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Tatiana M.
Garden Prairie, IL
$22-37/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi there!
I'm Tatiana, and I've been working with kids for 2 years now. I started as a para at a school for students with autism in the kindergarten room and loved it. Now, I'm at a public school as a speech therapy assistant with students aged 5-8, including some with special needs.
In my spare time, I go to the gym and help...
Tatiana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tatiana is so patient and thoughtful as a caregiver for our 2-year-old! He asks about her when he has not seen her in a while. She is detail-oriented and asks open questions to understand his needs and preferences and how they are different depending on the day....
Maddy S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sydney. I have been watching kids ages ranging from 0-12 for the past 7 years, including special needs kids. I have babysat newborn twins, I have babysat a child with cerebral palsy since she was infancy to 7 years old. I have babysat a 5-year-old child who had autism for about 5 years. Overall, I have a lot of...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Was a Very Passionate and caring babysitter was the only sitter I've hired that actually brings fun activities to do! I would recommend, Thanks Sydney!"
Chad J.
Devyn M.
Belvidere, IL
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
My name is Devyn . I just graduated from Boylan High school! I have a lot of experience with children, and I love working with them! I have been working at Gigi's Playhouse for 6 years now, so I am qualified and comfortable watching children with special needs! I am very responsive to parents instructions. I'm a very positive...
I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver. I enjoy conversing and providing companionship while looking out for your beloved family member's wellbeing. I am willing to provide light housekeeping, meal prep, and run errands as well.
Katie B.
Marengo, IL
$15-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello my name is Katie. I have worked with kids for over 20 years. I do have experience working with kids that have Autism or ADD or ADHD and other disabilities. I think that is very important to always stay positive with everything that you do. I do enjoy arts and crafts, and playing games. I always have a smile on my face.
2.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 45 years of experience I can help with Home Care and Personal Care. I've worked with many families up to and including end of life care, stroke, dementia, and disability clients. I strive to make life easier and comfortable for those who are in my care. My strength exceeds my age, I can effortlessly lift clients to...
Shaina can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(1)
I have a medical assistant background and I have done in home care and facility care for elderly and special needs. I can assist with daily functions of hygiene, feeding, mobility, companionship, as well as providing security, patience and compassion. I can help with maintaining your loved one's schedules and appointments.
Kimberly can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kimberly has taken care of my 85 year-old mother several days a week for more than a year. Her energy, warm personality, and great sense of humor made her my mom’s favorite!
She is prompt, professional, and always willing to go the extra mile to meet the needs of...
Marshall P.
Lynn D.
Rockford, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely love children and babies! Please check out my reviews! I treat the children I care for as if they were my own family. My experience entails all ages, including children and young adults with autism and intellectual disabilities. I am reliable. You can count on me to be there. I am also qualified with Special Needs...
Lynn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lynn is awesome. Only been here once and a huge relief. She is wonderfully caring towards my Dad. Both physically and even emotionally. I already consider her a friend. If she’s open, hire her. You’ll be happy you did"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have over 13 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, and I have a strong passion for this work. As the eldest child in my family, I have had ample experience caring for infants and preschool aged children. Most of my experience is working with children and young adults ranging in age from 3 to 18+ years...
5.0
"Jessica is a great employee! She is passionate, up-beat and a hard worker. She takes initiative and asks questions when she has them. She dies a great job building rapport with families, co-workers and those she assists. She's worked with individuals with a variety...
Kuenzi D.
Sherry D.
Hampshire, IL
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Warm And Patient Childcare Provider Available For Full-time Or Part-time/occassional Care
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Worked 4 day weeks as a Nanny for 5 years with child diagnosed within Autism Spectrum with some developmental delays. Child was 2 1/2 - 7 1/2 years old during this period. Also cared for younger sibling who was 2 years younger and required standard care. Continued occasional date night care through now, children are now 13 and...
5.0
"Sherry has been amazing with our family. She I'd the only person outside of immediate family that we've allowed to watch our ASD child! She is wonderful with him and my daughter! There kids always look forward to her coming over because they know they'll have a...
Rhonda H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As a big sister of two little brothers, and a member of a large extended family (with lots of little cousins!), my love for kids has only grown over the years. Kids are my passion, and I always feel comfortable around them. I love to play, teach, and create with children, as I've always been a very creative and driven person...
Miranda can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Miranda was the absolute perfect fit for our family. She was extremely flexible with our schedule which was exactly what we needed. My girls absolutely loved her. We provided a vehicle for her, so she could get out and about with the girls. She was never home,...
Brandy P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun, energetic and a compassionate mother with 21 years as a Mom. I have raised my 2 children alone. One special needs boy 21 and a girl 18 years old. My children are my life, and I have very lovely memories of them being little. I live for those days and feel that my calling is being a mother. My job as a mother is not...
Tiffany can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tiffany is wonderful with children and she knows her job very well. Will stay late if you need her to and will go that extra mile. I would hire her again in a minute if I was looking for someone. If you need any other information please feel free to email me. "
Laura B.
Hello, I am Marissa and I've been an RBT for about 3 years now. While I cannot prove ABA services unless there is a BCBA present I am still able to work on essential daily living skills and I am comfortable with children who are aggressive as well as those who engage in SIB.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 50-year-old female available to care for your children. Children are one of the greatest joys in life! I have experience watching children ages 1 months to 12 years, as well as those with special needs. We love to play games, go on outings, watch movies, read books and do crafts. I have experience in child care, household...
Jodi can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Jodi M.
Rockford, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
While I was in high school I was fortunate enough to work developed mentally adults. I was responsible for their ADL and goals. The most rewarding job out there.
I worked in a home during my high school years with two children who were both diagnosed with Autism. I did this for the last two years of my schooling. I have always been involved with children, we have taken care of two on a part to full time basis much of the time my two sons were growing up. I have worked in a daycare when...
Salma A.
Sycamore, IL
$17/hr • 3 yrs exp
As a childcare provider, my motivation stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my passion for positively impacting children's lives. With three years of experience, I'm committed to providing reliable care for families.
My patient and calm nature, coupled with my creativity and...
Salma can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Kaitlyn H.
Cherry Valley, IL
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Kaitlyn and I am 25 years old. I have 4 years of experience in working with individuals with special needs. I have volunteered and worked with them at multiple summer camps, and I used to work with special needs adults 21 years and older. In the time I've had the privilege and pleasure of working with these...
I Have been working with all Special Needs and behavioral kiddos on the spectrum at a variety of different levels for about 10 years now. It's very important that each child feels heard and that they're needs are being met in a variety of ways. I absolutely Love Kids and being able to make such a difference in their lives is so...
Hi, my son recently went to a group home, so I'd like help Special Needs parents get the breaks they need and deserve. I Specialize in babies, toddlers, children, teens and young adults. My experience is primarily with Autism, all levels, Developmental Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Adhd, and mental illnesses,...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Garden Prairie, IL
Tatiana M.
5.0
Tatiana is so patient and thoughtful as a caregiver for our 2-year-old! He asks about her when he has not seen her in a while. She is detail-oriented and asks open questions to understand his needs and preferences and how they are different depending on the day. She provides a form (that she created...
- Maddy S.
Sydney M.
5.0
Was a Very Passionate and caring babysitter was the only sitter I've hired that actually brings fun activities to do! I would recommend, Thanks Sydney!
- Chad J.
Kimberly W.
5.0
Kimberly has taken care of my 85 year-old mother several days a week for more than a year. Her energy, warm personality, and great sense of humor made her my mom’s favorite!
She is prompt, professional, and always willing to go the extra mile to meet the needs of those who are in her care and make...
- Marshall P.
Lynn D.
5.0
We interviewed Lynn for a full-time nanny position about a year ago and were very disappointed at the time that she had received another offer that we couldn’t match.
We were lucky enough to find someone else great, but have kept in touch with Lynn since the initial interview. She was amazing with...
- Care member
Jessica I.
5.0
Jessica is a great employee! She is passionate, up-beat and a hard worker. She takes initiative and asks questions when she has them. She dies a great job building rapport with families, co-workers and those she assists. She's worked with individuals with a variety of disability related needs and...
- Kuenzi D.
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