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Moriah B.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I provide excellent care services by having clear, structured expectations and offering fun, engaging activities. I am experienced with a diverse variety of needs and ages. Below is a summary of my experience/qualifications: -Currently a teacher, pursuing Special Ed accreditation (1 yr) -Teaching assistant/after school care...
Moriah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Moriah was great! She recently watched our kids, aged 1,5, and 9. Three kids for about 7 hours! The kids loved hanging out with her and she was professional, caring, and communicated well with the kids and my wife and I. She was very positive and we loved...

Andy R.

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Lori W.


Saint Charles, IL

$20-40/hr5 yrs exp

Caring, Educated Woman To Lend A Hand With Your Loved Ones

I am a college-educated mom in my mid-50s. I have a nearly empty nest after raising my two children and am looking to earn some extra income. I have experience caring for children of all ages, senior citizens and people with special needs. Having a special needs brother taught me patience, caring and sensitivity early in my...
Lori can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation
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Shaina B.


Belvidere, IL

$21/hr10 yrs exp

My Passion Is Caring For Others!

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: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Haley C.


Rockford, IL

$14-25/hr2 yrs exp

Care taker that is capable of meeting all needs. I've nannied for many special needs babies and children before.
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Karen H.


Elgin, IL

$24-30/hr3 yrs exp

I have several years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & as a researcher in Coginitive Pyschology in Children specializing in Language Acquisition & Autism at University of Chicago.
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Amy D.


Elgin, IL

$17-27/hr3 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Amy and I'm a recent high school graduate looking for a summer nannying position! I have 3+ years of experience with ages 3 months through 12 years, along with 3 years working with teenage students with special needs. I'm CPR certified and have reliable transportation. With kids, I love creating fun crafts,...
Amy can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Brittany F.


Elgin, IL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Something To Do On The Weekends.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Brittany, I am 23 I have 10+ years of experience with childcare from newborns-infants-toddlers. Including date nights, multiples, overnights and with special needs children. I am CPR certified, I have reliable transportation and love being outside for activities. I enjoy doing learning activities and or motor...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jenna B.


Huntley, IL

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Flexible Educator And Caregiver

Hi, I'm Jenna! I am a former special education teacher and auntie to 3 nephews. I have plenty of experience with children, including those with special needs.
Hi my name is Natalie I have been working with kids for 5+ years including special needs children. My 4-year-old nephew is my best friend and I helped raise him since birth. I am very laid back and patient. I can help cook, clean, and with anything else you may need!
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hi! My name is Ciana and I am looking for a job nannying or babysitting in Romeoville. I graduated from Northern Illinois University in December 2021 and have since been working as a permanent, long-term substitute teacher in an elementary school. I created such great connections with the students and staff there, and was very...
Ciana can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Justyna K.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$21-35/hr1 yrs exp

Reliable And Patient

Looking for a position to take care of someone and their needs. I'm very patient and a problem solver and a good listener. There's nothing I can't or am not willing to do.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Currently I have enjoyed nanny/Babysitter positions for several families throughout past 6 years. The children and I have enjoyed many activities and adventures together. For the past 20 years, I have worked in early childhood development, ages newborn to 12 including, children with special needs. Previous to that, I spent 5...
Traci can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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Brittney M.


Elgin, IL

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

A Little About Me...

Hello! My experience in working with special needs started from a young age when I worked at summer camps. I always gravitated towards beautiful people who saw the world different. I have a 10-year-old niece with autism who I see often. I have also been working with a 46-year-old friend with autism a few times a week. We run...
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Kaitlyn H.


Cherry Valley, IL

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Part-Time Flexible Babysitter

Hi! Welcome to my profile. My name is Kaitlyn, and I am 25 years old. I have lived in the Cherry Valley area for about 17 years. I enjoy watching children of all ages, and have a few years of experience caring for them in after school care facilities, as well as private babysitting. I love kids and would love to provide you...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kaitlyn is awesome! She babysat my two boys. She is flexible and sends us updates. My son asked when she was going to babysit again because he loved having her around! Highly recommend! "

Johana A.

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Amy F.


Saint Charles, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Mary Poppins

My love for children has been a trait I have possessed since my early childhood. I have always been obsessed with babies, and as an adult, my friends have often referred to me as a baby-whisperer. I began babysitting when I was 15 years old, and have been entrusted with children ever since. I have experience with newborns,...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Dependable, experienced, trustworthy person looking for pet walking, pet sitting or house sitting jobs. I am in college for medical imaging and have college/clinical (shadowing at the hospital) Monday through Friday 8- 4:30 p.m. I am available anytime after that or on the weekends. I can stay overnight with pets or have them...
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Ali B.


Rockford, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Ali, I'm 39, Mature and EXTREMELY experienced with childcare including special needs, twins + multiples, and infant care. I work for a local family museum, working in an Elementary School with 1st-5th graders for an after school program! I have some college education, a decade long career in finance, and have...
Ali can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Lauren S.


Woodstock, IL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

As a Certified Nurse's Assistant, I have over 18 years of experience working with special needs individuals. I am a natural caregiver with a willingness to help those in need. From infants to older adults, I can assist with all activities of daily living. I am a fast learner that doesn't shy away from learning a new skillset in...
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Mona P.


Elgin, IL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Home Care Provider

I am a reliable, compassionate and experienced home care/home health care provider with a history of providing companionship and fulfilling individualized home and healthcare needs. I would love the opportunity to speak to you and discuss your personal situation and preferences. References available upon request.
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...

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