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Lauren C.


La Salle, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time To Full-time Care Giver

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I am currently an RBT for an ABA Therapy company, as well as an advocate for the neuro-diverse community for 10+ years. I have had several positions caring for adults, as well as children who needed anywhere from extensive care, to minimum assistance. Within my 12 years experience/many hats I've worn, I have become a very detail...
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Lauren C.


La Salle, IL

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician

I am a single parent who currently works with children in the ASD community as a Registered Behavior Technician for almost 4 years now. However, I have almost 12 years experience working within the Special Needs community. I am a highly detailed, organized, compassionate person. I would love to provide any information or answer...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Am am currently working at Crothersville Elementary with special needs children. I am very patient, and do not get frustrated easily. I am happy to learn your child's likes and dislikes, and I am more than willing to try to help them in whatever area they need!
I have been doing home health care for about 3 years. I have experience with Alzheimer's and dementia clients, one on one care, full assistance (quadriplegic), and since I have moved to Illinois, I am currently working in a group home with 13 individuals, all with different developmental disabilities.
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Cindy M.


Ottawa, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I'm compassionate and caring. A mom and a grandmom. I've taught toddler room, twos and threes, and helped out with infants and school age in a private daycare. I currently work in the school system as a substitute teacher when in session, and in the past as an individual aide to special needs students , and in the capacity of a...
Cindy can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Amanda S.


Ottawa, IL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Senior Home Care Assistance

After being a special needs nanny for most of my working career, I enjoyed working with seniors. I can assist with afternoon needs, including meal prepping, grocery shopping, errands, light housework, laundry, daily exercises, medication, and companionship. I find it important to put the needs of the senior community a priority....
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
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Lesley M.


Ottawa, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

CNA

I have worked in Home Health, Nursing Homes, Hospital and worked with special needs kids. I'm out going love to laugh! I'm always smiling! I have 25 years of childcare experience and 17 years of experience as a CNA.
Lesley can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

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Sydney P.


Ottawa, IL

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Fun, Caring Sitter

Hi! My name is Sydney, I'm currently a licensed Esthetician part side/ots. I've had previous experience with babysitting 1 2-year-old girl. I worked at Lincoln Elementary School in the Preschool classes for 3 1/2 years with special needs- behavior issues. Mostly Just I love kids so I'm currently looking for a full or part time...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling

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