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Elisabeth C.


Lake Zurich, IL

$15-30/hr

Special Needs

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I have a 26-year-old son with Down syndrome. Has had 2 open heart surgeries. As an infant was NG tubed and on O2 and heart monitor. I am familiar with assistive tech devices, non verbal individuals with disabilities. I am a volunteer for Special Olympics. I am so prepared to take care of your son or daughter!
I have been part of a club where I do after school activities with children/ teenagers with special needs for two years, and occasionally spending time in the special needs room helping out the teachers during my study hall. I enjoy spending time with them and helping them learn more life skills.
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Sarah N.


Lake Zurich, IL

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

I recently, retired from working at Clearbrook after 29 years. I worked with mentally and physically challenged adults 21 and older. I am currently, looking to fill my Mondays and Thursdays since I work with another family. I am mature, fun, easygoing, dependable, have lots of patience, you won't find me sitting on my phone at...
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Anne B.


Lake Zurich, IL

$10-15/hr

Part-time Caregiver Available

I plan on attending Physician Assistant school in the future and have been working as a personal assistant to adults with physical disabilities for the past 2. 5 years. Specifically, I have worked with one individual with Cerebral palsy and two individuals with Spinal muscular atrophy. I find this job to be incredibly...
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Grace C.


Lake Zurich, IL

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

I have been caring for children with special needs ever since my younger brother was born. He was diagnosed with autism at age 2 and ever since it has always been important to me to be able to work with people with special needs of any kind. I have been involved in special Olympics for 8 years and have worked with athletes with...
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Sarah N.


Lake Zurich, IL

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked at Clearbrook for the last 28 years and have decided to retire as of July 5 2023. I've worked in all capacities of Clearbrook working with mentally and physically challenged adults. I have also, worked with preschool aged kids and infants throughout the years as well. I do have a special needs sister who I feel has...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Grace C.


Lake Zurich, IL

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I currently a fitness instructor at Life Time in LZ I am a very energetic, reliable, patient, and fun-loving person. I enjoy doing crafts, activities, and playing games with kids. I have had experience babysitting for children 3 weeks old to children who are 14 years of age and some children with special needs. I have...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah N.


Lake Zurich, IL

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello My name is Sarah. I have recently, retired from working after 29 years. I have worked with special needs/senior adults in all capacities. I have decided now that I would like to work only part time with the elderly. I'm looking more for companion/assistant positions. I don't have the medical background so I'm not able to...
Sarah can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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Mia M.


Libertyville, IL

$15-20/hr9 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, travel, craft assistance, 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.

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Daisy O.


Wheeling, IL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Child care

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Daisy like the pretty flower and I'm 26 years old. I am a very warm, loving and caring person with a lot of energy! Born in California but raised in Chicago. I have cared for children with 8 years of experience. I'm very flexible and I am willing to work around your schedule. My goal as a nanny is to be part of the...
Daisy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very dependable. Always on time. Has great patience with children."

Cyrenna W.

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Nicole P.


Island Lake, IL

$20-28/hr10 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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. "

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Larissa D.


Arlington Heights, IL

$27/hr5 yrs exp

Kind And Patient Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lara. When I was younger, my first job was working in an elderly home, and I've always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to caring for my own mother in my past, I have been working for a senior care agency this year as well as people from care. com. I am certified in CPR, First aid, CPI (from my...
5.0
"She is thoughtful, considerate and concerning to our needs. She adapts well and it was such a pleasure finding someone who would work part time and doesn't have a long commute for a three hour job."

Kathleen C.

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Sarah S.


Schaumburg, IL

$22-24/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

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 met Sarah while nannying in the same neighborhood. She was kind, efficient and always did fun activities with the child she cared for. From the parents around the neighborhood, I heard nothing but great things about her. Sarah would be a wonderful addition to any...

Mara G.

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Precent M.


Prospect Heights, IL

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Male caregiver with 9 years of paid Work experience, I love my work with a passion. Have worked with many families and have great references and reviews as well as very clean background. Please check out my reviews and contact me for excellent care for your loved ones, thanks again.
5.0
"Precent did a fabulous job with my special needs son! We miss him."

Kari H.

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Kylie S.


Arlington Heights, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Best Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience working with children! I have babysat many children and babies at once for years now and am very passionate about caring for them! I used to work for NWSRA last year which was working with special needs children. I also have tutored kids ages 6 and up! I have three brothers and over 30 first cousins...
Kylie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We hired Kylie for the summer to take care of our infant son, she was beyond amazing! She always cared for him as part of the family and was flexible with evolving needs and circumstances. She was compassionate, fun, and very active with our son and gave him a...

Nicole O.

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Priscilla D.


Libertyville, IL

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

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.

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Larissa D.


Arlington Heights, IL

$21-29/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced And Helpful Caregiver Availiable

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello , my name is Lara and thank you for considering me for this position! My first job was at a senior care facility (in Arlington Hts.) and I have always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to personally caring for my own mother and others in the past, I have been professionally working as a senior caregiver for...
Larissa can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Larissa cared for my disabled brother with kindness, compassion, and expertise. I would highly recommend her!"

Ed A.

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Caitlin L.


Wauconda, IL

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Full/part Time Caregiver

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.

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Judith C.


Palatine, IL

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver and Respite Care

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...
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Cary W.


Vernon Hills, IL

$30/hr4 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lake Zurich, IL

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.

Daisy O.

5.0

Daisy cared for our daughter (18 months) for 6 months at our home while I worked from home. She was very warm, engaging, and fun! Daisy is very easy to work with and communicated well with my husband and I. She is very punctual and even showed up early most days. We trusted Daisy to drive our...

- Care member

Nicole P.

5.0

Nicole has always been amazing with the kids and very helpful and accommodating! She’s been able to help us in a pinch and is so sweet!

- Care member

Larissa D.

5.0

Lara was kind, helpful, and showed great concern for me after my hysterectomy. she continues to check on my recovery even after the job was complete. hiring her was the best decision I have made. I would definitely hire her for any future medical needs I or my family would have. I would highly...

- Amaralys A.

Sarah S.

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, outdoor play, and is fully aware of...

- Stephanie M.

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