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Makayla S.


Roscoe, IL

$15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Since age 5 I've done swimming, ice skating, gymnastics, tumbling, cheer, and competitive dance team. My family and I like to travel. I have 9 years of experience childhood sitting for families as well as nursery for infants and toddlers. I was a volunteer teacher for dance/cheer with special needs children and also a camp...
Makayla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Michelle R.


Roscoe, IL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

Hello! And thank you for taking the time to find out a little bit about me! I have always enjoyed working with children. I began babysitting and nannying when I was 13. I obtained my degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked in three Early Childhood Centers, two in Rockford and one in Huntley. At each center, I taught...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Lynn D.


Rockford, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I absolutely love children and babies! Please check out my reviews! I treat the children I care for as if they were my own family. My experience entails all ages, including children and young adults with autism and intellectual disabilities. I am reliable. You can count on me to be there. I am also qualified with Special Needs...
Lynn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Lynn was a wonderful nanny for our baby for 7 months. She is reliable, responsible, and very caring. It is obvious how much she loves to care for little ones, and seems to have an easy and instant connection with them. I would recommend Lynn to anyone who is...

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Kimberly W.


Rockford, IL

$22/hr • 6 yrs exp

Compassionate, Great Communicator And Hard Working.

I have a medical assistant background and I have done in home care and facility care for elderly and special needs. I can assist with daily functions of hygiene, feeding, mobility, companionship, as well as providing security, patience and compassion. I can help with maintaining your loved one's schedules and appointments.
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, transportation
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Kimberly has taken care of my 85 year-old mother several days a week for more than a year. Her energy, warm personality, and great sense of humor made her my mom’s favorite! She is prompt, professional, and always willing to go the extra mile to meet the needs of...

Marshall P.

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Manana L.


Machesney Park, IL

$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special needs caregiver

I like people I'm hard worker
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Lynn D.


Rockford, IL

$13-18/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special Needs Parent

Hi, my son recently went to a group home, so I'd like help Special Needs parents get the breaks they need and deserve. I Specialize in babies, toddlers, children, teens and young adults. My experience is primarily with Autism, all levels, Developmental Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Adhd, and mental illnesses,...
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Anaya C.


Rockford, IL

$15/hr • 1 yrs exp

I love caring for children & babies , I am young but very intelligent & mature . I am extremely capable of doing any task at hand . I can adapt to any and every environment & I also have experience working with special needs individuals. I'd describe my personality as fun , honest , open-minded I like working with kids...
Anaya can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Julie D.


Loves Park, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Care Giver Available

I worked in a home during my high school years with two children who were both diagnosed with Autism. I did this for the last two years of my schooling. I have always been involved with children, we have taken care of two on a part to full time basis much of the time my two sons were growing up. I have worked in a daycare when...
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Tracey W.


South Beloit, IL

$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Love To Help Others Out

Stay at home mom that now has independent teenagers that don't need mom to be home all the time or that need to be driven to practices. Looking to help out others families while also making extra money (because teenagers are expensive lol). Experience taking care of Special need kids.
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Jonathon H.


Rockton, IL

$11-16/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs Assistant

My name is Jonathon H. and I am a recent graduate from Iowa State University where I majored in Child, Adult, and Family Services. For the past three years I have worked with the Rockford Park District as a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant. Here I assisted teens with disabilities physically, mentally, and emotionally. Likewise,...

Tamera L.


Machesney Park, IL

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Tammy. I would like to explain that I Love babies and children! I have 30 plus years experience. I also went to college and have experience with early childhood. I have CPR, and First-aid for babies abd children. I am also a CNA.

Tamera L.


Machesney Park, IL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Tammy. I would like to explain that I Love babies, and children! I also love to take care of elderly people! I have 30 plus years experience! I am a CNA. I also have CPR, First-aid both for babies, children, and Elderly. I used to have my own Day care for years. And also in have experience with special needs...
Tamera can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CNA

First Aid

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Miranda L.


Rockford, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking For Nanny/Mother's Helper Jobs!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

As a big sister of two little brothers, and a member of a large extended family (with lots of little cousins!), my love for kids has only grown over the years. Kids are my passion, and I always feel comfortable around them. I love to play, teach, and create with children, as I've always been a very creative and driven person...
Miranda can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Miranda was the absolute perfect fit for our family. She was extremely flexible with our schedule which was exactly what we needed. My girls absolutely loved her. We provided a vehicle for her, so she could get out and about with the girls. She was never home,...

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Kristy K.


Janesville, WI

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver For All Ages, Companion Care, Meal Prep Or Light Housekeeping. 20+ Years Medical Exp.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a married mother of two boys. I love working with people. My oldest is 21 and in the Air force and my youngest is 13. I have been a CNA since 1996 and was working on my nursing degree and stopped to be a mom. I'm looking for full to part time work and can very my hours to your needs.. I worked in hospitals, home health...
Kristy can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kristy is a wonderful caregiver. She is attentive to her clients' physical needs and emotions. She is warm, caring, and humorous. Most importantly, she is very good at what she does! As an employee, she is also punctual, hard working, and willing to take on new...

Renee W.

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Jessica I.


Rockford, IL

$14-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time/Full Time Care giving

I have over 13 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, and I have a strong passion for this work. As the eldest child in my family, I have had ample experience caring for infants and preschool aged children. Most of my experience is working with children and young adults ranging in age from 3 to 18+ years...
5.0
"Jessica is a great employee! She is passionate, up-beat and a hard worker. She takes initiative and asks questions when she has them. She dies a great job building rapport with families, co-workers and those she assists. She's worked with individuals with a variety...

Kuenzi D.

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Kathleen K.


Rockford, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Worked in a nursing home rehab center for 12 years took care of a wide range of patients with all types of disorders am considerate and patient enjoy helping people
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Sharon B.


Beloit, WI

$20-35/hr

Caretaker Special Needs

Hi! I am a reliable, patient, and caring individual with 4 years of experience as an special needs nanny.
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Kaitlyn H.


Cherry Valley, IL

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-Time Flexible Babysitter

Hi! Welcome to my profile. My name is Kaitlyn, and I am 25 years old. I have lived in the Cherry Valley area for about 17 years. I enjoy watching children of all ages, and have a few years of experience caring for them in after school care facilities, as well as private babysitting. I love kids and would love to provide you...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kaitlyn is awesome! She babysat my two boys. She is flexible and sends us updates. My son asked when she was going to babysit again because he loved having her around! Highly recommend! "

Johana A.

Parents! Still looking for your full or part time forever caregiver, but you need more time? Hi! My name is Geralyn and I'd love to fill in while you look. I relocated to Rockford to be closer to family a year ago, and live here March-Dec. My previous position prior to moving was getting to care for a fun, loving, speech...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Roscoe, IL

Lynn D.

5.0

We interviewed Lynn for a full-time nanny position about a year ago and were very disappointed at the time that she had received another offer that we couldn’t match. We were lucky enough to find someone else great, but have kept in touch with Lynn since the initial interview. She was amazing with...

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Kimberly W.

5.0

Kimberly has taken care of my 85 year-old mother several days a week for more than a year. Her energy, warm personality, and great sense of humor made her my mom’s favorite! She is prompt, professional, and always willing to go the extra mile to meet the needs of those who are in her care and make...

- Marshall P.

Miranda L.

5.0

Miranda is a super-sweet, down to earth, value-minded person and fun to boot! She is always on time (usually a few minutes early) and always happy to hang out and help. Love her!

- Sarena M.

Kristy K.

5.0

Kristy is a wonderful caregiver. She is attentive to her clients' physical needs and emotions. She is warm, caring, and humorous. Most importantly, she is very good at what she does! As an employee, she is also punctual, hard working, and willing to take on new responsibilities. She earns an A+...

- Renee W.

Jessica I.

5.0

Jessica is a great employee! She is passionate, up-beat and a hard worker. She takes initiative and asks questions when she has them. She dies a great job building rapport with families, co-workers and those she assists. She's worked with individuals with a variety of disability related needs and...

- Kuenzi D.

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