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Deja H.


Urbana, IL

$17-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! To begin, I started working with kids when I was 10 years old babysitting cousins and siblings. I have worked at 2 daycares in Champaign, and I have a lot of experience working with special needs children and adults. I have most recently worked with a baby that was 18 mos. when I began and is now nearing 2 years! My...
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

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.

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Lillie P.


Champaign, IL

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 22 years old! I have around 3 years of experience working with a variety of ages from infants to pre-teen. I have worked in 2 daycares one as an assistant teacher and the other as the lead teacher. I worked in the toddlers room (ages 1 1/2-2) as well as the twos room (ages 2-3). I have also worked at a special needs...
Lillie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Addie I.


Champaign, IL

$15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

My experience has been working with special needs children at a summer camp as a camp counselor. I am passionate in getting to know each child in any way, and finding things that interest them so that they can learn, and have an experience while doing so in a way that is best for them.
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Mark B.


Urbana, IL

$18/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Mark, and I am currently a 27-year-old school social worker from Urbana, IL. I have three years of school social work experience in Rantoul, IL. I have worked with kids in a variety of environments (schools, camps, etc) and have experience with students who have special needs. I am a caring, hardworking individual...
Mark can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
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Sydney R.


Champaign, IL

$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi I am Sydney! I am a student at the University of Illinois studying Animal Sciences. I am compassionate, friendly, responsible, and will be a perfect match to care for your children! I have a deep passion to care for both animals and children. I have experience babysitting since I was in high school up to now. My parents are a...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Sydney babysits our youngest son one afternoon a week after pre-school so that his mom and I can work. She is an extremely loving and energetic person who is always up for whatever games that he wants to play! She was also willing to take a seizure first aid...

Adam R.

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Maia C.


Champaign, IL

$20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Maia and I am interested in helping your family out! I am currently a senior at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and am majoring in Psychology with a minor in Spanish. I have taken a variety of child development and developmental psychology courses, and I have received the Seal of Biliteracy,...
Maia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I have been caring for seniors and special-needs clients and residents for over 25 to almost 30 years now to me this job is not just its a passion just like a calling from God I love what I work with Alzheimer's and dementia patients on daily basis because do I work in the field as well I certified CNA I have other...
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Amanda M.


Champaign, IL

$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Looking To Help You

Hello! I am looking to help you and your family. I have a love for children with special needs. I am currently teaching a self contained special education class on the east side of Indy, but would love to expand my heart to you as well!
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Chloe S.


Champaign, IL

$15/hr

Part Time Caregiver

I have been working with kids with disabilities for three years now yet I have never had a babysitting type job. I know I am qualified to do so after all of my experience in the classroom. In high school I took a class where I worked with teens with disabilities ranging from 14-18 years old. In the summer I work at a camp for...

Jahnellia B.


Champaign, IL

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

1.0

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I have over 8 years of experience being a nanny. I am originally from Chicago but relocated to Central Illinois for college. I have a Bachelors of Social Work and work as a Child Welfare specialist. I am currently looking for a nannying position that involves nights and weekends exclusively, since I work during normal business...
Jahnellia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance

Tyliah B.


Champaign, IL

$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hello my name is Tyliah, I would I love to help out with your kiddo(s)! I'd describe my personality as Outgoing, Creative & Kind I like working with kids because kids have a special place in my heart. Children are the most impressionable and I love being apart of molding our future adults. All kids deserve love and I am a...
Hello! My name is Sara and I am an elementary ed major at ISU. I have taught kindergarten and preschool age children with disabilities. I have many friends who face a variety of challenges because of physical or mental disbilities. I am very friendly and I love to chat. I have basic caregiver skills and I'm a quick learner.

Kari T.


Champaign, IL

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have worked as a personal assistant for people who have cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy. I enjoy caring for people and making people happy.
I grew up with a younger brother with who has autism, ADHD and a severe learning disability. He also faced developmental and speech delays growing up. I have also worked with family friends' children who have autism and learning disabilities and am experienced with providing care for them. Furthermore, I was a psychology major...
With over a decade of experience nannying, I have experience caring for children with ADHD, ODD and Down Syndrome.

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