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Jenna B.


Huntley, IL

$19-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Flexible Educator And Caregiver

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Hi, I'm Jenna! I am a former special education teacher and auntie to 3 nephews. I have plenty of experience with children, including those with special needs.
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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:

CPR

First Aid

Hi! I am a certified Special Education teacher with over 9 years of experience working with children. I have worked at an at home day care center for two summers, tutoring and babysat for children ages 3 months to 13, and have had course work in education for all children, specifically those with special needs, and child...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
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Norma M.


Crystal Lake, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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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 the best! Very professional and helpful with our special needs son. "

Scott G.

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Moriah B.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I provide excellent care services by having clear, structured expectations and offering fun, engaging activities. I am experienced with a diverse variety of needs and ages. Below is a summary of my experience/qualifications: -Currently a teacher, pursuing Special Ed accreditation (1 yr) -Teaching assistant/after school care...
Moriah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Moriah was a great find! She did a fantastic job with our 8 year old son, he had nothing but good things to say about his time with her. I would highly recommend her."

Jeff B.

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Sherry D.


Hampshire, IL

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Warm And Patient Childcare Provider Available For Full-time Or Part-time/occassional Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Worked 4 day weeks as a Nanny for 5 years with child diagnosed within Autism Spectrum with some developmental delays. Child was 2 1/2 - 7 1/2 years old during this period. Also cared for younger sibling who was 2 years younger and required standard care. Continued occasional date night care through now, children are now 13 and...
5.0
"Sherry has been our full time nanny for over a year now. She is amazing with our 16 month old son! She is warm, energetic, and attentive. Our son is in early intervention and we really appreciate how Sherry is always diligent about working on his...

Ali B.

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Moriah B.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hello! I am seeking occasional work in the Lake in the Hills area (within 10-20 miles is ideal). I am fairly flexible with hours but do work varying shifts so please reach out to me to inquire about certain days or times. Unfortunately, I am not accepting recurring jobs at this time. Previously employed as a teaching...
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Robin F.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With A Smile

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been a stay at home Mom/ Licensed Massage Therapist for 25 + years. My oldest child is 30, and my youngest just turned 20. I am looking for part time caregiver position. I have worked with elderly care, handicapped, disabled, learning disabled, ADHD, special needs, of teenagers to senior citizens. My son was a quadriplegic...
Robin can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
5.0
"Robin was kind and so gentle as she cared for our 100 year old mom who needed help transferring initially and then was bed ridden by the end. Her compassion and respect during each stage for was beautiful."

Margaret M.

Hi my name is Natalie I have been working with kids for 5+ years including special needs children. My 4-year-old nephew is my best friend and I helped raise him since birth. I am very laid back and patient. I can help cook, clean, and with anything else you may need!
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Mary Chris B.


Algonquin, IL

$28/hr10 yrs exp

15+ Years Extensive Experience In Providing High Quality Care To The Elderly.

With the Degree in Psychology, Nursing Attendant and 15+ years of Caregiving experience in Elderly Care. I'm reliable and compassionate private duty caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations, maintaining and developing a strong rapport with a patient. Able to provide a number of services...
Mary Chris can also help with: Hospice services, transportation, home modification, respite care, dementia, meal prep & more
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Maria D.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a nurturing and dependable caregiver with over 25 years of experience with children of all ages (infants, toddlers, school age). I have also cared for older adults that needed a caregiver and had special needs. As a former teacher, I understand that each child may learn differently, which is why my care-giving approach is...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ellen A.


Algonquin, IL

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a certified caregiver who has worked in Senior/Special Needs care for three years as a live-in, and travel caregiver.
Ellen can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, live-in home care, transportation, errands, meal prep & more
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Jordan K.


Crystal Lake, IL

$13-20/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I have worked with children from different backgrounds, including those with special needs. I am willing to help out where needed and as much as I possibly can.
Jordan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

I'm fun, loving, hard working, loyal and honest. I have 17 Beautiful years of experience working for one family with 5 children ( 2, 5, 9, 13, and infant) and one child with special needs. I cared for well being of children from fun time, playing indoors/ outdoors , swimming, sports, crafts, reading, snuggles:), to bathing,...
Agnieszka can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Currently I have enjoyed nanny/Babysitter positions for several families throughout past 6 years. The children and I have enjoyed many activities and adventures together. For the past 20 years, I have worked in early childhood development, ages newborn to 12 including, children with special needs. Previous to that, I spent 5...
Traci can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Darlene Y.


Crystal Lake, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Health Care Provider Offers Part Time Care For Special Needs Children

I have cared for children with all different types of disabilities in health care facilities (hospitals & long term care). I enjoy encouraging a child to be the best that they can be. Currently, I care for 2 special needs kids ( developmental delay/CP boy for 5 yrs and DS boy for 3 yrs) after school and 1 special needs autistic...
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Marissa S.


Algonquin, IL

$11-16/hr2 yrs exp

I've worked as a Registered Behavior Technician during my undergrad. I worked with children with Autism ages 2-13. During my gap year I worked as a Qualified Intellectual Disability Profession for a grant funded Adult learning program. I worked with adults ages 18-94 with a variety of diagnoses as well a varying levels of...
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Katie W.


Hampshire, IL

$10-15/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Professional With Flexible Schedule

***I CURRENTLY WORK FULL-TIME IN THE SPECIAL RECREATION FIELD. However, I am periodically available to help on nights and weekends!*** I have been working with individuals with disabilities for the past 9 years in a variety of different settings. Before I graduated with my degree is B. S. Rehabilitation Services (minoring in...
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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Cheryl J.


Hampshire, IL

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hi my name is Cheryl, I have been a caregiver for 8 years. I have cared for all ages and all different needs including; paralysis, cerebral palsy and autism. Thanks!

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Huntley, IL

Norma M.

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.

Moriah B.

5.0

Moriah was great! She recently watched our kids, aged 1,5, and 9. Three kids for about 7 hours! The kids loved hanging out with her and she was professional, caring, and communicated well with the kids and my wife and I. She was very positive and we loved having her watch our kids.

- Andy R.

Sherry D.

5.0

Sherry has been amazing with our family. She I'd the only person outside of immediate family that we've allowed to watch our ASD child! She is wonderful with him and my daughter! There kids always look forward to her coming over because they know they'll have a good time! I totally trust her with my...

- Rhonda H.

Robin F.

5.0

Robin was kind and so gentle as she cared for our 100 year old mom who needed help transferring initially and then was bed ridden by the end. Her compassion and respect during each stage for was beautiful.

- Margaret M.

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