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Nicole K.


Chicago, IL

$14-23/hr9 yrs exp

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I have experience working with children with autism and other disabilities. I find it very interesting and challenging.
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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.
I working with special children, with food allergies, Special needs, I can Carrie and lift them, take to therapies, special training, I can comunique with basic sign language. I following the doctor and parents intrusion. I am very flexible, I love working full time position and for years with the right family.
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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: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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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...

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
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.
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
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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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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, craft assistance, light cleaning
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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:

First Aid

CPR

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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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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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Eman E.


Oak Lawn, IL

$21-24/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! I am a recent graduate with my masters in Speech-Language a pathology, with over 400 clinical hours working with children and adults with special needs. I have experience with behavioral management, socio-emotional support, and just providing fun activities to keep your child(ren) engaged. Let's talk!
Eman can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Hi! I'm Jada. I am an experienced caretaker. I have lived with a double amputee relative as well as an immobilized elderly relative for a good chunk of my life which has given me skills in dealing with such situations. I have learned by experience how to assist and take care of others who cannot on their own. I figured I could...

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