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Emily B.


Downers Grove, IL

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny Of Nearly 20 Years

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a career nanny who genuinely loves working inside the home. I love working with kids, developing a routine, and how each day can bring new sweet moments. I love being outdoors and staying active. I'm also a huge champion of reading at all ages! I have lots of experience working with kids with special needs too.
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Rebecca H.


Willowbrook, IL

$15-25/hr

Caring, Structured And Fun!

I've been a teacher in my own classroom for four years... and it's time for a change! I love what I do, but I also know that there are so many other ways I can make a difference in the world. Working with people with special needs is to serve one of the most vulnerable people in our world. I want to be a part of their care and...
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Marcey M.


Naperville, IL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a nursing student with a social work background passionate about helping families. I have worked primarily with the special needs population and am comfortable caring for people of all ages. I have a 2-year-old nephew and 6-month-old niece who I have helped care for since they were born. My dream is to become a...
Hello! I am a 22-year-old college student, home for the summer looking for a job. I have many years of babysitting since I was in high school, and I was a camp counselor for two summers at a two-week overnight girl's camp. I was also involved throughout high school, which are two excellent programs that provide assistance and...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Selena M.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$15/hr6 yrs exp

About Me:

I am a 21-year-old graduate student at Saint Louis University in PT school. I have 4 years of nannying and babysitting experience with toddlers and children with special needs!
Selena can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Yelitza F.


Westmont, IL

$14-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Experience as a daycare teacher. Associate degree in special education . Early education courses and all those necessary to obtain a CDA . Verifiable personal references Native language Spanish, intermediate level of English Experience for more than 20 years in my home country, working with people with special needs
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Lita P.


Warrenville, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

I have a special spot in my heart for children with special needs. So many people are nervous about working with these types of children and I don't see them as any different. Everyone needs the same love, care, and attention. I have worked with a little boy with CP, and a little girl with Spina Bifida. I have also worked with...
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Bobbi B.


Warrenville, IL

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Provider

I have cared for infants to adults with special needs, mental and physical impairments. I have a daughter with ADHD and learning disability, granddaughter with physical disability and eating disorder. I also help my ex-husbands blindness, diabetes and physical disabilities..( medication, transferring, paperwork and...
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Katie N.


Romeoville, IL

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate, Patient, Helpful Caregiver

I have trained as an EMT, paramedic, and nurse, as well as clinical training with health issues of all varieties. I have worked with children for 8 years as a nanny/house manager and at a daycare. I have great cleaning, cooking, and communication skills with a compassionate, patient, nonjudgmental, and helpful demeanor. My rate...
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Deborah Y.


Naperville, IL

$19-30/hr7 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a very compassionate and caring kind of person with more than five years of caregiver experience. I have worked as a live in caregiver for over three years, and I am familiar with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Osteoporosis, and special needs care. I am very loyal, dependable, honest, and hard working. I give 100% in what I do, and...
Deborah can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, respite care, home modification, visiting nurse & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Peggy M.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Love To Engage With Differently Able Individuals

I began my nursing career at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, worked for many years for home care agencies including as an in service Educator and have worked the last 15 years for a local school district as a Classroom Nurse working with disabled students directly in the classroom. I have worked with individuals young...
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Kayla H.


Aurora, IL

$17-24/hr4 yrs exp

Worked 3 years as a lead teacher in a daycare center, babysat for 1 year for a family friend, and worked at the high school helping out special needs students for 1 year.
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

I have lots of experience with special needs children. My little brother and cousin have autism, my niece has Down syndrome and my other little cousin has ADHD. I have personal experience, but I also want to go to school to become a special needs teacher. As of right now, I work as an assistant teacher in an elementary school....
As a nurturing caregiver with four years of experience, I am passionate about fostering a positive and enriching environment for children to grow and thrive. My patient and calm nature allows me to connect with children on a meaningful level, while my creativity and imagination fuel our playtime with educational games and...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I'd describe my personality as calm, patient, and caring. I like caring for people with special needs because it feels great helping young kids in need. I'm looking for a job that pays within my pay range and a good schedule. I started caring for people with special needs when I noticed I can make a difference in their...
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Janine C.


Naperville, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Will Treat Your Child(ren) Like My Own! Occupational Therapy Practitioner And Pro Photographer

Hello! My name is Janine and I am the Mama to an amazing 14-year-old boy. I have worked with caring for, teaching, and bringing love into children's lives for about 22 years. I have been a lead teacher for 6 years (infants and toddlers), and have been a nanny for 9 different families in the past. I am an occupational therapy...
Janine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Isabel G.


Naperville, IL

$22/hr2 yrs exp

Recent College Graduate Passionate And Caring

I have a Bachelor's degree in psychology and work with children with developmental delays when I'm not providing services through Care. com. I have a passion for helping children reach their fullest potential through compassionate individualized care. I am very organized, an excellent communicator, and a quick learner. I believe...
Isabel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kasie C.


Aurora, IL

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Kasie, I am a graduate student looking to work with families for pet or child care. I have experience with classroom instruction (middle school - college level). I also have experience working with children with special needs (~3 years). I have a bachelor's degree in biology and am pursuing my masters in...
Kasie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
I am typically familiar with autism and a lot of the behaviors along the way! Mostly I deal with toddlers as youngest to the teen ages. I understand that all behaviors are different and have seen a variety of them across new kiddos at my full time job. I'm currently open to new disabilities as I am a fast learner that can...
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Christy F.


Lombard, IL

$20-30/hr

Christy From Bolingbrook

Ive raised a special needs son. So I have many years of experience.

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