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Kamryn G.


Glendale Heights, IL

$25/hr3 yrs exp

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I'd describe my personality as nurturing, empathetic, and kind. I like caring for people with special needs because I have experience with people with special needs and I have a genuine desire to see people with different abilities thrive. I started caring for people with special needs back in 2021.
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Luisa T.


Berwyn, IL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

A Helping Hand

Hello, My name is Luisa. I am currently a Graduate student studying Occupational Therapy. I have previous experience care giving for an adult with a physical disability. My studies have allowed me to gain experience interacting with many individuals such as children with a variety of physical and cognitive conditions, adults...
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Riley P.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Riley P. From Mequon, WI

Hello, my name is Riley! I am 21 years old and have my Bachelor's degree in Psychology. With about 8 years of childcare experience ranging from summer camps to babysitting, I have all the necessary skills to ensure a safe, fun, and relaxing environment for your kiddos! I am a patient, reliable, creative, and energetic person. As...
Riley can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

I working with special children, with food allergies, Special needs, I can Carrie and lift them, take to therapies, special training, I can comunique with basic sign language. I following the doctor and parents intrusion. I am very flexible, I love working full time position and for years with the right family.
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Anna S.


Hinsdale, IL

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Recent Stanford College Grad Happy To Help!

Hello! My name is Anna and recently graduated from Stanford University. I am open to help babysitting, house-sitting, odd jobs, and a variety of other requests. I have a lot of experience with children and am very comfortable with infants. I also have experience with children and teens with special needs. I was a camp...
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Natalia W.


Elmwood Park, IL

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Natalia and I am 21 years old. I am a mama to a sweet baby girl. I am looking for a babysitting/house manager job where I could bring my daughter with me. I have over 5 years of experience babysitting children of all ages - including newborns, twins, and even kids with special needs. I have a 3-year-old brother,...
Natalia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Ava S.


Wheaton, IL

$15-17/hr4 yrs exp

I have 4 years of experience! I can help with cooking, cleaning, shopping, and more! I have experience working with children of many different ages, as well as children with special needs, and pets.
Ava can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Eva C.


Bensenville, IL

$19/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Prefer

I have lot of experience with children from newborn- 11 years old, twins, special needs kids,. I worked as a professional child giver 7 years , and I have my own 2 kids 5, 7(special need).
Eva can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I have co-operated a daycare in East TX for the past 6 years as well as nannied for several families in the Chicagoland area. I am currently offering day care; experienced with all ages, (including infants/special needs). I own a safe and reliable vehicle and am able to transport children as necessary. I provide a clean, secure,...
Erica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Heather V.


Melrose Park, IL

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Nanny

I have worked with children with autism and cerebral palsy. I was an assistant teacher for children with autism, have been a nanny to children with autism, cerebral palsy and ADHD as well. I feel that all children are gifts.
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Marlly H.


Lisle, IL

$24-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Marlly. I have experience nannying 4 kids full time. My role included meal prep, light house work, transportation and finding creative ways to keep the kids busy and away from screen time! I have experience with special needs as well, including overseeing speech therapy and caring for children with sensory...
Marlly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
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Amanda S.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$17-23/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Amanda, and I am a graduate student looking for babysitting jobs in or near Glen Ellyn. I have 8+ years of experience babysitting for all ages, have worked/directed large-scale day camps for kids, and have worked as a pediatric therapist for children with developmental disabilities. I am first aid and CPR...
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Selena M.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$15/hr6 yrs exp

About Me:

I am a 21-year-old graduate student at Saint Louis University in PT school. I have 4 years of nannying and babysitting experience with toddlers and children with special needs!
Selena can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Alex T.


Elmhurst, IL

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver With Early Childhood Credits And Experience In A Daycare With Some Special Needs Kids

I have babysat for a child with an autism spectrum disorder, cared for some of these children in daycare. I prefer 1:1 relationships with kids also. I am patient, quiet and kind. I also have a learning disability, so I know how challenging things can be for a child with special needs. I have over 25 hours of early childhood...
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Amanda R.


Westmont, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. I'm a mom 4 kiddos ranging from jr high to preschool. My passion is and always has been helping people of all abilities. I have been with the same family for over 10 yrs helping their non verbal son that has autism. Lucky for him he found a day school that his family loves, which now leaves me with some availability.
I have lots of experience with special needs children. My little brother and cousin have autism, my niece has Down syndrome and my other little cousin has ADHD. I have personal experience, but I also want to go to school to become a special needs teacher. As of right now, I work as an assistant teacher in an elementary school....
Hi! I'm a mother of 3, I have experience with special need kids. As I am a mother of a son with down syndrome! I'm very patient and loving. I am also very good at multitasking! I love socialize and care for others.
Irma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation
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Eva C.


Bensenville, IL

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

I have lot of experience working with people In special needs.(MS, autistic)I worked as a nurse in hospital..
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Janith D.


Elmwood Park, IL

$18-30/hr

In Search Of A Full Time Nanny Position.

My name is Janith, I am 22, and I have 4 years of care giving experience. I've taken care of both the elderly and infants, both able bodied and special needs. Care giving is a passion of mine since I was a teen and I've never had a problem forming a bond with anyone. From reading books, arts and crafts, and nature walks I know...
Janith can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hi! Lovely to meet you -- I'm Stephanie. I am a very easy going person with a huge heart- especially when it comes to children. I have nine years experience of babysitting and 6 years of nannying. I'm comfortable with all ages from newborn to 14. I'm also well diversed in special needs care such as ABA Therapy, ST, OT, PT &...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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