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Shianne N.


Somonauk, IL

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Caring, And Dependable!

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Experienced nanny, wife, and mother of a 1-year-old has availability to care for your child or children. I am 27 years old and have been nannying for the last 8 years. In addition to having my own son, I also have grown up taking care of my nephews and nieces, including a special needs niece. Patience is one of my strongest...
Shianne can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Lien F.


Plano, IL

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Active And Free Spirited Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I will be a stay at home mama come, August of this year. So I would provide care at my house or yours if you are okay with that. I grew up with 11 siblings, making me very comfortable and informed about childcare as my siblings got older and had kids of their own. I started nannying at 15, worked my first job out of...
Lien can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Justin B.


Plano, IL

$12/hr1 yrs exp

I work as a school bus monitor for children with special needs, specially the preschoolers, kiddos aged 3-5 years of age. My declared college major is early childhood special education and I am always looking to continue gaining experience in that. I am willing to work with any age
Justin can also help with: Specialized care, mobility assistance, companionship
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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...
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Justin B.


Plano, IL

$12-17/hr1 yrs exp

I work as a school bus monitor for children with special needs, specifically the preschoolers, kiddos aged 3-5. My declared major in college was early childhood special education and I'm always looking to gain experience in this, but I am willing to work with any age.
Justin can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Catherine S.


DeKalb, IL

$18-28/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

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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, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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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Susan E.


Elburn, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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

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: Errands, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Susan is an exceptional caregiver! It is obvious that she is passionate about caring for people, and I cannot Recommend her enough! "

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Lara B.


Aurora, IL

$27-30/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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Lara was such a help for our family! She was especially good at reading our families needs and blending in with our routines. I totally trusted her with my twin toddlers!!!"

MaryCarol L.

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Kara S.


Oswego, IL

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Extremely personable , professional and dependable care for your loved one . Mother of three grown children with experience with seniors , special needs as well as dementia care .
Kara can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, personal care, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Kara is an extremely hard worker . She is committed to the well-being of seniors and she is dependable and trustworthy. "

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Lisa E.


Sugar Grove, IL

$15-28/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Private In Home Caregiver

Hello! I am an experienced caregiver, both personally and professionally. I actually owned and operated a home care business however I prefer to build the trust and relationship that comes with providing 1:1 care. I prefer to work with children or young adults with special needs, however I have a wide variety of experience...
5.0
"Lisa answered a plea for help as a caregiver to my quadriplegic husband who recently went on a ventilator and feeding tube. She came with experience in both and attended training before he was released home. She has management and organizational skills that have...

Valerie E.

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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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Jamie M.


Ottawa, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Retired EMT And Mother Of Two Looking For Part Time Caregiver Work Near Ottawa, IL.

I am a retired EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) and have been a Caregiver to seniors and children for over 10 years. I am a mother to two teenage boys, one with special needs. I am looking to work while my boys are in school. I'm available from 9am-1 p.m. Monday-Friday near Ottawa, IL.
Jamie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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Gloria G.


Aurora, IL

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Raised 5 children of my own. plus an additional 15 years experience with child care from new born to young adults, as well as special needs with 6 years experience. Grandma of 10
Gloria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Nicole O.


Aurora, IL

$26-34/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nurturing Nanny Care | Flexible & Reliable | Promoting Outdoor Activities & Fun Learning

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Nicole, an experienced nanny with over a decade of childcare expertise, seeking a PT position starting Jan 25, with some flexibility. At 30, I bring valuable knowledge from Northwestern College and experience as a Registered Medical Assistant in pediatrics and family practice. My passion lies in guiding children...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

Hello! Just moved to dekalb pursuing my bachelors degree in Early Education. I just graduated from Cincinnati State College with my associates degree in Early Education. I have experience with children of all ages up to 12. I have worked in before and aftercare programs, early education childcare centers, and summer camps for...
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Amber O.


Maple Park, IL

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny For Kids With Special Needs

Hi! My name is Amber and I am currently a child and adolescent behavioral clinician in Rochelle. I am changing from full time to part time as I get ready to start my doctorate studies as an Occupational Therapist at UIC this fall. Because of this change, I am looking for some work, and that's why I'm here! I graduated from...
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Martha L.


Elburn, IL

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Brief Description of My Experience With Special Needs Children

I have worked with children with special needs since I was a child when my own mother got involved with children with special needs. My mothers brother that was Down's Syndrome and we cared for him. I also worked with and autistic teenager for 3 years. While in Asia during 2004 when the Asian Tsunami occurred, my husband and I...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Somonauk, IL

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.

Susan E.

5.0

Susan is just so great and she is so supportive, kind and patient. She is truly part of our care team for my parent's. She is always helping out and cleaning and cooking and goes above and beyond. She is always looking to find solutions. She is just a great caregiver and we are forever blessed.

- Care member

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.

Kara S.

5.0

Wonderful & kind . Works well with the family.

- Care member

Lisa E.

5.0

Lisa answered a plea for help as a caregiver to my quadriplegic husband who recently went on a ventilator and feeding tube. She came with experience in both and attended training before he was released home. She has management and organizational skills that have enabled me to be less stressed...

- Valerie E.

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