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Nicole G.


Yorkville, IL

$16/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Nicole!

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Hello! My name is Nicole and I have just recently graduated from SDSU as a student athlete with human biology and microbiology degrees. I have spent the last year working at the Children's Museum of South Dakota where I worked with a lot of children along with worked along side with individuals with special needs. I also have a...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Christine G.


Sugar Grove, IL

$21/hr • 10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Patient Caregiver Available For Hire ASAP.

Hi! My name is Christine and I am looking for a companion job for a senior citizen. I have always been passionate about taking care of people. This is what I was put on Earth to do. I have four (adult) children of my own. I have many years of experience working with special-needs individuals. I am very down-to-earth and...
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Susan E.


Elburn, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Happiness For Me Is Defined By Serving Others And Making A Contribution In This World .

5.0

(13)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello I am looking for the opportunity to serve your loved one and family with the most dignity and respect and kindness one has to offer. I have my associates in science towards nursing . I also have extensive background serving special needs , elderly , and home bound. I enjoy this work. I do believe this is my calling . I...
Susan can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Susan is just so great and she is so supportive, kind and patient. She is truly part of our care team for my parent's. She is always helping out and cleaning and cooking and goes above and beyond. She is always looking to find solutions. She is just a great...

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Tina B.


Naperville, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hey there! I'm Tina, a passionate caregiver with 3 years of Special Education teaching experience. I prioritize celebrating diversity and accommodating different learning styles, drawing from my unique neurodivergent perspective. As an identical twin, I understand the dynamics of multiples and foster individual growth within a...
5.0
"Tina is sweet and reliable. She is great with my son, and I still hire her when she's home! I wish she didn't have to go away to school. She's very inclusive and communicative"

Regina R.

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Canan M.


Naperville, IL

$15-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

3.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I currently take care of a child who has specuial needs. I assist with eating ,changing, changing feeding machine, comforting, and constructing activities. I am going to school currently for early childhood education. Please message me with details regarding a position.
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Elena S.


Aurora, IL

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Engaging And Gentle Caretaker For Little Ones

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a young, married woman who left my corporate job over a year ago to come back to what I love - childcare! I have a decade of experience babysitting and nannying for a wide range of children and family situations, including infants as young as 1-month-old, children with special needs, and families with up to 5 children. I...
Elena can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Elena is very experienced, responsible, and reliable. She is kind and good-natured, creative and fun, understanding of children’s antics but also able to firmly set boundaries and expectations. She has experience with special needs. My children LOVE her. I highly...

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Virginia R.


Plainfield, IL

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

My name is Virginia and I am 46 years old. I have worked in a daycare setting for about 24 years. I have worked as a nanny/sitter and have experience with infants through school age for a number of years. In 2008, I graduated with a BA degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education Special...
5.0
"Virginia is patient, energetic and caring with children. Trustworthy and self-sufficient in the work that she displays. She is great with children with special needs and a fast on learning new task that revolve around the child. Virginia will be an excellent part...

Genoveva R.

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Sydney R.


Batavia, IL

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Summer Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sydney, I am 24 years old and a student at the Chamberlain University. I am studying nursing with the goal to be a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. I am the oldest out of 3 and helped out a lot with my siblings when they were younger. I have a wide range of experience watching kids from infants to pre-teens as well...
Sydney can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"I have known Sydney for over 8 years, and I have enjoyed watching her grow into a responsible, poised and confident young woman. She frequently cares for my children (ages 4 and 7), and I have often observed her patience and creatively with my boys. She is a role...

Andrea W.

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Bradi O.


Plainfield, IL

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Speech Language Pathologist Student- Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Bradi and I am a graduate student at University studying speech-language pathology. I have a passion for working with children of all ages. I have been babysitting since I was old enough to take a babysitting certification class through the park district at the age of 12. I have babysat for countless families...
Bradi can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kristen K.


Plainfield, IL

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Extremely Organized And Reliable. Loving And Consistent. Dependable And Fun.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am extremely reliable and dependable. I can manage a household of many schedules, care for children and pets, and keep a clean and organized home. I offer many references who can verify my reliability, attention to detail, and efficient use of time while providing a loving and fun atmosphere with special outings for children....
Kristen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I was very fortunate to be able to book Kristen recently on short notice, to help out on a sudden work assignment. Took care of our 9 year old boy for the day. She was very easy to communicate with, and easy to work the details with. My son had lots of fun,...

Dennis G.

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Carolyn H.


Geneva, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring, Positive Attitude, Fun Loving CNA. Showing A Level Of Confidence And Privacy To Your Family

I have 10 years of senior care experience and also 14 experience with special needs individuals. I am certified with the State of Illinois as a CNA. I will give your family member the best level of care with dignity and respect.
Carolyn can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Carolyn is a reliable and compassionate caregiver. She communicates well with the client as well as the family. She is concerned for the physical as well as emotional needs of her clients and assures a safe environment for her client."

Marion M.

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Chelsea B.


Aurora, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-time Provider Available

HI, My name is Chelsea. I am 24 years of age and a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am currently a stay at home mom but my ultimate passion is working with children. For as long as I remember I have loved working with kids of all ages. At a young age I began babysitting for family and friends of family as...
Chelsea can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Chelsea is a really out going person and willing to get the job done but correctly. She have an upbeat personality. "

Patrick F.

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Muriel C.


Batavia, IL

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kind, Caring, And Patient Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a wife and mother of 2 young adults who has lived in the tri-cities for 28 years. I have worked as an outdoor education nature and science teacher for 10 years at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, IL. During this time period, I taught all age groups, from preschoolers to adults. When special needs...
5.0
"I highly recommend Muriel for watching children, including those with special needs. Muriel has been kind, patient, and understanding while caring for my two boys, one of whom has special needs. She has shown attentiveness in ensuring the safety and well-being of...

Jeff H.

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Stevie S.


Aurora, IL

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Stevie, the owner of Be Yourself Inc., an all-girls group dedicated to supporting adults with developmental disabilities. Each day, we plan exciting outings such as movies, cooking classes, guided workouts, and boxing. Alongside these fun activities, we focus on life skills and community integration, helping our...
5.0
"Stevie is kind, sweet and approaches our autistic son with the utmost compassion. She has worked for us for just a short time, but she is a keeper!"

Kathy S.

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Yasmina R.


Aurora, IL

$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Yasmina from Aurora Illinois I have two children and I have been working with children my entire life. I work at an elementary school as a teacher assistant with special needs and general education students. I love working with kids, and I am honest and efficient. Furthermore, I am responsible, respectful, patient, and caring. I...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have nothing but good things to say about Yasmina, first off shes really punctual and polite , I just knew my kids will love her ,and they did. She kept on checking with me if my kids had any possible allergies , which I really appreciated, she was cautious and...

Salva A.

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Paula E.


North Aurora, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Help-N-U At Home

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love working with people of all ages. I have many years of experience working with infants, young children and the elderly. I'm currently a caregiver to my mother and tend to her needs as needed. I also have over 40 years on and off assisting special needs individuals in the private sector as well as various organizations...
Paula can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"My husband and I have known Paula and her family for many years. Paula provided respite care services for our severe and profound developmentally disabled daughter for several years. Our daughter now lives in a Intermediate Care Facility. Paula was extremely...

Janet P.

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Catherine S.


DeKalb, IL

$18-28/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hello! I am a recent college graduate from NIU. I have experience caring for children of different ages. I have worked with a wide array of children from newborns to 13-year-olds. I have experience working with children who have special needs/disabilities. I majored in Art and English receiving two bachelors degrees. If you...
Catherine can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Catherine is extraordinary with kids of all ages. She's very dependable and gentle with children. She truly takes her time with them and great at calming them down when they are worked up. Not only that but she enjoys playing with them and doing activities with...

Jade M.

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Chris G.


Plainfield, IL

$15-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi.. My name is Chris and I have a passion for helping people in need.. My sister had MS for over 20 years. My Mom had dementia and other medical issues... and took care for her until her passing.. So I understand that people need help..:)
5.0
"Chris is the most wonderful person and helper. She is loyal and dedicated and always puts my needs and comfort first. Chris is passionate about helping people and does so with joy and enthusiasm. She has a big heart and a positive attitude. I highly recommend...

Catherine K.

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Taylor K.


Geneva, IL

$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently an Early Childhood Special Education teacher who has worked with both typically developing children and children with additional needs including autism, social communication disorder, down syndrome, speech delays, developmental delays and OHI.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Plano, IL

Susan E.

5.0

Susan is just so great and she is so supportive, kind and patient. She is truly part of our care team for my parent's. She is always helping out and cleaning and cooking and goes above and beyond. She is always looking to find solutions. She is just a great caregiver and we are forever blessed.

- Care member

Tina B.

5.0

Tina is sweet and reliable. She is great with my son, and I still hire her when she's home! I wish she didn't have to go away to school. She's very inclusive and communicative

- Regina R.

Elena S.

5.0

Elena is very experienced, responsible, and reliable. She is kind and good-natured, creative and fun, understanding of children’s antics but also able to firmly set boundaries and expectations. She has experience with special needs. My children LOVE her. I highly recommend her.

- Care member

Virginia R.

5.0

Virginia is patient, energetic and caring with children. Trustworthy and self-sufficient in the work that she displays. She is great with children with special needs and a fast on learning new task that revolve around the child. Virginia will be an excellent part of you family.

- Genoveva R.

Sydney R.

5.0

I have known Sydney for over 8 years, and I have enjoyed watching her grow into a responsible, poised and confident young woman. She frequently cares for my children (ages 4 and 7), and I have often observed her patience and creatively with my boys. She is a role model for younger children and...

- Andrea W.

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