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Sally T.


Elk Grove Village, IL

$18-32/hr4 yrs exp

Friendly Sitter And Experienced With Children

5.0

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Hi, I'm Sally. I have been working with special needs children children at a therapeutic day school as a paraprofessional for the last year with aged 5-22. I also have experience at a day cares with ages 1-5. In addition I have worked at Boys and Girls club with 1st-2nd graders. I love playing board games with children, reading...
Sally can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"Sally I helped us out when our nanny had a baby. Sally I s professional, reliable, communicative, and punctual. She watched my 2 very mobile kids under 2 (23 mo and 11 mo old). Her experience in daycares helped prepare her not be overwhelmed while juggling their...

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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: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Lorraine was my nanny for my two girls for 3 years. I decided to be home full-time so I no longer needed her as a nanny. However, she still works for us for date nights. My girls love Lorraine. While being our nanny she was punctual, reliable and dependable. I...

Amanda M.

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Tracy S.


Bartlett, IL

$20-21/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider/Senior Care and Special Needs Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of child care experience, within a daycare facility, nannying, directing and teaching a church bible school, and providing home daycare out of my house. I have my CNA license and I am CPR certified with infants through adults. I am extremely compassionate and I love children and animals! I enjoy care giving...
Tracy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Can't say enough good things. Watched our little boy from 9 weeks until he was almost 3 years old. Reliable, super friendly, nicest family that I could have asked for to watch our little guy!"

Christina K.

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Nicoleta R.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

I am a nurse for over 9 years and a CNA for more than 10 years. I do my job with passion because I believe it is more than a job, I believe it is a calling. I am a mother and wife and I have worked with families that have considered me as part of their family. I am dependable, flexible and a positive person. I am honest and I am...
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Dimone L.


Carol Stream, IL

$20-21/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Preschool Student Teacher Looking For Part-Time Job

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Good Morning, I live in Carol Stream with my baby girl and looking for a job babysitting some amazing children this year in my free time . I am interested in babysitting your child I have 9 years in paid childcare experience as well as CPR/First Aid/AED certified. I have worked in daycare' s, Summer Camps with children ages...
Dimone can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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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Lorraine G.


Glendale Heights, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time / As Needed Care Giver Available!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Lorraine. I m 34yrs old. I'm a certified nurses assistant and have completed 3 yrs towards a nursing degree. I have experience taking care of children and adults with special needs. I am naturally patient, loving and nurturing. I believe in treating the people I care for with respect and as though they are a...
5.0
"Lorraine assisted me with transportation and after care of surgery. She is dependable, kind, willing to run errands for me. Would highly recommend her and would definitely hire her again. She was so nice and a pleasure to have with me as I recovered. 5 stars!"

Susan C.

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Judith C.


Palatine, IL

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver and Respite Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with all ages and a wide variety of special needs clients. I have 14 plus years of experience both professionally and personally. I have a BA degree and am certified in CPR, CPI, DSP and QRMP. I've done substitute teaching in IL and taken First Aid. I love this line of work and can honestly say that I love going to...
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Amy D.


Elgin, IL

$16-22/hr4 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Amy and I'm a freshman at Michigan State University! I have 4+ years of experience with ages 3 months through 12 years, along with 3 years working with teenage students with special needs. I'm CPR certified and have reliable transportation. With kids, I love creating fun crafts, baking, and spending time...
Amy can also help with: Personal care, specialized care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
Hi! My names Samantha!! I'm 23 I'm located in palatine! I love to be a helping hand. I have twin brothers with special needs who I've helped take care of while my mother works full time. I enjoy hiking, art, animals. My dream job would a special needs therapist. I love problem solving I love pets I have a cat and 3 dogs! I'm a...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
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Olivia K.


Schaumburg, IL

$16-18/hr6 yrs exp

Friendly, Kind, Responsible Babysitter

I am CPR certified and I have my drivers license. I can cook, clean, do laundry, and general house work along with childcare. I've also worked in a preschool and with special needs children. I can help with pre-K through junior high tutoring. And I've had my babysitting license in the state of Illinois for 6 years, and have tons...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Sophia P.


Barrington, IL

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Sophia P. I am a rising junior in college at Virginia Tech studying architecture. I love kids and have worked with them in the past in both babysitting and volunteering at a therapeutic riding center for special needs kids. I am patient, responsible, organized, fun and active. My schedule is very flexible (day and time)...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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Bernadette N.


Schaumburg, IL

$30-45/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs RN Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a compassionate and dependable nurse, I have been working in a hospital in Michigan for 3 years, just recently moved to Illinois. In the past, I also worked in a nursing home and home care for 3 years too. I pride myself in the ability to adapt to any situation and learn new skills quickly. I have assisted clients/patients...
Bernadette can also help with: Personal care, visiting nurse, respite care, dementia, hospice services
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Mikayla T.


Elgin, IL

$16-23/hr1 yrs exp

Hi there, my name is Mikayla. I provide childcare/housekeeping services. I am fully certified to handle food, and cook fairly well so I can help with meals. I am CPR certified and I also am pursuing a career working with autistic children. I'm very calm and patient and I do work currently but some weeks I work less than others....
Mikayla can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Alexis P.


Saint Charles, IL

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

DSP

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

CPR certification First aid certification Experience with adults who have dementia/ Alzheimer's. Experience with children on special needs Experience with MS Experience with osteoporosis
Alexis can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Wound Care

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Silvia L.


Roselle, IL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have truly enjoyed working as a caregiver for seniors or special needs for around 8 years. I am a patient, empathetic, respectful person who values honesty and compassion. It is very important to me to do my best in my work.
Silvia can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Grace H.


Arlington Heights, IL

$16-20/hr7 yrs exp

Student Looking To Babysit/Nanny

Hello! I am Grace, a recent graduate from Arizona State University. I have 7+ years of experience with childcare, tutoring, and teaching ages newborn-14. I have most recently served as a substitute teacher and classroom aide at a therapeutic day school for elementary school aged children with special needs. I can help with...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Shara N.


Schaumburg, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver/pet Sitter

I worked for an Association for 10 years and loved working with people that need a bit of extra help. I also have a Type 1 diabetic son who is on the spectrum and struggles with comprehension among other issues. I would love to connect with a family and fulfill my passion of helping others. I also have a love for cats, which I...
I am a former elementary school teacher who has always loved working with children and inspiring them to their full potential. I recently moved into the area and I am looking to become a nanny after working in an education-related sales position. I have extensive experience with childcare, both babysitting and in special needs...
Kaleigh can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Riley S.


Bartlett, IL

$15-21/hr6 yrs exp

Interactive Baby Sitter

Hi, my name is Riley, I am 22 and I just recently graduated Augustana College. I am majoring in Political Science and Psychology in hopes of going to law school in the future! I nannied for two families regularly while at Augustana. I have been a nanny all summer for 3 kids, 5 days a week. I have experience with those of special...
Riley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Streamwood, IL

Sally T.

4.0

Sally I helped us out when our nanny had a baby. Sally I s professional, reliable, communicative, and punctual. She watched my 2 very mobile kids under 2 (23 mo and 11 mo old). Her experience in daycares helped prepare her not be overwhelmed while juggling their varied needs. After we were done...

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Lorraine G.

5.0

Lorraine was my nanny for my two girls for 3 years. I decided to be home full-time so I no longer needed her as a nanny. However, she still works for us for date nights. My girls love Lorraine. While being our nanny she was punctual, reliable and dependable. I would hire her as our nanny again if I...

- Amanda M.

Tracy S.

5.0

Can't say enough good things. Watched our little boy from 9 weeks until he was almost 3 years old. Reliable, super friendly, nicest family that I could have asked for to watch our little guy!

- Christina K.

Lorraine G.

5.0

Lorraine assisted me with transportation and after care of surgery. She is dependable, kind, willing to run errands for me. Would highly recommend her and would definitely hire her again. She was so nice and a pleasure to have with me as I recovered. 5 stars!

- Susan C.

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