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Vicky W.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part Time Summer Caregiver

5.0

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I worked at Philip J Rock Center & School in Glen Ellyn it is school & home for children with both deaf & blind disabilities compiled with cerebral palsy & other learning disabilities. I was trained how to communicate with the children with a basic version of sign language & supervised children during activities & daily living...
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Kathleen L.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Energetic Teacher Looking For Summer Work!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Kathleen and I am a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing. After graduating with my Master's degree, I moved to Chicago and began teaching this past year. I have always had a passion for working with children and am looking to spend time this summer continuing to work with families. I have had numerous childcare...
Kathleen can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kathleen is wonderful! She is very enthusiastic and engaging. Upon meeting me and my son she put us both at ease with her fun personality and child-rearing instincts. My one-year old son really likes her and was practically pushing me out the door on her 3rd...

Crystaldawn A.

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Caytie B.


Chicago, IL

$23-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Newborn Care Specialist

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've worked as a full-time nanny for over seven years. I love my job and am hoping to find more families to help! I have experience caring for children of all ages and abilities. This includes experience with children with special needs. I have also completed my newborn care specialist certificate and am CPR/First AID...
Caytie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Very sweet and cared for my children as if they were her own. "

Amanda C.

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Bongi M.


Chicago, IL

$20-24/hr • 5 yrs exp

Awesome Full Time /part Time Nanny

4.2

(6)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi Families Hi my name Bongi I am 26years old, I've been working with kids for as since high school I used to babysit daytime on weekends until I started doing as a job while studying, I have CPR training certificate and childcare training, I am of course infant qualified and have worked with all ages . I have 2 year au pair...
Bongi can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Bongi provides an outstanding service to both us parents and our kids,She is extremely professional, knowledgeable and efficient! I have worked with a lot of nannies but her service was far the best my family as ever had. we all miss her so much if we hadn't...

Nsovo K.

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Ella S.


Chicago, IL

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun, And Loving Nanny Looking For Part-time To Possible Full-time Job.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have lots of experience with caring for children, including babies and children with special needs. I love my job!
Ella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

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Miranda O.


Chicago, IL

$24-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Summer Nanny Seeking New Family

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am a (fully vaccinated) K-2 Special Education teacher for Chicago Public Schools. I would love to connect with a family who may need help with childcare while their children are out of school/daycare. I have lots of experience with children of all ages. For two and a half years, I worked at a daycare that cared for...
Miranda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We absolutely loved Miranda. She cared for our infant son over the summer from the time he was 11 weeks old. Our son loved her and she quickly became a part of our family. She was very dependable and trustworthy and we only wish she was available year round!"

Steve M.

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Klimentina G.


Northbrook, IL

$30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Tina I Love being with kids, as my experience as a babysitter and nanny is around 8 years, including 1 year looking after special needs child , 2 years looking after 2 lovely boys , aged 1 and 6 , looking after newborn baby twins (premature) for an year. Have a primary school teacher degree and CPR. Also worked as a...
Klimentina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Absolutely love Klimentina, she is very dependable,very professional and has a great methods to work with the kids. I. and A. can't wait to play and learn with her."

Sasha D.

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Lavinia B.


Wheeling, IL

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

LPN

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over 20 years of experience providing exceptional care to elderly and special need patients. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, administering medication and keep patients as active is possible..
Lavinia can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Licensed Nurse

CPR

5.0
" Lavinia is a treasure. She cared for my wife until she passed of Parkinson's and dementia on Memorial Day. My wife loved Lavinia. She cared for my wife for nearly two years and became "family." Lavinia was always positive and a self starter. Always a delight...

Kendon B.

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Selena O.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi, May Name Is Selena, I Am A Passionate And Dedicated Person.

Hi! How are you? I am Selena O, current Nursing student (Night hybrid program) I have Over 5 years of experience as a nanny. I love to play with different strategies of pedagogy for a good development of body and Brain. I could make your children comfortable while I am with them. Can take them to parks, museum and other...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"She is energetic, talkative and friendly, Most of all reliable. "

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Marilia M.


Evanston, IL

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Kind, Patient And Energetic Nanny.

I am graduate em psychology and I have 2 years of experience taking care of children as an au pair, two boys who are currently 4 and 7 years old. But I also had experience working with children with special needs, from 2 to 14 years old, in a clinic in Brazil. I am currently seeking a position as a full-time, long-term nanny. I...
Marilia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gabi is patient, respectful, sweet, nurturing and has great understanding of child development. "

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Mary S.


Chicago, IL

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Name is Mary! 24 years old, and currently a banquet manager for Hilton hotels. I am the 2nd oldest of 11 children! Yes 11! Love children and lots of experience. I work full time but as we are getting into our slow season I would like to pick up some part time work to fill my off nights & days. I am experienced with small...
5.0
"I have know Mary for 7 years! She is a kind and loving person and has a big heart for everyone. She is an specialist in home care. She loves to cook and care for the home. She is an expert in care of children. She is from a big family and has been a big support and...

Bernadette S.

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Cynthia H.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Mama C / Encourager Of Children

I have 6+years of experience in foster care at SOS Children's Village in Lockport. I have fostered approximately 30 children, and loved the experience and my foster families. I recently moved back to Chicago in September of 2022. Before moving back to Chicago I was a member of my church in Joliet for 17 years and I was involved...
Cynthia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cynthia is a compassionate, loving and fun caregiver. She was the first person outside of family to care for our daughter when she was 6 months old. Your kids will feel cared for, loved and have so much fun with Cynthia! "

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Hailey T.


Chicago, IL

$23-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in a professional setting with special needs children and children on the autism spectrum in both the school setting and home. I have experience working with newborns, toddlers, elementary aged children, middle school and high school aged children. I love the creativity and silliness that comes when working with...
Hailey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hailey is wonderful! we met her last year when she was a sub for my nanny for a week and connected well with my children immediately. She has come back multiple times to help with babysitting on the weekends and we love her! My kids are always excited to see her....

Julia V.

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Kaitlin B.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have babysat for 5 years. I worked as a one on one companion with a child who has special needs for the past 3 years. I enjoy playing games with the kids and am very adaptable to meet schedule needs.
Kaitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her. "

Ling L.

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Julie D.


Northbrook, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom with 17+ years of experience, I have two teenagers. Both opposite traits, one with special needs socially and emotionally and one that is an honors student and gymnast. I adore all infants and toddlers. Currently, I work for 2 families part time. I am available on Fridays and some weekends.
Julie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"Julie worked for us for 6 months and she was fabulous with our 1 year old son. He would always get excited to see her. She did a great job teaching him new skills like waving and blowing kisses. "

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Precent M.


Prospect Heights, IL

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Male caregiver with 9 years of paid Work experience, I love my work with a passion. Have worked with many families and have great references and reviews as well as very clean background. Please check out my reviews and contact me for excellent care for your loved ones, thanks again.
5.0
"Precent did a fabulous job with my special needs son! We miss him."

Kari H.

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Marisol R.


Chicago, IL

$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Child Care Provider.

Hi my name is Marisol, I go by Mari. I'm a mother of a 16 year old boy I love dearly. I love pets we have a pup of our own. I have a true passion working with kids and have cared for children of all ages, from infants to school-aged kids, caring for children with special needs. I'm bilingual (Spanish), reliable, nurturing,...
Marisol can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Marisol is such a great nanny! She was always on time. Communicated constantly with me. Kept me in the loop all day on my son's day. Sent pictures and videos so I didn't miss him too much. Always did fun activities to keep him busy and engaged. She would clean up...

Alysia F.

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Nesita S.


Chicago, IL

$27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with special needs since 2014. I am currently getting my BCBA to become over all of my cases at an aba company that I've been working at for almost 5 years. I love working with special needs children and adults it is my passion. I love to see them grow within themselves to become independent adults.
5.0
"Met with her and she interacted with my son in a public place . Next she came over one evening to bond with him . Looking forward to working with this caregiver ."

Jessica P.

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Max T.


Evanston, IL

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Over the past two summers, I worked as an Inclusion Aide. I was paired with children that had a variety of special needs including autism or physical challenges. I've also babysat for three other families with young children and they typically like my high energy.
Max can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Cashmear M.


Chicago, IL

$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Mother's Helper:I have 4 years of child care experience for a family of three boys age's (3, 4, 8) and a family two age's ( 10 months and two). My job required light house work, preparing meals, and keeping the kids entertained. Also an teachers aids for kids with special needs.
5.0
"Cashmear will do anything to keep her commitments, and children just seem to be drawn to her. She is also incredibly intelligent and kind. I would trust my kids with her any day."

Marlee H.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Morton Grove, IL

Kathleen L.

5.0

Kathleen is wonderful! She is very enthusiastic and engaging. Upon meeting me and my son she put us both at ease with her fun personality and child-rearing instincts. My one-year old son really likes her and was practically pushing me out the door on her 3rd visit.

- Crystaldawn A.

Caytie B.

5.0

Very sweet and cared for my children as if they were her own.

- Amanda C.

Bongi M.

5.0

Bongi has been awesome! Would highly recommend her!! She’s very professional and always on time!

- Care member

Miranda O.

5.0

We absolutely loved Miranda. She cared for our infant son over the summer from the time he was 11 weeks old. Our son loved her and she quickly became a part of our family. She was very dependable and trustworthy and we only wish she was available year round!

- Steve M.

Klimentina G.

5.0

I highly recommend Kilmentina, she is very reliable and absolutely wonderful with my two boys aged 9 and 5. She has a lot of patience and my boys love her, literally begs me to have her watch them all the time. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their sitter.

- Traci B.

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