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Julie D.


Loves Park, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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I worked in a home during my high school years with two children who were both diagnosed with Autism. I did this for the last two years of my schooling. I have always been involved with children, we have taken care of two on a part to full time basis much of the time my two sons were growing up. I have worked in a daycare when...
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Kimberly W.


Rockford, IL

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate, Great Communicator And Hard Working.

5.0

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I have a medical assistant background and I have done in home care and facility care for elderly and special needs. I can assist with daily functions of hygiene, feeding, mobility, companionship, as well as providing security, patience and compassion. I can help with maintaining your loved one's schedules and appointments.
Kimberly can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Kimberly has taken care of my 85 year-old mother several days a week for more than a year. Her energy, warm personality, and great sense of humor made her my mom’s favorite! She is prompt, professional, and always willing to go the extra mile to meet the needs of...

Marshall P.

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Lynn D.


Rockford, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I absolutely love children and babies! Please check out my reviews! I treat the children I care for as if they were my own family. My experience entails all ages, including children and young adults with autism and intellectual disabilities. I am reliable. You can count on me to be there. I am also qualified with Special Needs...
Lynn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lynn was a wonderful nanny for our baby for 7 months. She is reliable, responsible, and very caring. It is obvious how much she loves to care for little ones, and seems to have an easy and instant connection with them. I would recommend Lynn to anyone who is...

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Miranda L.


Rockford, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Nanny/Mother's Helper Jobs!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

As a big sister of two little brothers, and a member of a large extended family (with lots of little cousins!), my love for kids has only grown over the years. Kids are my passion, and I always feel comfortable around them. I love to play, teach, and create with children, as I've always been a very creative and driven person...
Miranda can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Miranda interviewed with us for a full time nanny position. She was punctual, organized, and truthful. Her references were wonderful and all of them commented on how she was not just a babysitter who sat on the phone and watched TV. They said she interacted with...

Jamie B.

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Megan S.


Roscoe, IL

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Teacher & Former Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Prior to moving to Dallas, I worked as a therapeutic recreation assistant for children and young adults (ages 3-21 years old) in an after-school care and summer camp setting. I also have two years experience as a paraprofessional educator in a severe behavior needs classroom, grades 4 and 5. In addition to caring for children...
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Jessica I.


Rockford, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time/Full Time Care giving

I have over 13 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, and I have a strong passion for this work. As the eldest child in my family, I have had ample experience caring for infants and preschool aged children. Most of my experience is working with children and young adults ranging in age from 3 to 18+ years...
5.0
"Jessica is a great employee! She is passionate, up-beat and a hard worker. She takes initiative and asks questions when she has them. She dies a great job building rapport with families, co-workers and those she assists. She's worked with individuals with a variety...

Kuenzi D.

I love caring for children & babies , I am young but very intelligent & mature . I am extremely capable of doing any task at hand . I can adapt to any and every environment & I also have experience working with special needs individuals. I'd describe my personality as fun , honest , open-minded I like working with kids...
Anaya can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Olivia W.


Rockford, IL

$16-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Olivia I am 21 years old and currently in college. I am home for the summer and looking for a fun summer job. I have been babysitting for years for family members and several others families not related to me. I am very active, easy going, and joyful. I'm always looking for new activities or games to play with...
I worked as PCT for almost a year for special needs children and adults who aged between 2-58. Also have previously worked with dementia residents.
Julian can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
Skills:

CNA

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Kathleen K.


Rockford, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Worked in a nursing home rehab center for 12 years took care of a wide range of patients with all types of disorders am considerate and patient enjoy helping people
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Haley C.


Rockford, IL

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Care taker that is capable of meeting all needs. I've nannied for many special needs babies and children before.
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Darcy N.


Rockford, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I am compassionate and willing to help in all areas of your needs . I have experience in : transferring, feeding and bathing . I am reliable and I am very patient .
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Jodi M.


Rockford, IL

$25/hr6 yrs exp

While I was in high school I was fortunate enough to work developed mentally adults. I was responsible for their ADL and goals. The most rewarding job out there.
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Michelle R.


Roscoe, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

Hello! And thank you for taking the time to find out a little bit about me! I have always enjoyed working with children. I began babysitting and nannying when I was 13. I obtained my degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked in three Early Childhood Centers, two in Rockford and one in Huntley. At each center, I taught...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Nancy W.


Roscoe, IL

$21-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver (special Needs, Errands, Light Housekeeping)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working full time in a special needs school for 16 years. I have a Master's degree in special education and currently work at a private school as a special education teacher. I also have prior experience as an ABA therapist, tutoring, housekeeping and as a nanny.
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Sara S.


Rockford, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Respite Care Professional Including Special Needs

I Have been working with all Special Needs and behavioral kiddos on the spectrum at a variety of different levels for about 10 years now. It's very important that each child feels heard and that they're needs are being met in a variety of ways. I absolutely Love Kids and being able to make such a difference in their lives is so...
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Sara S.


Rockford, IL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Nanny and Babysitter Available Now

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with all aged children and students. I have volunteer experience at my home church for over 10 years. I have been babysitting since I was at least 13 years old. I have also worked in Day Care with Tutor-Time, Kindercare Learning Centers & Kids Hope United as a Teacher's aide and as a full time teacher as well. I...
Sara can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Makayla S.


Roscoe, IL

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Since age 5 I've done swimming, ice skating, gymnastics, tumbling, cheer, and competitive dance team. My family and I like to travel. I have 9 years of experience childhood sitting for families as well as nursery for infants and toddlers. I was a volunteer teacher for dance/cheer with special needs children and also a camp...
Makayla can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hello! I am a certified teacher and professional nanny looking to extend companionship and care to the senior community. While I do not have a healthcare background, I do have previous experience working with individuals with special needs and limited mobility. I was also extremely close to both of my grandmothers before they...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
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Tracey W.


South Beloit, IL

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Love To Help Others Out

Stay at home mom that now has independent teenagers that don't need mom to be home all the time or that need to be driven to practices. Looking to help out others families while also making extra money (because teenagers are expensive lol). Experience taking care of Special need kids.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Loves Park, IL

Kimberly W.

5.0

Kimberly has taken care of my 85 year-old mother several days a week for more than a year. Her energy, warm personality, and great sense of humor made her my mom’s favorite! She is prompt, professional, and always willing to go the extra mile to meet the needs of those who are in her care and make...

- Marshall P.

Lynn D.

5.0

We interviewed Lynn for a full-time nanny position about a year ago and were very disappointed at the time that she had received another offer that we couldn’t match. We were lucky enough to find someone else great, but have kept in touch with Lynn since the initial interview. She was amazing with...

- Care member

Miranda L.

5.0

Miranda is a super-sweet, down to earth, value-minded person and fun to boot! She is always on time (usually a few minutes early) and always happy to hang out and help. Love her!

- Sarena M.

Jessica I.

5.0

Jessica is a great employee! She is passionate, up-beat and a hard worker. She takes initiative and asks questions when she has them. She dies a great job building rapport with families, co-workers and those she assists. She's worked with individuals with a variety of disability related needs and...

- Kuenzi D.

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