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Harriet K.


Streamwood, IL

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs

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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...
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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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...
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Nadege G.


Streamwood, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

I've worked with children ages 1-16 with cerebral palsy. I believe that these parents need someone with patient and love to care for a special need individual. I believe that I am that person.
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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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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Megan P.


Palatine, IL

$18-20/hr6 yrs exp

21 Years Old, Palatine,IL,Elementary Education Major

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi Families! I am an Education Major at Mizzou and will be a senior in the fall. I can start immediately - days, nights, weekends, and with little notice. I have a reliable, safe SUV to drive your children. I enjoy kids of all ages and abilities. I bring several years of experience being a nanny to a family with special needs....
Megan can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Great with children, very polite"

Chris D.

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Tamara A.


West Chicago, IL

$20-27/hr10 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: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, 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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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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Sarah S.


Schaumburg, IL

$22-24/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Sarah. I am looking for a full time nanny position with a loving family. I'm looking to utilize my 11 and a half years of child care experience and knowledge in growth development by providing good guidance and exceptional care as a professional live out nanny. I also have two and a half years experience with...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have known Sarah for many years now and she has always been my go-to occasional nanny/sitter when she was available to help with my two children. She has done overnight stays with us as well. Sarah interacts with my children through various games, activities,...

Stephanie M.

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Candace W.


South Elgin, IL

$23/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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I have known her on a business and personal level. I was her manager at her place of employment. Candace is very flexible, caring, dedicated and loving. Candace was loved by all the families at the daycare not to mention the children loved her. Candace was in...

Karen Z.

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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:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She always feeds my son plenty of fruit and healthy snacks. She plans adorable art projects for him, and he always asks to go back."

Megan H.

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Larissa D.


Arlington Heights, IL

$27/hr5 yrs exp

Kind And Patient Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lara. When I was younger, my first job was working in an elderly home, and I've always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to caring for my own mother in my past, I have been working for a senior care agency this year as well as people from care. com. I am certified in CPR, First aid, CPI (from my...
5.0
"Lara was kind, helpful, and showed great concern for me after my hysterectomy. she continues to check on my recovery even after the job was complete. hiring her was the best decision I have made. I would definitely hire her for any future medical needs I or my...

Amaralys A.

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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:

CPR

Early Education

CNA

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

Evangeline E.

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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, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Laurie B.


Palatine, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experience with Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have about 5 years of experience in special ed. I was a teachers aide at kirk school in Palatine for 3 years. I have also been a private caregiver for an adult male with special needs.
5.0
"Laurie took care of our special needs son and was amazing with him. From helping to feed him, play with him, give medication, etc. Laurie always provided the best care. She is reliable, responsible and trustworthy. "

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Larissa D.


Arlington Heights, IL

$21-29/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced And Helpful Caregiver Availiable

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello , my name is Lara and thank you for considering me for this position! My first job was at a senior care facility (in Arlington Hts.) and I have always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to personally caring for my own mother and others in the past, I have been professionally working as a senior caregiver for...
Larissa can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"She has been helping my senior mother and doing a wonderful job. She helps with cooking, cleaning, or running errands. She's also just a friendly person that gives my mother the companionship she needs."

Lara L.

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Lorraine G.


Glendale Heights, IL

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Bilingual Experienced College Student Available for Babysitting

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I enjoy working with children of all ages. I've been working with children since I was 15 years old. But I've been a professional nanny since 20. I have excellent references upon request. I finished my associates degree and completed 3 years towards a nursing degree. I am a certified nurses assistant. I reside in Glendale...
Lorraine can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lorraine was our nanny for about 4 years (up until I decided to leave my job and be home full-time). She was wonderful with our kids; she is dependable, has lots of common sense, and truly cared about our kids. She is a safe driver, responsible, and a warm,...

Katherine B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Streamwood, IL

Megan P.

5.0

Great with children, very polite

- Chris D.

Tamara A.

5.0

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

- Robert And Susan F.

Sarah S.

5.0

I have known Sarah for many years now and she has always been my go-to occasional nanny/sitter when she was available to help with my two children. She has done overnight stays with us as well. Sarah interacts with my children through various games, activities, outdoor play, and is fully aware of...

- Stephanie M.

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.

Tracy D.

5.0

She always feeds my son plenty of fruit and healthy snacks. She plans adorable art projects for him, and he always asks to go back.

- Megan H.

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