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Special needs caregivers in Midlothian, IL

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Faith G.


Midlothian, IL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving, Fun, Experienced Special Needs Childcare provider

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I have 8 years teaching experience as a Special Education teacher in California; I am familiar with IEP's, behavior management, communication devices as well as medical procedures such as G Tubes, urinary catheters, diabetes and seizure protocols. I have great references available upon request! I am returning to grad school to...
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Debra T.


Midlothian, IL

$23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Professional In Special Needs Individuals, Elderly, Children. Positive, Energetic, Clean

Have excellent training, licensed, background checked, and years of experience. Have training in physical therapy, chocking, CPR, emergency First Aid. Great references. I am reliable, cheerful, Christian values, and enjoy helping others. Also experience with disabled. Call me if you or your family need the best of care ! Thank...
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Faith G.


Midlothian, IL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Patient, Cheerful, Experienced Child Care Provider

I have been a teacher for eight years full time, and am looking for part-time work in baby-sitting while I return to graduate school. I have extensive experience with children with special needs including Autism, seizure disorders, cognitive impairments, etc. I love working with children of all ages and abilities.
Faith can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Barb D.


Midlothian, IL

$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mom of 5, CPR and first aid certified. Injury prevention certified, CNA, child passenger safety technician/instructor/certified safe travel for children with special needs.
Barb can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Vickey C.


Oak Lawn, IL

$18-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

HOME CARE COMPANSION SERVICES

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: Meal prep, personal care, light cleaning
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.

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Rita C.


Alsip, IL

$28/hr • 9 yrs exp

Ability Coach & Support Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love my job! What I love most are the amazing people I get to work with. I have over 10 years experience working with students and clients with multiple abilities and diagnoses. I have worked as a paid employee and volunteer for school districts, special need cooperatives and adult service providers. This has given me...
5.0
"Rita is a very calm, competent, and dependable caregiver. She very capably managed many challenging incidents with our special needs son during her tenure with our family. She is trustworthy, pleasant to be around, and is wonderful with kiddos. I strongly...

Charles S.

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Janice B.


Tinley Park, IL

$17-21/hr • 7 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am looking to help people care for their children while they are working. I am a mother of 3 grown children and I have been working with students with special needs for about 7 years. I have a big family and love being the fun aunt to my young nieces and nephews. We love to do crafts, go to the zoo, swim, plays games,...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Janice has been with us for almost a year. She watches my 1 year old since he was a newborn while I went to work as a nurse. She is very flexible and dependable. She follows directions precisely and is great with kids. She has her own vehicle which is a mini...

Angela K.

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Keesha H.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

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...
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Magdalena N.


Orland Park, IL

$20-22/hr • 1 yrs exp

Interactive Nanny

3.7

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Magdalena I am 26 years old. I am bilingual and can speak English and Polish. I attended University of Illinois at Chicago where I majored in Psychology and also minored in Polish. I graduated from there in 2016. Currently I am getting my masters through an online program at Liberty University. I love working with...
Magdalena can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Maggie was punctual and professional during her interview! She had great questions and was forth coming with her schedule and other obligations! Our schedules didn't sync (my schedules was a little complex, no fault of hers) but it seems a family would be so lucky...

Kimberly C.

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Kimberly R.


Thornton, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family. We miss her terribly and would hire her again if she moved back to sunny Arizona! "

Andrea G.

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Kimberly J.


Chicago, IL

$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was blessed to take care of my special needs daughter and my Mom. It was an honor to serve them. I didn't see them as burdens I saw them as blessings. This is my passion, love Is the key because everybody responses to love. I strongly believe that your job should be centered around your gift.
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Kimberly J.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

This Is My Passion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I had the privilege of taking care of my beautiful Mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I also had a child with special needs, her diagnosis were Cerebral Palsy, Seizure Disorder, and she was G Tube fed I was so honored to care for the both of them. Love is the key, anybody and everybody responds to Love. I didn't...
Kimberly can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Ms. J. will care for you child like they are her own. She has a heart of gold and being a care taker is her ministry. She will go above and beyond to ensure the patient or individual get the proper care they need. She has integrity and is selfless. If you can trust...

Brandy J.

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Kerstin T.


Orland Park, IL

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider With 8 Years Of Experience Including Special Needs Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kerstin, A passionate and nurturing childcare provider with over 8 years of experience with infants - teens and special needs. I approach every child with patience, understanding, and tailored care. I'd describe my personality as compassionate, reliable, and patient. I genuinely care about the well-being of every child...
Kerstin can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Dajanae M.


Chicago, IL

$14-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children since I was 10 years old, gaining experience with kids of all ages, including those with special needs. I'm comfortable managing multiple children at once and creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for them. My approach to childcare is built on patience, creativity, and strong...
Dajanae can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

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Elana C.


Chicago, IL

$18/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience as a summer camp councilor taking car of 10+ kids aged 5-10 for 2 hours a day four days a week. Recently, I had the honor of taking over as camp director for our summer drama camp which provided me with the opportunity to work with 42 campers alongside my staff. I had the privilege of being a part...
Elana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Keairra M.


Calumet City, IL

$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been watching kids for a 9 years now. I love having playtime with kids. I am good at putting kids down for bedtime. I am also great at working with special needs children, have lots of experience and great references. I am 29 but I think that's what makes me a great nanny because I can connect with the kids on their...
Keairra can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We had a wonderful initial interview with her arriving on time and making an excellent first impression. She's easy going and so far the girls adore her. This is our first week with her but so far it's been a great experience for our family! We hope to see...

Nicole B.

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Eileen K.


Worth, IL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'm A Caring, Loving Person Who Gives Dependable Help

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.

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Jasmine M.


South Holland, IL

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Jasmine M.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I love children. I have worked with children for many years. I was a teachers' aide two years with the preschool at my high school. I teach Sunday school at my church to an age group of 2 to 6. I have a cousin who is special needs and I often babysit him. I love children and enjoy working with them very much. I have been and am...
Jasmine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Jasmine is very tentative and gentle with my one year old daughter, who is fussy and attached to her dad and I . She is a professional in this field . My daughter cries when we get there and before leaving out the door Jasmine has her to stop crying . Jasmine sends...

Angelique B.

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Linda N.


Tinley Park, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 20+ years of foster care experience. I have 4 children, 31, 28, 20 and 19. I have worked with special needs and Autistic children. I am also Montessori trained. I would like to care for your child part time in my home, perhaps sharing time with a grandparent. School teachers preferred! Let's talk.
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Dawn M.


Orland Park, IL

$25-50/hr • 8 yrs exp

I've been a nanny for 8 years with over 16 years, total, in child/adult care services. Currently, I work full-time during the week caring for a special needs teenager and two toddlers under 2.
Dawn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Midlothian, IL

Vickey C.

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 really knew how to care for my sister....

- Chris J.

Rita C.

5.0

Rita is a very calm, competent, and dependable caregiver. She very capably managed many challenging incidents with our special needs son during her tenure with our family. She is trustworthy, pleasant to be around, and is wonderful with kiddos. I strongly recommend her for any caregiver...

- Charles S.

Janice B.

5.0

Janice has been with us for almost a year. She watches my 1 year old since he was a newborn while I went to work as a nurse. She is very flexible and dependable. She follows directions precisely and is great with kids. She has her own vehicle which is a mini van which would be nice for families...

- Angela K.

Magdalena N.

5.0

Maggie was punctual and professional during her interview! She had great questions and was forth coming with her schedule and other obligations! Our schedules didn't sync (my schedules was a little complex, no fault of hers) but it seems a family would be so lucky to have her! Thanks Maggie! It was...

- Kimberly C.

Kimberly R.

5.0

Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family. We miss her terribly and would hire her again if she moved back to sunny Arizona!

- Andrea G.

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