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Sofia B.


Hudson, IL

$16/hr2 yrs exp

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I find joy and fulfillment in nurturing the growth of young minds, and I am passionate about making a positive impact on their lives. With two years of experience as a childcare provider, I am well-equipped to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child. My creative and imaginative personality allows me...
Sofia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Victoria D.


Normal, IL

$20-38/hr6 yrs exp

4.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Victoria! I currently just moved back home to Bloomington from Dallas where I was a nanny for five years! I have experience with children ages from 1-month-old to 12 years old, I also have experience with special needs children! I'm CPR/first aid certified and covid vaccinated. I have a reliable vehicle, and amazing...
Victoria can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Victoria was nice to communicate with as we made arrangements for childcare. She was very easy-going and flexible. It helped me relax while we left our son at home."

Melanie B.

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Jahkayla R.


Bloomington, IL

$23/hr7 yrs exp

Hi.! My Name Is Jahkayla! I'm 20 Years Old And I've Been Working With Children For About 4 Years.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as Caring, honest, energetic. I like working with kids because I feel like I can be myself. I love giving the children a chance to be themselves and encourage them. I enjoy working with children. I'm looking for a job where I feel like I belong. A place where I enjoy being. I would like to find a...
Jahkayla can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jahkayla was my son's full-time nanny from the time he was four months old (May 2023) until 19 months (September 2024). She was immediately amenable to and supportive of our parenting style and happy to care for our baby the same way we cared for him, including...

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Paige A.


Normal, IL

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Looking For A Summer Job!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Paige A. and I am pursuing a special education degree at Illinois State University. I have worked at a summer camp for children who have special needs for 2 summers and worked as a nanny in my hometown last summer. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old and love kids of all ages!
Paige can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alyssia H.


Bloomington, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Need Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a positive attitude and a desire to be in the helping field. I have the ability to learn quickly, am task oriented, and eager to advance my career and continue my education. Due to my own firsthand knowledge of the quality services you provide your clients and students. As indicated in the enclosed resume, I possess...
5.0
"Alyssia is friendly, helpful, and reliable. She is patient and kind with my daughter. I highly recommend her!"

Sonia K.

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Victoria D.


Normal, IL

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Plano ISD WORKER! RELIABLE!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I m Victoria! Let me tell you a little about me! I'm 23 years old, I attend Collin College, and I love to have fun! I'm currently a nanny for 3 amazing kids in Frisco, and I have also worked for plano ISD with a program. I have a reliable vehicle with incredible references. I have worked with infant, toddlers, special needs,...
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Dasia W.


Bloomington, IL

$14-16/hr2 yrs exp

Looking For A Summer Nanny/babysitting Job

Hello! My name is D'Asia I am a current School Social Worker with a Masters Degree in Social Work. I currently am working with ages 4-15, but I do have experience with younger children as well. I have 5+ years of child care experience with younger family members and family friends. I also have over a year of experience working...
Dasia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kelli G.


Bloomington, IL

$14-21/hr10 yrs exp

It Is A Gift To Help Others

I have worked with the elderly and special needs since I was a senior in highschool. I will treat your loved ones with the same care and respect as my own.
Kelli can also help with: Respite care, errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Lydia B.


Normal, IL

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Happy To Help :)

I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I've grown up around kids of all ages as I was in daycare from the ages of 3-12. After I was done with daycare, I began to help babysit and care for kids from ages 4 months-12 years old. I currently am a behavioral therapist and work with kids with...
Lydia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hi! I'm Maddie, I am currently a sophomore at Illinois State University! I'm from Elgin Illinois, but recently located to the Normal/Bloomington area to further my academic career. Before relocating, I was a nanny for an amazing family for over a year! Besides that, I have been babysitting/nannying for children of all ages,...
Madelyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Karris C.


Normal, IL

$16/hr5 yrs exp

Karris Caregiver

Hi my name is Karris I've been a caregiver at nursing homes and at home care since I was 15 yrs old I am now 23 love working and caring for the Elderly I have many experiences with dementia and Alzheimer patients and some adults with special needs working as caregiver I love give them companionship, is hard to find in later life...
Karris can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia
I am currently a Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, look for a little extra work. I work with children with a wide range of different needs. I have worked with children on the autism spectrum, children with developmental delays, children with down syndrome, children with cerebral palsy, and children with different...
I'm a creative and imaginative caregiver with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. I have two years of experience as a childcare provider working with special needs children and am comfortable caring for one or two at a time. I am CPR-trained and have completed coursework in early childhood development and...
Grayson can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Licensed practical nurse, caregiver, and licensed cosmetologist. Experience working with a variety of clients and enjoys helping others. Experience working as a caregiver in the home, hospice and traveling to different skilled nursing homes as a nurse. I'm also a licensed cosmetologist with 20 years experience if in need of hair...
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Taylor W.


Normal, IL

$15-19/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Taylor and I'm so excited to meet you and your family! I have 10 years+ experience of nannying / babysitting with Children of all ages. I will help with taking them to sport events or anything they need to do. I have transportation to take them places. I'm also a pet lover so it works for me if you have pets...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Paige A.


Normal, IL

$12-25/hr3 yrs exp

Looking For A Summer Job!

Hello! My name is Paige A. and I am a student athlete at Illinois State University pursuing a degree in special education. I have worked for 2 summers at a summer camp for kids with special needs. These kids changed my life and allowed me to realize what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. My senior year of high school, I...
Hi, I'm Faith. I have assisted several people with special needs over the years. I hope that I am able to help you on your search for care.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Sydney and I am an Occupational Therapy Assistant. I work with children with special needs in the school setting and I am looking for weekend and potentially summer sitting jobs. I love doing any and all activities with children including outdoor and indoor activities. I can prepare meals, transport to and from...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Mia M.


Normal, IL

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

I have extensive special needs experience with Autism, down syndrome, and mobility needs. Most of my experience with special needs people has been with younger children but I am always looking for more experience with people in a variety of ages. I currently go to Illinois State University and am starting my sophomore year...
My life experience IS my training. My daughter had and still has many medical challenges. I learned basic skills and many other medical skills I never knew I needed or wanted along the way. She is on the spectrum so the challenges of the schools and public are still on going. I have learned only patience and routines makes it...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hudson, IL

Victoria D.

5.0

Victoria was our nanny for the first six months of our son’s life and she is an excellent caregiver. Victoria has a very gentle and loving way with little ones and our son took to her immediately. She is dependable, trustworthy, and diligent in respecting a family’s preferences and ways of caring...

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Jahkayla R.

5.0

Jahkayla was my son's full-time nanny from the time he was four months old (May 2023) until 19 months (September 2024). She was immediately amenable to and supportive of our parenting style and happy to care for our baby the same way we cared for him, including baby-wearing, utilizing cloth diapers,...

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Alyssia H.

5.0

Alyssia is friendly, helpful, and reliable. She is patient and kind with my daughter. I highly recommend her!

- Sonia K.

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