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Kelly C.


Manhattan, IL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

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I am a person who cares and has a heart, I currently donate and spend a lot of time trying to help project fire buddies.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I worked as a finance manager for 12 years before choosing to be a full time wife and mother for 23 years. To make learning fun, I volunteered as a Girl Scout leader (8 years), Sunday school teacher (5 years), room mom, soccer mom, dance mom, and little league softball mom. I am certified and volunteer (2015 - present) for...
Marietta can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Madison B.


Frankfort, IL

$25/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi! My name is Madison and I am currently a senior at GVSU. I am 22 years old and will be graduating with my nursing degree in late April. I have been babysitting/ nannying for years now and am also employed at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago & work on the hematology/oncology floor. For the past 6 summers I have been a full...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Madison is a wonderful nanny! Madison cared for our kids, ages 3 and 4 1/2, two days a week from September 2022 through May 2023 and we are SUPER excited to welcome her back this fall! Madison is very dependable, responsible, a great communicator, timely,...

April F.

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Bonniejean M.


Mokena, IL

$21-22/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny/ Caregiver / Special Needs/ Organizer

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My personality: Joyful and outgoing. I'm a nurturer being caring, supportive, compassionate and patient. I'm a nanny and also a caregiver. I'm great with kids. I love working as a Nanny. This is very rewarding for me. I help children build social skills and character as well. I like working with kids because kids' rock! They...
Bonniejean can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Bonnie is absolutely wonderful with our daughter! We are very pleased with her and are lucky we found her! She is kind, patient, friendly, outgoing, and very caring!! She spends a lot of time doing hands on activities with our daughter! She is learning so much each...

Stephanie D.

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Laura M.


Frankfort, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I have been an ICU nurse for 13yrs, but with a move across the country 2x, and no bachelor's degree, I was only able to find a job as a private home care nurse. And I fell in love with it!! I have cared for 2 special needs children in their home, including g-tube feedings, CPAP mask, nebulizers, etc.
5.0
"Laura is a compassionate and caring nurse. I trusted her with my special needs children from the start. She always did things the way I instructed, but wasn't afraid to make suggestions. Works very well independently, and gave me the peace of mind I needed as a...

Keri M.

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Brianna B.


Joliet, IL

$25-27/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Greetings! My name is Brianna and I have 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. I believe in creating a fun, stimulating and safe environment for children to thrive. I'm particularly skilled at helping children with their social and emotional needs. I'm also CPR and first aid certified, and have experience...
Brianna can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Brianna was one of the most reliable and caring nannies I have had thus far. Always a pleasure to have her with our children."

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Yanira N.


New Lenox, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Special Needs Teacher Assistant And Mother

I have nannied & babysat for several families. I worked as a special needs teacher assistant. Please see my review from the previous family I nannied for. I am also a US Veteran and mother of two boys (4yrs & 19-month-old).
Yanira can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Our family had the pleasure of employing Yanira as a full time nanny for our daughter. She did an amazing job and was truly an extension of our family. Yanira was always punctual, dependable and arrived daily with high energy. She always put our daughters safety...

Carrie J.

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Lauren S.


Frankfort, IL

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. Hi my name is Lauren! I am 23 years old. I have more then 10 years of babysitting, I nanny when I'm not in school too, currently I'm a runner and swimmer, I am as swim instructor at lock port park district I also work at the before and after care for...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Holly H.


Wilmington, IL

$16-30/hr5 yrs exp

Professional childcare

Thank you for stopping by . I am interested in working in special education and childcare. I have experience being a special education teaching assistant, a job coach and a personal assistant for individuals who have special needs. I have experience in ABA therapy as well . Please feel free to reach out to me if you are looking...
Holly can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Patricia K.


Frankfort, IL

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver For Seniors Or Special Needs

Hello my name is Tricia, I am currently a live in caregiver I have been at this job for three and a half years. I love my job and I love my patient she has suffer a bad Brain Aneurysm and requires 24 hour care. I am looking for a full time job with no weekends. The only reason I am leaving is I no longer want to live outside my...
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Kristalyn T.


Frankfort, IL

$25/hr

Responsible Specialized Funmaker

I'd describe my personality as patient, kind and creative. I like working with kids because they are fun and have lots of things to teach us. I'm looking for a job that is flexible. I started working with kids when I started babysitting at the age of 11! In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family, bake, read and...
Kristalyn can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
I have cared for children with SPD and cerebral palsy along with feeding tubes, etc. I believe all children should be involved in every activity possible no matter their disabilities. It takes patience and love to care for our little ones. Please feel free to message me if you'd like a sitter for your loved one.
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Patrick S.


Mokena, IL

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Young & Experienced Professional Looking For Part-Time Work

Current graduate student in the field of school psychology with 6 years of experience in special ed.
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Lexi B.


Frankfort, IL

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced With 3 Years Of Special Education Children/adults

I have babysat for many years and currently I work with students with special needs (18-21-year-old) I have a passion for helping others and I enjoy working with special needs children/adults!
Lexi can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Alexia F.


Mokena, IL

$25-28/hr5 yrs exp

Future Early Childhood Special Educator With Paraprofessional Experience.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have babysat children since I was 10 years old (I passed the American Red Cross Babysitting course). I have worked in daycares and in homes, and I worked in a preschool as a paraprofessional for kids between the ages of 3 and 5 with special needs ranging from ASD to cerebral palsy. I have changed countless diapers, worked on...
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Jillian V.


Frankfort, IL

$13-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hello, I'm a kind, reliable caregiver. I have been a full-time nanny for 8 years. I have several reviews on Care. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks, Jillian
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Michele T.


New Lenox, IL

$18-50/hr4 yrs exp

I have experienced caring for adults and children with different cognitive and physical disabilities. I have experience with autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, down syndrome, and more.
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Susan S.


Joliet, IL

$35-48/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver:Adults ,Children Over 15 Yrs...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Bilingual mother of two, my kiddos are all grown up so now it's time to share some of my love to others. Senior Caregiver 15 years , children over 24 years. Alzheimer, Dementia , Parkinson and special needs adults & children 10years. MS, ALS , Paraplegic and experience with hoyer lift.
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Alexia F.


Mokena, IL

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I love kids, so much so that I went to school for Early Childhood Special Education. I took the American Red Cross Babysitters Course over 15 years ago and have been babysitting and working in childcare centers and schools on and off since then. I have cared for children age 3 months to 12 years old, both boys and girls. I love...
Alexia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Holly H.


Wilmington, IL

$15-36/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Professional

I have experience as a special education teaching assistant, a job coach and a personal assistant. I also have a background in theatre and music . Please message me for more information. I look forward to hearing from you !!

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Manhattan, IL

Madison B.

5.0

Madison is a wonderful nanny! Madison cared for our kids, ages 3 and 4 1/2, two days a week from September 2022 through May 2023 and we are SUPER excited to welcome her back this fall! Madison is very dependable, responsible, a great communicator, timely, trustworthy, and positive. She always keeps...

- April F.

Bonniejean M.

5.0

Bonnie is absolutely wonderful with our daughter! We are very pleased with her and are lucky we found her! She is kind, patient, friendly, outgoing, and very caring!! She spends a lot of time doing hands on activities with our daughter! She is learning so much each and every day! I highly recommend...

- Stephanie D.

Laura M.

5.0

Laura is a compassionate and caring nurse. I trusted her with my special needs children from the start. She always did things the way I instructed, but wasn't afraid to make suggestions. Works very well independently, and gave me the peace of mind I needed as a parent knowing I could leave my...

- Keri M.

Brianna B.

5.0

She’s reliable, punctual & was a great addition to our family. We wish her well!

- Care member

Yanira N.

5.0

Yanira is an exceptional mother herself and thrives on caring not only for her own children but the children of others.

- marvin D.

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