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Gabriela R.


Elmwood Park, IL

$24-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Working With Friends With Needs

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Childcare is hard on its own, but especially with children who's need are different than other children's needs. I am currently at a clinic that focuses on play-based ABA therapy as an ABA-Therapist. I have worked in Kansas as well as Texas as a paraprofessional and RBT. I have also worked in healthcare for patients who are in...
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Leah E.


Elmwood Park, IL

$16-21/hr • 3 yrs exp

Behaviorally Inclined Childcare

I've been working with children who require behavioral and emotional management for over 3 years and I'm active in continuing my education on behavioral health management. I work with children in the foster system who struggle with trauma and resulting mental health disorders. I have experience in working with children with food...
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Angelica M.


Elmwood Park, IL

$16-21/hr • 7 yrs exp

My caregiving skills, definitely stem from my mother, when my father was sick and dying, she never left his side and went above and beyond for him every day. She also has cared for special-needs children over the years, hospice, patients, and elderly. Over the course of the past seven years, I have also done the same along with...
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Zahria H.


Elmwood Park, IL

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi there! I'm Zahria, affectionately known as Ms. Z by my little ones. With three years of experience as a daycare teacher, I've had the privilege of working with children from infants to 12-year-olds, including those with special needs and disabilities. I take pride in being able to form strong connections with each child,...
Zahria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Angelica M.


Elmwood Park, IL

$18-22/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Angelica ! I coached cheer for 3 years, and have babysat/nannied numerous children consistently. I've nannied 1-year-old twin baby girls, twin baby boys, children with special needs, toddlers, teens, all ages! I've taken care of 5 kids at a time as well. I participated in the special ed best buddies club when I was in...
Angelica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Nicole P.


Elmwood Park, IL

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Super Caregiver Come To The Rescue

I am a certified nurse assistant. I am also have my CPR and First Aid certificate up to date. I am a mother of four. My three younger kids live with me. They are in full time school. I am currently in school on Mondays and Wednesdays. I do have a full time job but planning to look for something else. At the moment I can do night...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Karly A.


Elmwood Park, IL

$17-22/hr • 1 yrs exp

Cool Creative Caregiver

I'm a passionate and dependable childcare provider with multiple years of experience caring for children in home and in a clinical setting. I am a fourth year nursing student who has always been drawn to working with children, and I'm committed to fostering their growth and development in a safe and nurturing environment. I'm...
Karly can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Natalia W.


Elmwood Park, IL

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Natalia and I am 21 years old. I am a mama to a sweet baby girl. I am looking for a babysitting/house manager job where I could bring my daughter with me. I have over 5 years of experience babysitting children of all ages - including newborns, twins, and even kids with special needs. I have a 3-year-old brother,...
Natalia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

My experience with caregiving came from the passion and love that my mom showed my father when he was sick and dying. Ever since I saw her dedication and 24/7 hard work and care that she provided for him, I've always admired it and carried it through my life. I've cared for special-needs children, I've also cared for hospice...
Angelica can also help with: Dementia, respite care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Charlotte L.


Elmwood Park, IL

$15-29/hr • 10 yrs exp

Care Planner

Hello! My name is Charlotte, and I work in healthcare but am currently back in school at UIC to get my degree in computer engineering. This is a major change for me as I have been working in healthcare for over 10 years now, and am excited for this new path. I graduated from school as a medical assistant in 2014 and worked in...
Charlotte can also help with: Dementia, respite care, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care & more
Hey there! My name is Mariana. I am a 19-year-old full-time student at Dominican University, where I am majoring in elementary education with a minor in special education. I have worked as a child care provider for approximately three years, working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. I'm a coach at an...
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Kristena W.


Elmwood Park, IL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Christian Nanny

Hi there, My name is Kristena, and I'm a Christian Mom of three living in Elmwood Park. Ever since I was a child, I knew I was meant to be a mother. My first job as a babysitter in middle school, along with helping to raise my three sisters, truly nurtured my strong, caring spirit. I even had a room filled with baby dolls that...
Kristena can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Mary M.


Chicago, IL

$26-42/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny With Teaching Experience

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, Mary Grace and I'm a nanny in the Chicago area! I have experience in child development and special needs care. Currently I am looking for 25-45 a week, and go start in mid August or beginning of September!
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"There are few people in the world like Mary Grace. She is kind, empathetic, open, honest, and so many other things. Her presence in my sons’ lives over the past two years has been so impactful for their development. I am incredibly grateful for her presence in my...

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Alexis S.


Berwyn, IL

$17-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a dedicated advocate for people with disabilities. I have worked in this field for about 6 years. I have loved every step of this journey, this is why I am currently going to grad school to pursue a career in occupational therapy. I have worked I'm a in home and clinic setting and understanding the stressors not only for...
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Katelyn N.


Chicago, IL

$28-32/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For A Family To Grow With!

Hi! I'm Katelyn and I am 24 years old. I have been nannying for 8 years and my experience has been primarily with infants and toddlers, but I have also cared for school aged children. I enjoy creating art, reading books, going for walks, and planning activities that encourage healthy physical and emotional development. I tend...
5.0
"Katelyn took care of our son (6-14 m/o) and his baby friend (4-12 m/o) full-time for 8 months. Despite the challenges of taking care of two babies with different schedules and different personalities, she approached every day with so much patience and kindness...

Mapa M.

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Bonita H.


Chicago, IL

$17-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Dedicated And Compassionate Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

From 2012-2013 I worked for the Autism Program of Illinois, and umbrella company of The Hope Institute for Children and Families. In my role as Network Outreach Coordinator I worked on behalf of children and families with Autism and other developmental disabilities. My previous role, along with my years of volunteer experience...
5.0
"I called Bonita last minute and she showed right up. She was very patient and understanding with my daughter. She has a bright smile and brings positivity with her, which helps when you have a kid suffering from depression."

Crystal M.

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Julie O.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Care Provider, Social Worker,and Counselor

I work with seniors who have special needs ranging from physical and mental decline, poor mobility to Alzheimer, grief & loss, special diets, etc.
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Sylvia B.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Speech Therapist/Tutor- Polish-Speaking/ Special Needs & All Ages

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello all, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I live in Chicago and am providing services for children of all ages as a Speech-Language Pathologist as well as a caregiver! I am an elementary school-based SLP and am finishing up my 7th year there :) I completed my Master's coursework in Speech-Language Pathology...
Sylvia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop fun playing toys and being entertained. Sylvia was able to keep her nap schedule and I don't remember hearing...

Renee G.

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Patricia H.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Patricia -- Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Life Coach

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've had nearly a decade of experience coaching, tutoring, nannying, caring for and babysitting kids from infants to preteens. My goal is to support the families I serve by making learning and movement enjoyable for kids, and finding creative ways to incorporate this into their daily routine. I desire to empower those I work...
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Maren B.


Chicago, IL

$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

Let's Get It Done With Fun!

Prior to graduating from an Occupational Therapy Assistant degree program I worked as an Optometric Vision Therapist for about 4 years. Most of the vision therapy clients were school aged. I love working with kids but have experience working with people of all ages: typically developing children, developmentally delayed...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Maren is fantastic to our family. We have a son with a degenerative neurological disease. He is blind, highly epileptic and at times aggressive. Maren did a phenomenal job to understand our son and his unique needs but more importantly the entire family dynamic...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Elmwood Park, IL

Mary M.

5.0

There are few people in the world like Mary Grace. She is kind, empathetic, open, honest, and so many other things. Her presence in my sons’ lives over the past two years has been so impactful for their development. I am incredibly grateful for her presence in my life as well. Mary Grace is a person...

- Care member

Katelyn N.

5.0

Katelyn helped with my 7 month old for two months and was amazing. She was great with communication, planning activities, going on walks and kept everything organized for me.

- Care member

Bonita H.

5.0

I called Bonita last minute and she showed right up. She was very patient and understanding with my daughter. She has a bright smile and brings positivity with her, which helps when you have a kid suffering from depression.

- Crystal M.

Sylvia B.

5.0

Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop fun playing toys and being entertained. Sylvia was able to keep her nap schedule and I don't remember hearing my daughter cry once the entire...

- Renee G.

Maren B.

5.0

Maren is fantastic to our family. We have a son with a degenerative neurological disease. He is blind, highly epileptic and at times aggressive. Maren did a phenomenal job to understand our son and his unique needs but more importantly the entire family dynamic as she stepped into working with us....

- Care member

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