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Jordan S.


Elmhurst, IL

$15-18/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Jordan, and I am looking to help an awesome family. I love working with kids, so I used that passion and became a camp counselor. I did that for two years at my local park district. I have experience with children as young as 3 and as old as 13. I also have experience with working with children with special...
Jordan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Brianna C.


Oak Brook, IL

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Memory Maker Smile Creator

I'm a dedicated full-time student pursuing a career in paramedics while working towards a degree in neonatal nursing. With 3 years of experience as a recreational aid leader for individuals with special needs at Ray Graham Association, I've developed a strong passion for working with disabled individuals. Outside of academics, I...
Brianna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Elizabeth R.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Served as an in home Behavioral Therapy Assistant for 2 years as well as worked as a teacher's aide in a special needs classroom working with children on the autism spectrum ages 4-15. I have personal experience babysitting my nephew as well as my neighbors 6-year-old son.
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Margaret G.


Hickory Hills, IL

$20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Happy Fun Creative Sitter

Hi! I would love to take care of your kid's for a night or for the day! Whether you want to go on a date night or just to get some errands done, I'd love you help you out! I have 9 years of experience with babysitting, 6 years of teaching swim lessons, 2 years of ECE, and 5 years of working with special needs. I am very high...
Margaret can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Alex R.


Chicago, IL

$19-24/hr • 4 yrs exp

I have experience working with children as a teacher and director's assistant at a preschool, therapeutic assistant caring for kids with special needs, and currently as a Master of Social Work student providing social emotional learning and behavior interventions at an elementary school.
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Becca M.


Oak Park, IL

$14-19/hr • 4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

I have 3 little siblings and I've been helping out with them my whole life. Two of them are special needs, autism. I've babysat since I moved to Oak Park when I was 13 and I have a lot of experience with kids. I can help with school and any extra help needed.
Becca can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Karly A.


Elmwood Park, IL

$17-22/hr • 1 yrs exp

Cool Creative Caregiver

I'm a passionate and dependable childcare provider with multiple years of experience caring for children in home and in a clinical setting. I am a fourth year nursing student who has always been drawn to working with children, and I'm committed to fostering their growth and development in a safe and nurturing environment. I'm...
Karly can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Nia B.


Oak Park, IL

$15-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Loving, active and responsible childcare professional. I have over 6 years experience working with children from 0-12, including children with special needs. I truly love caring children and helping their families. My childcare services are centered around exploration and education. I look forward to speaking with your family...
Nia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Dana V.


Willowbrook, IL

$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

I'm A Paraprofessional Who Works With Special Need Kiddos In Need Of A Summer Job.

I'd describe my personality as fun, nurturing, caring I like working with kids because I love kids.
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Chloe S.


Chicago, IL

$22-27/hr • 1 yrs exp

I have worked as a respite caregiver for a 13 year on the autism spectrum. I am patient, kind, and reliable. I enjoy spending time with kids and providing families with the support they need.
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Alexandra V.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hi, I worked for CPS as a SECA (Special Ed Classroom Assistant) for 6yrs. Being a SECA was an amazing job. I am now a stay-at-home mom to a sweet 2yr old boy. I believe I have the patience, and kindness to work with children. Safety is my priority, but also making sure having fun and learning are incorporated too!
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Elizabeth R.


Chicago, IL

$30-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Babysitter/Driver/Companion/Caregiver

I have diverse experience working across the lifespan from children to adults and with a variety of mental/physical conditions. I have worked as a paraprofessional in the school setting with special needs children. I also worked as an Applied Behavioral therapy assistant providing in home behavioral therapy services to...
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Shaye G.


Chicago, IL

$27-35/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have worked with individuals with autism for about 3 years. I was a care taker for an 18-year-old with cerebral palsy, worked at Western Michigan University's center for disability services working with adults with autism as a behavioral technician assistant and am currently a support coordinator for individuals with autism.
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Barbara J.


Chicago, IL

$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

We Have To Respect Elderly People.

A dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a strong background in providing care for individuals with special needs. Experienced in assisting those with dementia and stroke patients. Proficient in both Polish and English. **Professional Experience:** *Caregiver (Lake in the Hills, IL). Dates: 2/2021-8/2023. - Offered...
Barbara can also help with: Errands, personal care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
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Meghan D.


Oak Lawn, IL

$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Child Care Helper!

I am a fun, caring, professional and helpful individual. I have worked in the education field for the last 5 years with children ages 3-6. I have experience with special needs (Autistic) children, and children ages 2-15. I am a paraprofessional during the day as my full time career and am looking for additional income on the...
Meghan can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Alesandra D.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience babysitting children ranging from infants to middle school age. I also have a lot of experience working with children through my volunteer work. I have volunteered at a horseback riding center for children with special needs. I have also been a volunteer camp counselor in the summer and volunteer as a tutor...
Alesandra can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Cecilia R.


Chicago, IL

$17-18/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Cecilia and I am a current pre-med student at the University of Illinois at Chicago studying Public Health and Spanish. I love working with kids, during high school I tutored middle schoolers in STEM and Arts. I also have extensive knowledge caring for individuals with special needs as I have an older sibling...
Cecilia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Cassandra H.


Oak Lawn, IL

$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Paramedic For Special Needs

Hello! My name is Cass and I have been a paramedic for 8 years now. I have experience with helping clients with all types of medical conditions in the physical, psychiatric, and emotional areas.
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Bethany S.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Available Nanny(Montessori Training)

I am a 31-year-old creative and nanny, with over 12 years of experience. I have worked with over 50 children, all from a variety of backgrounds. During my nanny career I spent almost two years at the Woodland Montessori School and spent the last of my 8 months as the school's Inclusion Specialist. In this position I worked with...
Bethany can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Vanessa B.


Darien, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caretaker/Nanny/Babysitter/Tutor

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm a stay at home mom with 2 children (12 and 5). I have extensive experience with children of all ages (including special needs). I have a college degree along with some graduate work in the Psychology field. I also minored in Spanish. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have worked with Autistic children in school and...
Vanessa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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