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Verlisa B.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr

I Have 5 Years Of Experience With Children With With Special Needs.

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My Child Care Provider responsibilities included overseeing the basic schedule of special needs children, conducting activities, and supporting other staff members as needed.
Verlisa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

I have worked as a caregiver for seniors as well as adults with special needs for several years. It is an honor and a privilege to provide them with the best care possible.
Lasharanda can also help with: Dementia, companionship, personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
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Vanessa B.


Darien, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

My passion is helping and taking care or people (children and adults). I enjoy putting a smile on someone's face. I am friendly, efficient, organized, and responsible. I have volunteered at senior centers in the past. I have worked with special needs children and handicap individuals.
Vanessa can also help with: Respite care, personal care
Hello! I have been working with adults and seniors with Special Needs in some capacity ever since I graduated college in 2013. I started out working hands on with multiple individuals in their home and assisting with different ADL tasks including toileting, dressing, medication administration, and meal preparation/feeding. I...
Samantha can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep
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Angela C.


Orland Park, IL

$15-22/hr1 yrs exp

Your Child's New Best Friend!

Hi parents! My name is Angela and I am currently a graduate of Carl Sandburg High School and will be attending UIUC in the fall. I am patient, energetic, and a problem solver when it comes to children. I love working with kids as I was a part of my school's preschool program in helping teach and create activities for the...
Angela can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Brianna C.


Oak Brook, IL

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Memory Maker Smile Creator

I'm a dedicated full-time student pursuing a career in paramedics while working towards a degree in neonatal nursing. With 3 years of experience as a recreational aid leader for individuals with special needs at Ray Graham Association, I've developed a strong passion for working with disabled individuals. Outside of academics, I...
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Erin W.


Oak Forest, IL

$14-19/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

Experienced care provider, administering supervision and guidance to children in public venues and private home settings. Dedicated to helping children better understand the world around them while providing enrichment through play and learning. Committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for learning and growth. Adept...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Amanda T.


Oak Lawn, IL

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced & Educated With Flexible/PT Hours

Hi, I'm Amanda! I'm 27 years old with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Social Work. My previous work experience has included providing social-emotional activities with children and teens in the school setting. I also have worked with infants and children with special needs. I love working with kids of...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance
I have recently moved back to the Hinsdale area after caring for my father in Florida for several months. (He suffered from a traumatic brain injury). Experienced with childcare, senior care, special needs, and pets.
Erica can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
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Carolyn K.


La Grange Park, IL

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care

Past stay at home mom with now grown children (a girl and boy each) who is eager to work again! Though I'm a registered nurse with past pediatric, elderly, and special needs experience, I do not want to return to bedside 12 hours hospital shifts. I love and am great with kids of all ages. I adapt well to desired parenting...
Carolyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Martha S.


Lemont, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I'd describe my personality as passionate, courageous, adaptable, hardworking I like caring for people with special needs because caregiving cultivates gratitude, it creates a beautiful and unique bond, I have the opportunity to learn new things I'm looking for a job that offers flexibility in hours I started caring for...
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Rebecca H.


Willowbrook, IL

$15-25/hr

Caring, Structured And Fun!

I've been a teacher in my own classroom for four years... and it's time for a change! I love what I do, but I also know that there are so many other ways I can make a difference in the world. Working with people with special needs is to serve one of the most vulnerable people in our world. I want to be a part of their care and...
My name is Laverne, I work as a teachers assistant. I've worked with special need children. I've done home health care for 2 yrs part time.
Laverne can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Amanda R.


Westmont, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. I'm a mom 4 kiddos ranging from jr high to preschool. My passion is and always has been helping people of all abilities. I have been with the same family for over 10 yrs helping their non verbal son that has autism. Lucky for him he found a day school that his family loves, which now leaves me with some availability.
I help with dressing, motivation, mobility assistants, oral hygiene, brushing, hair care, medicine reminder, bathing, toileting, light housekeeping, meal preparation, light cooking, and willing to learn more.
Hi! I'm Jessica a career Nanny looking for my next long term family! I have worked with 3 families long term and have been very fortunate to watch their children grow up. Now I'm looking for my next adventure. I really feel that it takes a village to raise children and I would love to be part of your village! I was a stay at...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Yulissa M.


Alsip, IL

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hello there, My name is Yulissa and I'm 27 years old. I have been caring for children and senior adults for almost 8 years now. I'm always willing to learn and full of energy. My friends describe me as caring, loving and hardworker. I'm currently in nursing school and will graduate in November 2024. Although it was being a...
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Claudia G.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I'm Claudia i m a caregiver for more them 15 years i m Latina i m 38 years old I have my reference letters. I have experience with personal care and g-tube cerebral palsy epilepsy and scoliosis psp (Parkinson) love to learned new things. love to bake and arts and crafts etc..
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Anna S.


Hinsdale, IL

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Recent Stanford College Grad Happy To Help!

Hello! My name is Anna and recently graduated from Stanford University. I am open to help babysitting, house-sitting, odd jobs, and a variety of other requests. I have a lot of experience with children and am very comfortable with infants. I also have experience with children and teens with special needs. I was a camp...
I have a few family members with certain disabilities that I have taken care of. I love everyone and making sure everyone is safe and comfortable and feeling okay.

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