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Amy D.


Elgin, IL

$16-22/hr4 yrs exp

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Hi, my name is Amy and I'm a freshman at Michigan State University! I have 4+ years of experience with ages 3 months through 12 years, along with 3 years working with teenage students with special needs. I'm CPR certified and have reliable transportation. With kids, I love creating fun crafts, baking, and spending time...
Amy can also help with: Errands, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, specialized care
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Nkosinathi M.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$16-25/hr2 yrs exp

Every Kid Deserves To Have Fun.

I have worked at summer camps for 2 years now in Boston and Maryland. I have been trained to take care of children and how to also take care of children with special needs
Nkosinathi can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
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Bernadette N.


Schaumburg, IL

$30-45/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs RN Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a compassionate and dependable nurse, I have been working in a hospital in Michigan for 3 years, just recently moved to Illinois. In the past, I also worked in a nursing home and home care for 3 years too. I pride myself in the ability to adapt to any situation and learn new skills quickly. I have assisted clients/patients...
Bernadette can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia, visiting nurse
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Laurie B.


Palatine, IL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I have been a caregiver working in senior care and special Ed for several years . I worked at Kirk school for 4 years with special needs children and . I was a caregiver to a special needs boy for 4 years while doing senior care in the morning . I also worked with children years ago and have college courses in early childhood
Laurie can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, personal care
I'm currently going to university for a degree in Elementary Education with a minor in English Education. I'm two years into my program, and I love it! I'm the oldest child in a family of otherwise all boys, and I've been taking care of them and other children through babysitting since I was 13 (my brothers called me mom when...
Karin can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kaitlyn and I am 26 years old. I am a special education teacher but babysit on weeknights and weekends. I have had a passion for children since I was little and have had many babysitting jobs. I have an abundant amount of experiences working with kids who have special needs as well as infants. I am CPR and First...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kaitlyn helped us out on short notice and was great with our 11 month old. We were able to have a night out without any concerns. It was also a plus that she was comfortable with our 3 dogs (including a very large Great Dane). I’d absolutely hire Kaitlyn again! "

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Kathleen K.


Addison, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I was currently employed as a paraprofessional and have been doing this for 17 years. I worked with special needs children and love my work. The children bring me so much joy and although it can sometimes be exhausting, I cannot imagine doing anything else. Before that I worked at a preschool (5 years). Previous to that I was a...
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Olivia T.


Palatine, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver- Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Olivia! I am currently 26 years old and will be starting graduate school for Occupational Therapy at Drake University. I have been working in the special needs field since I was in high school. I was a volunteer for a local special recreation association when I first started out, and then I became an inclusion...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Olivia K.


Schaumburg, IL

$16-18/hr6 yrs exp

Friendly, Kind, Responsible Babysitter

I am CPR certified and I have my drivers license. I can cook, clean, do laundry, and general house work along with childcare. I've also worked in a preschool and with special needs children. I can help with pre-K through junior high tutoring. And I've had my babysitting license in the state of Illinois for 6 years, and have tons...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Noemi M.


Schaumburg, IL

$19-30/hr3 yrs exp

My name is Noemi. I am a former Registered Behavioral Technician with experience providing ABA services to children in clinical, school, and home settings. I am knowledgeable in using AAC devices and have a basic understanding of sign language. During high school, I also had the opportunity to work with individuals with cerebral...
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Diana P.


Elgin, IL

$18-24/hr2 yrs exp

1.0

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I'm an RBT worker, I am currently looking to take on another client aside from my actual job I have been doing this for a year and a half now, I have worked with many different ages. I'd love to chat more and get to know you and find out if we are a match!!!
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Amy D.


Elgin, IL

$16-27/hr3 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Amy and I'm a freshman at Michigan State University! I have 4+ years of experience with ages 3 months through 12 years, along with 3 years working with teenage students with special needs. I'm CPR certified and have reliable transportation. With kids, I love creating fun crafts, baking, and spending time...
Amy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I have experience taking care of a elderly gentleman who I consider part of my family. My personality is compassionate, trustworthy, and helpful. I am respectful to the needs of each individual and for them being a living person in this world that have their own stories to teach us.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I just graduated from the University of Tampa and am living at home this summer before starting graduate school in August . I am an occupational therapy student so I have extensive experience working with children with special needs. I am the oldest of three and have been taking care of my younger siblings my whole life....
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Former DSP with Clearbrook (5 years) and stepmom to now 28-year-old stepson living with Autism. I am enthusiastic, upbeat and extremely positive. Love to engage and foster social integration, always meeting clients where they are and holding their hand along their journey. Impeccable references.
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Danielle F.


Addison, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced With A MS In Special Education

I have been fortunate enough to work with children with many different needs. Through the years as a teacher, they have helped me learn much about life. I started as a resource teacher and am now working with students who have many disabilities.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experience * I have been working with children in multiple forms for over 10 years, including as an assistant teacher in a preschool setting * I have experience in working with special needs children * I was a stay-at-home mom of two for 6 years * I am currently working with a family that I have been with for 9 years, and I am...
Gianne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jessica H.


Palatine, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking To Put My Skills To Use!

Hello! my name is Jessica. I have spent most of my adult life babysitting/ nannying. I love being around kids and watching them grow. I also have worked with children with sensory issues and physical disabilities. On top of that I have worked in the emergency room transporting people so I have experience with all age groups in...
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Doris A.


Schaumburg, IL

$40-45/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

work experience as a nanny with special need children around 10 years I love to work with kids I am very responsible, loving , patient, honest, respectful. I am mother of two beautiful boys also I work as rehab aide , nursing assistant, I graduated as nurse (LPN) in 2012 I have around 13 years of career experience working with...
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Wendy W.


Arlington Heights, IL

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Ready To Encourage!

Personable, deeply caring, fun. Background in hospital chaplaincy, retirement communities (Life Enrichment Specialist and reception), special needs' children, pets, international and stateside church work. Love making connections with people, comforting, and encouraging. In my spare time I love volunteering with prayer ministry,...
Wendy can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, respite care, meal prep, home modification, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

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