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Amy F.


Yorkville, IL

$18-28/hr5 yrs exp

Responsible Babysitter

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Available Friday night 6:00 p.m. through Sunday night 10 p.m. I work during the week 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in customer service. I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, swimming supervision, bathing, feeding, meals, cooking, transportation, activities, errands, pets, person assistant, etc. I...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Marissa P.


Yorkville, IL

$15-19/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced With Special Needs

Hi! I have over 20+ years experience working with children, adults and teens with autism. I grew up helping my 2 brothers everyday both who have autism. I have also worked at day programs with children and adults with Austim. I have life experience and professional experience. I would consider myself very calm, patient and...
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Cindy M.


Ottawa, IL

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

I'm compassionate and caring. A mom and a grandmom. I've taught toddler room, twos and threes, and helped out with infants and school age in a private daycare. I currently work in the school system as a substitute teacher when in session, and in the past as an individual aide to special needs students , and in the capacity of a...
Cindy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Brooklyn S.


Sugar Grove, IL

$16-25/hr3 yrs exp

Friendly And Dependable Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

From helping kids with school work to splashing around in the pool, I can meet all your family's needs. I'm a senior at the University of Washington, majoring in social work. I worked during the school year and last summer at a Montessori preschool, mainly with 2 to 3-year-olds, but did substitute teaching in the infant room for...
Brooklyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Hope M.


Aurora, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I am a childcare provider with over 30 years of professional experience and almost 20 years of experience as a mom. I have experience with all ages, from newborns to teens, multiples, neurodivergent children, and children with disabilities. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified, including infant and pediatric certification, and...
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Oyster P.


Aurora, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Sympathetic Caregiver for Special needs

Sympathetic Caregiver for Special needs
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Sabina A.


Aurora, IL

$16-23/hr1 yrs exp

Sabina A

I am a very understanding and compassionate person who spoils my clients. I have raised a son with ADHD and epilepsy. I currently have a client who has OCD, high anxiety, and undiagnosed ADHD. I am helping her develop life skills with aging parents. I am a professional chef, and I am able to handle meal preparation along with...
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Hope F.


Yorkville, IL

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

I Love All Children!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi ! I have worked with children for years . I have experience with Newborns, toddlers all the way to teen years. I am a mother to one Beautiful son from fertility that is 15 years of age ! I have experience with special needs as well, and still currently work with a family on call when they need me on weekends mostly ! I...
Hope can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

I have been doing home health care for about 3 years. I have experience with Alzheimer's and dementia clients, one on one care, full assistance (quadriplegic), and since I have moved to Illinois, I am currently working in a group home with 13 individuals, all with different developmental disabilities.
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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.
Hi! My name is Christine and I am looking for a companion job for a senior citizen. I have always been passionate about taking care of people. This is what I was put on Earth to do. I have four (adult) children of my own. I have many years of experience working with special-needs individuals. I am very down-to-earth and...
I work as a paraprofessional for a school with kids in special needs , I have the ability to recognize they're needs .
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Rebecca P.


Aurora, IL

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Graduate With Extensive Experience

Hi! My name is Rebecca, and I have been babysitting and taking care of children since I was 15. I have worked with all age groups, from newborns to teenagers. I have experience with special needs, food allergies, and many different types of health issues as well. Parents I have worked for have described me as dependable and...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Paulina U.


Oswego, IL

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hi! My name is Paulina and I am 23 years old. I have experience watching kids of all ages including kids with special needs. I was involved with Special Olympics in high school as a peer and also helped during adaptive PE and art classes. I love love love spending time with kids and animals. I have babysat all throughout high...
Paulina can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more

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