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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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Vickey C.


Oak Lawn, IL

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

HOME CARE COMPANSION SERVICES

5.0

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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

5.0
"I'm pleased to recommend Vickey C for your caregiver. She became my sister's caregiver for 18 months. She helped my sister treat from Medication Management, light housekeeping, Meals Prep & handle daily tasks. My sister showed significant improvement. Vickey...

Chris J.

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Rita C.


Alsip, IL

$28/hr9 yrs exp

Ability Coach & Support Provider

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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: Dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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

Jasmine W.

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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: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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 is an outstanding caregiver. Kind, dedicated, knowledgeable of the issues that come with old age and disability. She was very calm and understanding even when my mother (95 and diagnosed with dementia) was irascible and difficult to deal with. Maria had...

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Eileen K.


Worth, IL

$10-25/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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Cassie has been a reliable and caring after school sitter for us."

Lauren O.

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Ariel Z.


Chicago, IL

$23-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! At my daily job, I work with special needs kids from the ages of 2-6. I am also a big sister to six siblings. I have two sets of twins in my family whose ages range from one month to 9 years old. I have experience working with kids up to the ages of 16. I worked previously as a lifeguard and swim instructor so I am First Aid...
Ariel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ariel was great and took really good care of our 2 year old son. we were running late and she was very flexible with that. We would hire her again."

Phil D.

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Hazel P.


Berwyn, IL

$22-25/hr2 yrs exp

Nanny

Hello parents of beautiful angels! or furry friends! My name is Hazel, I'm 20 years old and I love working with babies, children, and youth & pets! I have a drivers license, I was a certified lifeguard before (working with youth of special needs), this knowledge and experience has helped me know to to deal in situations of...
Hazel can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"There is not even a word to describe how amazing Hazel is! It has always made me so nervous to leave my children with someone who is not family. But Hazel has truly been a blessing! My girls love her like family. She is the most responsible, most sweetest,...

Danielle R.

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

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Evergreen Park, IL

Vickey C.

5.0

I'm pleased to recommend Vickey C for your caregiver. She became my sister's caregiver for 18 months. She helped my sister treat from Medication Management, light housekeeping, Meals Prep & handle daily tasks. My sister showed significant improvement. Vickey really knew how to care for my sister....

- Chris J.

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.

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