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Adrienne O.


Ottawa, IL

$15-25/hr

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I have been doing home health care for about 3 years. I have experience with Alzheimer's and dementia clients, one on one care, full assistance (quadriplegic), and since I have moved to Illinois, I am currently working in a group home with 13 individuals, all with different developmental disabilities.
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Cindy M.


Ottawa, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I'm compassionate and caring. A mom and a grandmom. I've taught toddler room, twos and threes, and helped out with infants and school age in a private daycare. I currently work in the school system as a substitute teacher when in session, and in the past as an individual aide to special needs students , and in the capacity of a...
Cindy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Sydney P.


Ottawa, IL

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Fun, Caring Sitter

Hi! My name is Sydney, I'm currently a licensed Esthetician part side/ots. I've had previous experience with babysitting 1 2-year-old girl. I worked at Lincoln Elementary School in the Preschool classes for 3 1/2 years with special needs- behavior issues. Mostly Just I love kids so I'm currently looking for a full or part time...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
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Amanda S.


Ottawa, IL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Senior Home Care Assistance

After being a special needs nanny for most of my working career, I enjoyed working with seniors. I can assist with afternoon needs, including meal prepping, grocery shopping, errands, light housework, laundry, daily exercises, medication, and companionship. I find it important to put the needs of the senior community a priority....
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands
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Lesley M.


Ottawa, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

CNA

I have worked in Home Health, Nursing Homes, Hospital and worked with special needs kids. I'm out going love to laugh! I'm always smiling! I have 25 years of childcare experience and 17 years of experience as a CNA.
Lesley can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

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Lauren C.


La Salle, IL

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician

I am a single parent who currently works with children in the ASD community as a Registered Behavior Technician for almost 4 years now. However, I have almost 12 years experience working within the Special Needs community. I am a highly detailed, organized, compassionate person. I would love to provide any information or answer...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Am am currently working at Crothersville Elementary with special needs children. I am very patient, and do not get frustrated easily. I am happy to learn your child's likes and dislikes, and I am more than willing to try to help them in whatever area they need!
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Lauren C.


La Salle, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time To Full-time Care Giver

I am currently an RBT for an ABA Therapy company, as well as an advocate for the neuro-diverse community for 10+ years. I have had several positions caring for adults, as well as children who needed anywhere from extensive care, to minimum assistance. Within my 12 years experience/many hats I've worn, I have become a very detail...
I have a son who has an ADD with Severe Hyperness Disorder. I have experience with 8-year-old triplets, one boy has Down Syndrome and asthma, another boy has ADD with Severe Hyperness Disorder and the daughter has a learning disability. I went to her house in the early morning. When there was school I would get them up in the...

Alyssa E.


Somonauk, IL

$15-17/hr7 yrs exp

Smiley Queen

I am great with kids, as well as special needs children. I love babies, toddlers, and adolescents just as much as they love me. I love to see them smile, and learning new things. I have three children of my own. A 4 1/2-year-old girl, 3-year-old boy, and 7-month-old baby boy. I am willing to work elsewhere as long as my...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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