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Special needs caregivers in Richton Park, IL

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Ashley F.


Richton Park, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Kind Heart

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I have an 8-year-old son who keeps me on my toes and shows me more and more of what I am capable of. I have worked in child care for about 4 years and provided care to adults with special needs as well as the elderly. I feel that my experiences have prepared me for anything that comes my way. Children can be a mystery and as...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Brittney W.


Richton Park, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

You're In Good Hands

Hello, my name is Brittney. I am 34 years old and I have 10+ years experience with children. I also have DSP experience with special needs adults as well as teenagers. I've also worked with special needs children. currently I am a traveling substitute teacher. I have worked with ages 3 to 18, and I feel each age group offers a...
Brittney can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
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Brittney W.


Richton Park, IL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

The Golden Years

I have quite a bit of experience working with seniors. I used to volunteer at a singer living facility for two years before they stopped outside activities from entering their facility. I also have a grandfather who is going through dementia he's 90 years old, and I know what it's like to go through that struggle my grandmother...
Brittney can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Dalia M.


Chicago Heights, IL

$15-18/hr2 yrs exp

Teacher And Babysitter!

5.0

(3)

I am a 2nd grade bilingual elementary teacher. My experience goes beyond babysitting. I have had to take care of 20 kids at a time, while also teaching. Therefore, I believe my experience in my classroom will carry on in any babysitting role. I am able to be fun and adventurous with kids but I am also able to teach them and...
Dalia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Dalia is responsible, dedicated, organized, and punctual. She is also very communicative and always takes into consideration what is best for the person she is helping. Dalia is available and continuously cares for people."

Elizabeth C.

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Laura M.


Frankfort, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I have been an ICU nurse for 13yrs, but with a move across the country 2x, and no bachelor's degree, I was only able to find a job as a private home care nurse. And I fell in love with it!! I have cared for 2 special needs children in their home, including g-tube feedings, CPAP mask, nebulizers, etc.
5.0
"Laura is a compassionate and caring nurse. I trusted her with my special needs children from the start. She always did things the way I instructed, but wasn't afraid to make suggestions. Works very well independently, and gave me the peace of mind I needed as a...

Keri M.

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Kimberly R.


Thornton, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family. We miss her terribly and would hire her again if she moved back to sunny Arizona! "

Andrea G.

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Nichole W.


Chicago Heights, IL

$20-31/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Nichole. I'm new to the area and seeking my next babysitting opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in the midwest. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. So, naturally, I turned to childcare as a profession at the age...
Nichole can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very punctual and kind. My daughter is scared of new people but warmed up to her before the night was over. She was very determined to make me feel comfortable with the whole situation. I greatly appreciated everything she did. I would recommend her services 100%...

Care member

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Kesheva P.


Chicago Heights, IL

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

I am a registered behavioral Therapist I have been working with children diagnosed with Autism and other mental and behavioral disabilities. I love working with all children of all levels of cognition. Working with a population as such requires additional education and training which I am qualified for.
5.0
"I have a child with autism Kesheva is always so patient with him. Our family absolutely adores her, and she's good at what she does."

Susan M.

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Asia B.


Flossmoor, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Strong Passion For Children And Families

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

First, I would like to thank you for viewing my profile. I am pleased to tell you that I am a personable and reliable nanny with 10+ years' progressive experience in providing child care and early childhood development. I worked as a Lead Teacher with all age groups at a daycare for 4 years all whilst nannying for multiple...
Asia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"She's very dependable and loves children. She is fun to be around and always find the bright side of a situation. She is trustworthy and very outgoing. "

Hannah H.

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Patricia B.


Chicago Heights, IL

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter/ Companion-Certified Nursing Assistant

4.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've Worked Hands On With Special Needs Children in a School Environment and Adults As A Sitter While Hospitalized. My Special Needs Experience With Children Was With Primary Age To Intermediate Age At A. E. R. O, ECHO And SPEED Special Education, From1997 To 2000. I Worked As A Sitter from 2015 to 2019 At St. James Hospital For...
5.0
"She does a great job with my daughter, very kind."

Julia O.

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Bonniejean M.


Mokena, IL

$22/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny/ Caregiver / Special Needs/ Organizer

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My personality: Joyful and outgoing. I'm a nurturer being caring, supportive, compassionate and patient. I'm a nanny and also a caregiver. I'm great with kids. I love working as a Nanny. This is very rewarding for me. I help children build social skills and character as well. I like working with kids because kids' rock! They...
Bonniejean can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Bonniejean stepped in as a caregiver for my dad while he has been recovering from surgery. She started working for our family while l was out of town, and I came back to find his house nicely cleaned and organized. She also makes him filling meals, does laundry and...

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Heather M.


Steger, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is heather I have been a c n a for 16 years and have been doing home care 18 years. I have a clean back ground current CPR card . I am on the nursing registry for both Illinois and Indiana in good standings. I am responsible, caring, compassionate and reliable. services I provide include but are not limited to...
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Chandler C.


Olympia Fields, IL

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Student

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

From a very early age I've known that childcare was going to be the direction in which I wanted to go with my career by eventually becoming a Pediatric Neontal Nurse Practitioner. In high school, I participated in countless organizations in which we were sent out to spend time with regularly developing children as well as...
Chandler can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Chandler was so easy to work with! We needed a date night sitter in our hotel while we were traveling and Chandler was perfect for the job. She responded promptly to messages, arrived early, and brought activities for our daughter! I highly recommend her! "

Valerie V.

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Briana R.


Country Club Hills, IL

$18-25/hr

Helping Professional

Hello, my name is Briana and I am 24 years old. I have four years of experience in baby sitting and care taking. I am experienced in working with individuals with special needs as well as mental, physical, intellectual, and developmental challenges. I graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2022 and received my bachelor's...
Briana can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, transportation, errands, meal prep
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Kaelyn G.


Steger, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hi ! I have my license to work in schools as a teachers assistant. I currently am in college and each semester is different for me, resulting in me trying to work outside of schools. I have 5+ years working with children who have special needs. 5+ years babysitting. 5+ years dog, cat, horse, and house sitting !
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Lyia S.


Crete, IL

$17-18/hr6 yrs exp

Hello My Is Lyia . I Am Originally From Chicago, Illinois

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as fun, loving and honest I like working with kids because they bring joy to my life I'm looking for a job that will always make me want to come back and enjoy what I do I started working with kids when I was 16 at my old child. I worked in the daycare and the christen school In my spare time,...
Lyia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Patrick S.


Mokena, IL

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Young & Experienced Professional Looking For Part-Time Work

Current graduate student in the field of school psychology with 6 years of experience in special ed.
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Meghan L.


Oak Forest, IL

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Meghan. I am 24 years old and have many years of experience working with younger kids. I have worked in daycare settings for a little over 2 years, and have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I am currently a pre-kindergarten teacher for children ages 3-5, including children with special needs. I...
Meghan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Margaret H.


Frankfort, IL

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Child care

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, responsible, compassionate I like working with kids because I grew up around kids of all ages in clinics as well as in my own home, my sister is 8 years younger than me so I learned a lot as I helped her grow up! I also like working with kids because it's fun and never dull! I'm...
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Heidi K.


Matteson, IL

$15-25/hr

Elderly Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Previous experienced elderly caregiver. Housekeeping, cooking, medications, took care elderly woman who passed away age 87. Also several years caregiver to eldery male who had cancer and passed away. Companionship also experienced with pets. Used to be medical tech. 30 years ago.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Richton Park, IL

Dalia M.

5.0

Very professional, you can tell that Dalia is very passionate and caring when working with children. It was great that she was also an educator and my kids loved learning from her. No family could go wrong with having Ms. M. looking after their precious gems.

- Juan C.

Laura M.

5.0

Laura is a compassionate and caring nurse. I trusted her with my special needs children from the start. She always did things the way I instructed, but wasn't afraid to make suggestions. Works very well independently, and gave me the peace of mind I needed as a parent knowing I could leave my...

- Keri M.

Kimberly R.

5.0

Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family. We miss her terribly and would hire her again if she moved back to sunny Arizona!

- Andrea G.

Nichole W.

5.0

Very punctual and kind. My daughter is scared of new people but warmed up to her before the night was over. She was very determined to make me feel comfortable with the whole situation. I greatly appreciated everything she did. I would recommend her services 100% and look forward to working with...

- Care member

Kesheva P.

5.0

I have a child with autism Kesheva is always so patient with him. Our family absolutely adores her, and she's good at what she does.

- Susan M.

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