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Colleen M.


Mundelein, IL

$15-20/hr

Part Time Caregiver Available For Special Needs Children And Adults In Powers Lake/ Twin Lakes

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Extensive experience with children and adults of various abilities, especially with Adaptive Water Sports
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Danielle H.


Gurnee, IL

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Disney Danielle

I like working with kids because they are imaginative and creative. I think it is important to foster that and support their individuality. Currently, I work as a childcare provider where we care for those 4 months old all the way up until 12 years old. Previously, I was a nanny and caregiver and have experience with special...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

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Claire B.


Mundelein, IL

$28/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Home Assistant - Nannying, Babysitting, Cleaning, Food Prep, PA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been caring for children since the age of 12. At that time, I began babysitting for a family with 4 children, 3 of which I was responsible for. Their ages ranged from 3 to 8 and the 8-year-old did have special needs. I cared for these children for 2 years before they moved to another state. In addition to that, I have...
Claire can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
I don't have any paid experience. Nonetheless, a kid with special needs was back in high school. I helped him during gym class. I don't even know why he was in our gym class, but I helped and encouraged him. The best act I ever carried out in high school was teaching him how to jump rope. I know it was not much, but when I...
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Nickie T.


Libertyville, IL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher And Mom For In-Home Care

Hi! My name is Nickie. I live in Libertyville and am a teacher who is no longer in the classroom since the birth of my daughter in 2016. I work part time tutoring kids with special needs, as well as those in general education who require scaffolded support for intervention or gifted programs. I am available part time for child...
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Rohini J.


Mundelein, IL

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

Special Care Taker

Caring for a disabled person requires patience, compassion, and dedication. It's about understanding their unique needs and providing support with love and respect. By fostering a nurturing environment, offering tailored assistance, and celebrating their achievements, we can help them thrive, ensuring they feel valued, safe, and...
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Samantha G.


Antioch, IL

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name's Sammy and I am currently looking for a job while I take online college classes. I have one cat and 10 siblings, one with special needs and I have been babysitting my whole life between siblings, family, friends and professionally. I love taking care of people especially children. My hobbies include music...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

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Corina A.


Libertyville, IL

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Kind And Nurturing Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy spending time with the elderly. So much to learn from them. I can definitely say that my life was greatly enriched while provide help and assistance to the elderly. Learning from their life experience and wisdom made me a better person. I have personal and work experience assisting those with special needs due to aging...
Corina can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Sarah N.


Lake Zurich, IL

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked at Clearbrook for the last 28 years and have decided to retire as of July 5 2023. I've worked in all capacities of Clearbrook working with mentally and physically challenged adults. I have also, worked with preschool aged kids and infants throughout the years as well. I do have a special needs sister who I feel has...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sheila S.


Round Lake, IL

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver

I am currently caring for a young special needs adult. I find this line of work fulfilling as I'm able to provide a service to someone who otherwise is not in a position to help themselves
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Janelle Z.


Antioch, IL

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Super Friendly And Believe In Helping Others

Nice to meet you! I look forward to meeting you and helping you out and be of assistance to you. I am very reliable, responsible, and will give communication updates as much as you would like.
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Caitlin L.


Wauconda, IL

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Full/part Time Caregiver

I have spent the past year or so working at a facility for the mentally and developmentally disabled, working as a Hab aide.
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Abigail C.


Lake Villa, IL

$19/hr10 yrs exp

Artsy And Loving, Silly And Outgoing

I'd describe my personality as energetic, I'm always up for an adventure and love being outdoors. I'm super creative and love to do fun crafts. I am very patient and have worked with children with special needs in the past I like working with kids because I've been around them my whole life. they are my passion and I love...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
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Marjorie B.


Lake Villa, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse Caregiver Home Visits Or Part-Time Caregiver

Caring, compassion, skillful, honest and outgoing registered nurse with vast experience in home care visits, including ADL's, IV management, medication administration, hospice, & wound care in pediatrics and geriatrics.
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Rebecca L.


Mundelein, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Early Childhood Teacher Available For Babysitting

I am a mother of 4 and grandmother to 1. I have experience babysitting infants through teenage. I have had CPR training. I have also worked as a preschool teacher. I was in charge of up to 20 4-year-old. I have experience with epi-pen, nebulizer, physical and cognitive disabilities. I also have experience with insulin, sugar...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Mary R.


Lake Zurich, IL

$15-50/hr20 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as warm, caring, patient., and fun I like working with kids because no matter how you look or feel they love you. I'm looking for a job that is close to where I live and is fulfilling for myself and the family I'm with I started working with kids when I was very young Baby sitting etc. then...
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Rebecca L.


Mundelein, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

I have experience with emotional, mental, physical and medical special needs. I can take care of kids or adults. I have experience with epi pen, insulin, feeding tube, non-verbal, autism, wheel chairs, and hoyer.
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Zofia G.


Mundelein, IL

$26-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have 13 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation , Bathing , Housekeeping, medication administration , special care , special needs assistance. I had great work reference from families who employed me. got Annual non medical service workers training certification. All Trust Methods of...
Zofia can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, personal care, light cleaning
I currently teach in a therapeutic day high school. I have experience working with children of all ages from kindergarten through high school. Through the different stages of my career, I've worked at day camps, substitute teaching, and had various classrooms.
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Cary W.


Vernon Hills, IL

$25-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Cary & I love working with others to create engaging experiences through an environment that fosters safety, creativity, curiosity, & kindness. 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: Hospice services, personal care, home modification, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia & more

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