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San Juanita L.
Algonquin, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position that will allow me to utilize my current skills, provide me with increased responsibilities on the job, and will offer me the opportunity to be successful, productive, and grow within the healthcare organization.
Summary of Qualifications
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cared for hospitalized...
Alvin C.
Crystal Lake, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
im Alvin 44 years old, live in Crystal Lake, 11years of caregiver.
-took care of Alzheimer's for 3 yrs helping bathing, sponge bath, feeding, cleaning.
-did take care of quadriplegic for 5 yrs lifting transferring, bathing, cooking, cleaning, driving, change catheter, errands.
-also help old man stroke for 1 yr and half...
4.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am the mother of a 20 yr old son, a 26-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 6-year-old boy. I have over 15 years babysitting and Nanny experience with all ages as well as special needs care. I find joy in helping children learn and grow. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, going to parks and taking nature walks. I am...
Dawn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"In order to understand Dawn, I have to tell you the environment. My son, M, was born was severe chronic respiratory disease and epilepsy. M was mentally 1 month old and confined to a wheelchair, ventilator and feeding tube. We we through every home nursing...
Mike A.
Karen R.
McHenry, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Honest, Personable, Responsible, Compassionate And Dedicated Caregiver /Nanny For Six Families
4.6
(21)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
My first experience as a childcare provider is when I was a young teenager. Later, I worked with special needs children as a bus driver and teaching assistant for eight years. I have worked with families who had infants, preschool and school-aged children as a nanny since 2011. I fully enjoy being a nanny and I am in excellent...
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Karen is very nice and has a vast range of experience in a variety of areas. She babysat our 2 1/2 year old boy for a week during the day when we were in the Lake Geneva area. She was very good at taking our toddler to fun activities such as the playground,...
Ian G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Life can be challenging as is... even more so for people with specific disabilities-
I'm passionate about assisting men and ladies with special challenges lead fulfilling lives by assisting with daily living tasks so that they can be as independent as they desire to be :)
Most of my experience is in assisting people with...
5.0
"Lorie took care of my father when we were on vacation. She was wonderful. She kept the house clean and was great with my father. I would hire her again in a heartbeat."
Kris C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I currently teach in a self-contained special education classroom. This is my 8th year of teaching. I hold a Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction with Specialized Endorsements in Special Education and English as a Second Language from National Louis University. I also have a bachelor's degree in Elementary...
Holly P.
Saint Charles, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I truly enjoy helping all populations, Seniors, Children and special need clients. I have experience working with all listed above.
5.0
(1)
I have spent the past year or so working at a facility for the mentally and developmentally disabled, working as a Hab aide.
5.0
"Caitlin works professionally with children with special needs as her career and uses the skills she's learned within that environment across the care she provides to families! I'm blown away by her skills, her determination, and her attention to detail. If you hire...
Alexis A.
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Anna, 30 yrs old, live in McHenry, mom of two girls age 5yrs and 2 yrs. Experience in formal daycares and in-home care. Have worked with highly sensitive infants, autistic and special needs children, and ages from 6 weeks-14 yrs old. I am CPR and first aid trained, certification is out of date though! I am available...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ana was very kind and enjoyable to be around with my daughter. She watched her for a date night and we were very pleased. "
Paige N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I would be so excited to be a part of the family! My passion in life is helping and caring for others, especially children! I am currently attending Grad School to get my Masters in Speech Language Pathology, preferably for children with special needs. I am CPR / First Aid Certified & renewed those certifications this year...
Morgan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Morgan was charming and conscientious. She took excellent care of our toddler. She was personable and fun. Our toddler was instantly at ease and never anxious about being left with someone new. It was a delightful experience."
Susan O.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in childcare since 1999. In those years I have worked at daycare centers and cared for ages 6 weeks to 12 years old and special needs.
From 2005 to 2012 I was a preschool teacher and enjoyed every minute of it.
I have also had nanny positions which was also a very enjoyable experience. During that time I cared for...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stephanie is a wonderful babysitter and our girls love her."
Jami H.
Tracy S.
Bartlett, IL
$20-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Child Care Provider/Senior Care and Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of child care experience, within a daycare facility, nannying, directing and teaching a church bible school, and providing home daycare out of my house. I have my CNA license and I am CPR certified with infants through adults. I am extremely compassionate and I love children and animals! I enjoy care giving...
Tracy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Can't say enough good things. Watched our little boy from 9 weeks until he was almost 3 years old. Reliable, super friendly, nicest family that I could have asked for to watch our little guy!"
Christina K.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with all ages and a wide variety of special needs clients. I have 14 plus years of experience both professionally and personally. I have a BA degree and am certified in CPR, CPI, DSP and QRMP. I've done substitute teaching in IL and taken First Aid. I love this line of work and can honestly say that I love going to...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Jeff. I am a Autism Life Coach. I work with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Communication Disorders, Behavior Disorders, and Learning Disabilities. My experience is extensive beginning as a Substitute Teacher in the public schools, as well worked as a Paraprofessional/Job Coach Coordinator at a non-public...
5.0
"What a great life coach and a huge heart for the special needs community. He worked with my son for a couple of years. No a complaint and taught my son with autism a ton!!"
Dawn C.
Sophia D.
McHenry, IL
$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am interested in your care job!! I have 14 years experience taking care of children of all ages. Also special needs kids. I am CPR certified and I have taken college courses on early child development and early learning. I am very out going and have alot of energy. I love being outside, teaching, and exercising. I'm...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophia has been phenomenal; she has been taken care of my 2-yo daughter for about a year.
Reliability & Flexibility
I work in the City and my schedule is dependent on a lot (train schedules, meetings, work events, etc) and Sophia has been very flexible,...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I raised my own children, my son (33) and my daughter (23). Over the past 20 years, I have served as a toddler teacher, and home-daycare provider, and served 4 different families as a nanny for the last decade. I also have experience working with people with special needs. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoy working with...
Candace can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Candace was our nanny for 4 years and provided exceptional care for our children!"
Julie K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Rhonda. I am CNA Certified and also have my certificate in dialysis. I have been doing home healthcare for the past 8 years. I recently cared for a gentlemen that's wheelchair bound and has heart, renal and diabetes. I transfer him from bed to wheelchair, to bathing, to dressing, prepare and serve meals, check...
Nicole P.
Island Lake, IL
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Been Working With Children Of All Ages For More Then Ten Years
4.5
(11)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 10. I have taken care of children of all ages newborn-teenage. I have worked as a babysitter but mostly as a full time nanny/ house manager. I have experience with multiples as well as special needs. I am also CPR/first-aid certified. I do not have children of my own but do have a niece and a...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole watched my dogs for an evening, fed them, gave them some attention, and kept them safe while I was out. She asked all the right questions and was very professional. "
Care member
5.0
(21)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Sarah. I am looking for a full time nanny position with a loving family. I'm looking to utilize my 11 and a half years of child care experience and knowledge in growth development by providing good guidance and exceptional care as a professional live out nanny. I also have two and a half years experience with...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have known Sarah for many years now and she has always been my go-to occasional nanny/sitter when she was available to help with my two children. She has done overnight stays with us as well. Sarah interacts with my children through various games, activities,...
Stephanie M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families! I am an Education Major at Mizzou and will be a senior in the fall. I can start immediately - days, nights, weekends, and with little notice. I have a reliable, safe SUV to drive your children. I enjoy kids of all ages and abilities.
I bring several years of experience being a nanny to a family with special needs....
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Great with children, very polite"
Chris D.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Huntley, IL
Dawn C.
5.0
Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her.
- Shannon C.
Karen R.
5.0
Karen is very nice and has a vast range of experience in a variety of areas. She babysat our 2 1/2 year old boy for a week during the day when we were in the Lake Geneva area. She was very good at taking our toddler to fun activities such as the playground, sandbox and local library. Very...
- Ian G.
Lorie G.
5.0
Lorie took care of my father when we were on vacation. She was wonderful. She kept the house clean and was great with my father. I would hire her again in a heartbeat.
- Kris C.
Caitlin L.
5.0
Caitlin works professionally with children with special needs as her career and uses the skills she's learned within that environment across the care she provides to families! I'm blown away by her skills, her determination, and her attention to detail. If you hire her, you will not be disappointed...
- Alexis A.
Anna N.
5.0
Ana was very kind and enjoyable to be around with my daughter. She watched her for a date night and we were very pleased.
- Paige N.
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