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Harriet K.


Streamwood, IL

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs

I have worked with seniors since 2007 to date. I have worked in Client's homes and in facilities. I have enjoyed working with each and every one of them. in I enjoy to know my clients individually, their needs and concerns. I enjoy making a connection with my clients and making them feel at home. I'm a happily married woman with...
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Tyesha P.


Streamwood, IL

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Paraprofessional

Educated helping service professional with experience in human service settings and management. History of establishing rapport and building leadership that motivates those around me. Striving to make a positive impact on others by continuing to be an active influencer in my community. Specializing in Elementary Aide for...
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Imelda P.


Streamwood, IL

$21/hr5 yrs exp

Sub License ,FilipinoTutor,

I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support and Assistive Technology/AAC. I am sub-licensed in teaching. Working part-time in School at Lake Barrington. Looking for a part-time job/full-time for weekdays, Saturdays & Sundays. nights or daytime. I like to play and talk with kiddos as they...
Hello my name is Mikayla, and I am currently in school to become an elementary teacher! I love working with kids and get along well with animals. I also have experience working with children with special needs. First Aid trained, and can do light housework and prepare meals if needed. I have my own car. and am flexible with...
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Samantha S.


Streamwood, IL

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked as a teacher's assistant in every grade K-5 for seven years. During that time I worked with general education students as well as one on one with students with special needs. I have also previously worked as an after school nanny part time. I worked for two different families, each one for a year. Both families had two...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Mikayla M.


Streamwood, IL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hello my name is Mikayla,

Hello my name is Mikayla, and I am currently in school to become an elementary teacher! I love working with kids and get along well with animals. I also have experience working with children with special needs. First Aid trained, and can do light housework and prepare meals if needed. I have my own car. and am flexible with...
Mikayla can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Tyesha P.


Streamwood, IL

$23-50/hr5 yrs exp

Educated helping service professional with experience in human service settings and management. History of establishing rapport and building leadership that motivates those around me. Striving to make a positive impact on others by continuing to be an active influencer in my community. Specializing in Elementary Aide for...
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Abbey H.


Saint Charles, IL

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Extremely Experienced Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Abbey! I am currently in school to get my bachelor's degree in psychology, with an emphasis in child advocacy. I have been working with children for 10 years now. I have nannied, worked in daycare, worked with special needs, and have experience with newborn - teens.
Abbey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We never hired a nanny before so we were scared to do so. Abbey came by to meet us beforehand. She was very punctual, flexible and especially sweet and loving to our 4 months old baby boy. Thank you Abby! If we are ever in the USA with kids we will definitely book...

Liesbeth D.

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Kylie S.


Arlington Heights, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Best Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience working with children! I have babysat many children and babies at once for years now and am very passionate about caring for them! I used to work for NWSRA last year which was working with special needs children. I also have tutored kids ages 6 and up! I have three brothers and over 30 first cousins...
Kylie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Kylie for the summer to take care of our infant son, she was beyond amazing! She always cared for him as part of the family and was flexible with evolving needs and circumstances. She was compassionate, fun, and very active with our son and gave him a...

Nicole O.

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Gina M.


Schaumburg, IL

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate, Careful & Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with children all ages for over two years now. I was an assistant teacher at a daycare during my senior year of college where I worked with infants-7-year-olds. My duties there included, playing, supervising, cooking, cleaning and teaching. I also have a niece who is 6 months old whom I take care of often. I...
Gina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Gina is loyal, smart, and responsible. I went through my entire degree program with her. I would trust Gina with my life. She's an excellent student, learner, and social worker."

Katie S.

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Mariah T.


Elgin, IL

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

I am great with kids, I am 26 years old, I am very respectful , I am a hard worker, I am also very patient, I am very dependable you can count on me I can cook And clean and read bed time stories to your little ones , I have experience with all different ages and I even have 7 years of experience with the special needs...
Mariah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mariah is a very dependable person she was always to work on time. Most of the time we would be late and she was very understanding and would stay as late as we needed her to! You can tell she has a heart for kids by the way she takes care of them and loves them....

Javier R.

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Candace W.


South Elgin, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I raised my own children, my son (33) and my daughter (23). Over the past 20 years, I have served as a toddler teacher, and home-daycare provider, and served 4 different families as a nanny for the last decade. I also have experience working with people with special needs. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoy working with...
Candace can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Candace was the nanny for our 3 year old son from 6/21-9/21. She was wonderful with him. Great outings: libraries, parks, zoos, pumpkin farm, etc. She kept our active boy engaged and busy. Besides taking him to fun places, Candace is a great educator for his age....

Lindsey B.

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Caterina P.


Hanover Park, IL

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Caterina, I'm 19 Years Old College Student Majoring In Supply Chain & Marketing

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, understanding and kind I like working with kids because I have always watched over my little cousins even my special needs cousin. I want them to feel like they have a purpose in life and know they're not alone. In my spare time, I like to play with my dogs, spend time with my mom,...
Caterina can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"She loves kids and she’s always known what to do, and how to play with them. She is really respectful and well educated. and a fantastic happy smiling Girl."

Care member

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Tamara A.


West Chicago, IL

$11-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked for help at home which was Lutheran social services prior to that I've worked with many different clients ranging from dementia and Parkinson's disease along with special need children I've worked for over 12 years
Tamara can also help with: Errands, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"A joy to have around. Does the little things that count."

Robert And Susan F.

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Karen H.


Hanover Park, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Karen, I'm 25 years old and I come from a really big family. I'm the oldest out of about 20 cousins that I have, and a lot of my cousins see me as their aunt because I have taken care of them since they were little (and still do to this day!). I currently hold an Associates in Arts degree from ECC, and am...
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Karen did a great job with tutoring and nannying for our 4 year old. She also occasionally watched our 2 year old. We would definitely hire her again!"

Dimple V.

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Lindsay L.


Elgin, IL

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

.

Hello! My name is Lindsay, I am strongly looking to become a nanny, I have quite a bit of experience working with children. I worked at Boys And Girls Club, I've supervised 15 kids at once! I also volunteered at a pre school. You can surely trust me with your babies. My goal is to make a fun and safe space for kids. I love...
Lindsay can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lindsay is great with kids . She knows how to handle them and how to treat them and they love her so much back "

Care member

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Jen F.


Elgin, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Special Needs Tutor Or Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I currently teach in a self-contained special education classroom. This is my 8th year of teaching. I hold a Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction with Specialized Endorsements in Special Education and English as a Second Language from National Louis University. I also have a bachelor's degree in Elementary...
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Holly P.


Saint Charles, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

I truly enjoy helping all populations, Seniors, Children and special need clients. I have experience working with all listed above.
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Tracy D.


West Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 19 years of experience in childcare as a Director. I have experience with all ages 6 weeks to 12 years. I love arts and crafts, outdoor play and plan a curriculum with weekly themes. I have experience with toilet training, special needs, allergies and difficult behaviors. Currently obtaining my Bachelor's degree in...
Tracy can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"She watched my three year old and 6 month old for a few years. They call her auntie. They still call her to talk to her and they are in kindergarten and 2nd grade otherwise we would still use her!"

Tracy D.

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Doris A.


Schaumburg, IL

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

work experience as a nanny with special need children around 5 years I love to work with kids I am very responsible, loving , patient, honest, respectful. I am mother of two beautiful boys also I work as rehab aide , nursing assistant, I graduated as nurse (LPN) in 2012 I have around 12 years of career experience working with...
Doris can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Doris was great with my kids. Very reliable. We will continue to re hire her."

Evangeline E.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Streamwood, IL

Abbey H.

5.0

We never hired a nanny before so we were scared to do so. Abbey came by to meet us beforehand. She was very punctual, flexible and especially sweet and loving to our 4 months old baby boy. Thank you Abby! If we are ever in the USA with kids we will definitely book Abby again!

- Liesbeth D.

Kylie S.

5.0

We hired Kylie for the summer to take care of our infant son, she was beyond amazing! She always cared for him as part of the family and was flexible with evolving needs and circumstances. She was compassionate, fun, and very active with our son and gave him a great summer. We were truly blessed to...

- Nicole O.

Gina M.

5.0

Gina is loyal, smart, and responsible. I went through my entire degree program with her. I would trust Gina with my life. She's an excellent student, learner, and social worker.

- Katie S.

Mariah T.

5.0

Mariah is a very dependable person she was always to work on time. Most of the time we would be late and she was very understanding and would stay as late as we needed her to! You can tell she has a heart for kids by the way she takes care of them and loves them. She is also very responsible and she...

- Javier R.

Candace W.

5.0

Candace was the nanny for our 3 year old son from 6/21-9/21. She was wonderful with him. Great outings: libraries, parks, zoos, pumpkin farm, etc. She kept our active boy engaged and busy. Besides taking him to fun places, Candace is a great educator for his age. She taught him letters, numbers,...

- Lindsey B.

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