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Hailie H.
Great Lakes, IL
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and I have 3 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm known for being patient and calm, and I always put the child's best interests first. I believe in open communication with parents, and I use their preferred method to provide regular updates...
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.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family.
About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...
Jill can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is dependable and trustworthy and my girls 4.5 and 2.5 love it when she comes to watch them. "
Leslie R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
With a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, my first job out of college was working in a residential facility for children with special needs. In the five years working as a Child Care Counselor, I helped children with ADD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, AS, TS, and a variety of other mental health diagnoses.
As a public school teacher of many...
5.0
"Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time with an amazing attitude and is always finding new ways to help. She is reliable, hardworking, responsive,...
Ann D.
4.6
(9)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My wife and I have 3 kiddos. Youngest girl 2. I have an 8-year-old daughter who loves to come with me to supervise! She likes to play with the kids too. I am a professional caregiver that provides complete care for newborns, infants, toddlers, preschool, and school age. Short term & long term care. 1-40 hours....
John can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"John was great with our two little ones. Very professional and patient. He sent lots of pictures and updates throughout the night The kids had lots of fun and bonus points for his little girl also being wonderful with our daughter!"
Samantha M.
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.
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Mom of three children ages 25, 22, and 12. I have many years of experience in childcare though our parish and school, along with volunteering with children with special needs in the area of Adaptive Water Sports. I am also a foster parent and adoptive parent.
Colleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I was a live in care giver and life manager for a young adult with Down syndrome for 6 years. Previously I was a house manager for busy household with 2 homes to care and manage in the city and suburbs. Love to care for others and lighten the load on parents!
Danielle H.
Gurnee, IL
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Danielle and I have been a caregiver for over 3 years. Currently I work as a childcare provider as well as a fitness attendant but I miss providing individualized care. I have experience with autism, cerebral palsy, G-tube feeding, and epilepsy. Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have and I can't...
Hello! I'm a tutor who also works with special needs and chronically ill kids, teens and adults. While my teaching is excellent, my encouragement and creativity is just as good! I've worked with kids my whole life and it's a passion of mine. I love creating positive memories and reinforcing their individuality, confidence and...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I currently work full-time for a wonderful family that has an adorable 2. 5-year-old that I have been playing with for over 2 years; however, I am available for one-time appts and/or date-nights! I am raising two wonderful children and have been a homemaker/caregiver for 17 years. I believe all children can be successful...
Judith can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
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...
Kyle M.
Lincolnshire, IL
$10-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
My mom lived with ALS for over 10 years, including over five years on a ventilator. I was one of her primary caregivers, along with my father who is a retired physician.
I have had experience working with adults with special needs. I would take them to do one on one activities, provide needed personal care, and administer medication.
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Rose B.
Vernon Hills, IL
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Rose. I was elementary education student at Carthage College and have been babysitting/nannying since I was about 13/14 and never really considered it a"job". I love taking care of children and genuinely have a good time doing it. I have experience with all ages, twins and children with special needs. I'm very flexible...
Rose can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is David. A father of two teens. A college graduate with about 20 years experience in the Health Care Industry particularly concentrated with Senior Health. I am a compassionate hardworking person with a soft heart for people with disabilities. Caring for your loved ones can be stressful and daunting. I can be of...
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, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Sarah M.
Libertyville, IL
$18-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
Childcare, 9 Years Experience. Some Basic Elderly Care And Special Needs Experience.
Hi!! I'm a senior. I have 9 years of experience with childcare and basic elderly care as well as some experience with people with special needs. I am willing to help with pet care and household chores.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Great Lakes, IL
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.
Jill K.
5.0
Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two boys (3 mo. and 18 mo. at the time). Throughout the approximately 3 1/2 years that she worked for us, she was always dependable, always on time, and...
- Margaret D.
Lauren G.
5.0
Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time with an amazing attitude and is always finding new ways to help. She is reliable, hardworking, responsive, intelligent, and always follows...
- Ann D.
John K.
5.0
John was great with our two little ones. Very professional and patient. He sent lots of pictures and updates throughout the night The kids had lots of fun and bonus points for his little girl also being wonderful with our daughter!
- Samantha M.
Priscilla D.
5.0
Priscilla is very professional and caring. We are so fortunate to have her taking care of our mom.
- Darleena W.
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