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Julia S.


Chicago, IL

$22-28/hr7 yrs exp

Fun & Creative Nanny

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a third year medical student at the University of Chicago currently taking a leave of absence from school until June 2026. I have 7+ years of childcare experience, including infants, toddlers, and kids. My skills include toilet training, working with special needs, and managing multiple kids at once. I have both a...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Morgan W.


Alsip, IL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

I worked as a Line Therapist for Wisconsin Early Autism Project for a year and a half. I worked with children of varying skill levels.
Basically emphatic to the needs of others, it enlivens my sense of being human. Notwithstanding, a Considerate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with clinical experiences in diverse settings. Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with willed perseverance to stay calm and intervene during crisis. Articulate team worker and...
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Teresa N.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant Available Full-time

I was a care taker for my sister who suffers with sclerdorma . My duties included personal hygiene, housekeeping, cooking meals, transportation to doctor appointments and shopping, dispensing medications. And showing I care for people.
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Sharon C.


La Grange, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked with special needs children and adults in the past. Special needs hold the key to the pure joy of what life is really about.
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Meghan D.


Oak Lawn, IL

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care Helper!

I am a fun, caring, professional and helpful individual. I have worked in the education field for the last 5 years with children ages 3-6. I have experience with special needs (Autistic) children, and children ages 2-15. I am a paraprofessional during the day as my full time career and am looking for additional income on the...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Ikechi N.


Oak Lawn, IL

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Care Specialist.

I like caring for people with special needs because of my passion and delight in seeing people happy through my efforts. One thing you should know about me is I am strong and hardworking. My skills include driving, cleaning and personal support.
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Gregory W.


Chicago, IL

$15-30/hr6 yrs exp

CAREGIVER

I Worked for six years with a cerebral palsy man. I showered, dressed/undressed, fed, administered medication, communicated, and went on social outings.
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Khaill B.


Chicago, IL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hi parents! My name is Khaill, I'm 20 years old and in college majoring for criminal justice, with 5+ years experience looking after children of all ages. I'm very professional and will provide exceptional care for your children. I have extensive experience looking after children of all ages, having worked in day care, as an au...
Hi my daughter had Cerebral palsy before she passed away in 2001 and I have baby sat for my great nephew who has autism numerous times. I've been taking care of seniors since 1996

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Evelyn- I love kids and can say with confidence that caretaking is what I'm best at. The way I care for children reflects the way I was raised; with empathy and respect. I'd like to say I've been babysitting since I was 10, as I helped my mother raise my 2 younger sisters, but I've been officially babysitting and...
Evelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Cassandra H.


Oak Lawn, IL

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Paramedic For Special Needs

Hello! My name is Cass and I have been a paramedic for 8 years now. I have experience with helping clients with all types of medical conditions in the physical, psychiatric, and emotional areas.
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Nina J.


Chicago, IL

$30-45/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher With Self-Contained And Resource Experience

Hi there! My name is Nina and I have a passion for working with people with special needs & special education. I have my B. S. in Psychology and went straight into teaching in a self contained Enhanced Autism Classroom right out of college. Although it was an EAC room, I gained hands on experience with many other disabilities...
I have years of experience with working with children of all ages. I have family with autism and epilepsy and know how to lend support. Id love to work with your family and help in anyway I can!
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Caroline K.


Palos Heights, IL

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Caroline

Hi my name is Caroline! I just graduated from Valparaiso University with my bachelor's in Health Science. I am currently pursuing my master's in Physician Assistance. I have experience working with kids as I was a camp counselor for three years, volleyball coach, and have experience of 1 on 1 inclusion aid for children with...
Caroline can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hi !! I would love to work with you because I love taking care of people and I feel like everybody needs to be treated the same and I have 2 years experience and I will love to work with you, Special needs
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Alia T.


Berwyn, IL

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have spent the last 7 years working with all different ages of children. I currently work at a local preschool. I also have worked with children who need extra assistance and who are special needs. I love seeing children learn and grow. Being hands on and teaching them through play is one of my mottos. Having a routine and...
Alia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Nijja G.


Chicago, IL

$25-33/hr10 yrs exp

Early Childhood Education Major And Experienced Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 19 years of experience in the childcare field. I have been fortunate to work as a day care assistant to special needs children, a camp counselor, babysitter and for the last 15 years being a nanny to some wonderful families. I have worked with children ages ranging from newborn to preteen age. it has been a wonderful...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Joan C.


Lyons, IL

$23-32/hr6 yrs exp

Loving/ Family Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Greetings, I have experience w/ children since my early youth; I took childhood education during college, then switched majors to what I believed would prep me to serve families at a wider scale. After years in social services, I 'fell back' into education & family care, which I've been doing several years - ranging from...
Joan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Keisha S.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

C.N.A. CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

I have experience working with infants all the way to seniors.. I have the patients for them all. Bathing, grooming, dressing, cleaning, cooking, laundry.. what ever needs to be done.

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