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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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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.

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Hired by 3 families 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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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

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Dasia W.


Bloomington, IL

$15-16/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, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance
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Laliyah R.


Bloomington, IL

$17-23/hr1 yrs exp

Lively And Compassionate Caretaker

*Based in Fort Worth, Texas, profile waiting updating* Hi, I'm Laliyah! I'm a 20-year-old who recently relocated to Texas looking to make the transition from clinic childcare to in-home care for children. Throughout the years, I have gained experience of babysitting and caring for children throughout my community. I have...
Laliyah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
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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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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...
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Kelli G.


Bloomington, IL

$15-21/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: Hospice services, respite care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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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Samantha F.


Bloomington, IL

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver Extraordinaire

I am a senior nursing student at Illinois Wesleyan University. I have taken numerous child education courses and have experience in special ed. I grew up in a family of 6 children (3 with special needs) and I am the second eldest. I have been a nanny and babysitter for many years and find myself the absolute happiest when in the...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I'm a creative and imaginative caregiver with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. I have two years of experience as a childcare provider working with special needs children and am comfortable caring for one or two at a time. I am CPR-trained and have completed coursework in early childhood development and...
Grayson can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Sydney and I am an Occupational Therapy Assistant. I work with children with special needs in the school setting and I am looking for weekend and potentially summer sitting jobs. I love doing any and all activities with children including outdoor and indoor activities. I can prepare meals, transport to and from...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hi, I'm Faith. I have assisted several people with special needs over the years. I hope that I am able to help you on your search for care.
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Chloe T.


Normal, IL

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi parents, I'm Chloe! I'm a sophomore at Illinois State, majoring in Human Development and Family Services. I've been babysitting for about 6 years, I am CPR certified and have experience with special needs. I have plenty of experience with all ages! I'm open for occasional times/date night throughout the weekends and...
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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