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Elizabeth E.
Marine, IL
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've been working with kids for three years and truly love what I do! I create a fun, safe, and supportive environment where kids can learn and grow. I currently work as a kindergarten teacher's aide, gaining experience keeping up with little ones and making learning exciting.
I'm also taking elementary education classes,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Kaili H.
Highland, IL
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi. I am a 22-year-old living in Highland, IL. I enjoy working with kids and have spent many years doing so. I have babysat, worked as a substitute teacher, was a daycare assistant, and have worked in a special needs classroom. I enjoy challenging kids to better themselves everyday, while making sure they have lots of fun!
Kaili can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Leslie H.
Edwardsville, IL
$12-17/hr • 5 yrs exp
I attended vocational school in high school for nursing for two years. I worked in several nursing homes, hospitals and home care. I have taken care of elderly and special needs kids. What I can bring to the table is years of past experience and I am dependable, caring, and mature and I will treat your loved one like my own...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I attended vocational school in high school for nursing for two years. I became an CNA in 1983, I worked in several nursing homes, hospitals and home care. I have taken care of elderly and special needs kids. I have not done any home care for several years, I was most recently an operations manager for a large transportation...
Leslie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Kenna R.
Highland, IL
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have worked with a few different special needs children. Down-syndrome, ADD+ADHD, Autistic, and child who are behind in reading, writing, speaking, and that have developmental issues. I have a huge heart for kiddos who do need that extra attention and 1on1 time!
I currently work as a Registered Behavior Technician 3 days a week. I have also worked with a man through DORS who had epilepsy and developmental delays. I would love to talk with you about this opportunity.
Hi there, I'm Anastasia! I am looking for a job that I enjoy more which is why I came to this type of work. I would love to help make your life easier and assist! I have worked for people with special needs through DORS and Acumen. I have never worked with senior citizens, but I would love the opportunity. I currently work in...
Anastasia can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning
Jasper F.
Troy, IL
$24-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Registered Behavioral Technician for 2 years with 2+ years of childcare. I'm experienced with caring for more than one child and have worked with newborns to teens. I've provided care for people with a variety of disabilities and needs.
I'm able to adapt to your preferred parenting style and routines. CPR and first aid...
Tori G.
Edwardsville, IL
$15-19/hr • 5 yrs exp
I enjoy being around kids. I am comfortable around all ages of children to include newborns. I grow close with the families and still talk to families that no longer need me due to their kiddos growing up. I am CPR and first aid certified by the American heart association. I do have experience with kids who have special needs,...
I attended vocational school in high school for nursing for two years. I worked in several nursing homes, hospitals and home care. I have taken care of elderly and special needs kids. What I can bring to the table is years of past experience and I am dependable, caring, and mature and I will treat your loved one like my own...
Leslie can also help with: Personal care, visiting nurse, dementia, respite care, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have babysat and nannied for many children of all ages from infants to preteens since I was about 14. I have a 1-year-old niece and many young cousins. I have worked with special needs kids through tutoring, the special Olympics, and working at an autism clinic. I have experience in cleaning, cooking, yard work, tutoring, etc....
Callie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Callie is a wonderful sitter. She watched my daughters and took care of the family pet. The house was always in order and the kids loved her."
Jarod H.
I have experience with caring for special needs children (autism, down syndrome, epilepsy, and dyslexia). I have taken classes at SIUe about child development and education. I have experience as a caregiver for seniors with dementia as well.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Catie and I am 22, studying Education and Biology at SIUe. I have been babysitting for years and have done nannying full time over the summers as well. I love kids so much! I have experience babysitting for children with special needs too (down syndrome and epilepsy). Previously, I have worked as a lifeguard for...
Catie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Jariah. I am a part-time college student and was also recently released from duty in the United States Army. I have worked in the childcare industry for almost five years now. My mother is a licensed daycare provider and I worked for her. However, now that I am a young adult I am looking to branch out. Kids...
Jariah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I love having Jariah as my babysitter. She is very sweet and very full of energy."
Andrea D.
Lydia C.
Collinsville, IL
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Lydia! I am 22-year-old with a lot of experience taking care of children. I grew up in a very large family of 18 siblings. So most of my childhood I was helping taking care of them. I started babysitting for my family around the age of 10 and slowly started babysitting for church and family friends. I would say I have...
Lydia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lydia is fantastic with our children. We have had Lydia in our home for over 2 years now and she has always been wonderful. Very helpful with cooking meals and also cleaning up as well. Highly recommended!!!"
Natalie R.
Karina M.
Belleville, IL
$20/hr • 11 yrs exp
Caring Loving Energetic And All About Education At Any Age
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the Eldest of 3 and raised by a single mother who owned an in home daycare for 20+ years now as well as being a foster parent that meant at a very young age I was already helping take care of children throughout the years I worked with my mom and also maintained education 18 I got my first real job with a company for Autism...
Karina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Karina watched my young daughter and twin toddler boys ft and was always reliable, pleasant, and a joy. She took care of their needs, picked up after the kids so I never came home to mess made while I was gone, she did interacted play time with them (not just have...
Desiree L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked with a very pleasant young lady who had chromosome birth defects that left her non verbal and with a g button for feeding and all medicines. I worked with her for about 4 years at a paid level. Still see her at family functions. Any questions please ask.
4.9
(14)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient person who has approximately 30 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional tasks as needed. I'm able to provide a safe, and stable environment for your little ones. I have 2 adult...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Becky was very caring and engaged with the the boys. She really tried to get to know their personalities and meet them on their level. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Im a retired Christian Nurse who has 25 yrs experience working in the health Care field . I come from a Military Family. I've worked in hospitals, Doctors offices, Long term care facilities, home health and addiction treatment facilities. I have worked with peds, geriatrics, hospice, dementia, special needs of every age level....
Julie can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Her nursing background was very helpful with my mom who had dementia and cancer. She really cares for the people she takes care of."
Pattie S.
I have been caring for special needs children for the last 10 years. It started when I was 12 and helped this foster family with mainly disabled children. I am also a CNA and work with people on all different spectrums. I have cared for paralyzed children, those with autism, dimentia, blindess, deafness and ADHD. I am not...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Marine, IL
Callie K.
5.0
Callie is absolutely great! She babysat my daughter who loved her. Sometimes I would come home earlier than expected or would have to run home really quick before leaving again and they would always be playing a game, doing hair, painting, etc. I always came home to a house that was cleaner than...
- Tiffany S.
Jariah H.
5.0
I love having Jariah as my babysitter. She is very sweet and very full of energy.
- Andrea D.
Lydia C.
5.0
Lydia is calm and quick on her feet in any dangerous situation. Several times she has saved lives by reacting to a choking situation, helped saving the life of a child with special needs who stopped breathing and saving a family from fire. This might sound fake, but it is really true. It's almost...
- Robin C.
Karina M.
5.0
Karina was a blessing to my family. My kiddos came to me in December (foster kiddos) and one little guy struggled with some big behaviors. We tried daycare which we struggled with and then Karina entered our lives. She was amazing from day one! She provided structure and a loving environment for...
- Ashley C.
Rebecca H.
5.0
Rebecca was punctual and professional and got along well with our child. We will certainly consider hiring again.
- Joshua W.
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