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Kelley G.


Chicago, IL

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Looking For Summer Work

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

During the school year I am a special education teacher for Chicago Public Schools. I have been a school teacher for six years for students with severe and profound special needs. Before I was a teacher I have done multiple care giving jobs working with children with all different types of needs. I am experienced with...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Angela B.


Chicago, IL

$22-30/hr3 yrs exp

Full-time Or Part-time Caregiver Available

I grew up in a home with 3 brothers and 1 sister. I was one of the oldest kids so I often had to care for my siblings. I was also a full-time nanny for a summer in Colorado. Additionally, I have a special needs brother with a terminal disease so I have had a lot of experience with special needs children and have a deep...
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Jamie V.


Chicago, IL

$10-20/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available.

I have worked with children all of my life. From babysitting, to coaching cheer leading, to aiding children with special needs. I have experience with children from ages 6 months and older. Caring for children of all ages is something I enjoy doing. I can assure you that my experience is a large range, and I am continuing to...
Jamie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Margaret G.


Hickory Hills, IL

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Happy Fun Creative Sitter

Hi! I would love to take care of your kid's for a night or for the day! Whether you want to go on a date night or just to get some errands done, I'd love you help you out! I have 9 years of experience with babysitting, 6 years of teaching swim lessons, 2 years of ECE, and 5 years of working with special needs. I am very high...
Margaret can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I have recently moved back to the Hinsdale area after caring for my father in Florida for several months. (He suffered from a traumatic brain injury). Experienced with childcare, senior care, special needs, and pets.
Erica can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
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Virginija S.


Willowbrook, IL

$25-26/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! . I have a lot of experience with special needs kids for the last 20 years.
Virginija can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Eman E.


Oak Lawn, IL

$21-24/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! I am a recent graduate with my masters in Speech-Language a pathology, with over 400 clinical hours working with children and adults with special needs. I have experience with behavioral management, socio-emotional support, and just providing fun activities to keep your child(ren) engaged. Let's talk!
Eman can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Skyler A.


Chicago, IL

$21-23/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! I'm Skyler, with over 4 years of experience specializing in autism care in the Chicagoland area. I excel as a Respite Caregiver, skilled in G-tube feedings, personal hygiene, and positive behavior support techniques for teens with autism. My journey began in 2019 at Joliet Park District, where I supported teens and...
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Vanessa T.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant

I have experience with special needs. Worked with children, young adults and, adults with developmental disabilities of a mild, severe and, profound level. Assisted clients with activities of daily living.
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Cassandra C.


Chicago, IL

$20-31/hr5 yrs exp

I am currently receiving my masters in elementary education but previously received a masters in art therapy. I am looking to work part time while finishing my masters! I am student teaching soon so looking for afternoons to help.
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Madelein F.


Chicago, IL

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

Madelein, 17 years of experience working with families with children and young adults with physical and development needs. Have a social worker degree with a concentration on families with children and young adults with cognitive and physical development
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Claudia G.


Chicago, IL

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I'm Claudia i m a caregiver for more them 15 years i m Latina i m 38 years old I have my reference letters. I have experience with personal care and g-tube cerebral palsy epilepsy and scoliosis psp (Parkinson) love to learned new things. love to bake and arts and crafts etc..
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Allison R.


Chicago, IL

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Sitter For You

I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Swimming Supervision, Educational Activities, and Meal Prep. I grew up watching my younger sibling one of which has special needs. I love kids and look forward to possibly working with yours!
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Hakima H.


Riverside, IL

$25-39/hr20 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available

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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I am a junior at the University of Kansas in the Business School. I am from Chicago and have been babysitting for several years. I love working with kids and I am a flexible, personable and hard worker. I have experience with children with special needs and have my own transportation.
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Amanda R.


Westmont, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. I'm a mom 4 kiddos ranging from jr high to preschool. My passion is and always has been helping people of all abilities. I have been with the same family for over 10 yrs helping their non verbal son that has autism. Lucky for him he found a day school that his family loves, which now leaves me with some availability.
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Robin V.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

I work for Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County, and am an aide for 3 amazing autistic kids. I also work one day a week with the Active Adults, I have always had a passion for working with special needs kids, but once I did this program I realized how awesome it is to work with the adults too. My dream has...
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Janith D.


Elmwood Park, IL

$18-30/hr

In Search Of A Full Time Nanny Position.

My name is Janith, I am 22, and I have 4 years of care giving experience. I've taken care of both the elderly and infants, both able bodied and special needs. Care giving is a passion of mine since I was a teen and I've never had a problem forming a bond with anyone. From reading books, arts and crafts, and nature walks I know...
Janith can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Angela G.


Chicago, IL

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Reliable Responsible Sitter.

Hello My name is Angela and I am 34 years old with over 10 years of experiance in being a proffesional nanny. I have experiance in toddler care and special need, s along with multiple children in a family. I am fun loving, extremly responsible and the well being of the child/children is my number one priority I take my duties as...
Angela can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Khadijah B.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Sitter Ready To Be Active And Have Fun With Your Kiddo!

Hello everyone, my name is Khadijah, and I have a passion for working with children! I have worked with infants to late teens, including children with special needs and behavioral issues. I have experience working at a daycare, behavioral hospital, and in school/home settings. I am comfortable working with several children at a...

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