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Special needs caregivers in La Grange Park, IL

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Dana V.


Willowbrook, IL

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

I'm A Paraprofessional Who Works With Special Need Kiddos In Need Of A Summer Job.

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I'd describe my personality as fun, nurturing, caring I like working with kids because I love kids.
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Irma F.


Addison, IL

$26/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a mother of 3, I have experience with special need kids. As I am a mother of a son with down syndrome! I'm very patient and loving. I am also very good at multitasking! I love to socialize and care for others.
Irma can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Kids bring me lots of joy. I enjoy being around them, teaching them playing sports and doing crafts with them. I use to work in the nursery and child care at my church, I babysit here and there when people need me, and I watched my neighbors grandma for about a year as she was old and had dementia. I am going to school to...
Ava can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
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Barbara J.


Chicago, IL

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

We Have To Respect Elderly People.

A dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a strong background in providing care for individuals with special needs. Experienced in assisting those with dementia and stroke patients. Proficient in both Polish and English. **Professional Experience:** *Caregiver (Lake in the Hills, IL). Dates: 2/2021-8/2023. - Offered...
Barbara can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, personal care, light cleaning
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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

I am a psychology major at Dominican University with a passion for working with children of all ages. My interest in child care was sparked by learning about the significant positive impact that attentive and compassionate care can have on a child's development and well-being. As someone beginning my career in psychology and...
Angelica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
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Katie H.


Lombard, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I like working with kids because kids are the best, plain and simple! I love watching kids learn and grow. No 2 days are ever the same when it comes to kids, and that keeps things interesting. I have over 20 years of experience as I started working with kids when I was a teenager. I have experience with newborns all the...
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Eva R.


Downers Grove, IL

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Eva and I'm a junior at the University of Iowa, but will be home for the summer in Downers Grove, IL. I'm looking for a full-time nanny or babysitting job nearby. I'm caring, reliable, and energetic, with years of childcare experience-I've been babysitting for families since middle school. I'm happy to help...
Eva can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
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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
Growing up my grandmother worked children with special needs. As I got older I knew that's what I wanted to do as well. I received my BA in Disabilities Studies from Aurora University. I was able to get a lot of hands on experience from varies field assignments. While in school I worked as a program assistant at a recreational...
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Liliana P.


Chicago, IL

$17-35/hr8 yrs exp

Hello, My name is Lily. I started my career in healthcare as a c. n. a and later moved on to nursing at a skilled nursing home called Greek American. I have experience in long term, Ortho. And dementia. From there, I moved on to working in pediatrics home health. Currently I am back in school looking to work part time during...
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Bianca L.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! My name is bianca I am 21 years old. My patient, gentle and calm demeanor, coupled with my creative and imaginative nature, allows me to engage children in various activities that foster their learning and growth. I believe in open and honest communication with parents, providing regular updates on your child's day and...
Bianca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hi! I have been babysitting for 6 years now, and I am CPR and Red Cross certified. My sister has been babysitting a child with hypoplasia of the corpus callosum for almost a year now. I have tagged along on multiple occasions and know how to care for people with special needs. I have also been around people with special needs my...
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Eva C.


Bensenville, IL

$19/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Prefer

I have lot of experience with children from newborn- 11 years old, twins, special needs kids,. I worked as a professional child giver 7 years , and I have my own 2 kids 5, 7(special need).
Eva can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Alia T.


Berwyn, IL

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have spent the last 7 years working with all different ages of children. I currently work at a local preschool. I also have worked with children who need extra assistance and who are special needs. I love seeing children learn and grow. Being hands on and teaching them through play is one of my mottos. Having a routine and...
Alia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Sadie G.


Chicago, IL

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Seeking Summer Nanny Position

Hello! My name is Sadie, and I am a 29-year-old special education teacher (deaf/hard of hearing specialty) for Chicago Public Schools. I am currently completing my 4th year of teaching, and I am interested in providing childcare and/or tutoring services throughout the summer. I am fluent in American Sign Language and have high...
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Joan C.


Lyons, IL

$23-32/hr6 yrs exp

Loving/ Family Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Greetings, I have experience w/ children since my early youth; I took childhood education during college, then switched majors to what I believed would prep me to serve families at a wider scale. After years in social services, I 'fell back' into education & family care, which I've been doing several years - ranging from...
Joan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Carlos E.


Chicago, IL

$25-31/hr3 yrs exp

MS4 And Rising Psychiatry Resident Looking For Child / Pet / Home Care Opportunities!

I'm a fourth-year medical student will soon begin training as a psychiatry resident. My medical background has deepened my passion for child development and well-being. I have extensive paid experience caring for children of all ages, including infants and children with special needs, providing both attentive care and a...
Carlos can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Deborah S.


Berwyn, IL

$10/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time/Full Time Special Needs Caregiver

I am a mother of 5 children and 2 of my children were born with ADHD and learning disorders. I always fought for my children's well being and always told the schools to challenge them, and not to treat them any differently. They only need a little more attention. Also, I have other children in family with similar needs, so I'm...
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Peggy M.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Love To Engage With Differently Able Individuals

I began my nursing career at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, worked for many years for home care agencies including as an in service Educator and have worked the last 15 years for a local school district as a Classroom Nurse working with disabled students directly in the classroom. I have worked with individuals young...

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