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Special needs caregivers in Twin Lakes, WI

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Hannah F.


Burlington, WI

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Babysitter With Flexible Schedule!

5.0

(3)

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Child care experience with a variety of ages from infant on up. Focused on engaging with and entertaining children while always making sure to keep them safe and encourage good behavior - play time geared towards creativity & education, if that's what your family is looking for. English as primary language, with ability to...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Exceptionally mature babysitter! Hannah is always engaged with my children, and finds many creative ways to play. Highly recommended!"

Colleen M.

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Lisa H.


Lake Villa, IL

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs

I've been working with kids with special needs and disabilities for the last four years through the Penguin Project of McLean County as well as being a student aide in the Rochester school district. This is a special group that utilizes the acting talents of kids with special needs and disabilities with a peer mentor on stage....
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Rhonda L.


McHenry, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Rhonda. I am CNA Certified and also have my certificate in dialysis. I have been doing home healthcare for the past 8 years. I recently cared for a gentlemen that's wheelchair bound and has heart, renal and diabetes. I transfer him from bed to wheelchair, to bathing, to dressing, prepare and serve meals, check...
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Karen R.


McHenry, IL

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Honest, Personable, Responsible, Compassionate And Dedicated Caregiver /Nanny For Six Families

Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood

My first experience as a childcare provider is when I was a young teenager. Later, I worked with special needs children as a bus driver and teaching assistant for eight years. I have worked with families who had infants, preschool and school-aged children as a nanny since 2011. I fully enjoy being a nanny and I am in excellent...
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Karen has been absolutely wonderful! She watched our 6 month old as I was returning back to work after maternity leave. A spot opened up at daycare a lot sooner than expected, which is the only reason we aren't having her watch our son any longer. While at our...

Elizabeth R.

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Marybeth S.


Round Lake, IL

$35/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a registered nurse from the Philippines, I have worked as a private caregiver for almost 9 years in the Chicago area. I am very committed, dedicated, and passionate. I take my task and responsibility very seriously, I create a system and take the initiative to improve care and comfort. I make sure I add value and quality of...
5.0
"MaryBeth was part of a team of caregivers that provided home-based care for my 96 year old mother in the period preceding her death. Mary Beth was kind and caring, and engaged effectively with my mom. I would highly recommend MaryBeth for similar jobs."

Victor C.

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Lisa H.


Lake Villa, IL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Human Trainer And Wrangler ;)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! Thanks for taking time out of your schedule to look at my profile! My name is Lisa and I graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor's of Arts and Science in Theater Design and Production. During my years there, I've learned such skills as sewing, various arts and crafts methods, and managing teams of people....
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My three children (2, 7, 9) all adore Lisa and so do we. At the start of the school year she not only watched our 2 year old but also made sure the old two were logged in for classes remotely and she helped them with their work when needed. She made breakfast...

Anna G.

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Donyel H.


Round Lake, IL

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Certified Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Donyel and I have over 20 years of experience in providing care to persons with special needs of all ages, throughout New Jersey and the Tri-state area. With training and certifications including but not limited to Home Healthcare, Adult and Child/Infant CPR/First Aid and AED, Crisis Management, Abuse & Neglect,...
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Donyel H.


Round Lake, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Who Teaches With Educational Play!

Learning and Playing with children has blessed me with the most wonderful memories of all! Teaching a child to express themselves and communicate through music and sign language (ASL) and watching their frustrations ease, are some of the reasons I became a Nanny. I am a loving Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of...
Donyel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Donyel was great with my friends daughter. She learnt her personality style quickly and was able to provide interactive care during the time we employed her. We would definitely hire her again!"

Rebecca S.

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Nicole P.


Island Lake, IL

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Been Working With Children Of All Ages For More Then Ten Years

4.5

(11)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting when I was 10. I have taken care of children of all ages newborn-teenage. I have worked as a babysitter but mostly as a full time nanny/ house manager. I have experience with multiples as well as special needs. I am also CPR/first-aid certified. I do not have children of my own but do have a niece and a...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Nicole has always been amazing with the kids and very helpful and accommodating! She’s been able to help us in a pinch and is so sweet! "

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Stephanie K.


Ingleside, IL

$25/hr20 yrs exp

Part-Time /Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with 25 years of experience, I've had the privilege of nurturing and educating young minds, shaping their early development. My passion for childcare stems from my positive babysitting experiences and a deep desire to make a positive impact on children's lives. My patient, calm, and friendly nature...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do extras such as education. Our family loved our time with her and our kids miss her. We only made a change due to one of us...

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Hannah F.


Burlington, WI

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/companion Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

8 years experience with persons with disabilities through various volunteer and employment positions, including job coaching, in-home care, and summer camp counselor. Trained and comfortable with medication monitoring, first-aid, safe transferring/repositioning, toileting/bathing, nutrition prompting (including G-Tube),...
5.0
"Hannah is fantastic with our son! He is a 13 year old with Autism, and she has done a great job with him. She is also very dependable and punctual. I would highly recommend her to anyone."

Cheryl S.

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John K.


Gurnee, IL

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care With The Family Touch!

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! My wife and I have 3 kiddos. Youngest girl 2. I have an 8-year-old daughter who loves to come with me to supervise! She likes to play with the kids too. I am a professional caregiver that provides complete care for newborns, infants, toddlers, preschool, and school age. Short term & long term care. 1-40 hours....
John can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"We would recommend John as a babysitter! He has been reliable, provided great communication prior to and during his time with our kids. Our oldest child said she really enjoyed playing with him and would love him to come back."

Kathleen M.

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Tracy B.


Ingleside, IL

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Working with special needs kids and kids for over 10 years . I'm a babysitter, caretaker, and a certified teacher assistant.
Tracy can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kellien V.


Round Lake, IL

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

AT HOME DAY CARE

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love children and always establish a meaningful relationship with them. I am consistent with creating functional and fun activities. I have been teaching and tutoring for 11 years. I also have experience working and babysitting children who have Autism and a wide variety of children with special needs of all ages. I have been...
Kellien can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Claire K.


Gurnee, IL

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

Hi! My name is Claire and I am a Junior at the University of New Hampshire! I am in a six year Doctoral Occupational Therapy program and in the future want to work in pediatrics! At school, I work at the Child Study and Development Center in the toddler room. I have worked at Warren Special Recreation Association since I was 16...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Danielle H.


Gurnee, IL

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Danielle and I have been a caregiver for over 3 years. Currently I work as a childcare provider as well as a fitness attendant but I miss providing individualized care. I have experience with autism, cerebral palsy, G-tube feeding, and epilepsy. Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have and I can't...
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Megan P.


Union Grove, WI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Home Care Provider

Dedicated, reliable and compassionate person who is motivated to care for and provide for individuals in need of assistance with activities of daily living. Clients will be provided companionship and personal care in a safe environment, while also providing them with a strong sense of self-esteem. Able to react quickly in...
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Andy B.


Island Lake, IL

$15-18/hr6 yrs exp

Former special education teacher and Qualified Mental Health Professional. 6+ years of experience working with people who have special needs.
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Marissa N.


Woodstock, IL

$25-36/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hello, I am Marissa and I've been an RBT for about 3 years now. While I cannot prove ABA services unless there is a BCBA present I am still able to work on essential daily living skills and I am comfortable with children who are aggressive as well as those who engage in SIB.
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Signe H.


Harvard, IL

$20-31/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

My name is Signe and I am 25 years old, and I recently moved back to the area. I am a LPN and returning to school to complete my RN degree. I have nannied consistently over the past 10 years and worked a full time job the past 4 years as a pediatric nurse. I have experience nannying from 6 weeks old up to 15 years old, as well...
Signe can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Twin Lakes, WI

Hannah F.

5.0

Exceptionally mature babysitter! Hannah is always engaged with my children, and finds many creative ways to play. Highly recommended!

- Colleen M.

Karen R.

5.0

Karen is very nice and has a vast range of experience in a variety of areas. She babysat our 2 1/2 year old boy for a week during the day when we were in the Lake Geneva area. She was very good at taking our toddler to fun activities such as the playground, sandbox and local library. Very...

- Ian G.

Marybeth S.

5.0

MaryBeth was part of a team of caregivers that provided home-based care for my 96 year old mother in the period preceding her death. Mary Beth was kind and caring, and engaged effectively with my mom. I would highly recommend MaryBeth for similar jobs.

- Victor C.

Lisa H.

5.0

My three children (2, 7, 9) all adore Lisa and so do we. At the start of the school year she not only watched our 2 year old but also made sure the old two were logged in for classes remotely and she helped them with their work when needed. She made breakfast and lunch for all three kids. She...

- Anna G.

Donyel H.

5.0

Donyel was a nanny to our daughter for almost a year, starting when she was 6 months old. She's by far the best care-taker we've ever had! She's responsible, reliable, loving, nurturing and taught our daughter sign language, dancing, listening, talking and so much more. I couldnt recommend her...

- Maria G.

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