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Tracey W.


South Beloit, IL

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Love To Help Others Out

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Stay at home mom that now has independent teenagers that don't need mom to be home all the time or that need to be driven to practices. Looking to help out others families while also making extra money (because teenagers are expensive lol). Experience taking care of Special need kids.
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Megan S.


Roscoe, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny & Teacher

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified teacher with a passion for providing care to young children. I have experience in working with children 0-18, in both academic and childcare settings. I also have past experience in working with kids with special needs and providing therapeutic recreation services. My most recent family and I have been together...
Megan can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Goes above and beyond. Would definitely recommend services!"

Merissa W.

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Megan S.


Roscoe, IL

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Teacher & Former Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Prior to moving to Dallas, I worked as a therapeutic recreation assistant for children and young adults (ages 3-21 years old) in an after-school care and summer camp setting. I also have two years experience as a paraprofessional educator in a severe behavior needs classroom, grades 4 and 5. In addition to caring for children...
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Jennifer A.


Beloit, WI

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Mom

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Nanny Mom! I started as a nanny right out of High School and loved it so much I continued for well over 10 yrs until I met my husband and settled down to raise my own children. However even while raising my own 3 kids I also would babysit and bring more little ones into my home. I've always loved caring for children, I began...
5.0
"She is great with kids. I trust her with my own often. She is reliable, kind, and fun. I never worry when my kids are in her care."

Ambyr L.

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Manana L.


Machesney Park, IL

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Special needs caregiver

I like people I'm hard worker
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Jonathon H.


Rockton, IL

$15-16/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Assistant

My name is Jonathon H. and I am a recent graduate from Iowa State University where I majored in Child, Adult, and Family Services. For the past three years I have worked with the Rockford Park District as a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant. Here I assisted teens with disabilities physically, mentally, and emotionally. Likewise,...
Hello! I am a certified teacher and professional nanny looking to extend companionship and care to the senior community. While I do not have a healthcare background, I do have previous experience working with individuals with special needs and limited mobility. I was also extremely close to both of my grandmothers before they...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
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Michelle R.


Roscoe, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

Hello! And thank you for taking the time to find out a little bit about me! I have always enjoyed working with children. I began babysitting and nannying when I was 13. I obtained my degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked in three Early Childhood Centers, two in Rockford and one in Huntley. At each center, I taught...
Michelle can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Nancy W.


Roscoe, IL

$21-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver (special Needs, Errands, Light Housekeeping)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working full time in a special needs school for 16 years. I have a Master's degree in special education and currently work at a private school as a special education teacher. I also have prior experience as an ABA therapist, tutoring, housekeeping and as a nanny.
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Makayla S.


Roscoe, IL

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Since age 5 I've done swimming, ice skating, gymnastics, tumbling, cheer, and competitive dance team. My family and I like to travel. I have 9 years of experience childhood sitting for families as well as nursery for infants and toddlers. I was a volunteer teacher for dance/cheer with special needs children and also a camp...
Makayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Julie D.


Loves Park, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver Available

I worked in a home during my high school years with two children who were both diagnosed with Autism. I did this for the last two years of my schooling. I have always been involved with children, we have taken care of two on a part to full time basis much of the time my two sons were growing up. I have worked in a daycare when...

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Tammy. I would like to explain that I Love babies, and children! I also love to take care of elderly people! I have 30 plus years experience! I am a CNA. I also have CPR, First-aid both for babies, children, and Elderly. I used to have my own Day care for years. And also in have experience with special needs...
Tamera can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tammy is a great help to my family. She is wonderful with my kids. She is dependable and a good communicator. .My son has special needs and she is very understanding and works well with him. Our family is very blessed to have found her."

Kori L.

Tamera L.


Machesney Park, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Tammy. I would like to explain that I Love babies and children! I have 30 plus years experience. I also went to college and have experience with early childhood. I have CPR, and First-aid for babies abd children. I am also a CNA.
I have worked with many people with all ranges of ability and all ages. Most recently I have worked with adults with developmental disabilities at a vocational program.
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Jessica H.


Loves Park, IL

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

I Have Several Years Of Experience Caring For Children, Adults, And Elderly.

With 11 years of experience caring for seniors and individuals with special needs, I am passionate about providing compassionate, personalized support. I hold a Direct Support Professional certification, CPR and First Aid training, and a Highly Qualified Paraprofessional License. I assist with daily living activities,...
Jessica can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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Sharon B.


Beloit, WI

$20-35/hr

Caretaker Special Needs

Hi! I am a reliable, patient, and caring individual with 4 years of experience as an special needs nanny.
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Kimberly W.


Rockford, IL

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate, Great Communicator And Hard Working.

I have a medical assistant background and I have done in home care and facility care for elderly and special needs. I can assist with daily functions of hygiene, feeding, mobility, companionship, as well as providing security, patience and compassion. I can help with maintaining your loved one's schedules and appointments.
Kimberly can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Kimberly has taken care of my 85 year-old mother several days a week for more than a year. Her energy, warm personality, and great sense of humor made her my mom’s favorite! She is prompt, professional, and always willing to go the extra mile to meet the needs of...

Marshall P.

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Lynn D.


Rockford, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I absolutely love children and babies! Please check out my reviews! I treat the children I care for as if they were my own family. My experience entails all ages, including children and young adults with autism and intellectual disabilities. I am reliable. You can count on me to be there. I am also qualified with Special Needs...
Lynn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lynn has been with my family sense August and has been a huge part of my 2 and 4 year olds growth. She has nurtured and cared for them as if they were her own grandkids. My family will miss her dearly. She has left a imprint on this family of 9s hearts. "

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Tatiana M.


Garden Prairie, IL

$22-37/hr2 yrs exp

Hi there! I'm Tatiana, and I've been working with kids for 2 years now. I started as a para at a school for students with autism in the kindergarten room and loved it. Now, I'm at a public school as a speech therapy assistant with students aged 5-8, including some with special needs. In my spare time, I go to the gym and help...
Tatiana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tatiana did amazing with our daughter she loved her. She uses her own log to write down what they did and anything my daughter ate. She brought sheets for my daughter to do as well (counting, alphabet etc. I highly recommend her if you’re looking for care! "

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Jessica I.


Rockford, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time/Full Time Care giving

I have over 13 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, and I have a strong passion for this work. As the eldest child in my family, I have had ample experience caring for infants and preschool aged children. Most of my experience is working with children and young adults ranging in age from 3 to 18+ years...
5.0
"Jessica is a great employee! She is passionate, up-beat and a hard worker. She takes initiative and asks questions when she has them. She dies a great job building rapport with families, co-workers and those she assists. She's worked with individuals with a variety...

Kuenzi D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in South Beloit, IL

Megan S.

5.0

Megan took care of my daughter from age 18 months for over a year and I couldn't be happier with her services. She has a kind spirit, gentle souls with a beautiful bubbly personality. She honest, dependable and trustworthy. My daughter immediately gravitated towards her when they first met. She...

- Domonique S.

Jennifer A.

5.0

Jennifer did a great job with my daughter. She understood my child's needs and communication style. I felt completely comfortable with my daughter in her care, and my daughter enjoyed the time as well. I will definitely call her again!

- Joanne T.

Tamera L.

5.0

We recently interviewed Tammy for a nanny position and she seems wonderful. She had great communication, was professional, and she had a very calm demeanor. We ultimately went with someone who is close to a family friend but Tammy was a top choice. Our daughter was drawn to her.

- Purvi K.

Kimberly W.

5.0

Kimberly did a great job taking care of our step father and father. She was very caring and receptive to their needs!!!

- Care member

Lynn D.

5.0

Lynn has been with my family sense August and has been a huge part of my 2 and 4 year olds growth. She has nurtured and cared for them as if they were her own grandkids. My family will miss her dearly. She has left a imprint on this family of 9s hearts.

- Care member

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