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Denise S.


Sandwich, IL

$5-15/hr10 yrs exp

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I have a son who has an ADD with Severe Hyperness Disorder. I have experience with 8-year-old triplets, one boy has Down Syndrome and asthma, another boy has ADD with Severe Hyperness Disorder and the daughter has a learning disability. I went to her house in the early morning. When there was school I would get them up in the...
7 years of caregiving experience! I specialize in work with special needs but my skills can be used on ages across the board :)
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

I have worked in the ICU/ER/and office settings and have cared for multiple individuals needing specialized care
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Lisa S.


Plano, IL

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a mom of four adult children and 1 grandchild. I love being around kids! I also have experience with special needs. Willing to help meal prep and light house cleaning.
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Heather K.


Plano, IL

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

I have worked in health care for 7 years with a focus in special needs. I have been the manager of a group home that houses 6 clients of varying ages and disabilities for the last 3 years. I have experience in assisting with day program for individuals which consists of fun community based activities as well as fun enriching...

Alyssa E.


Somonauk, IL

$15-17/hr7 yrs exp

Smiley Queen

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Susan E.


Elburn, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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

5.0

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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: Hospice services, errands, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Susan was kind and caring with my mother. She was always very attentive and spent her time talking and interacting with her. "

Care member

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Catherine S.


DeKalb, IL

$18-28/hr1 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & 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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Lara B.


Aurora, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Present And Attentive Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom to 4 adult daughters. My youngest was born with Spina Bifida and is a paraplegic. I have 10 years caring for several families w/ twins (as early as 3 weeks) and a set of quads (6 weeks and premature) and 3 singletons. I have considerable experience w/ newborns multiples, toddlers, & children with special needs. I can...
Lara can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Lara is our life saver. She is our part time nanny who started with us when my twins were 3 weeks old and has been with us for the last year. She comes with years of multiples experience and is great with children, especially newborns. She is punctual, willing to...

Stephanie G.

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Paula E.


North Aurora, IL

$15-20/hr10 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:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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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Julie S.


Yorkville, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Morning Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a registered behavior technician and I love working with young children that have ASD. I also enjoy working with families that have other special needs children.
5.0
"Julie is amazing with both of my children but especially wonderful with my son with Autism. He just loves her, we all do! She is very patient with him and one of the kindest people I have ever met! We are very lucky to have Julie as a part of our lives!!"

Rhonda H.

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Claire H.


Elburn, IL

$18-29/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Claire, a 23-year-old Northern Illinois University senior studying psychology. With over seven years of experience babysitting for various families, I've worked with children aged 1-14, including those with special needs. My background in psychology gives me valuable insight into child development, which helps me create...
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Emily C.


North Aurora, IL

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I have been in childcare (babysitting, schools for special needs, therapy for special needs) for most of my life. I have experience caring for children aged 2-14. I believe in having fun, being outdoors, teaching skills in context (such as tying shoes etc.) and having a positive relationship rather than just being a babysitter.
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.
I started volunteering for children with autism around 2010. I did childcare for the Autism Conference in Chicago for three years. I've also worked as an aide in various special education schools and as an ABA therapist for Easterseals. I plan on continuing my education in the near future and staying in this field. I currently...
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Mikayla R.


Yorkville, IL

$15-17/hr1 yrs exp

I worked with children who have special needs for about a year and feel that I have enough experience to help out.
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Lesley M.


Ottawa, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

CNA

I have worked in Home Health, Nursing Homes, Hospital and worked with special needs kids. I'm out going love to laugh! I'm always smiling! I have 25 years of childcare experience and 17 years of experience as a CNA.
Lesley can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

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Alexis H.


Montgomery, IL

$15/hr3 yrs exp

1.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as Bubbly, Patient, and Loving I like working with kids because I enjoy having a contribution to their happiness. I want to be a elementary school and special needs teacher because I want to help the next generation be the best they can be. I'm looking for a job that gives me fulfillment where I...
Hi, My name is Deja and I've been a teacher for over 5 years. While attending Northwestern University, I obtained more than 100+ volunteer hours with Preschool and Kindergarten. I have over 5 years of experience working in a school setting. On top of teaching kids from 2 months- 14 years old in a classroom , I also teach...
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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sandwich, IL

Susan E.

5.0

She was a 24/7 caregiver for my husband on hospice. She was devoted to his care, turning him, tending his meds, taking vitals and she helped me with household things. I found her to be respectful of property, honest, dependable, and a very positive attitude.

- Care member

Catherine S.

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 them as well!

- Jade M.

Lara B.

5.0

Lara is our life saver. She is our part time nanny who started with us when my twins were 3 weeks old and has been with us for the last year. She comes with years of multiples experience and is great with children, especially newborns. She is punctual, willing to stay later if needed and always...

- Stephanie G.

Paula E.

5.0

She is punctual, kind, and caring. She was great with my 2.5 year old and will rehire.

- Care member

Julie S.

5.0

Julie is amazing with both of my children but especially wonderful with my son with Autism. He just loves her, we all do! She is very patient with him and one of the kindest people I have ever met! We are very lucky to have Julie as a part of our lives!!

- Rhonda H.

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