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Kellien V.


Round Lake, IL

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced worker for special needs children

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I have been working full-time in the field of special education for four years. I also tutor part time for a child that needs NET training and I also run ABA programs. I have experience working with children who are diagnosed with Autism, Schizophrenia, Asperger's, BD, Down syndrome, and some with dual diagnoses. I have worked...
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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

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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

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

$15-20/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...
I am an LPN and have personal experience with my brother-in-law having Leukemia. I also have been a preschool teacher for five years. I have never-ending patience for the sick child. I have two children and 3 grandchildren.
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Anne B.


Lake Zurich, IL

$15/hr

Part-time Caregiver Available

I plan on attending Physician Assistant school in the future and have been working as a personal assistant to adults with physical disabilities for the past 2. 5 years. Specifically, I have worked with one individual with Cerebral palsy and two individuals with Spinal muscular atrophy. I find this job to be incredibly...
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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: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sheila S.


Round Lake, IL

$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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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

$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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep
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Roseleen B.


Lake Villa, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Service For Full-Time Job

My experience with special needs services is that I worked in a nursing home in Lake Bluff. I worked as a RTA (restorative therapist assistant). I worked there for about a year and a half, and I worked in the rehabilitation department. I have also done other various in-home care for seniors, for a woman who was a paraplegic.
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Kame M.


Round Lake, IL

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

I'm a patient and creative childcare provider with five years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to pursue a career as a nanny, and I've had the pleasure of supporting families in this role ever since. I believe in open and honest communication with...
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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: Mobility assistance, hospice services, companionship, personal care, home modification, dementia & more
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Sarah N.


Lake Zurich, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello My name is Sarah. I have recently, retired from working after 29 years. I have worked with special needs/senior adults in all capacities. I have decided now that I would like to work only part time with the elderly. I'm looking more for companion/assistant positions. I don't have the medical background so I'm not able to...
Sarah can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation

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