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Caitlin L.


Wauconda, IL

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Full/part Time Caregiver

5.0

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I have spent the past year or so working at a facility for the mentally and developmentally disabled, working as a Hab aide.
5.0
"Caitlin works professionally with children with special needs as her career and uses the skills she's learned within that environment across the care she provides to families! I'm blown away by her skills, her determination, and her attention to detail. If you hire...

Alexis A.

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Nicole P.


Island Lake, IL

$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Been Working With Children Of All Ages For More Then Ten Years

4.5

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting when I was 10. I have taken care of children of all ages newborn-teenage. I have worked as a babysitter but mostly as a full time nanny/ house manager. I have experience with multiples as well as special needs. I am also CPR/first-aid certified. I do not have children of my own but do have a niece and a...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nicole was phenomenal with my son. It is quite difficult to find a babysitter/nanny with such patients, understanding, and kindness. My child is Autistic, and nonverbal. He connected with her rather quickly. Nicole did great with keeping up with my sons routines....

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Mia M.


Libertyville, IL

$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hello! I have been babysitting since I was in 6th grade. I have also worked in a daycare (specifically the infant room), worked at a special needs summer camp, and have taken many child education courses at college. I am a self designed major at Carthage, however I have completed 3 years worth of education classes. I love...
Mia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and reliable. The kids always have a great time with her and request her as a sitter. Mia is a joy and I...

Jess P.

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Tracy B.


Ingleside, IL

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Working with special needs kids and kids for over 10 years . I'm a babysitter, caretaker, and a certified teacher assistant.
Tracy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

I have had experience working with adults with special needs. I would take them to do one on one activities, provide needed personal care, and administer medication.
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, live-in home care & more
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Sarah N.


Lake Zurich, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello My name is Sarah. I have recently, retired from working after 29 years. I have worked with special needs/senior adults in all capacities. I have decided now that I would like to work only part time with the elderly. I'm looking more for companion/assistant positions. I don't have the medical background so I'm not able to...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation
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Grace C.


Lake Zurich, IL

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I currently a fitness instructor at Life Time in LZ I am a very energetic, reliable, patient, and fun-loving person. I enjoy doing crafts, activities, and playing games with kids. I have had experience babysitting for children 3 weeks old to children who are 14 years of age and some children with special needs. I have...
Grace can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Merrie S.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Career Nanny Seeking Full Time Position With Awesome Kiddos!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a former preschool teacher assistant , current nanny and mother of a beautiful 10-year-old girl. I have over 10 years of experience and absolutely adore children. I'm comfortable with newborn-high school ages. I'm experienced in children with special needs. CPR/first aid certified! A little about me, I love reading,...
Merrie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Sarah M.


Libertyville, IL

$18-50/hr • 9 yrs exp

Childcare, 9 Years Experience. Some Basic Elderly Care And Special Needs Experience.

Hi!! I'm a senior. I have 9 years of experience with childcare and basic elderly care as well as some experience with people with special needs. I am willing to help with pet care and household chores.
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Samantha D.


Lake Bluff, IL

$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Sam and I've been babysitting since I was basically a kid myself! I love kids and was a nanny the past two summers for a young special needs girl. I have experience babysitting newborns and multiple children at a time! I also worked as a caregiver at the after school daycare for St. Mary's Primary School. I'm...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Grace C.


Lake Zurich, IL

$15/hr • 4 yrs exp

I have been caring for children with special needs ever since my younger brother was born. He was diagnosed with autism at age 2 and ever since it has always been important to me to be able to work with people with special needs of any kind. I have been involved in special Olympics for 8 years and have worked with athletes with...
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Katherine H.


Round Lake, IL

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have been doing nursing home and at home care for 15+ years. I started in high school and loved it so much I continued on into my adult years. I love working with other individuals and feel when you work one on one you can be more personal and give more attention to the individual then you can in a nursing home. When your able...
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Laimute B.


Lake Forest, IL

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hello, I have extensive experience taking care of children with special needs, disabled adults and the elderly. Are you looking for quality care in the northern and northwestern suburbs? My name is Laima. I'm a skilled caregiver with 15+ years experience. I have excellent references and have experience to help in the hospital. I...
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Katherine H.


Round Lake, IL

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving Mommy And Nanny

I am the mother to two wonderful boys both who have special needs. My oldest is 6 and has severe ADHD with possible bi-polar, and my younger one is 3 with failure to thrive and GERD. Both are very active boys who have kept me on my feet. I am very used to speech/occupation/physical therapies as they both have IEP's through the...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Sheila S.


Round Lake, IL

$15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver

I am currently caring for a young special needs adult. I find this line of work fulfilling as I'm able to provide a service to someone who otherwise is not in a position to help themselves
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Shelby P.


Vernon Hills, IL

$30-40/hr • 2 yrs exp

My name is Shelby, I'm a 27-year-old social worker at a residential treatment facility. I currently work with developmentally delayed teenage boys with mental health disorders and behavioral concerns. I started caring for others with babysitting 13 years ago and have done it on and off since. I have also worked at 2 elementary...
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Claire K.


Gurnee, IL

$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

Hi! My name is Claire and I am a Junior at the University of New Hampshire! I am in a six year Doctoral Occupational Therapy program and in the future want to work in pediatrics! At school, I work at the Child Study and Development Center in the toddler room. I have worked at Warren Special Recreation Association since I was 16...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Tracy B.


Ingleside, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Love Playing With Them. Do Projects With Them. Love Watching Kids Learn And Grow. Have Fun !

I'm a certified teacher assistant! I you definitely won't be disappointed. I love kids. I love watching them learn and grow. really means a lot to me . i'm fantastic with kids.
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Jennifer K.


Wauconda, IL

$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time Care Provider Can Adapt To Meet Your Needs

Hi, I'm Jen. I am new to Care. com, and I am excited to work with you and your family. I am a reliable, adaptable, experience person who focuses on the positive of every situation. Laughter and fun are tool I use everyday to connect to people. I've worked with kids and adults with different abilities through Northwest Special...
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Cary W.


Vernon Hills, IL

$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Cary & I love working with others to create engaging experiences through an environment that fosters safety, creativity, curiosity, & kindness. I have incredibly strong communication skills, reliability, punctuality, maturity, a very high emotional intelligence, & an unmatched sense of integrity. Other...
Cary can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, personal care, mobility assistance, home modification & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mundelein, IL

Caitlin L.

5.0

Caitlin works professionally with children with special needs as her career and uses the skills she's learned within that environment across the care she provides to families! I'm blown away by her skills, her determination, and her attention to detail. If you hire her, you will not be disappointed...

- Alexis A.

Nicole P.

5.0

Nicole has always been amazing with the kids and very helpful and accommodating! She’s been able to help us in a pinch and is so sweet!

- Care member

Mia M.

5.0

Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and reliable. The kids always have a great time with her and request her as a sitter. Mia is a joy and I sincerely recommend her.

- Jess P.

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