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Niaja L.


Wheeling, IL

$20-22/hr4 yrs exp

Supporting You

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Hello my name is Niaja, I am passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others. Making your life easier is always the goal. I am dedicated to making a positive impact in people's lives. I love providing support to others around me and hopefully I can include that in your lives. I have worked in the hospital for...
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Christina N.


Palatine, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hello, my name is Christina. I have been a nanny for almost 7 years to the same family. The job ends in August due to the kids now being in school full time. I've been a Special Education Assistant and have been certified as a Nursing Assistant. I love to organize, clean and meal prep. If you think I may be a good fit please...
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Olivia T.


Palatine, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver- Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Olivia! I am currently 26 years old and will be starting graduate school for Occupational Therapy at Drake University. I have been working in the special needs field since I was in high school. I was a volunteer for a local special recreation association when I first started out, and then I became an inclusion...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Halina R.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available.

All my background caring for those with special needs comes from Poland. I was working 18 years as a teacher / drama and poetry / in high school and also my part-time job was caring for a deaf children and adults. In USA, I live already 11 years. Mostly I used to work as a caregiver for elderly, housekeeper and a cleaning lady....
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Jenna J.


Grayslake, IL

$25-35/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I graduated from Marquette University, with a bachelors in public relations and advertising with studies in early childhood development. I am the eldest child. So, naturally I have always had that maternal caretaking abilities. I started babysitting/pet sitting in high school and really shifted my focus on nannying after I...
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Katharine S.


Wheeling, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked with children for 10+ years. I have experience with infants-teens and also special needs. Looking for a recurring and or occasional jobs.
Katharine can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Grace E.


Cary, IL

$15-18/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Grace, and I am currently working as a Licensed Esthetician. For that reason, I am looking for part time hours babysitting and/or petsitting! I have taken numerous childhood care courses as well as studied elementary mathematical teaching practices. I am 22 years old and I have been sitting for neighbors and...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Rose B.


Vernon Hills, IL

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Rose. I was elementary education student at Carthage College and have been babysitting/nannying since I was about 13/14 and never really considered it a"job". I love taking care of children and genuinely have a good time doing it. I have experience with all ages, twins and children with special needs. I'm very flexible...
Rose can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Marla O.


Wheeling, IL

$18-35/hr3 yrs exp

Date Night Babysitter!

Hello families! My name is Marla and I'm available for your babysitting needs, I have 3 years of paid experience working with up to 2 kids at a time. I'm experienced in working with special needs and kids ages ranging from 2-12yrs! I'm CPR/BSL certified, CNA certified and have personal transportation. Thank you! Available for...
Marla can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Ursula S.


Grayslake, IL

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Hands

Hi there, I'm Ursula. I work full-time in education as a Educational Sign Language Interpreter. I'm off in the summers and have availability during the weekends during the school year. I've worked with kids at school with a range of disabilities and also provided home care. Looking for weekend work now and more hours in...
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Colleen M.


Mundelein, IL

$22-37/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available In Libertyville & (Powers Lake/Twin Lakes, WI During Summer)

I have extensive background in senior care, long-term care, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation, special needs children and adults. I am a patient and enthusiastic person with flexible hours throughout the Summer
Colleen can also help with: Personal care, dementia, visiting nurse, respite care
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Colleen M.


Mundelein, IL

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Mom of three children ages 25, 22, and 12. I have many years of experience in childcare though our parish and school, along with volunteering with children with special needs in the area of Adaptive Water Sports. I am also a foster parent and adoptive parent.
Colleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Laimute B.


Lake Forest, IL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hello, I have extensive experience taking care of children with special needs, disabled adults and the elderly. Are you looking for quality care in the northern and northwestern suburbs? My name is Laima. I'm a skilled caregiver with 15+ years experience. I have excellent references and have experience to help in the hospital. I...
I have been a camp counselor for 30 campers at a overnight camp for two years! I have babysat since I was 12 years old! Work very closely with kids with special needs
Talia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah M.


Libertyville, IL

$18-50/hr9 yrs exp

Childcare, 9 Years Experience. Some Basic Elderly Care And Special Needs Experience.

Hi!! I'm a senior. I have 9 years of experience with childcare and basic elderly care as well as some experience with people with special needs. I am willing to help with pet care and household chores.
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Judith C.


Palatine, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver/Respite

I have worked with children of all ages in both in home and in school settings. I have also worked with special needs children and their families. I enjoy meeting the developmental needs of the children I work with no matter what stage of development they are in. I treat each child/person as an individual and meet the needs of...
Judith can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Ekaterina Y.


Wheeling, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

CNA

For the past 9 years I've been working as a nursing assistant in one of the skilled nursing facilities.
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Grace D.


Libertyville, IL

$15/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/nanny

I have been babysitting since I was 13, and if I wasn't then I was watching my younger brother. I always have loved hanging out with little kids and getting to spend time with them. In high school, I volunteered with children for several years. My first year I worked with special needs kids and taught educational and cooking...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Katharine S.


Wheeling, IL

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Have worked for NWSRA since 2013. I'm CPR, first aid and safety care certified. I have experience with behaviors and some medical needs. I know minimal sign language but willing to learn!
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Amy C.


Cary, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

I am currently a special education teacher and I love it. I have worked with a variety of kids and adults with disabilities in many different activities.

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