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Katie B.
Marengo, IL
$15-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello my name is Katie. I have worked with kids for over 20 years. I do have experience working with kids that have Autism or ADD or ADHD and other disabilities. I think that is very important to always stay positive with everything that you do. I do enjoy arts and crafts, and playing games. I always have a smile on my face.
I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver. I enjoy conversing and providing companionship while looking out for your beloved family member's wellbeing. I am willing to provide light housekeeping, meal prep, and run errands as well.
Mica R.
Marengo, IL
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
As a caretaker who currently works with special needs children, I want to make a positive impact on the lives of children. My patient and friendly nature allows me to easily connect with children and their parents. When it comes to communicating about a child's day, I follow the parents' preferred method, whether it's verbal...
Mica can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Tatiana M.
Garden Prairie, IL
$22-37/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi there!
I'm Tatiana, and I've been working with kids for 2 years now. I started as a para at a school for students with autism in the kindergarten room and loved it. Now, I'm at a public school as a speech therapy assistant with students aged 5-8, including some with special needs.
In my spare time, I go to the gym and help...
Tatiana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tatiana is so patient and thoughtful as a caregiver for our 2-year-old! He asks about her when he has not seen her in a while. She is detail-oriented and asks open questions to understand his needs and preferences and how they are different depending on the day....
Maddy S.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!!!! I have been involved in working with children for 10 years. I began by babysitting for a few neighbors. I then became a nanny every day for about 3 hours Monday through Friday. I have worked at summer camps for children with special needs. I have been a nanny for two different families for the last 2 summers. This past...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(4)
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, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Miranda was the absolute perfect fit for our family. She was extremely flexible with our schedule which was exactly what we needed. My girls absolutely loved her. We provided a vehicle for her, so she could get out and about with the girls. She was never home,...
Brandy P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a nurturing and dependable caregiver with over 25 years of experience with children of all ages (infants, toddlers, school age). I have also cared for older adults that needed a caregiver and had special needs. As a former teacher, I understand that each child may learn differently, which is why my care-giving approach is...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria has been a wonderful nanny for my two girls. She loves to interact with them and they are always excited to see her!"
Jolene O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sydney. I have been watching kids ages ranging from 0-12 for the past 7 years, including special needs kids. I have babysat newborn twins, I have babysat a child with cerebral palsy since she was infancy to 7 years old. I have babysat a 5-year-old child who had autism for about 5 years. Overall, I have a lot of...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Was a Very Passionate and caring babysitter was the only sitter I've hired that actually brings fun activities to do! I would recommend, Thanks Sydney!"
Chad J.
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been a stay at home Mom/
Licensed Massage Therapist for 25 +
years. My oldest child is 30, and my
youngest just turned 20. I am looking
for part time caregiver position. I have
worked with elderly care, handicapped,
disabled, learning disabled, ADHD,
special needs, of teenagers to senior
citizens. My son was a quadriplegic...
Robin can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"I met Robin during the most difficult time in her life. She was facing the challenges of dealing with her son who was hit by a drunk driver and paralyzed from the neck down.
Although she was facing many new challenges, Robin was also responsible to hire and...
Luciana S.
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Anna, 30 yrs old, live in McHenry, mom of two girls age 5yrs and 2 yrs. Experience in formal daycares and in-home care. Have worked with highly sensitive infants, autistic and special needs children, and ages from 6 weeks-14 yrs old. I am CPR and first aid trained, certification is out of date though! I am available...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ana was very kind and enjoyable to be around with my daughter. She watched her for a date night and we were very pleased. "
Paige N.
Moriah B.
Lake in the Hills, IL
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I provide excellent care services by having clear, structured expectations and offering fun, engaging activities. I am experienced with a diverse variety of needs and ages.
Below is a summary of my experience/qualifications:
-Currently a teacher, pursuing Special Ed accreditation (1 yr)
-Teaching assistant/after school care...
Moriah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Moriah was a great find! She did a fantastic job with our 8 year old son, he had nothing but good things to say about his time with her. I would highly recommend her."
Jeff B.
Ava S.
Hebron, IL
$20-27/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi, I am Ava! I am 23 years old.
I am the oldest of 6 siblings ranging from the ages of 20 to 3 years old. I have ample experience caring for newborns and toddlers and experience providing care for babies and toddlers with special needs (my youngest brother is vision impaired, epileptic, and has neurological issues that require...
Ava can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ava is very responsible and caring. She is truly excellent with challenging kids and they love her! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
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, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kimberly did a great job taking care of our step father and father. She was very caring and receptive to their needs!!! "
Care member
Sherry D.
Hampshire, IL
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Warm And Patient Childcare Provider Available For Full-time Or Part-time/occassional Care
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Worked 4 day weeks as a Nanny for 5 years with child diagnosed within Autism Spectrum with some developmental delays. Child was 2 1/2 - 7 1/2 years old during this period. Also cared for younger sibling who was 2 years younger and required standard care. Continued occasional date night care through now, children are now 13 and...
5.0
"Sherry has been our full time nanny for over a year now. She is amazing with our 16 month old son! She is warm, energetic, and attentive. Our son is in early intervention and we really appreciate how Sherry is always diligent about working on his...
Ali B.
Norma M.
Crystal Lake, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for children with autism and Down syndrome, ADD/HD. I worked at School District 95 Special Education Department.
5.0
"Norma is the best! Very professional and helpful with our special needs son. "
Scott G.
4.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am the mother of a 21 yr old son, a 28-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 7-year-old boy. I have over 15 years babysitting and Nanny experience with all ages as well as special needs care. I find joy in helping children learn and grow. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, going to parks and taking nature walks. I am...
Dawn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her."
Shannon C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun, energetic and a compassionate mother with 21 years as a Mom. I have raised my 2 children alone. One special needs boy 21 and a girl 18 years old. My children are my life, and I have very lovely memories of them being little. I live for those days and feel that my calling is being a mother. My job as a mother is not...
Tiffany can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Treats my kids as her own. She does a very detailed job when she cleans. Anyone would be lucky to have her. Highly recommended "
Jennifer N.
Karen R.
McHenry, IL
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Honest, Personable, Responsible, Compassionate And Dedicated Caregiver /Nanny For Six Families
4.6
(21)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
My first experience as a childcare provider is when I was a young teenager. Later, I worked with special needs children as a bus driver and teaching assistant for eight years. I have worked with families who had infants, preschool and school-aged children as a nanny since 2011. I fully enjoy being a nanny and I am in excellent...
Karen can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Karen has been absolutely wonderful! She watched our 6 month old as I was returning back to work after maternity leave. A spot opened up at daycare a lot sooner than expected, which is the only reason we aren't having her watch our son any longer. While at our...
Elizabeth R.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am seeking occasional work in the Lake in the Hills area (within 10-20 miles is ideal). I am fairly flexible with hours but do work varying shifts so please reach out to me to inquire about certain days or times. Unfortunately, I am not accepting recurring jobs at this time.
Previously employed as a teaching...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Marengo, IL
Tatiana M.
5.0
Tatiana did amazing with our daughter she loved her. She uses her own log to write down what they did and anything my daughter ate. She brought sheets for my daughter to do as well (counting, alphabet etc. I highly recommend her if you’re looking for care!
- 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.
Maria D.
5.0
Maria is a fabulous sitter. She is caring and nurturing and very reliable.
- Michelle K.
Sydney M.
5.0
Was a Very Passionate and caring babysitter was the only sitter I've hired that actually brings fun activities to do! I would recommend, Thanks Sydney!
- Chad J.
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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