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Faith H.


Woodstock, IL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

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I have worked with special needs children my whole life. My parents are foster parents, so I've seen a lot and babysat a lot.
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Shannon J.


Elgin, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experience, Loving Nanny

Hi! My name is Shannon. I am 30 years old, I am married, and have 1 adorable 3-year-old boy. For the past 12 years, I have worked as a nanny, caregiver, aid, and even teacher at a daycare. I absolutely love kids! I have worked with kids with all different personalities and temperaments as well as children with learning...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Olivia W.


Rockford, IL

$16-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Olivia I am 21 years old and currently in college. I am home for the summer and looking for a fun summer job. I have been babysitting for years for family members and several others families not related to me. I am very active, easy going, and joyful. I'm always looking for new activities or games to play with...
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Stephany D.


Saint Charles, IL

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

Brazilian, Catholic

Patient, compassionate, careful I started caring for people with special needs when I was 17y I used to be volunteer in hospital for kids with cancer. When I was 19y I went to Argentina to be a volunteer in a home care with people from 5 years old to seniors, they was all peoples with special needs, some mild autism to severe...
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Angelic B.


DeKalb, IL

$16-27/hr10 yrs exp

I've been a CNA for 10 years working with many individuals with mental health conditions and other health conditions. I'm patient and a quick learner to understand and help with ADL's.
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Nichole R.


Woodstock, IL

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional / Caregiver

Hi there! My name is Nichole and I am 30 years old. I have been working with the special needs population for 8 years and am looking for a fresh new start in a different setting. I am comfortable working with both adults and children, and have experience helping individuals with an array of different developmental disorders. I...
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Kathleen K.


Rockford, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Worked in a nursing home rehab center for 12 years took care of a wide range of patients with all types of disorders am considerate and patient enjoy helping people
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Raelyn B.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$18-24/hr8 yrs exp

Creative Sitter

Hi there! My name is Raelyn and I minored in Early Childhood Education & Special Education from Arizona State University. I've been working with children for the past 8 years as a babysitter, preschool teacher, elementary tutor, bear builder and camp director. I am CPR/First Aid certified and I have worked with children ranging...
Raelyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Alyssa S.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$15/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider/Caregiver

I volunteered at Camp Summit in Texas, which allowed me to work with individuals with severe special needs. I helped shower, dress, feed and lift many different people. I was also a caregiver for elderly individuals, where I would help with their day to day tasks. I learned how to rotate individuals that were bed bound, promote...
I have been working with children for 5-6 years or so. I've worked as an assistant teacher in a Montessori school for a couple years as well as private home care for special needs children and after school aides. I've worked with infant to adult aged.
Tina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Jemima C.


Saint Charles, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun, And Reliable Nanny!

Hello, My name is Mima, and I am looking to nanny for a family beginning in January 2021 close to where I attend University in Dekalb, as an Elementary Special Ed. Major! Currently I am working as an Au Pair (live in nanny) in London, England for a family with a 6-year-old boy, and a 9-year-old girl with special needs. As a...
Jemima can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

I worked for my cities park district taking care of kids with disabilities, primarily autism. Experience, thus, with high stress situations, such as kids who have meltdowns, attempt to run away, scream and threaten physically, etc. I do not, historically, work well with extreme aggression, but I am willing to attempt to do so.
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Mary O.


Dundee, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver For Special Needs

Hi, my name is Mary, and in High School, I was involved with in a deaf ministry with special needs. Now in college, for the past 2 years I have been involved in my church's special need ministry called Pathfinders. I believe that each individual is unique and created by God whether they have a condition or not.
Hello! Just moved to dekalb pursuing my bachelors degree in Early Education. I just graduated from Cincinnati State College with my associates degree in Early Education. I have experience with children of all ages up to 12. I have worked in before and aftercare programs, early education childcare centers, and summer camps for...
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Jamie F.


Saint Charles, IL

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver; RN

I have over 3 decades of nursing experience with over half of them serving individuals with special needs, pediatric through adult. I have loved giving care to folks of all ages, including those with disabilities including muscular dystrophy / other more rare dystrophies, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain...
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Leanna R.


DeKalb, IL

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Child Psychology Ph.D. Student Seeking Caregiving Position - Knowledgeable With Flexible Schedule!

Hello! I am a clinical child psychology Ph. D. candidate, taking a sabbatical to complete my dissertation. I love children and have lots of experience in childcare, in addition to my professional training. I have specialized knowledge in infant/child development, and supporting children with special needs. I've worked in...
Leanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Shannon J.


Elgin, IL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Child Care And Special Needs Care

I have been working with children my entire life and I love it. I am the 3rd child from a family with 10 kids. So, even when I was a small child I helped take care of my younger siblings. I am a graduate from Elgin Community College and Providence Baptist College where I studied education. I payed my way through both colleges...
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Marissa N.


Woodstock, IL

$25-36/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs

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.
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Madysen L.


Woodstock, IL

$15-16/hr6 yrs exp

I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children grow and thrive. With six years of experience, I have the knowledge and skills to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children of all ages. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love to play games, read stories, and help...
Madysen can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Jessica H.


Rockford, IL

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

Caring With Kindness And Compassion

Caring for and helping people is something I've always enjoyed, because I know I am making a difference in someone's life. I have a diverse work background that has given me a wealth of knowledge that I can utilize in the real world. This knowledge was built upon my B. A. in Psychology. I have hands-on experience assisting...

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