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Bethany K.


Morton Grove, IL

$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

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I am a Senior at Illinois State University studying Therapeutic Recreation, as well as taking prerequisites aiming to pursue a Masters in Occupational Therapy. I am to graduate in May. My expertise include planning and implementing interventions to support clients in meeting his or her goals, engaging clients in therapeutic...
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Hager B.


Morton Grove, IL

$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi!! My name is Hager. I have experience with kids that have ADHD, bipolar, schizophrenia and Autism. I work at a medical office part-time. I m a responsible, trustworthy, patient & dependable babysitter. I have a lot of energy. On my spare time I like to go on long runs, read, play bard games & cook. I look forward to...
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Claudenia S.


Morton Grove, IL

$14-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi l have 15 years experience with kids different age , transportation , school / activities and more , good reference l think l good fit for you please let me know thanks Claudia
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Nathalie A.


Morton Grove, IL

$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced Child Therapist

Hello families! I'm Nathalie, I am a childcare professional. I have a master's degree in social work and have worked as a child special needs therapist for 9 months. Drawing from my child therapy background, I offer emotional support, fostering a positive environment. I also have extensive experience in crisis support and...
Nathalie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Precent M.


Prospect Heights, IL

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experience and Passion

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

- [x] Morning, my name is Precent, I am a male caregiver/ companion and special needs care provider with a vast amount of experience, over 8 years of paid work experience. I do homemaking, non medical Homecare, companionship, personal assistant duties and help with personal hygiene. My first goal is my clients safety and comfort...
5.0
"Precent did an amazing job with my father before he went into a nursing home. What I appreciated most about him was that he kept me up to date with anything dealing with my father. There was an incident where he accompanied my father to the hospital And was able...

Toni W.

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Olivia K.


Chicago, IL

$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Highly Energetic Full Time Nanny Available To Start Immediately!

A Little bit about myself, I'm a kindhearted energetic childcare provider. I've professionally cared for children of all ages including special needs. I have 5+ years on my belt in the Nanny/Childcare industry, along with my working towards my BA in early childhood education. I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I strongly...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"We love Ms. O! Amazing Nanny and very good about development and early learning with my Toddler."

Emily D.

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Bella C.


Evanston, IL

$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny Long Beach Area

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Do you need a babysitter or someone to watch your kids for date night? You've come to the right place! I adore children and have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I also love the arts: I have taken 8 years of ballet and been singing since I was little; I am currently studying Vocal Music. I have frequently been a...
Bella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We had a wonderful experience with Bella as our nanny for our 7-year-old. She was incredibly attentive, patient, and creative in engaging our child with fun and educational activities. Bella’s warm and caring demeanor made our child feel comfortable and happy, and...

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Patricia J.


Chicago, IL

$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny Patricia

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Patricia. I'm a psychologist from Venezuela. And I have really good experience working with children. I am a very friendly person, I like to laugh and I am very responsible. I love crafting, especially painting and drawing. In my home country, I studied psychology, therefore I had the opportunity to work with children...
Patricia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Excellent person my kid love her !!"

Melissa V.

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Athena G.


Chicago, IL

$29/hr • 8 yrs exp

Looking For A Nanny?

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Athena! I'm an experienced preschool teacher passionate about art, music, and outdoor education. I'm seeking nanny opportunities in Chicago for this summer and beyond. I have a degree in developmental psychology, with experience as an infant nanny as well as caring for kids with autism and special needs. My focus is...
Athena can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"Athena babysat my 7-year old daughter and she raved about how interactive she was during the stay. She was punctual and communicated throughout the night on how things were going, which put me at ease with this being her first time watching her. I would use her...

See'trail M.

Hi! I'm a friendly babysitter. I have 2 yrs experience with babysitting. I am very patient with kids and allow them to express what they want. I can help out with crafts and other tasks. People often tell me I have a warm aura because kids gravitate towards me a lot.
5.0
"Loved having Janae as a babysitter! She helped with packing my son's lunch for school and making sure both my son and daughter were fed on time, properly changed and into bed. I have two kids ages 5 and 3, both autistic so she had a lot of patience with them...

Corin P.

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Kathryn S.


Des Plaines, IL

$16-22/hr • 8 yrs exp

I am currently working at a special needs high-school full time. I am only available for after school typically, date nights, and some weekends. I would be available for summers for a full time position if you are looking for that. My experience in child care started when I was in my teens for families around my neighborhood....
Kathryn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katy was our full time nanny for our twins for almost 3 years, from when they were babies til after they turned 3. She was so caring and they adore her! She always went above and beyond to plan age appropriate engaging activities and to make sure they were happy...

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Erica M.


Chicago, IL

$22-35/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-Time Companion/Care Provider Available

My experience includes two years working with adults with physical and mental disabilities including TBI's, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and Down Syndrome in a group home setting. I have also worked with children with Autism and have experience in behavior therapy.
5.0
"Erica is reliable and always shows up on time. She's been working for six months with my autistic daughter and things have gone really smoothly. She's confident and comfortable with special needs kids"

Laurence L.

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Dina S.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

I cared for my cousin's husband for several months. He has Lewy Body Dementia. I helped with feeding, dressing, exercise, recreation and toileting. He and I became fast friends and have a close bond. I have also worked with children with autism and ADHD. My best friend from High School has Muscular Dystrophy, and my best friend...
5.0
"Dina is family and during my husband's illness she was his caregiver/companion during the day thereby giving me much needed time away from constant caregiving. She was reliable, responsible, and creative in thinking of ways to engage my husband. She provided...

Karen O.

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Rosaura C.


Chicago, IL

$22-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

ROSAURA Objective: Certified Nursing Assistant since 1998. Specialize in Dementia, Parkinson's, MS and Austism. Working homecare since 2015 Experience: A. B 02/21- Present Personal Support Worker Help around his apartment Errands, Walks M. H 09/2019-Present CNA Companionship, ADL, Groceries, Errands Custom Home...
5.0
"Rosaura helped me with wound care after I had to have an emergency surgery. I had an abscess removed from my tail bone and had to have surgical packing changed daily for almost three months. Rosaura had never used foam medical packing prior to this and was...

Natalie S.

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Alexis T.


Evanston, IL

$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

My Name Is Alexis, And I Love Working With Children!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a 24-year-old special education paraprofessional in Evanston. I'll be finishing my Bachelor's at Northwestern over the summer. I have experience caring for children of all ages, and experience tutoring elementary school students in reading and math. In addition to working at Lincolnwood Elementary, I have 2 years...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lexi is amazing! My kids (boys ages 10 and 6) loved every minute and ask all the time when she can come back! She took them on a scavenger hunt and swimming at the pool. I love that she could get those lazy boys off the couch and outside and they liked it!"

Wendy D.

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Ana C.


Chicago, IL

$17-21/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part- Time, Evenings Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Flight Attendant for American Airlines. I've worked as an after school activity specialist with Austin Parks and Recreation for 3 years at a recreation center for kids and adults with special needs. I have a variety of experience in working with children with autism and different developmental experiences. Prior to that I...
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Lavinia B.


Wheeling, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

CNA,CPR

Highly-dependable, nurturing caregiver who has good values, compassionate nature and 10 + extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly care. Eager to make a difference in client's everyday life.
5.0
"Lavinia has helped my family over the past several years. She is wonderful, honest, and is very committed to whomever she is working with. She has a great personality and engages people in conversation etc...my parents both loved "Our Lavinia" as my mom would...

Susan W.

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Vanessa S.


Skokie, IL

$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Happy Child Is A Happy Life

Dependable & Professional License ABA therapist 12+years experiences in childcare. Degree in Early Childhood Education, Background in Child development & Newborn Care Specialist certified. Hello Families, My name is Vanessa, you can call me Miss V. I worked as a lead teacher & ABA Therapist. As a Childcare specialist, I am...
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Watcharaphan T.


Evanston, IL

$30-32/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Pam. I am 34 years old. I graduated from bachelor degree in preschool education. I study, art education, special needs, children physiology, and child care. I was a kindergarten teacher for 2 years. I moved to Chicago for an Au Pair opportunity on 2013. After the Au Pair program is over, I continue working as...
Watcharaphan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Pam was a part time nanny for my kids (2 year old and now 7 month old) during the summer. She did a great job meeting their needs and engaging with them. She took my super active 2 year old on long walks and to the park, fed him lunch and put him down for his naps....

Sara A.

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Dina S.


Chicago, IL

$17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Whisperer

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello Families! My name is Dina. I have committed over 30 years to providing compassionate childcare for infants through teens in a variety of childcare settings. I have had amazing opportunities supporting children and their families as a nanny, home school teacher/tutor, preschool teacher, mother's helper and special needs...
Dina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kind, attentive and respectful "

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Morton Grove, IL

Precent M.

5.0

Precent did an amazing job with my father before he went into a nursing home. What I appreciated most about him was that he kept me up to date with anything dealing with my father. There was an incident where he accompanied my father to the hospital And was able to stay with him As long as he...

- Toni W.

Olivia K.

5.0

She did an amazing job looking after my two children, and I would definitely use her again!

- Jonathan T.

Bella C.

5.0

Bella was awesome! My two children (7 and 9) immediately connected with her. She was on-time, professional, focused on our children, and communicative while we were away. I would hire her back anytime she is available.

- Care member

Patricia J.

5.0

She is very sweet and knows how to soothe even the fussiest baby (and calm worried parents haha). We fully trust her with our 7 month old!

- Lily B.

Athena G.

4.0

Athena babysat my 7-year old daughter and she raved about how interactive she was during the stay. She was punctual and communicated throughout the night on how things were going, which put me at ease with this being her first time watching her. I would use her again. Athena was great and...

- See'trail M.

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