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Mackenzie M.


Sidney, IL

$16-19/hr1 yrs exp

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Hi, I'm Mackenzie! At my last place of work I was working in a group home with 8 high intensive males with special needs. I was also their substitute teacher in the classroom setting. I am a DSP (direct service provider) I am CPI (crisis prevention intervention) and CPR certified. I absolutely love working with people and...
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Mackenzie M.


Sidney, IL

$25-28/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Mackenzie and I look forward to working with you! I love bonding with others and being able to assist where needed to improve quality of life. At my last place of work I was certified as a DSP (direct service provider), I am also CPI certified (crisis prevention intervention). I worked in a group home with 8 high...
Mackenzie can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, transportation, live-in home care & more
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Brittney C.


Urbana, IL

$19-29/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children ages pre-k through high school as a teacher, a tutor, and have also acted as Director of Education for school ages K-12 at a professional tutoring center. I am patient, active and sports oriented, and full of energy and joy. I have worked with students with focus issues, and students who have special...
Brittney can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Brittney has been an absolute joy to have watching our boys! They love spending time with her! She is punctual and dependable. She does a lot of fun things with them. She also does some light housekeeping which is so very helpful to me. Hoping it will work out...

Lisa C.

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Alexandra C.


Urbana, IL

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Highly Experienced And Compassionate College Student With Car

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Originally from Chicago, I'm a Senior at Lewis & Clark College studying history and French. I have aspirations of becoming a high school history teacher. I have worked with people with special needs for the past four years at a Chicago land agency. I work primarily with children and adolescents. During the summer, I work as a...
5.0
"Alex has been super awesome. She is very patient with our child and extremely flexible. She has been super about working with him through issues and helping with homework. I would highly recommend Alex."

Anna L.

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Kristen G.


Urbana, IL

$9-18/hr

Hello!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kristen! I'm 18 and just graduating from crystal lake south! I have a bunch of childcare experience from taking child development classes and preschool lab at my school. Some other fun facts: >I have my license and a car >GREAT with animals (I have a bunch) >Meal prep as needed > Tons of fun!!!!!!! >I've taken...
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Brittney C.


Urbana, IL

$10-15/hr

Part Time Caregiver

I am happy to work with children and young adults who have ADD, ADHD, Autism, Aspergers and unique learning abilities. I am happy to work with children and adults who are in need of a patient, joyful, and caring companion or caretaker. I have many years of experience working with students of all different ages and needs. I am...
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Matt L.


Champaign, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

I have many years of experience and training working with children who have had various special needs, as well as other emotional and behavioral issues. I spent many years as a mentor and respite care provider for children who may have been abused, neglected, or going through other emotional needs and struggles.
5.0
"My children were in a program Matt worked at. He is amazing with the kids and my kids love him. Can't wait to hire him personally as I can't leave my son with just any babysitter."

Amy W.

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Matt L.


Champaign, IL

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Childcare Provider

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Matt and I'm a very fun, active, positive male role model with over 20 years of experience in childcare with children of all ages and abilities. Fully background checked, CPR and First Aid certified. Illinois credited childcare professional. Over the years I've worked for various summer day camps, schools,...
Matt can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Patient, kind, thoughtful, wonderful. He took time to get to know our son and went above and beyond to connect with him. He was a friend and mentor to our son. We are blessed to have known him. I highly recommend him without reservation."

Catherine L.

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Tina U.


Champaign, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked with an M. S. client since 2014 & am currently helping with another MS client as well, I have my own Homecare business which I started in 2008. References upon request
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Abigail N.


Champaign, IL

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Laughter Is The Best Medicine!

I started working with children during high school when I volunteered with children with special needs. I then went on to work in the Christ Church of Oak Brook Daycare as well as nannying for a wonderful family for a year, as well as short-term babysitting for multiple families. Over these 5 years working with kids ages 3...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Winnie K.


Champaign, IL

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitting

I have worked with children young and old with and even with special needs, I love what I do because it's a blessing to do this job
Winnie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

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Addie I.


Champaign, IL

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Military Member, Dental Hygiene Student In Champaign

My interests include staying active, and focused on school, while keeping a healthy and balanced lifestyle. My past experience include working at a summer camp for special needs children as a camp counselor, summer care, and babysitting for family and friends a few times a month with children aged anywhere from 6 months-13 years...
Addie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Liza K.


Champaign, IL

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Seeking The Perfect Fit

I have over 20 years of experience working with infants and children including raising 3 of my own, one of whom is special needs. I am a certified Waldorf teacher with direct Montessori experience as well who believes in play based learning and a high level of creative expression. Children learn best through doing and I love to...
Liza can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Addison P.


Champaign, IL

$11-20/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And CNA

I have several years of experience babysitting children of all ages. Most recently I began teaching horseback riding lessons to kids with special needs. I have my CNA and have been currently working with that. Along with having my CNA I also have my CPR certification.
Addison can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Hello! I am 19 years old and attend University. I am majoring in Special Education Deaf and Hard of Hearing. I worked as an After School counselor last year and a summer camp counselor over the summer. The three summers prior I was a summer nanny for two children. I will only be home from school over winter break, which is a...
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Ally A.


Champaign, IL

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a disability studies major at a small university in Nashville, TN. I've been babysitting for several years, have worked with kids with and without special needs in camp settings, and am a well-seasoned oldest daughter. I'm gentle and empathetic and love connecting with kids. I absolutely love my creative hobbies, and...
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Abigail W.


Champaign, IL

$14-20/hr1 yrs exp

Fun And Friendly Sitter!

I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I'm 18 and currently a student. I'm working towards my degree in education and currently work as a server . I'm love working with kids. I've babysat multiple children before, including those with special needs. I'm also a big history geek!
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Deja H.


Urbana, IL

$15-17/hr10 yrs exp

About Me

I'd describe my personality as fun, intuitive, and caring. I like working with kids because it provides an outlet for my desire to nurture things! I started working with kids when I was 10 years old. I used to babysit my younger siblings and cousins. I have worked at 2 daycares in Champaign. I have a lot of experience working...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Deja to care for our 5-year-old daughter for several full days when school was not in session. Deja is very kind and professional. She found ways to keep our daughter active throughout the day. We have been happy with her as a caregiver and will hire her...

Jessica R.

Hi! I'm newly graduated from the University of Illinois. I'm returning in the fall to begin my master's in Speech Language Pathology. I plan to work with children in the future so I love kids. I've worked with kids from about 10 months to 11 years old. I recently worked with 2-4-year-olds in a preschool setting. I'm organized,...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Danna H.


Urbana, IL

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Hello I am a certified nurse aid, have been for over 20 years. I'm up to date with my Covid and Flu shots, I'm healthy, I'm dependent able, I own my own suv, I get along with others very well, I really think I have done it all when it comes to elderly home care, I love what I do and who I am,

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sidney, IL

Brittney C.

5.0

Brittney has been an absolute joy to have watching our boys! They love spending time with her! She is punctual and dependable. She does a lot of fun things with them. She also does some light housekeeping which is so very helpful to me. Hoping it will work out for her to be our summer nanny next...

- Lisa C.

Alexandra C.

5.0

Alex has been super awesome. She is very patient with our child and extremely flexible. She has been super about working with him through issues and helping with homework. I would highly recommend Alex.

- Anna L.

Matt L.

5.0

My children were in a program Matt worked at. He is amazing with the kids and my kids love him. Can't wait to hire him personally as I can't leave my son with just any babysitter.

- Amy W.

Matt L.

5.0

My 2 boys have been through a lot and Matt has been amazing for them he is definitely a blessing in our family's life

- Rachel M.

Deja H.

5.0

We hired Deja to care for our 5-year-old daughter for several full days when school was not in session. Deja is very kind and professional. She found ways to keep our daughter active throughout the day. We have been happy with her as a caregiver and will hire her again.

- Jessica R.

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