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Phylicia M.


Plainfield, IL

$15/hr2 yrs exp

Loving And Dependable Registered Nurse To Care For Your Child

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My name is Phylicia. My background is in public health, home health care, & special needs pediatrics. I love people! I love family! Most importantly, I am a mom. Caring for someone's child is of the utmost importance to me and the most important responsibility one can have; and intrust in someone else. I looking forward to...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah O.


Plainfield, IL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

I have 6 years experience caring for children and 3 years experience with special needs kids. I'm currently enrolled to get my degree and become a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst. I have worked in a private therapeutic day school for kids with autism for the last 3 years. I have experience with ABA and I am currently a...
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Kris H.


Elburn, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Former Preschool Teacher With 23 Years Nanny Experience.

For 2+ years I was a Nanny for a family with a child with Autism. I have taken care of his medicine, taken him to therapy and done some work with him in the home and taken him to activities. In college I worked with children in Special Olympics.
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Stephanie A.


Batavia, IL

$20-40/hr7 yrs exp

I have 7 years of experience in a special recreation setting. I spent 6 years working part-time, assisting, leading, and facilitating recreation programs for people with disabilities. I now work full-time as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, where I get to plan, facilitate, and lead recreation programming in a professional...
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Tetiana S.


Naperville, IL

$25/hr15 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

As a caring and experienced childcare provider with 15 years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a reliable caregiving option. My calm and friendly nature creates a nurturing environment for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I believe in open communication with parents and provide...
Tetiana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Bradi O.


Plainfield, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Speech Language Pathologist (in Training)

I have a bachelors degree in communication disorders and sciences and am currently working towards my masters and to become a Speech-Language Pathologist. I have background information within areas of speech, language, writing, spelling, reading, dyslexia, special needs, learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, children...
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Emma P.


Aurora, IL

$15-24/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Mom Looking To Love On More Littles

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am looking to find a family to be with long term. I currently have a full time nanny job watching an adorable almost 2-year-old and a spunky 7yo. Unfortunately they are moving out of state so I am looking for a full time nanny position. Start date can be flexible but would need to be no later than June. I have always had a...
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Lita P.


Warrenville, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Fun-loving Babysitter Available Part-time

I am the oldest of five children. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old. I am a recreational therapist during the day and although I work with the elderly sometimes, they are not much different than young children. I love playing games, interacting with children, reading stories, and doing hands on crafts and simple...
Lita can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Angelic B.


DeKalb, IL

$16-27/hr10 yrs exp

I've been a CNA for 10 years working with many individuals with mental health conditions and other health conditions. I'm patient and a quick learner to understand and help with ADL's.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Amanda, I am from San Diego but currently live in Draper, Utah. I have been a nanny on and off for about 10 years. I love working with children of all ages. I also have experience with children with disabilities. I have a younger sister with autism and have also nannied other special needs children. I am pretty...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Kristen K.


Plainfield, IL

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Care For Children With Special Needs

I currently work in District 204 in a multi-needs classroom and have gained hands-on experience working with children with a variety of special needs and behavior challenges. I have been fully trained in using Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices, visual aids, First/Then statements, and the ABA approach style of...
I'm passionate about childcare, and I have five years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have a natural ability to connect with children and create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for them. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing games, reading stories, and exploring the outdoors with kids. I...
Cyreah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
My #1 goal as a caregiver is to make sure that my patient is comfortable and content. I am a passionate caregiver with two years of experience providing exceptional care to the elderly and disabled. I am skilled in assisting with daily living activities, including medication administration, meal preparation and personal care.
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Cynthia R.


Aurora, IL

$19-22/hr10 yrs exp

I been working with children since I was 13 years old. Watching my cousins kids then. I have a Bachelor's degree in Child Development and an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been working with children the past 29 years in different environments. Mostly children infants to 3 years old and also preschool age...
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Breanna A.


Plainfield, IL

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have 11 years exceptional experience with assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, 4 years and counting living with 2 individuals, 1- an young male w/ autistic spectrum disorder and 2- intellectual disability and sickle cell anemia. I absolutely love and take pride in what I do.
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Nancy A.


Aurora, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have a lot of experience with children and young adults with special needs. I have been a school psychologist for 25 years, and have a lot of background knowledge about various conditions. I used to work with families to provide respite care for their children in the evenings and weekends. I am very patient and caring with...
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Alina W.


Minooka, IL

$19-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Alina, and I have a passion for working with children of all ages and abilities. With 5 years of babysitting experience, I create a safe, fun, and engaging environment for kids while ensuring parents have peace of mind. In addition to babysitting, I am a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with hands-on...
Alina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Nancy A.


Aurora, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Care-Giver Available

I am an experienced mom and educator, but young at heart! I have raised two children, now ages 26 and 29. I have had the good fortune to work with children for 33 years in an educational setting, ranging in age from 3-14. I have had extensive experience with children with special needs. In spite of my age (58), I am physically...
Nancy can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Sarah D.


Batavia, IL

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Adaptive!

Hi! I have 8+ years experience looking after children of different ages with different needs. I have experience with newborns through adults as well experience with disabilities and other special needs such ad allergies, asthma, and other developmental delays. I am organized, clean, punctual, and reliable. I am about to earn my...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Phylicia M.


Plainfield, IL

$23-29/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

Specialty in caring for patients with special needs. I also care for patients with disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy and many other developmental disorders. I have worked with patients from newborn to adult, Developmental Disability Nurses are an important point of contact for patients...

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