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Lanetta Myara C.


DeKalb, IL

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

Lala C.

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My name is Lanetta , I go by Lala. I have a little over 7 years of babysitting/nanny experience. I've worked with children of all ages and all abilities and disabilities. I am loving, patient, kind, and have a passion for caring for children. I am currently an elementary education major at Northern Illinois University! As for...

Tatiana M.


Garden Prairie, IL

$22-37/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep
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Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tatiana is so patient and thoughtful as a caregiver for our 2-year-old! He asks about her when he has not seen her in a while. She is detail-oriented and asks open questions to understand his needs and preferences and how they are different depending on the day....

Maddy S.

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Sydney M.


Belvidere, IL

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sydney. I have been watching kids ages ranging from 0-12 for the past 7 years, including special needs kids. I have babysat newborn twins, I have babysat a child with cerebral palsy since she was infancy to 7 years old. I have babysat a 5-year-old child who had autism for about 5 years. Overall, I have a lot of...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Was a Very Passionate and caring babysitter was the only sitter I've hired that actually brings fun activities to do! I would recommend, Thanks Sydney!"

Chad J.

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Susan E.


Elburn, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Happiness For Me Is Defined By Serving Others And Making A Contribution In This World .

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello I am looking for the opportunity to serve your loved one and family with the most dignity and respect and kindness one has to offer. I have my associates in science towards nursing . I also have extensive background serving special needs , elderly , and home bound. I enjoy this work. I do believe this is my calling . I...
Susan can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She was a 24/7 caregiver for my husband on hospice. She was devoted to his care, turning him, tending his meds, taking vitals and she helped me with household things. I found her to be respectful of property, honest, dependable, and a very positive attitude."

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Paula M.


Rochelle, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Since 2016., I have been a caregiver for a C6 female incomplete Quadriplegic, ROM exercises, bowel program, bathing and dressing. Light housework. All transfers in and out of the wheelchair done with a slide board. My daughter was born with a Grade II IVH, acquired Hydrocephalic and is mildly delayed. I had my Mother live in my...
5.0
"At home with Paula, I feel like I have a much-needed assistant in my life. We recently moved, and have been trying our best to unpack when we can, but progress has been slow, making our home sometimes feel a bit upside down. And, as a busy work-from-home mom of an...

Amy A.

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Lori W.


Saint Charles, IL

$20-40/hr5 yrs exp

Caring, Educated Woman To Lend A Hand With Your Loved Ones

I am a college-educated mom in my mid-50s. I have a nearly empty nest after raising my two children and am looking to earn some extra income. I have experience caring for children of all ages, senior citizens and people with special needs. Having a special needs brother taught me patience, caring and sensitivity early in my...
Lori can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, transportation
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Brittany F.


Elgin, IL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Something To Do On The Weekends.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Brittany, I am 23 I have 10+ years of experience with childcare from newborns-infants-toddlers. Including date nights, multiples, overnights and with special needs children. I am CPR certified, I have reliable transportation and love being outside for activities. I enjoy doing learning activities and or motor...
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

I worked for my cities park district taking care of kids with disabilities, primarily autism. Experience, thus, with high stress situations, such as kids who have meltdowns, attempt to run away, scream and threaten physically, etc. I do not, historically, work well with extreme aggression, but I am willing to attempt to do so.
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Amy D.


Elgin, IL

$16-27/hr3 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Mica R.


Marengo, IL

$25/hr3 yrs exp

As a caretaker who currently works with special needs children, I want to make a positive impact on the lives of children. My patient and friendly nature allows me to easily connect with children and their parents. When it comes to communicating about a child's day, I follow the parents' preferred method, whether it's verbal...
Mica can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

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Jamie F.


Saint Charles, IL

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver; RN

I have over 3 decades of nursing experience with over half of them serving individuals with special needs, pediatric through adult. I have loved giving care to folks of all ages, including those with disabilities including muscular dystrophy / other more rare dystrophies, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain...
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Stephany D.


Saint Charles, IL

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

Brazilian, Catholic

Patient, compassionate, careful I started caring for people with special needs when I was 17y I used to be volunteer in hospital for kids with cancer. When I was 19y I went to Argentina to be a volunteer in a home care with people from 5 years old to seniors, they was all peoples with special needs, some mild autism to severe...
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Shannon J.


Elgin, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experience, Loving Nanny

Hi! My name is Shannon. I am 30 years old, I am married, and have 1 adorable 3-year-old boy. For the past 12 years, I have worked as a nanny, caregiver, aid, and even teacher at a daycare. I absolutely love kids! I have worked with kids with all different personalities and temperaments as well as children with learning...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Shannon J.


Elgin, IL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Child Care And Special Needs Care

I have been working with children my entire life and I love it. I am the 3rd child from a family with 10 kids. So, even when I was a small child I helped take care of my younger siblings. I am a graduate from Elgin Community College and Providence Baptist College where I studied education. I payed my way through both colleges...
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Mona P.


Elgin, IL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Home Care Provider

I am a reliable, compassionate and experienced home care/home health care provider with a history of providing companionship and fulfilling individualized home and healthcare needs. I would love the opportunity to speak to you and discuss your personal situation and preferences. References available upon request.
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:

CPR

First Aid

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Jenna B.


Huntley, IL

$19-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Flexible Educator And Caregiver

Hi, I'm Jenna! I am a former special education teacher and auntie to 3 nephews. I have plenty of experience with children, including those with special needs.
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Martha L.


Elburn, IL

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Brief Description of My Experience With Special Needs Children

I have worked with children with special needs since I was a child when my own mother got involved with children with special needs. My mothers brother that was Down's Syndrome and we cared for him. I also worked with and autistic teenager for 3 years. While in Asia during 2004 when the Asian Tsunami occurred, my husband and I...
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Kris H.


Elburn, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Former Preschool Teacher With 23 Years Nanny Experience.

For 2+ years I was a Nanny for a family with a child with Autism. I have taken care of his medicine, taken him to therapy and done some work with him in the home and taken him to activities. In college I worked with children in Special Olympics.
I am patient individual who is willing to tend to individual needs. I also have reliable transportation. I went to school and graduated as a medical assistant. I am comfortable with individual care, fist aid and with any age group.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sycamore, IL

Tatiana M.

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!

- Care member

Sydney M.

5.0

Was a Very Passionate and caring babysitter was the only sitter I've hired that actually brings fun activities to do! I would recommend, Thanks Sydney!

- Chad J.

Susan E.

5.0

She was a 24/7 caregiver for my husband on hospice. She was devoted to his care, turning him, tending his meds, taking vitals and she helped me with household things. I found her to be respectful of property, honest, dependable, and a very positive attitude.

- Care member

Paula M.

5.0

Absolutely excellent caregiver. Good communicator, punctual and efficient, personable and thoughtful. We will always look to Paula for any future needs.

- Stuart W.

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