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Mitchell S.


University Park, IL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

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I am currently working for an Autism Academy as a one on one aid. I work with children of all ages and all ranges of Autism Spectrum Disorder and other mental disabilities. I am CPI and CPR/First Aid certified. I also am currently doing in home services for another family with a child whose diagnosis is PDD. I had no idea how...
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Heather M.


Steger, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is heather I have been a c n a for 16 years and have been doing home care 18 years. I have a clean back ground current CPR card . I am on the nursing registry for both Illinois and Indiana in good standings. I am responsible, caring, compassionate and reliable. services I provide include but are not limited to...
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Kesheva P.


Chicago Heights, IL

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

I am a registered behavioral Therapist I have been working with children diagnosed with Autism and other mental and behavioral disabilities. I love working with all children of all levels of cognition. Working with a population as such requires additional education and training which I am qualified for.
5.0
"I have a child with autism Kesheva is always so patient with him. Our family absolutely adores her, and she's good at what she does."

Susan M.

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Dalia M.


Chicago Heights, IL

$12-18/hr2 yrs exp

Teacher And Babysitter!

I am a 2nd grade bilingual elementary teacher. My experience goes beyond babysitting. I have had to take care of 20 kids at a time, while also teaching. Therefore, I believe my experience in my classroom will carry on in any babysitting role. I am able to be fun and adventurous with kids but I am also able to teach them and...
Dalia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Dalia's and I friendship has blossomed throughout the years. She is a thoughtful, reliable, and kind person who puts others before herself. Dalia always has a positive and pleasant attitude which makes her fun to be around. Dalia is punctual, cheerful, and always...

Areli C.

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Patricia B.


Chicago Heights, IL

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter/ Companion-Certified Nursing Assistant

4.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've Worked Hands On With Special Needs Children in a School Environment and Adults As A Sitter While Hospitalized. My Special Needs Experience With Children Was With Primary Age To Intermediate Age At A. E. R. O, ECHO And SPEED Special Education, From1997 To 2000. I Worked As A Sitter from 2015 to 2019 At St. James Hospital For...
5.0
"She does a great job with my daughter, very kind."

Julia O.

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Chandler C.


Olympia Fields, IL

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Student

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

From a very early age I've known that childcare was going to be the direction in which I wanted to go with my career by eventually becoming a Pediatric Neontal Nurse Practitioner. In high school, I participated in countless organizations in which we were sent out to spend time with regularly developing children as well as...
Chandler can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Our kids took to Chandler very quickly and she had no trouble managing multiple children. She did a great job of getting our kids through dinner, packing up the leftover food, and sending them off to bed. Chandler was very flexible with scheduling and we were able...

Daren J.

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Asia B.


Flossmoor, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Strong Passion For Children And Families

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

First, I would like to thank you for viewing my profile. I am pleased to tell you that I am a personable and reliable nanny with 10+ years' progressive experience in providing child care and early childhood development. I worked as a Lead Teacher with all age groups at a daycare for 4 years all whilst nannying for multiple...
Asia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We interviewed Asia for a nanny position recently. Ultimately our family care plans changed however I was super impressed with Asia's professionalism, energy, knowledge, and over warm friendly feeling she gives to others around her. I think she would make a great...

Liz C.

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Nichole W.


Chicago Heights, IL

$20-31/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Nichole. I'm new to the area and seeking my next babysitting opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in the midwest. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. So, naturally, I turned to childcare as a profession at the age...
Nichole can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Very punctual and kind. My daughter is scared of new people but warmed up to her before the night was over. She was very determined to make me feel comfortable with the whole situation. I greatly appreciated everything she did. I would recommend her services 100%...

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Laura M.


Frankfort, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I have been an ICU nurse for 13yrs, but with a move across the country 2x, and no bachelor's degree, I was only able to find a job as a private home care nurse. And I fell in love with it!! I have cared for 2 special needs children in their home, including g-tube feedings, CPAP mask, nebulizers, etc.
5.0
"Laura is a compassionate and caring nurse. I trusted her with my special needs children from the start. She always did things the way I instructed, but wasn't afraid to make suggestions. Works very well independently, and gave me the peace of mind I needed as a...

Keri M.

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Kimberly R.


Thornton, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kimberly watched my son as a nanny/babysitter for years. She is reliable and takes her job very seriously. This is just not a 'job' to her, this is a career to her. Highly recommend her services. She is awesome with children of all ages!"

Mike M.

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Briana R.


Country Club Hills, IL

$18-25/hr

Helping Professional

Hello, my name is Briana and I am 24 years old. I have four years of experience in baby sitting and care taking. I am experienced in working with individuals with special needs as well as mental, physical, intellectual, and developmental challenges. I graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2022 and received my bachelor's...
Briana can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
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Willa H.


Thornton, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Substitute Teacher

I am a retired LPN and certified in CPR. I recently became a licensed substitute teacher in pre-school - 12th grade. I have worked with mentally and physically challenged children for five years. As an LPN, I have worked w children as a home health care nurse.
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Lexi B.


Frankfort, IL

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced With 3 Years Of Special Education Children/adults

I have babysat for many years and currently I work with students with special needs (18-21-year-old) I have a passion for helping others and I enjoy working with special needs children/adults!
Lexi can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Annalise M.


Frankfort, IL

$13-19/hr5 yrs exp

Annalise

Hello! My name is Annalise and I am a 21) year old part time college student.(all online, no meeting time, I can do classes whenever I want.) I love working with kids and have worked with them since I've been younger! I have been watching kids with paid experience since I was 14 and have a developmental therapy background and...
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Kaelyn G.


Steger, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hi ! I have my license to work in schools as a teachers assistant. I currently am in college and each semester is different for me, resulting in me trying to work outside of schools. I have 5+ years working with children who have special needs. 5+ years babysitting. 5+ years dog, cat, horse, and house sitting !
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Zandra Y.


Crete, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Assist In Tutoring And Activities.

Hello my name is Zandra. I enjoy working with Young children. I have experience working with children in a public school setting. I have my paraprofessional license with the state if Illinois. Ive worked with children of special needs as well. I'm reliable and energetic years of experience caring for children of all ages,...
Zandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Nicole R.


Frankfort, IL

$14-30/hr6 yrs exp

Dependable, Compassionate Caregiver Familiar With Special Needs

Hi! I am excited for the opportunity to provide care & assistance to those who need extra TLC. Though my main position has been either a nanny or tutor, while performing these roles, I was responsible for providing care to children (and one adult) with special needs ranging from ADHD, autism, apraxia, ODD, GAD, seizure disorder,...
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Toni D.


Frankfort, IL

$34/hr10 yrs exp

Dear Prospective Family

My name is Toni. I have worked as a babysitter from middle school through high school. While in my early hs and college years I cleaned homes, I babysat in my early 20s then got a job I absolutely love, working with developmentally disabled adults (I'm still there pt) I have worked with this company the past 24 years and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in University Park, IL

Kesheva P.

5.0

I have a child with autism Kesheva is always so patient with him. Our family absolutely adores her, and she's good at what she does.

- Susan M.

Dalia M.

5.0

Very professional, you can tell that Dalia is very passionate and caring when working with children. It was great that she was also an educator and my kids loved learning from her. No family could go wrong with having Ms. M. looking after their precious gems.

- Juan C.

Patricia B.

5.0

She does a great job with my daughter, very kind.

- Julia O.

Chandler C.

5.0

Our kids took to Chandler very quickly and she had no trouble managing multiple children. She did a great job of getting our kids through dinner, packing up the leftover food, and sending them off to bed. Chandler was very flexible with scheduling and we were able to schedule her short notice. We...

- Daren J.

Asia B.

5.0

Asia is a very compassionate and caring individual. She was a companion for my 91 year old mother that was recently diagnosed with dementia. She engaged my mother in conversation and activities. They had discussions that my mother loved. My mother not only had a caregiver that assisted her but a...

- Mary W.

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