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Julia C.


Western Springs, IL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

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I am a practicing registered nurse with 2. 5 years of experience. I enjoy spending time and assisting those with special needs. I am CPR certified and vaccinated against the Flu and COVID.
Julia can also help with: Transportation, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
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Virginija S.


Willowbrook, IL

$25-26/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! . I have a lot of experience with special needs kids for the last 20 years.
Virginija can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Selena M.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$15/hr6 yrs exp

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I am a 21-year-old graduate student at Saint Louis University in PT school. I have 4 years of nannying and babysitting experience with toddlers and children with special needs!
Selena can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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 socialize and care for others.
Irma can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation
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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.

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Colleen M.


Chicago, IL

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

I am fun, energetic, and caring. In my years of babysitting I have cared for all types of children from very shy to extremely high energy kids. I have also cared for children with special needs specifically Autism. I am a gentle soul who wants to help your family feel at ease knowing their kids are well taken care of before or...
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, personal care
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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & 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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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: Personal care, respite care
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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started Child development during my second year or high school. In which I would create weekly lesson plans. Summer break of my junior year I was in a summer program where I would go to Rush Hospital and learn about asthma, breast cancer, and other medical conditions. Go back to boys and girls club and teach younger children...
Crystal can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Sadie G.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/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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Ruth R.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Mom Of 4 With Experience With Special Needs

I am a mom of 4 children ranging from 8 to 19. I love exploring the city with kids, reading with kids, and playing everything from hide and seek to Legos.
Ruth can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Natalie R.


Justice, IL

$17-50/hr3 yrs exp

Full Package!

Hi there! I'm a very responsible, caring and experienced medical student who can help you with almost everything you might need! I have roughly 3 years or more of experience babysitting special need's and non-special need's children. I have experience watching multiple children of various ages. I am lightly skilled in ASL to...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

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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