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Ava is very responsible and caring. She is truly excellent with challenging kids and they love her!
Review for Ava S. by Care member
Valerie is a warm, friendly, responsible, care giver. We had a family emergency and required help on very short notice. Valerie came…
Review for Valerie R. by Alyce L.
Mary Jo was a wonderful babysitter for our little 11 month old girl. She arrived early and was super flexible as we were staying in a hotel…
Review for Mary Jo N. by Ria S.
Special needs caregivers in Harvard, IL
My name is Signe and I am 25 years old, and I recently moved back to the area. I am a LPN and returning to school to complete my RN degree. I have nannied consistently over the past 10 years and worked a full time job the past 4 years as a pediatric nurse. I have experience nannying from 6 weeks old up to 15 years old, as well...
Signe can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Ava S.
Hebron, IL
$20-27/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi, I am Ava! I am 23 years old.
I am the oldest of 6 siblings ranging from the ages of 20 to 3 years old. I have ample experience caring for newborns and toddlers and experience providing care for babies and toddlers with special needs (my youngest brother is vision impaired, epileptic, and has neurological issues that require...
Ava can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"“Very reliable, patient, and caring. She’s been a great caregiver for my two special needs sons!”"
Care member
I have a nephew who is autistic, as well as a cousin I love taking them out to museums the libraries sometimes we would go swimming let get out and about to not only enjoy them self's but also interacting with other children or even just being outside in the fresh air going on walks going to parks. I don't mind doing anything...
Hi everyone! I am a positive, energetic, and responsible young woman who has been caring for kiddos periodically since the beginning of my high school years, including having worked with special needs kiddos at a summer camp. I am currently a graduate student at Colorado Christian University, studying Clinical Mental Health...
Alexandria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Chelsea B.
Sharon, WI
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hello I am Chelsea! I have chosen care giving as a career path. Caring for those in need brings my life so much joy. I like working directly with a family because I believe being a good care giver is also developing a relationship with my client and their family so they feel comfortable with me and the family can be at ease...
Alexis S.
Walworth, WI
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have cared for people of all ages and backgrounds in various formal and informal settings. I have experience assisting patients with Alzheimer's and Dementia working for the county in a nursing home. From there I worked with kids as a Nursery Coordinator in my church while nannying/babysitting and attending school for Special...
Valerie R.
Spring Grove, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom of 2 grown sons and a young, energetic grandmother of 7, ranging from 2 years to 15 years old. I have many years of experience caring for babies, toddlers, and adolescents. I have experience tutoring 6, 7, and 8th graders with IEP's. I also have extensive skills required for special needs and can perform various...
Valerie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My fiancee and I were going out of the country for vacation on a cruise. My fiancee has 2 kids still in school so we felt the need to have someone dependable be here in the evenings to keep an eye on the kids and make sure they got to school, etc. We also have 4...
Jason O.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have over 10 years of experience as a paraprofessional for students, behavioral disorder students and students with special needs. I am a mother of 3 adult children and 3 grandchildren. I have been a part time nanny for 1 1/2 years to a wonderful family with 4 children. I have also cared for children at Grand Geneva...
Mary Jo can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Mary Jo was a wonderful babysitter for our little 11 month old girl. She arrived early and was super flexible as we were staying in a hotel room so there were some logistics to figure out. She took my daughter to a nearby playground and sent lots of cute pictures!...
Ria S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Prior to moving to Dallas, I worked as a therapeutic recreation assistant for children and young adults (ages 3-21 years old) in an after-school care and summer camp setting. I also have two years experience as a paraprofessional educator in a severe behavior needs classroom, grades 4 and 5.
In addition to caring for children...
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified teacher with a passion for providing care to young children. I have experience in working with children 0-18, in both academic and childcare settings. I also have past experience in working with kids with special needs and providing therapeutic recreation services.
My most recent family and I have been together...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Megan is so great with my kids! Love her!"
Krystle B.
Karen R.
McHenry, IL
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Honest, Personable, Responsible, Compassionate And Dedicated Caregiver /Nanny For Six Families
4.6
(21)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
My first experience as a childcare provider is when I was a young teenager. Later, I worked with special needs children as a bus driver and teaching assistant for eight years. I have worked with families who had infants, preschool and school-aged children as a nanny since 2011. I fully enjoy being a nanny and I am in excellent...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Karen has been absolutely wonderful! She watched our 6 month old as I was returning back to work after maternity leave. A spot opened up at daycare a lot sooner than expected, which is the only reason we aren't having her watch our son any longer. While at our...
Elizabeth R.
Norma M.
Crystal Lake, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for children with autism and Down syndrome, ADD/HD. I worked at School District 95 Special Education Department.
5.0
"Norma is knowledgeable, compassionate, reliable and was right there to support our family when we needed help. I felt confident to leave my two boys, one of which is on the spectrum, in her care and would not hesitate to do so again."
Barbara Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sydney. I have been watching kids ages ranging from 0-12 for the past 7 years, including special needs kids. I have babysat newborn twins, I have babysat a child with cerebral palsy since she was infancy to 7 years old. I have babysat a 5-year-old child who had autism for about 5 years. Overall, I have a lot of...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Was a Very Passionate and caring babysitter was the only sitter I've hired that actually brings fun activities to do! I would recommend, Thanks Sydney!"
Chad J.
4.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am the mother of a 21 yr old son, a 28-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 7-year-old boy. I have over 15 years babysitting and Nanny experience with all ages as well as special needs care. I find joy in helping children learn and grow. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, going to parks and taking nature walks. I am...
Dawn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Dawn is always on time if not early. She was great with our son and he always got excited to see her. She is very interactive and tracks all activities throughout the day. Would definitely recommend her!"
Amanda A.
Tatiana M.
Garden Prairie, IL
$22-37/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi there!
I'm Tatiana, and I've been working with kids for 2 years now. I started as a para at a school for students with autism in the kindergarten room and loved it. Now, I'm at a public school as a speech therapy assistant with students aged 5-8, including some with special needs.
In my spare time, I go to the gym and help...
Tatiana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tatiana did amazing with our daughter she loved her. She uses her own log to write down what they did and anything my daughter ate. She brought sheets for my daughter to do as well (counting, alphabet etc. I highly recommend her if you’re looking for care! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Anna, 30 yrs old, live in McHenry, mom of two girls age 5yrs and 2 yrs. Experience in formal daycares and in-home care. Have worked with highly sensitive infants, autistic and special needs children, and ages from 6 weeks-14 yrs old. I am CPR and first aid trained, certification is out of date though! I am available...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ana was very kind and enjoyable to be around with my daughter. She watched her for a date night and we were very pleased. "
Paige N.
I have cared for a variety of people with special needs
I have worked in physical and speech therapy for stroke clients
I have worked with clients with m/s
I have worked with clients who have lost their eye sight and Alzheimer's
I have many years of experience in care-giving field
I am available days or nights and weekends
I...
Sandra can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Antonina B.
McHenry, IL
$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Accomplished Caregiver And Companion; Available Full Time, Wednesday - Sunday
I am an accomplished and compassionate caregiver with a strong history in healthcare delivery. I provided over 14 years of in-home service to a client with advanced stages of Multiple Sclerosis. I managed all aspects of her health and maintained a safe and secure environment. I'm experienced in working with paralyzed, cancer and...
Antonina can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Vicki T.
Crystal Lake, IL
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have a bachelor's degree in social work. I have worked as a case manager for seniors and individuals with special needs. I am a certified DSP with first aid and CPR training. I have worked with a variety of ages and ability levels. I have worked in group home environments, day programs, and ICFs.
Vicki can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, dementia, light cleaning, errands, transportation & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
2.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 45 years of experience I can help with Home Care and Personal Care. I've worked with many families up to and including end of life care, stroke, dementia, and disability clients. I strive to make life easier and comfortable for those who are in my care. My strength exceeds my age, I can effortlessly lift clients to...
Shaina can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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