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Gabriela A.
Lake Bluff, IL
$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
I love to help others that don't have the strength and/or ability to care for themselves.
I got certified & licensed as a nursing assistant in 2019. I enjoy learning new skills that can help me and others. I also want to continue my path in the medical field. I have special needs members in my family who I care for at times....
Samantha D.
Lake Bluff, IL
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Sam and I've been babysitting since I was basically a kid myself! I love kids and was a nanny the past two summers for a young special needs girl. I have experience babysitting newborns and multiple children at a time! I also worked as a caregiver at the after school daycare for St. Mary's Primary School. I'm...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
4.6
(9)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My wife and I have 3 kiddos. Youngest girl 2. I have an 8-year-old daughter who loves to come with me to supervise! She likes to play with the kids too. I am a professional caregiver that provides complete care for newborns, infants, toddlers, preschool, and school age. Short term & long term care. 1-40 hours....
John can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"John was great with our two little ones. Very professional and patient. He sent lots of pictures and updates throughout the night The kids had lots of fun and bonus points for his little girl also being wonderful with our daughter!"
Samantha M.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family.
About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...
Jill can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hardworking loving and caring. What more could you ask for :)"
Alex K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
With a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, my first job out of college was working in a residential facility for children with special needs. In the five years working as a Child Care Counselor, I helped children with ADD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, AS, TS, and a variety of other mental health diagnoses.
As a public school teacher of many...
5.0
"Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time with an amazing attitude and is always finding new ways to help. She is reliable, hardworking, responsive,...
Ann D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A compassionate caregiver (CNA) with a strong history in home health care. My expertise is genuinely caring for the seniors needing assist in everyday living . I am a quick learner, someone who is efficient and can multitask, a person who is reliable and dependable. My background experience consists of 13+ years of elderly care,...
5.0
"Priscilla is very professional and caring. We are so fortunate to have her taking care of our mom. "
Darleena W.
Mia M.
Libertyville, IL
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have been babysitting since I was in 6th grade. I have also worked in a daycare (specifically the infant room), worked at a special needs summer camp, and have taken many child education courses at college. I am a self designed major at Carthage, however I have completed 3 years worth of education classes. I love...
Mia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and reliable. The kids always have a great time with her and request her as a sitter. Mia is a joy and I...
Jess P.
Laimute B.
Lake Forest, IL
$19-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver With 15+ Years Of Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Are you looking for a quality elderly care in the northern and northwestern suburbs? My name is Laima. I'm a skilled elderly caregiver with 19+ years of experience. I am available to work part-time, full-time or overnight shifts. I'm a very good cook, experienced housekeeper and good driver. I also love pets. I have...
Laimute can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant hands-on, end-of-life care. We found Laima to be warm, kind hearted and very skilled. We highly recommend her."
Irene K.
Cary W.
Vernon Hills, IL
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Cary & I love working with children to create engaging experiences through an environment that fosters safety, creativity, curiosity, & kindsnes. I have incredibly strong communication skills, reliability, punctuality, maturity, a very high emotional intelligence, & an unmatched sense of integrity. Other...
Cary can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"- Cary is well loved and greatly appreciated at the Elementary School
From my observation at school. She has an incredible rapport with the staff and teachers as well as the students she was conferencing. The students always expressed how much they enjoyed their...
Maianh P.
I have had experience working with adults with special needs. I would take them to do one on one activities, provide needed personal care, and administer medication.
Abigail can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Hi! My name is Claire and I am a Junior at the University of New Hampshire! I am in a six year Doctoral Occupational Therapy program and in the future want to work in pediatrics! At school, I work at the Child Study and Development Center in the toddler room. I have worked at Warren Special Recreation Association since I was 16...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi! My name is Nickie. I live in Libertyville and am a teacher who is no longer in the classroom since the birth of my daughter in 2016. I work part time tutoring kids with special needs, as well as those in general education who require scaffolded support for intervention or gifted programs.
I am available part time for child...
I am a mother of 4 and grandmother to 1. I have experience babysitting infants through teenage. I have had CPR training. I have also worked as a preschool teacher. I was in charge of up to 20 4-year-old. I have experience with epi-pen, nebulizer, physical and cognitive disabilities. I also have experience with insulin, sugar...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
No longer available.
Currently living in Highland Park, I attend Western Michigan University, majoring in exercise science and minoring in psychology. I come from a family of four kids, one with special needs, and as the oldest sibling/cousin, I truly love kids of all ages! I am responsible, outgoing, playful, kind, and...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Colleen M.
Mundelein, IL
$15-20/hr
Part Time Caregiver Available For Special Needs Children And Adults In Powers Lake/ Twin Lakes
Extensive experience with children and adults of various abilities, especially with Adaptive Water Sports
Talia A.
Vernon Hills, IL
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
My name is Talia and I am the oldest of four kids! I am currently a senior at The University of Kansas! I have been a nanny since freshman year of high school in the Overland Park area for 3 children, while babysitting multiple families since well before then and throughout the years. I love kids and just hanging out and getting...
Talia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Talia C.
Deerfield, IL
$16-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
- Work for United Cerebral palsy ! Work one one one with kids with disabilities to help them in social environments and basic daily tasks
- have been on three clubs for supporting kids with social needs
- worked abroad with kids 0-3 with special needs
Cary W.
Vernon Hills, IL
$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Cary & I love working with others to create engaging experiences through an environment that fosters safety, creativity, curiosity, & kindness. I have incredibly strong communication skills, reliability, punctuality, maturity, a very high emotional intelligence, & an unmatched sense of integrity. Other...
Cary can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, personal care & more
Cary W.
Vernon Hills, IL
$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Cary & I love working with others to create engaging experiences through an environment that fosters safety, creativity, curiosity, & kindness. I have incredibly strong communication skills, reliability, punctuality, maturity, a very high emotional intelligence, & an unmatched sense of integrity. Other...
Shelby P.
Vernon Hills, IL
$30-40/hr • 2 yrs exp
My name is Shelby, I'm a 27-year-old social worker at a residential treatment facility. I currently work with developmentally delayed teenage boys with mental health disorders and behavioral concerns. I started caring for others with babysitting 13 years ago and have done it on and off since. I have also worked at 2 elementary...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lake Bluff, IL
John K.
5.0
John was great with our two little ones. Very professional and patient. He sent lots of pictures and updates throughout the night The kids had lots of fun and bonus points for his little girl also being wonderful with our daughter!
- Samantha M.
Jill K.
5.0
Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two boys (3 mo. and 18 mo. at the time). Throughout the approximately 3 1/2 years that she worked for us, she was always dependable, always on time, and...
- Margaret D.
Lauren G.
5.0
Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time with an amazing attitude and is always finding new ways to help. She is reliable, hardworking, responsive, intelligent, and always follows...
- Ann D.
Priscilla D.
5.0
Priscilla is very professional and caring. We are so fortunate to have her taking care of our mom.
- Darleena W.
Mia M.
5.0
Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and reliable. The kids always have a great time with her and request her as a sitter. Mia is a joy and I sincerely recommend her.
- Jess P.
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