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Kayla R.
Grayslake, IL
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have a younger sister with Down syndrome. I've sat in on many sessions with her and her therapists learning, watching and becoming more involved in her life as the time goes on. in high school and middle school I was a part of the schools "buddy" program doing gym and spending time in the classrooms with the kids in these...
I worked for 15 years for the Chicago Board of Education with many different children (of all ages) with special needs.
Amanda C.
Grayslake, IL
$17-25/hr
I have a degree in special education. I was a special education teacher for 3 years and worked with non-verbal autistic students.
Cara P.
Grayslake, IL
$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 12 years experience as a pediatric nurse working emergency department, and help with special needs as well.
Mayolita M.
Grayslake, IL
$14-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a Certified aid in the state of Illinois and have taking care of adults with many disabilities as well as children. I have 14 years experience under supervised nurses and have been properly trained with many different situations and care that are needed to be handled. I hope I can answer more of your questions in a further...
Hi there, I'm Ursula.
I work full-time in education as a Educational Sign Language Interpreter. I'm off in the summers and have availability during the weekends during the school year.
I've worked with kids at school with a range of disabilities and also provided home care.
Looking for weekend work now and more hours in...
I raised my family and am interested in helping other families with their child care needs. I have a 20-year-old son and 22-year-old son who no longer need me. I had a child that had HLHS and eventually had a heart transplant. I believe my experience with my son can offer relief for families with special needs children. I enjoy...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Kayla R.
Grayslake, IL
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi, My name is Kayla! My experience ranges from newborns to teenagers. My experience also includes working with special needs children age ranging from newborns to up to 17 years old. I have been a date night, occasional or just a "sanity check" sitter for 5+ years.
I work full time so I am only available evenings!
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in childcare since 1999. In those years I have worked at daycare centers and cared for ages 6 weeks to 12 years old and special needs.
From 2005 to 2012 I was a preschool teacher and enjoyed every minute of it.
I have also had nanny positions which was also a very enjoyable experience. During that time I cared for...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do extras such as education. Our family loved our time with her and our kids miss her. We only made a change due to one of us...
Care member
Cary W.
Vernon Hills, IL
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Cary & I love working with children to create engaging experiences through an environment that fosters safety, creativity, curiosity, & kindsnes. I have incredibly strong communication skills, reliability, punctuality, maturity, a very high emotional intelligence, & an unmatched sense of integrity. Other...
Cary can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"- Cary is well loved and greatly appreciated at the Elementary School
From my observation at school. She has an incredible rapport with the staff and teachers as well as the students she was conferencing. The students always expressed how much they enjoyed their...
Maianh P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I would be so excited to be a part of the family! My passion in life is helping and caring for others, especially children! I am currently attending Grad School to get my Masters in Speech Language Pathology, preferably for children with special needs. I am CPR / First Aid Certified & renewed those certifications this year...
Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Morgan was charming and conscientious. She took excellent care of our toddler. She was personable and fun. Our toddler was instantly at ease and never anxious about being left with someone new. It was a delightful experience."
Susan O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Donyel and I have over 20 years of experience in providing care to persons with special needs of all ages, throughout New Jersey and the Tri-state area. With training and certifications including but not limited to Home Healthcare, Adult and Child/Infant CPR/First Aid and AED, Crisis Management, Abuse & Neglect,...
5.0
(1)
I have spent the past year or so working at a facility for the mentally and developmentally disabled, working as a Hab aide.
5.0
"Caitlin works professionally with children with special needs as her career and uses the skills she's learned within that environment across the care she provides to families! I'm blown away by her skills, her determination, and her attention to detail. If you hire...
Alexis A.
5.0
(1)
I've been working with kids with special needs and disabilities for the last four years through the Penguin Project of McLean County as well as being a student aide in the Rochester school district. This is a special group that utilizes the acting talents of kids with special needs and disabilities with a peer mentor on stage....
Mia M.
Libertyville, IL
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have been babysitting since I was in 6th grade. I have also worked in a daycare (specifically the infant room), worked at a special needs summer camp, and have taken many child education courses at college. I am a self designed major at Carthage, however I have completed 3 years worth of education classes. I love...
Mia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and reliable. The kids always have a great time with her and request her as a sitter. Mia is a joy and I...
Jess P.
Donyel H.
Round Lake, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Homecare And Childcare Expert Over 20 Years Of Family Services
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Caregiver and Consultant with availability throughout Illinois (also domestic and international travel flexibility) to clients wherever you may reside. With over 20 years of experience with Home Healthcare, Childcare, Expectant Mothers, Hospice, Respite care, Rehabbing, Special Needs, and Family support, well-rounded...
Donyel can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Donyel cares for our daughter like she is her own. She teacher her so much (alphabet, sign language, dancing, how to express frustration) helped with rules, and brought so much joy to the house. She’s the best."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A compassionate caregiver (CNA) with a strong history in home health care. My expertise is genuinely caring for the seniors needing assist in everyday living . I am a quick learner, someone who is efficient and can multitask, a person who is reliable and dependable. My background experience consists of 13+ years of elderly care,...
5.0
"Priscilla is very professional and caring. We are so fortunate to have her taking care of our mom. "
Darleena W.
Nicole P.
Island Lake, IL
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Been Working With Children Of All Ages For More Then Ten Years
4.5
(11)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 10. I have taken care of children of all ages newborn-teenage. I have worked as a babysitter but mostly as a full time nanny/ house manager. I have experience with multiples as well as special needs. I am also CPR/first-aid certified. I do not have children of my own but do have a niece and a...
Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nicole watched my dogs for an evening, fed them, gave them some attention, and kept them safe while I was out. She asked all the right questions and was very professional. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Thanks for taking time out of your schedule to look at my profile!
My name is Lisa and I graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor's of Arts and Science in Theater Design and Production. During my years there, I've learned such skills as sewing, various arts and crafts methods, and managing teams of people....
Lisa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My three children (2, 7, 9) all adore Lisa and so do we. At the start of the school year she not only watched our 2 year old but also made sure the old two were logged in for classes remotely and she helped them with their work when needed. She made breakfast...
Anna G.
5.0
(2)
Learning and Playing with children has blessed me with the most wonderful memories of all!
Teaching a child to express themselves and communicate through music and sign language (ASL) and watching their frustrations ease, are some of the reasons I became a Nanny. I am a loving Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of...
Donyel can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Donyel was great with my friends daughter. She learnt her personality style quickly and was able to provide interactive care during the time we employed her. We would definitely hire her again!"
Rebecca S.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Grayslake, IL
Stephanie K.
5.0
Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do extras such as education. Our family loved our time with her and our kids miss her. We only made a change due to one of us deciding to stay home with our kids...
- Care member
Cary W.
5.0
- Cary is well loved and greatly appreciated at the Elementary School
From my observation at school. She has an incredible rapport with the staff and teachers as well as the students she was conferencing. The students always expressed how much they enjoyed their conferencing time with Cary and...
- Maianh P.
Morgan M.
5.0
Morgan was charming and conscientious. She took excellent care of our toddler. She was personable and fun. Our toddler was instantly at ease and never anxious about being left with someone new. It was a delightful experience.
- Susan O.
Caitlin L.
5.0
Caitlin works professionally with children with special needs as her career and uses the skills she's learned within that environment across the care she provides to families! I'm blown away by her skills, her determination, and her attention to detail. If you hire her, you will not be disappointed...
- Alexis A.
Mia M.
5.0
Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and reliable. The kids always have a great time with her and request her as a sitter. Mia is a joy and I sincerely recommend her.
- Jess P.
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