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Alyssa N.


Towanda, IL

$15/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Babysitter And Special Education Major

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently a CNA and Special Education major at ISU. I have cared for children and adults off all ages and with all levels of needs. My specialization is children and adults with multiple severe disabilities and complex medical conditions. I also do well with individuals who have challenging, complex behaviors. I have...
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Paige A.


Normal, IL

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Looking For A Summer Job!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Paige A. and I am pursuing a special education degree at Illinois State University. I have worked at a summer camp for children who have special needs for 2 summers and worked as a nanny in my hometown last summer. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old and love kids of all ages!
Paige can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Victoria D.


Normal, IL

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Plano ISD WORKER! RELIABLE!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I m Victoria! Let me tell you a little about me! I'm 23 years old, I attend Collin College, and I love to have fun! I'm currently a nanny for 3 amazing kids in Frisco, and I have also worked for plano ISD with a program. I have a reliable vehicle with incredible references. I have worked with infant, toddlers, special needs,...
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Jahkayla R.


Bloomington, IL

$23/hr7 yrs exp

Hi.! My Name Is Jahkayla! I'm 20 Years Old And I've Been Working With Children For About 4 Years.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as Caring, honest, energetic. I like working with kids because I feel like I can be myself. I love giving the children a chance to be themselves and encourage them. I enjoy working with children. I'm looking for a job where I feel like I belong. A place where I enjoy being. I would like to find a...
Jahkayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Jahkayla was my son's full-time nanny from the time he was four months old (May 2023) until 19 months (September 2024). She was immediately amenable to and supportive of our parenting style and happy to care for our baby the same way we cared for him, including...

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Victoria D.


Normal, IL

$20-38/hr6 yrs exp

4.0

(4)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Victoria! I currently just moved back home to Bloomington from Dallas where I was a nanny for five years! I have experience with children ages from 1-month-old to 12 years old, I also have experience with special needs children! I'm CPR/first aid certified and covid vaccinated. I have a reliable vehicle, and amazing...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Victoria was our nanny for the first six months of our son’s life and she is an excellent caregiver. Victoria has a very gentle and loving way with little ones and our son took to her immediately. She is dependable, trustworthy, and diligent in respecting a...

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Alyssia H.


Bloomington, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Need Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a positive attitude and a desire to be in the helping field. I have the ability to learn quickly, am task oriented, and eager to advance my career and continue my education. Due to my own firsthand knowledge of the quality services you provide your clients and students. As indicated in the enclosed resume, I possess...
5.0
"Alyssia is friendly, helpful, and reliable. She is patient and kind with my daughter. I highly recommend her!"

Sonia K.

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Dasia W.


Bloomington, IL

$14-16/hr2 yrs exp

Looking For A Summer Nanny/babysitting Job

Hello! My name is D'Asia I am a current School Social Worker with a Masters Degree in Social Work. I currently am working with ages 4-15, but I do have experience with younger children as well. I have 5+ years of child care experience with younger family members and family friends. I also have over a year of experience working...
Dasia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Autumn H.


Normal, IL

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Autumn, and I have over 5 years of babysitting experience with children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I'm currently studying Special Education, which has enhanced my understanding of different learning styles and how to support children with unique needs. Alongside babysitting, I've worked as a camp...
Autumn can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Karris C.


Normal, IL

$16/hr5 yrs exp

Karris Caregiver

Hi my name is Karris I've been a caregiver at nursing homes and at home care since I was 15 yrs old I am now 23 love working and caring for the Elderly I have many experiences with dementia and Alzheimer patients and some adults with special needs working as caregiver I love give them companionship, is hard to find in later life...
Karris can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
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Lydia B.


Normal, IL

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Happy To Help :)

I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I've grown up around kids of all ages as I was in daycare from the ages of 3-12. After I was done with daycare, I began to help babysit and care for kids from ages 4 months-12 years old. I currently am a behavioral therapist and work with kids with...
Lydia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

My life experience IS my training. My daughter had and still has many medical challenges. I learned basic skills and many other medical skills I never knew I needed or wanted along the way. She is on the spectrum so the challenges of the schools and public are still on going. I have learned only patience and routines makes it...
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Rachel E.


Normal, IL

$5-15/hr5 yrs exp

Summer Caregiver

While I have not had formal educational training relating to special needs, I have had tons of real-world experience! I have volunteered with Special Olympics, dedicated full weeks to assisting at camps for those with developmental delays and have several years' experience babysitting for a family with two children with...
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Paige A.


Normal, IL

$12-25/hr3 yrs exp

Looking For A Summer Job!

Hello! My name is Paige A. and I am a student athlete at Illinois State University pursuing a degree in special education. I have worked for 2 summers at a summer camp for kids with special needs. These kids changed my life and allowed me to realize what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. My senior year of high school, I...
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Hayleigh W.


Bloomington, IL

$24-50/hr5 yrs exp

Reliable Care Giver

Hello, my name is Hayleigh. I am a 24-year-old Normal, IL local. I am currently working Part Time at location offering Autism Services, but I am also a certified nursing assistant, CPR certified, and experienced with caring for people of all ages who have special/medical needs. I have pretty open availability. I also have very...
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Taylor W.


Normal, IL

$15-19/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Taylor and I'm so excited to meet you and your family! I have 10 years+ experience of nannying / babysitting with Children of all ages. I will help with taking them to sport events or anything they need to do. I have transportation to take them places. I'm also a pet lover so it works for me if you have pets...
Taylor can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hi! I'm Maddie, I am currently a sophomore at Illinois State University! I'm from Elgin Illinois, but recently located to the Normal/Bloomington area to further my academic career. Before relocating, I was a nanny for an amazing family for over a year! Besides that, I have been babysitting/nannying for children of all ages,...
Madelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Kelli G.


Bloomington, IL

$14-21/hr10 yrs exp

It Is A Gift To Help Others

I have worked with the elderly and special needs since I was a senior in highschool. I will treat your loved ones with the same care and respect as my own.
Kelli can also help with: Dementia, respite care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Licensed practical nurse, caregiver, and licensed cosmetologist. Experience working with a variety of clients and enjoys helping others. Experience working as a caregiver in the home, hospice and traveling to different skilled nursing homes as a nurse. I'm also a licensed cosmetologist with 20 years experience if in need of hair...
I am currently a Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, look for a little extra work. I work with children with a wide range of different needs. I have worked with children on the autism spectrum, children with developmental delays, children with down syndrome, children with cerebral palsy, and children with different...
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Mia M.


Normal, IL

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

I have extensive special needs experience with Autism, down syndrome, and mobility needs. Most of my experience with special needs people has been with younger children but I am always looking for more experience with people in a variety of ages. I currently go to Illinois State University and am starting my sophomore year...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Towanda, IL

Jahkayla R.

5.0

Jahkayla was my son's full-time nanny from the time he was four months old (May 2023) until 19 months (September 2024). She was immediately amenable to and supportive of our parenting style and happy to care for our baby the same way we cared for him, including baby-wearing, utilizing cloth diapers,...

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Victoria D.

5.0

Victoria was our nanny for the first six months of our son’s life and she is an excellent caregiver. Victoria has a very gentle and loving way with little ones and our son took to her immediately. She is dependable, trustworthy, and diligent in respecting a family’s preferences and ways of caring...

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Alyssia H.

5.0

Alyssia is friendly, helpful, and reliable. She is patient and kind with my daughter. I highly recommend her!

- Sonia K.

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