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Alexis P.


Saint Charles, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

DSP

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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: Live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Wound Care

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kelly F.


Palatine, IL

$20/hr5 yrs exp

I Would Love To Help Your Family Out In Anyway I Can!

My name is Kelly! I've been in childcare and senior care for 5+ years. I previously worked in healthcare but am looking for a career change! I am CPR and bls certified and have extensive first aid training. I am upbeat and love kids and energetic and I love making peoples day better. I have worked with special needs children...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Hi. My name is Silvia and l truly enjoy working as a caregiver for seniors or special needs for around 8 years; l am patient, empathetic, respectful person who values honesty and compassion . Is very important to me to do my best in my work. I like to make my clients they are not alone , they have a trustworthy caregiver by...
Silvia can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

I have two adult children with ADD that required extreme hand holding with their education when they were young. I have mentored young adults as a business owner and restaurant manager. I get along especially well with teens that have a hard time talking to adults. I also have experience with newborns born addicted to drugs and...
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Holly B.


Palatine, IL

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

At Home Sitter

I am a reading teacher in Schaumburg and am looking for a child to watch over the summer. I have a 2-year-old daughter who would love a playmate. We will be going on lots of walks, playing in the backyard, and reading tons of books this summer!
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Paola N.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$16-18/hr4 yrs exp

My Goal Is To Graduate From College As A Preschool Teacher.

Hi, I'm Paola and I love kids! I have been babysitting since 2021, and have experience with preemies, children, teenagers and everything in between . I'm dependable and honest. I've nannied for many families before, and I have experience with special needs (autism, etc). I enjoy playing outside, arts and crafts, and reading...
Paola can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Abbey M.


South Elgin, IL

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

I began working with individuals with special needs as a senior in high school. I volunteered to be at PE leader for the adaptive PE class at my high school. there, I worked with six individuals with a range of different disabilities. This experience led me to choose my major of special education. I have obtained my degree in...
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Hannah C.


Elgin, IL

$16-21/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Hannah, and I am a graduate student at Drake University studying occupational therapy. I have a lot of experience with children who need more assistance. I worked at Childserve for 4 years working with children who have special needs and complex medical needs. I worked with a wide range of diagnoses. For the...
Hi my name is Natalie I have been working with kids for 5+ years including special needs children. My 4-year-old nephew is my best friend and I helped raise him since birth. I am very laid back and patient. I can help cook, clean, and with anything else you may need!
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Dalton K.


Dundee, IL

$13/hr5 yrs exp

Currently working as a Teaching Assistant. Experienced with ages 2-18 and special needs/education :) I have open availability to meet your needs. Very kind, caring, energetic and fun. Very active and always coming up with new ideas. Willing to help with housekeeping, E-Learning/home schooling and I'm a great cook. Very flexible...
Dalton can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Karen H.


Elgin, IL

$24-30/hr3 yrs exp

I have several years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & as a researcher in Coginitive Pyschology in Children specializing in Language Acquisition & Autism at University of Chicago.
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Larissa D.


Arlington Heights, IL

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Mother Of 2 Teens And Special Needs Teaching Assistant

With being a mother of 2 teens and a special needs teaching assistant, I have 15+ years of experience with childcare. I am positive, creative, kind, helpful, reliable, and a fun person to be around. It would be a pleasure to help with homework and zoom as I love to make learning fun! Also, I am flexible and can do light...
Larissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Amber B.


Carpentersville, IL

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Tender Loving Care

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with anything you need. I have experience with seniors I have 4 children of my own I am willing to work with special needs. I love giving care. To often you hear of people not being taken care of the right way and I just want to be that light anyone needs.
Amber can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Linda P.


Arlington Heights, IL

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Registered Nurse And Care Giver

I am a RN with a 40 year multi- faceted career to include pediatrics for 14 years with special needs children at Shriners hospital. My natural abilities to be a care giver are part of my daily life. I am also a very young at heart and active grandmother. I am looking for a part time position in the field of child care to...
Linda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I'd describe my personality as nurturing, empathetic, and kind. I like caring for people with special needs because I have experience with people with special needs and I have a genuine desire to see people with different abilities thrive. I started caring for people with special needs back in 2021.
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Ashley K.


Bartlett, IL

$25-38/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Ashley and I am currently a full time caregiver for my grandma and I'm looking for some date night/occasional babysitting jobs. I have 4 years experience of being a nanny and have been babysitting since I was 17 years old. I have experience with all ages infants to 12 years old. I also worked for NWSRA and helped...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jessica D.


Hoffman Estates, IL

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Jessica D

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

- I am a Responsible, Fun-loving caretaker with a heart of gold - With almost a decade of experience in various childcare settings, I am familiar with all age groups and have extra training in special needs/behaviors. - CPR, first aid certified - Currently in University working towards a Bachelors Degree in social work with a...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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