I received my degree in Psychology in 1997. I believe it is imperative to have a stable & structured environment. I have a passion for nurturing and educating young & adult minds. My journey in special needs began with fulfilling special need roles, where I discovered the joy of positively impacting peoples lives. My approach...
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Elizabeth H.


Elgin, IL

$15-50/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My experience is very minimum considering I haven't worked for 15+years. I have been a stay home mom since my 1st child who now is 19. I have 4 kids in total. My youngest is 6 years old and now that she is full time in school, I am looking to keep myself busy and same time make a little extra cash. I am very anxious to get back...
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Mona P.


Elgin, IL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Home Care Provider

I am a reliable, compassionate and experienced home care/home health care provider with a history of providing companionship and fulfilling individualized home and healthcare needs. I would love the opportunity to speak to you and discuss your personal situation and preferences. References available upon request.
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Hannah C.


Elgin, IL

$16-21/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Hannah, and I am a graduate student at Drake University studying occupational therapy. I have a lot of experience with children who need more assistance. I worked at Childserve for 4 years working with children who have special needs and complex medical needs. I worked with a wide range of diagnoses. For the...
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Taqia C.


Elgin, IL

$18-19/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a positive 26-year-old experienced nanny and mom of twins. I am have a passion for helping children grow and develop. I've taken child care and development courses; able to execute lesson plans. I am a certified personal trainer & nutritionist. I have patiences and empathy for children + others. I have experience caring for...
Taqia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Brittany F.


Elgin, IL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Something To Do On The Weekends.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Brittany, I am 23 I have 10+ years of experience with childcare from newborns-infants-toddlers. Including date nights, multiples, overnights and with special needs children. I am CPR certified, I have reliable transportation and love being outside for activities. I enjoy doing learning activities and or motor...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Shannon J.


Elgin, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experience, Loving Nanny

Hi! My name is Shannon. I am 30 years old, I am married, and have 1 adorable 3-year-old boy. For the past 12 years, I have worked as a nanny, caregiver, aid, and even teacher at a daycare. I absolutely love kids! I have worked with kids with all different personalities and temperaments as well as children with learning...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Amy D.


Elgin, IL

$16-27/hr3 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Amy and I'm a freshman at Michigan State University! I have 4+ years of experience with ages 3 months through 12 years, along with 3 years working with teenage students with special needs. I'm CPR certified and have reliable transportation. With kids, I love creating fun crafts, baking, and spending time...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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Amy D.


Elgin, IL

$16-22/hr4 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Amy and I'm a freshman at Michigan State University! I have 4+ years of experience with ages 3 months through 12 years, along with 3 years working with teenage students with special needs. I'm CPR certified and have reliable transportation. With kids, I love creating fun crafts, baking, and spending time...
Amy can also help with: Meal prep, specialized care, personal care, light cleaning, errands
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Tamara A.


West Chicago, IL

$20-27/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked for help at home which was Lutheran social services prior to that I've worked with many different clients ranging from dementia and Parkinson's disease along with special need children I've worked for over 12 years
Tamara can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"A joy to have around. Does the little things that count."

Robert And Susan F.

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Jackie L.


West Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

4.3

(3)

Hello! My name is Jackie, I am 21 years old and currently live in West Chicago! I have been a nanny for the past year and a half, and have babysat for different families since I was 12 years old, including various ages from newborn to teenagers along with different special needs. I speak English fluently and took 6 years of...
Jackie can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jackie interviewed for our position. She was earlier than me (and I'm always early) and very professional in her responses. While still being professional, you could tell that she has a bubbly personality that works well with being a nanny and I was very impressed...

Anna P.

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Holly P.


Saint Charles, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

I truly enjoy helping all populations, Seniors, Children and special need clients. I have experience working with all listed above.
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Tracy S.


Bartlett, IL

$21-23/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider/Senior Care and Special Needs Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of child care experience, within a daycare facility, nannying, directing and teaching a church bible school, and providing home daycare out of my house. I have my CNA license and I am CPR certified with infants through adults. I am extremely compassionate and I love children and animals! I enjoy care giving...
Tracy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Can't say enough good things. Watched our little boy from 9 weeks until he was almost 3 years old. Reliable, super friendly, nicest family that I could have asked for to watch our little guy!"

Christina K.

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Candace W.


South Elgin, IL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I raised my own children, my son (33) and my daughter (23). Over the past 20 years, I have served as a toddler teacher, and home-daycare provider, and served 4 different families as a nanny for the last decade. I also have experience working with people with special needs. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoy working with...
Candace can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Candace was the nanny for our 3 year old son from 6/21-9/21. She was wonderful with him. Great outings: libraries, parks, zoos, pumpkin farm, etc. She kept our active boy engaged and busy. Besides taking him to fun places, Candace is a great educator for his age....

Lindsey B.

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Sarah S.


Schaumburg, IL

$22-24/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Sarah. I am looking for a full time nanny position with a loving family. I'm looking to utilize my 11 and a half years of child care experience and knowledge in growth development by providing good guidance and exceptional care as a professional live out nanny. I also have two and a half years experience with...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have observed Sarah to be a wonderful caregiver. She is very organized and timely. She is a great communicator with both children and adults. Sarah is extremely caring, always thinking of others needs and their safety. Sarah is engaging, always looking for...

Melissa C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Elgin, IL

Tamara A.

5.0

A joy to have around. Does the little things that count.

- Robert And Susan F.

Jackie L.

5.0

Jackie was so helpful! I always came home to a clean house with dishes done and the vacuum ran. She came up with fun games for the kids to play. She would educate me on how to better help my kids based off of things she is learning in school. She also would ALWAYS do my returns for me.

- Gabriella C.

Tracy S.

5.0

Can't say enough good things. Watched our little boy from 9 weeks until he was almost 3 years old. Reliable, super friendly, nicest family that I could have asked for to watch our little guy!

- Christina K.

Candace W.

5.0

We love Ms. Cadence! She has taken care of our youngest since he was 5 months as well as helping out with our two older sons when they are home from school. She has been fantastic and we would definitely recommend her! First, she is extremely patient and loving, treating our kids like they are her...

- Care member

Sarah S.

5.0

I have known Sarah for many years now and she has always been my go-to occasional nanny/sitter when she was available to help with my two children. She has done overnight stays with us as well. Sarah interacts with my children through various games, activities, outdoor play, and is fully aware of...

- Stephanie M.

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