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Makayla S.


Roscoe, IL

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Since age 5 I've done swimming, ice skating, gymnastics, tumbling, cheer, and competitive dance team. My family and I like to travel. I have 9 years of experience childhood sitting for families as well as nursery for infants and toddlers. I was a volunteer teacher for dance/cheer with special needs children and also a camp...
Makayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jessica L.


Wonder Lake, IL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced CNA Available Full Time

I have cared for people with special needs in the past and I love what I do. I have a niece with Down syndrome and she always brings a smile to my face.
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Katie B.


Marengo, IL

$15-29/hr10 yrs exp

Hello my name is Katie. I have worked with kids for over 20 years. I do have experience working with kids that have Autism or ADD or ADHD and other disabilities. I think that is very important to always stay positive with everything that you do. I do enjoy arts and crafts, and playing games. I always have a smile on my face.
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Suzana G.


McHenry, IL

$15-20/hr

Sami Retired Registered Nurse

I have more than 25 years experience of working with all age categories patients including cerebral palsy, autism, mental development, diagnosis associated , dementia, diabetes, cancer patients, ALS, MS, autoimmune disorders. I am available for 4 days per week assignments.
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Jessica R.


McHenry, IL

$17-30/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked with children with ASD for 3 years and have tons of experience with all ages. I have a master's in Special education and ABA
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Violet B.


McHenry, IL

$14-18/hr4 yrs exp

I currently work for NSSEO kirk school it is a therapeutic day school that helps students with multiple disabilities ranging from autism to non ambulatory medical needs. I work part time a few days a week and I would like something either on the weekends or one or two days a week in the evenings around 5:00 pm
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Darlene Y.


Crystal Lake, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare/Senior Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a health care professional willing to care for children/special needs kids and seniors. I am mature, responsible, dependable, kind, patient, fun and a non smoker. I am CPR certified for healthcare providers and fully vaccinated for Covid and flu. I have worked for several families for years and can provide references if...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Olivia F.


Twin Lakes, WI

$8-18/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitting, Transportation, And Special Needs Aid And Assistance

Hello, I'm Olivia! I am 19 years old and I am looking for a babysitting position. I am also working part time with kids and adults who have special needs with a range of disabilities. I have been working in this field for two years now but I have been doing babysitting for neighbors and others since I was 14. I can do one time...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Karen R.


McHenry, IL

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Caring, Patient Professional Nanny

I have worked with special needs children as a special needs bus driver and summer school teacher's assistant for eight year. I have a cover letter and resume that I will bring to an interview. Thank you.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have enjoyed working as a senior caregiver for the past 14 years. I'm compassionate, experienced and reliable. I've had a variety of clients with special needs. I'm available now since the person I was caring for during the last three years needs to move on to a nursing care facility. I'm also available for respite care. I...
Only can also help with: Companionship, respite care, transportation, dementia
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Karla D.


Delavan, WI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Great Listener/and Companion

I have a beautiful 18 years old son who has autism. He is high functioning with social skills ever improving. I love to see him laugh and create. He makes me passionate to find joy in everyday living, to not take life too seriously. We work though things like communicating his needs. He gets high praises and rewards when tasks...
I have over 10 years of experience with special needs. autism, adhd, severe anxiety. Im CPR certified and first aid I provide my own transportation.
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Deborah A.


Woodstock, IL

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

12 Hour Caregiver Available

I am an experienced CNA who is loving, kind, dependable and have worked for 3 years. I can cook, clean the house, help with dressing, help with toileting, transferring, range of motion, medication reminder, grocery shopping, help with showering, escort to doctors appointments. I am highly organized, dedicated and with a positive...
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Ella T.


Crystal Lake, IL

$17-50/hr4 yrs exp

About Me !

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi , my name is Ella , I attend mchenry county college and i'm looking for a summer job that has a stable schedule and welcoming home. I'd describe my personality as creative, optimistic and outgoing. I love working with kids and being someone they can come to for advice. I started working with kids when I was 14. I've had...
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Michelle R.


Roscoe, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

Hello! And thank you for taking the time to find out a little bit about me! I have always enjoyed working with children. I began babysitting and nannying when I was 13. I obtained my degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked in three Early Childhood Centers, two in Rockford and one in Huntley. At each center, I taught...
Michelle can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Sydney M.


Belvidere, IL

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Caroline M.


Marengo, IL

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

I just graduated ISU with a degree in special education. I have 8 years of experience. That experience included being a nanny, inclusion companion, clinical hours for my college.
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Ann F.


Crystal Lake, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available

I am calm, compassionate and have excellent communication skills. My career is working with people of various ages, backgrounds and needs. I have learned so much from the many people I have had the privilege to work with. I have a bachelors degree in Psychology and have worked in the social service field for 15 years.
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Susan R.


Twin Lakes, WI

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver. Worked With Several Types Of Disabilities

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have taken care of several different people with different disabilities. I have held my full-time job for 8 years now. I enjoy what I do and I have a big heart.
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Bridget B.


Huntley, IL

$16-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Bridget! I have over 5 years of experience providing care for all ages. I am CPR certified and am currently attending school to become an ultrasound technician! I have experience with special needs children, bilingual children, infants/babies, and children up to the age of 13.
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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