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Greetings Families, my name is Joan! I have childcare experience since my youth, took some early childhood education courses during undergraduate years but then switched majors to what I believed would prep me to serve families at a wider scale. After some years in the field of social services, I 'fell back' in childcare, where...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings, I have experience w/ children since my early youth; I took childhood education during college, then switched majors to what I believed would prep me to serve families at a wider scale. After years in social services, I 'fell back' into education & family care, which I've been doing several years - ranging from...
Joan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
I'd describe my personality as dreamer, happy, easy outgoing person.
I like working with kids because I love learning from them, I love helping them to discover what they like to do through activities and games, listening to them and sharing good moments with them. I'm a pretty active person so going to parks, running and...
Diana can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
4.3
(6)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving mother of four fantastic individuals, one with special needs. I have 20 plus years of playing/interacting with children. I love playing games and reading with children. I have numerous years of experience working with children of all ages and many disabilities. Previously employed by Chicago Public Schools as a bus...
Keesha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Keesha was great with our kids and my brother in law who is special needs. She really is a Super Nanny"
Brittany F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for 5 years. I worked as a one on one companion with a child who has special needs for the past 3 years. I enjoy playing games with the kids and am very adaptable to meet schedule needs.
Kaitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her. "
Ling L.
5.0
(2)
Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...
Branndi can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
5.0
"Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of."
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Kaeleen E.
River Grove, IL
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! I am a certified nursing assistant/patient care technician. I have experience working as a CNA at a nursing rehabilitation facility. I've had training with younger patients, special needs, and of course elderly. I currently work in an ICU at Elmhurst Hospital for the last two years: My skills range from transportation,...
Kaeleen can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Kaeleen is very patient, caring and sweet with children.She is extremely responsible, strategic, playful, and I feel very safe knowing she's trained in critical care and can perform CPR and the Heimlich maneuver. "
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Dynamic and highly dependable Childcare Provider and Educator with over 13 years of experience. Background in Early Childhood Education and Childhood Development. Extensive special needs experience. Dedicated to helping shape children into confident, intelligent, and empathetic people who will carry those traits on into...
Dania can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Dania to help us with our daughter. She was always on time, and our daughter loved having her come over. Dania was very nice and accommodating to our crazy work schedules and work times. We would definitely hire her again in the future. She was very...
Sandra B.
5.0
(1)
I have 30 years of experience in healthcare. I can help with Home Care - Light Housekeeping - Meal prep - Light Laundry - Medication Reminders - Helpful - Reliable - Caring - Certify CPR. I am a mother of twins (a boy and a girl). I have worked in healthcare for over 30 years, taking care of seniors, and patients with special...
Vickey can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I'm pleased to recommend Vickey C for your caregiver. She became my sister's caregiver for 18 months. She helped my sister treat from Medication Management, light housekeeping, Meals Prep & handle daily tasks.
My sister showed significant improvement. Vickey...
Chris J.
Jennifer K.
Chicago, IL
$40/hr • 6 yrs exp
Exciting-Reliable-Kind Caregiver Looking To Curate Exceptional Experiences
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun, thoughtful, reliable and hardworking woman who knows her way around the City. My childcare background includes babysitting, working in a Nanny share and two years as an individual aide for Special Needs students in elementary school. I recently left the corporate world and am going back to where my heart is working...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Jenny was so fantastic! Our little guy felt comfortable with her almost immediately and they had so much fun together. She was here during my first weekend away from my kiddo and I felt so great knowing that Sam was safe and happy while I was out of town. Would...
Suzy D.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been working as a nanny since 1997, I have experience with different age group, and I worked with families in different part of Chicago-land,
I am responsible, reliable, patient, and professional nanny, I have a great love and passion to work with children, I can play, read and engage the child into different activities...
Hakima can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our 2 year old warmed up to Hakima immediately, and enjoys their time together every week. She currently comes over one morning a week, and has been flexible when we've asked for additional time. She spends a lot of time outside, finds activities to do, and has...
Jeff H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have been a full-time nanny for about 15 years now. My experience is from premature babies to middle school-aged kids, also kids with special needs. I am very patient and a loving person. Love to be outdoors, doing activities, singing, reading and dancing with kids. I have my own car willing to use to transport kids...
Miriam can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Miriam was confident and enthusiastic about caring for our 3-year-old and 8-month-old for the evening. Our daughter's first question when she woke up the next morning was when she'd get to see Miriam again!"
Elizabeth T.
Cami B.
Chicago, IL
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Professional, Educated, Highly Recommended Caregiver!
5.0
(1)
28-Year-old hardworking, self-motivated worker with strong knowledge of psychology and healthcare as well as customer service, social skills, and office duties. Certified in CPR, non-smoking, reliable car, & experience with animals. Associate's degree in General Studies, over 100 credits of Psychology courses. I worked as an...
Cami can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Cami was very engaged with my children and was not on her phone like most people these days. I rate a A+++"
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Keesha H.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a mother of a child with special needs I have experience caring for children with Down Syndrome, Autism, Emotional Disabilities, Opposition Defiance Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder. I am employed by Chicago Public Schools as a aide for children with special needs and by the Chicago Park District as an Inclusion Aide...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Parents!
I've been a professional in childcare and education for 13+ years. As a daycare teacher, tutor, babysitter, summer camp counselor, and nanny, I've worked with children with special needs in several different capacities. I have specific and extensive experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD, Down...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Nice to meet you.
My name is Karla and I am a senior in University and emerging teacher with license in K-12th grades. As a nanny I have experience working with different ages; infants, toddles, etc. I've worked in different daycares as a teacher assistant and different families from all backgrounds, including children...
Karla can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Karla is amazing- gentle, kind, dependable, and safe."
Meg P.
Cori F.
Darien, IL
$20-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with special needs at risk children for 19 years.
I now currently am an educational assistant in an elementary PreK-2nd grade building for 6 years. I enjoy helping children and love to see them enjoy learning.
I also have current certification for CNA, phlebotomy, EKG technician and have provided home health care...
Cori can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Cori has a love for kids and keeps their best interest at the heart of everything she does. She respects kid's individual needs and works with them to be their best. Cori has lots of experience with children and strives to make a meaningful connection with them....
Carrie F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Ana, a compassionate caregiver with over 12 years of experience babysitting and nannying. Your children's well-being is my top priority, and I bring a diverse skill set that includes caring for newborns, twins, children with special needs, and pets. I grew up with three younger siblings, and have always been the "mom...
Anastasia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Anastasia was wonderful! We booked a last minute trip to Nashville and she worked with us. We hit traffic and accidents etc which delayed us but Anastasia understood and didn't seem to mind when I had to keep changing her arrival time. Our son liked her and...
Stephanie H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. Some with autism, muscular dystrophy, down syndrome, etc. I have been a caregiver for over 19years and I'm a mom of three.
5.0
"I hired Eileen to help take me to an outpatient procedure and ensure I was ok after. She was punctual, extremely professional and helped make it a very easy day! "
Patrick D.
5.0
(1)
Experienced caregiver with an illustrious track record spanning over 20 years of providing personalized and heartfelt care to diverse individuals in need. This multifaceted exposure has not only enriched my skills but also instilled in me a creative approach to delivering compassionate care. My journey in caregiving has been an...
5.0
"Maria is an outstanding caregiver. Kind, dedicated, knowledgeable of the issues that come with old age and disability. She was very calm and understanding even when my mother (95 and diagnosed with dementia) was irascible and difficult to deal with. Maria had...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lyons, IL
Keesha H.
5.0
Keesha was great with our kids and my brother in law who is special needs. She really is a Super Nanny
- Brittany F.
Kaitlin B.
5.0
Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her.
- Ling L.
Branndi C.
5.0
Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of.
- Care member
Kaeleen E.
5.0
Kaeleen is very patient, caring and sweet with children.She is extremely responsible, strategic, playful, and I feel very safe knowing she's trained in critical care and can perform CPR and the Heimlich maneuver.
- Care member
Dania G.
5.0
We cannot express enough how much we have loved having Dania become part of our family! Dania assisted with our three children ages newborn to four years old for almost 2 years! Our two oldest children are autistic and require specialized therapy. Dania participated in the therapy sessions, and her...
- Laurie B.
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