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Special needs caregivers in Evergreen Park, IL

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Raegyn R.


Evergreen Park, IL

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

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Growing up, I took care of my brother, who had muscular dystrophy. There was no obstacle we could not get through together, here 40 years later, I still have the same mindset. I still have the loving heart and compassion to care for anyone who has special needs! I'm often told that I was meant to be a caretaker. And I truly...
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Hope F.


Evergreen Park, IL

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

I Love All Children!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi ! I have worked with children for years . I have experience with Newborns, toddlers all the way to teen years. I am a mother to one Beautiful son from fertility that is 15 years of age ! I have experience with special needs as well, and still currently work with a family on call when they need me on weekends mostly ! I...
Hope can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

I am a junior at the University of Kansas in the Business School. I am from Chicago and have been babysitting for several years. I love working with kids and I am a flexible, personable and hard worker. I have experience with children with special needs and have my own transportation.
I have been babysitting for about 5 years now. I have worked with children ages one and up. I worked for Oak Lawn Special rec day camp where I worked with children with special needs ages 4 to 30. Therefor, I have a lot of experience with children with special needs. I also am CPR certified and have my own form of...
Jade can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Rita C.


Alsip, IL

$28/hr9 yrs exp

Ability Coach & Support Provider

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love my job! What I love most are the amazing people I get to work with. I have over 10 years experience working with students and clients with multiple abilities and diagnoses. I have worked as a paid employee and volunteer for school districts, special need cooperatives and adult service providers. This has given me...
5.0
"Rita is a very calm, competent, and dependable caregiver. She very capably managed many challenging incidents with our special needs son during her tenure with our family. She is trustworthy, pleasant to be around, and is wonderful with kiddos. I strongly...

Charles S.

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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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Bonita H.


Chicago, IL

$17-30/hr3 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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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
"Ms. Kim is a woman who's heart is as big as her smile. She serves with a level of warmth and accuracy that is rare in the field of care these days. I have observed this woman providing care to babies, children, adults and the elderly. I especially loved how she...

Angelia A.

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Marion M.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Marion, And I'd Love To Help!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I'm a nurturing childcare provider with eight years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and I have a proven track record of providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to learn and play. I am...
Marion can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Marion is a wonderful with our two boys ages 1 and 3. She arrives on time and is so engaging with them. They love playing with her! She is so kind and caring with our sons but also responsible. I also appreciate how she helps me with light household tasks and...

Meredith M.

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Alexis S.


Berwyn, IL

$17-20/hr6 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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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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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Maria C.


Chicago, IL

$22-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Looking For A New Private Client.

Experienced caregiver with an illustrious track record spanning over 20 years of providing personalized and heartfelt care to diverse individuals in need. This multifaceted exposure has not only enriched my skills but also instilled in me a creative approach to delivering compassionate care. My journey in caregiving has been an...
5.0
"Maria C. is a wonderful caregiver. She took care of my mother for the last 12 years of her life, until she passed away last year at 98. Maria was calm and understanding even when my mother, diagnosed with dementia, had become difficult to deal with. Maria had truly...

Andrei U.

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Eileen K.


Worth, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I'm A Caring, Loving Person Who Gives Dependable Help

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. Some with autism, muscular dystrophy, down syndrome, etc. I have been a caregiver for over 19years and I'm a mom of three.
5.0
"I hired Eileen to help take me to an outpatient procedure and ensure I was ok after. She was punctual, extremely professional and helped make it a very easy day! "

Patrick D.

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Cassie J.


Alsip, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter / Caregiver Part-time Short Available For Short Term Notices.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Ive been working with kids for 3 years. I have worked with twins, special needs, newborns, etc. I am college learning about physical therapy. Eventually I want to specialize special needs physical therapy. I am fun, patient, responsible, and reliable.
Cassie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Cassie was wonderful. She was a part-time nanny for us for 2 years. My kids adored her and I loved having her around. She was always upbeat and truly enjoyed the kids which they pick up on. Miss having her. Could not recommend her enough."

Anne M.

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Miriam M.


Chicago, IL

$20-26/hr5 yrs exp

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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I contacted Miriam last minute for a date night with 4 kids under 5 yrs old. She came to meet me in person a few hours before we needed her to help put my mind at ease. I was impressed, she was able to get all four kids asleep, and entertained them for a few hours...

Kristine T.

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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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Jasmyn B.


Justice, IL

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver With Plenty Of Experience

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm a new mom of a wonderful 2-year-old babygirl and I'm only interested in occasional evening or weekend gigs. I've been working with a fantastic family's non verbal 23-year-old son with special needs for the past 6 years and I enjoy it immensely. I have over 9 years of combined experience working in schools as a...
5.0
"Jasmyn helps our family care for my special needs son and she has been a great addition to our team. She's consistent, attentive, caring, reliable and very nurturing. He took to her immediately. She's made my entire families life easier and more pleasant."

Tracy V.

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Cassie J.


Alsip, IL

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been engaged in childcare since the age of 15, and my passion for working with kids has only grown. Currently pursuing a degree in Pediatric Nursing, it's a lifelong dream of mine to contribute to children's well-being. With a 4-year-old brother, I have firsthand experience understanding children. Throughout high school, I...
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Chazz R.


Chicago, IL

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced And Compassionate Caregiver Specializing In Child Development And Special Needs

As a nurturing and experienced caregiver, I am passionate about creating a safe and enriching environment for children. With three years of experience caring for children of various ages, including those special needs, I understand their unique needs and developmental stages. My patient and creative nature allows me to engage...
Chazz can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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Vickey C.


Oak Lawn, IL

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

HOME CARE COMPANSION SERVICES

I have 30 years of experience in healthcare. I can help with Home Care - Light Housekeeping - Meal prep - Light Laundry - Medication Reminders - Helpful - Reliable - Caring - Certify CPR. I am a mother of twins (a boy and a girl). I have worked in healthcare for over 30 years, taking care of seniors, and patients with special...
Vickey can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Evergreen Park, IL

Rita C.

5.0

Rita is a very calm, competent, and dependable caregiver. She very capably managed many challenging incidents with our special needs son during her tenure with our family. She is trustworthy, pleasant to be around, and is wonderful with kiddos. I strongly recommend her for any caregiver...

- Charles S.

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.

Kimberly J.

5.0

She's an angel. Caring and kind.

- Jasmine W.

Marion M.

5.0

Marion is a wonderful with our two boys ages 1 and 3. She arrives on time and is so engaging with them. They love playing with her! She is so kind and caring with our sons but also responsible. I also appreciate how she helps me with light household tasks and cheerfully jumps in with anything I ask...

- Meredith M.

Madison M.

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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