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Laurie B.


Westchester, IL

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Laurie

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I love making connections with patients and their families. My experience ranges from medication administration to more complex tasks such as wound and ostomy care. However what I found the most rewarding in my career was assisting with tasks that while viewed as simple, make the biggest difference in someone's day... helping...
Laurie can also help with: Companionship, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

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Kathleen K.


Addison, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I was currently employed as a paraprofessional and have been doing this for 17 years. I worked with special needs children and love my work. The children bring me so much joy and although it can sometimes be exhausting, I cannot imagine doing anything else. Before that I worked at a preschool (5 years). Previous to that I was a...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Branndi C.


Hillside, IL

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

I attended college, and although I didn't receive a degree, I was given several opportunities to be an assistant teacher & a lead teacher in different daycare facilities because of my qualifications & background in child development. I've taught from infant - 5 years... I have 20 years of teaching and 30+ years working with...
I have been a high school Spanish teacher for 3 years. In the summer, I work as a part time babysitter. I also have experience taking care of kids and adults with special needs.
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Britany R.


La Grange, IL

$24-32/hr1 yrs exp

For the past year, I've worked as a Registered Behavior Technician, where I gained valuable experience supporting children with various needs and creating positive learning environments. Before that, I had extensive experience teaching and nannying, which has helped me develop a deep understanding of children's unique needs and...
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Barbara Z.


Darien, IL

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have taken care of a special needs boy in the past. He was 17 years old but had the mentality of a 5-year-old. The job was difficult but he was a joy to work with. He needed constant attention and supervision. At the beginning, he was not speaking at all but as I interacted with him on a daily basis, he began to speak a few...
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Bethany N.


La Grange, IL

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! I have one year of experience as a substitute teacher and paraprofessional in a 3rd/4th grade special education classroom. I look forward to connecting with you!
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Peggy M.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Love To Engage With Differently Able Individuals

I began my nursing career at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, worked for many years for home care agencies including as an in service Educator and have worked the last 15 years for a local school district as a Classroom Nurse working with disabled students directly in the classroom. I have worked with individuals young...
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Colleen M.


Chicago, IL

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

I am fun, energetic, and caring. In my years of babysitting I have cared for all types of children from very shy to extremely high energy kids. I have also cared for children with special needs specifically Autism. I am a gentle soul who wants to help your family feel at ease knowing their kids are well taken care of before or...
Colleen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Nijole B.


Downers Grove, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available

I was a math teacher for 20 years in my home country of Lithuania. I also have two children of my own, who have given me a lifetime of experience. One of my jobs was to care for an 18-year-old girl with epilepsy, so I'm comfortable with working with disabled and special-needs children. I also used to work part-time for a family...
Nijole can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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Cheryl M.


Chicago, IL

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Who Anticipates Needs,

I have been a stay at home mom for over 19 years now. My two oldest go to college at Dartmouth College and Northwestern University, respectively. My youngest goes to high school and participates in a variety of sports and activities. This leaves me with time and energy to devote myself to caregiving and putting my 20+ years of...
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Yelitza F.


Westmont, IL

$14-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Experience as a daycare teacher. Associate degree in special education . Early education courses and all those necessary to obtain a CDA . Verifiable personal references Native language Spanish, intermediate level of English Experience for more than 20 years in my home country, working with people with special needs
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Kaitlin B.


Chicago, IL

$28-34/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny/ Special Needs Caregiver

Hi! My name is Kaitlin. I am a licensed special education teacher (with a minor in elementary education) with 3 years in the classroom. Currently, I attend graduate school. In general, I have 13 years of experience working with children. This will be my 9th year working with people who have special needs children aged through...
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Kinga S.


Harwood Heights, IL

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

My name is Kinga . I am a polish , 42 years old women . I was a nurse in Poland . I loved my job then and I would love to continue helping people. My longest experience comes from work in hospitals. If You would like to speak in person and get more information , please contact me . Thank You.
I have had a lot of experience with individuals with disabilities I am also currently employed with SEASPAR
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Amanda R.


Westmont, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. I'm a mom 4 kiddos ranging from jr high to preschool. My passion is and always has been helping people of all abilities. I have been with the same family for over 10 yrs helping their non verbal son that has autism. Lucky for him he found a day school that his family loves, which now leaves me with some availability.
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Anna P.


Wheaton, IL

$18-50/hr6 yrs exp

About Me!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a 22-year-old recent college graduate from Ohio State University. I am currently working full-time as a pediatric behavioral therapist before beginning graduate school this upcoming fall for occupational therapy! I am fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as well as First Aid/CPR certified for both children and adults. I have...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Katie H.


Lombard, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I like working with kids because kids are the best, plain and simple! I love watching kids learn and grow. No 2 days are ever the same when it comes to kids, and that keeps things interesting. I have over 20 years of experience as I started working with kids when I was a teenager. I have experience with newborns all the...
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Melanie R.


Wheaton, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Licensed Paraprofessional Nanny Looking For Special Needs Family

I have a paraprofessional license. I have been work with autism and apraxia for 12 years with my cousin. Officially have 3 years of experience with kids with minor to severe disabilities. It truly is my passion to continue working with people who have special needs. I'm studying sign language interpreting.
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Justyna L.


La Grange, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible Nanny

Hello:) My name is Justyna and I love children. For the past 20 years I have been working as a regular babysitter, household manager as well as a special needs nanny. I'm very punctual, responsible, easy going person with great communication skills.
Justyna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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