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Kyle M.


Lincolnshire, IL

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

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My mom lived with ALS for over 10 years, including over five years on a ventilator. I was one of her primary caregivers, along with my father who is a retired physician.
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Isabella S.


Lincolnshire, IL

$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER / BABYSITTER

Hello, my name is Isabella. I am 25 years old. I have had my EMT license for 1 year and worked as an Ambulance Driver as well as Basic Life Support Provider since having my EMT license. I am currently in a transitional period with work and looking for a family who could use my excellent knowledge and experience to help support...
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Isabella S.


Lincolnshire, IL

$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver / Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Isabella. I am a respectable, responsible, easy going, and productive young adult. I can adapt to yours and your children's schedule. I have experience working with all ages of children including infants. I also have experience working with individuals who have special needs. I am willing to pick up and drop off your...
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Hello! My name is Abbey. I am currently a student at Brigham Young University studying Family Services. I have one more year left and I plan to get my masters in Social work upon graduation. I have a lot of experience working with children as I have nannied for years in the past. I also worked for a while at a special needs...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning & more
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Julie D.


Northbrook, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom with 17+ years of experience, I have two teenagers. Both opposite traits, one with special needs socially and emotionally and one that is an honors student and gymnast. I adore all infants and toddlers. Currently, I work for 2 families part time. I am available on Fridays and some weekends.
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Julie worked for us for 6 months and she was fabulous with our 1 year old son. He would always get excited to see her. She did a great job teaching him new skills like waving and blowing kisses. "

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Lavinia B.


Wheeling, IL

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

LPN

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over 20 years of experience providing exceptional care to elderly and special need patients. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, administering medication and keep patients as active is possible..
Lavinia can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Licensed Nurse

CPR

5.0
"Professional, patient, kind, conscientious, dependable, just an outstanding caregiver, recommend her 110%. "

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Laimute B.


Lake Forest, IL

$19-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver With 15+ Years Of Experience

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, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning & 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.

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Colleen B.


Mount Prospect, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny And Babysitter

Currently, I am a PE and Health Teacher, and I love it! I have been working with children since I was a teenager. I was the neighborhood go to Babysitter and Pied Piper for family and neighbors. My experience is as a Nanny, Babysitter, Certified Elementary and Physical Education and Health Teacher, Language Arts Teacher,...
Colleen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Judith B.


Deerfield, IL

$15-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver (Summer)

4.0

(4)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I currently work full-time for a wonderful family that has an adorable 2. 5-year-old that I have been playing with for over 2 years; however, I am available for one-time appts and/or date-nights! I am raising two wonderful children and have been a homemaker/caregiver for 17 years. I believe all children can be successful...
Judith can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Judith, or 'Ms. Judy' as our daughter calls her, is so awesome! She proactively offered multiple references who shared glowing reviews about her. She arrived to our home early and equipped with fun activities for our 5-year-old, who told us she had so much fun...

Halley B.

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Precent M.


Prospect Heights, IL

$15-20/hr • 6 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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Michelle R.


Mount Prospect, IL

$28-42/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nanny, early childhood educator, nanny house manager and newborn care specialist. I've dedicated my career to working with families and children in a variety of settings. My background extends beyond working in private homes of families and includes teaching and leadership roles in quality early childhood...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Saturday, July 3, 2021 Michelle R has been in our employ for 3 months in 2021 as a nighttime nanny. Michelle started with us when our baby boy was very little-two weeks old-when he was eating/waking up multiple times every night. Michelle was a godsend for me. I...

Hannah W.

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Nicoleta R.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$25-35/hr • 3 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

I am a nurse for over 9 years and a CNA for more than 10 years. I do my job with passion because I believe it is more than a job, I believe it is a calling. I am a mother and wife and I have worked with families that have considered me as part of their family. I am dependable, flexible and a positive person. I am honest and I am...
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Karyn L.


Arlington Heights, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver

Over the last 18 years, I have worked with adult and children who have developmental disabilities. This includes one on one settings, as well as group settings. My job is to ensure the safety and well being of all individuals with whom I work and care for. Additionally, I create programs to assist with community integration. I...
5.0
"I am pleased to have the opportunity to provide a letter of recommendation for Karyn B. Karyn is an extremely reliable, punctual, responsible, trustworthy, organized and professional individual who has taken on numerous responsibilities both inside and outside of...

Heather S.

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Lavinia B.


Wheeling, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

CNA,CPR

Highly-dependable, nurturing caregiver who has good values, compassionate nature and 10 + extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly care. Eager to make a difference in client's everyday life.
5.0
"Lavinia has helped my family over the past several years. She is wonderful, honest, and is very committed to whomever she is working with. She has a great personality and engages people in conversation etc...my parents both loved "Our Lavinia" as my mom would...

Susan W.

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Judith C.


Palatine, IL

$10-15/hr • 10 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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Judy is amazing! She is an angel who goes above and beyond and her expertise with special needs is like having a doctor, nurse, teacher, therapist and social worker rolled into one loving person who becomes a member of the family. We thank Judy for her tender...

Deborah N.

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Larissa D.


Arlington Heights, IL

$27/hr • 5 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
"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...

Amaralys A.

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Susan K.


Mount Prospect, IL

$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Seeking PT/FT Nanny .

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a professional child caregiver for over 12 yrs, having worked with 6 families. I've been caring for kids since I was a teenager & I've always considered it a passion. Although I spent the majority of my earlier career in corporate marketing, I feel I've found my true calling in protecting, teaching & nurturing young...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Out of all the child care professionals I've worked with over the years, Susan is a stand out. She is very communicative, responsive and extremely creative. She is constantly coming up with learning opportunities for my son and has taught him so much! She's simply...

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Precent M.


Prospect Heights, IL

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experience and Passion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

- [x] Morning, my name is Precent, I am a male caregiver/ companion and special needs care provider with a vast amount of experience, over 8 years of paid work experience. I do homemaking, non medical Homecare, companionship, personal assistant duties and help with personal hygiene. My first goal is my clients safety and comfort...
5.0
"Precent was one of two caregivers we had for my 94 year old father. I highly recommend him for he was very trustworthy, concerned, and respectful. My dads needs significantly increased from the time we hired Precent and he just did what he needed to do. Extremely...

Ellen P.

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Larissa D.


Arlington Heights, IL

$21-29/hr • 4 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: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

4.0
"Lara worked for my mother for about 4 months. She was dependable and worked hard to make my mother who suffers from dementia feel comfortable."

Scott K.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lincolnshire, IL

Julie D.

5.0

Julie worked for us for 6 months and she was fabulous with our 1 year old son. He would always get excited to see her. She did a great job teaching him new skills like waving and blowing kisses.

- Care member

Lavinia B.

5.0

Lavinia cared for both of my parents for six years. She is a total professional. Lavinia has great nursing skills, attends to her clients with an upbeat attitude, both positive and energetic. She knows how to be patient and loving while maintaining a clear eye on her client's clinical needs, Anyone...

- Care member

Laimute B.

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.

Judith B.

5.0

Judith, or 'Ms. Judy' as our daughter calls her, is so awesome! She proactively offered multiple references who shared glowing reviews about her. She arrived to our home early and equipped with fun activities for our 5-year-old, who told us she had so much fun painting pumpkins and reading books. :)...

- Halley B.

Precent M.

5.0

Precent did a fabulous job with my special needs son! We miss him.

- Kari H.

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