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Lita P.


Warrenville, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

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I have a special spot in my heart for children with special needs. So many people are nervous about working with these types of children and I don't see them as any different. Everyone needs the same love, care, and attention. I have worked with a little boy with CP, and a little girl with Spina Bifida. I have also worked with...
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Bobbi B.


Warrenville, IL

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Provider

I have cared for infants to adults with special needs, mental and physical impairments. I have a daughter with ADHD and learning disability, granddaughter with physical disability and eating disorder. I also help my ex-husbands blindness, diabetes and physical disabilities..( medication, transferring, paperwork and...
I had an off-the-record foster daughter for 40+ years. She was mentally and physically challenged. I was honored to provide end of life care for my father and mother-in-law. I was trained in respiratory therapy and was a certified pharmacy technician for over 40 years. I am 70 years old, but don't let that fool you. I have a...
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Bonnie F.


Warrenville, IL

$22-25/hr7 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Bonnie and I'm a very young 72 years old. I live in Warrenville, been married for 35 years, own my own home, and have a BS in Sociology/Anthropology from ISU. I also did post graduate work in Social work. I am comfortable, and have experience, with special needs adults and children. I was a certified pharmacy...
Bonnie can also help with: Light cleaning
I'm passionate about childcare, and I have five years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have a natural ability to connect with children and create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for them. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing games, reading stories, and exploring the outdoors with kids. I...
Cyreah can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
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Lita P.


Warrenville, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Fun-loving Babysitter Available Part-time

I am the oldest of five children. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old. I am a recreational therapist during the day and although I work with the elderly sometimes, they are not much different than young children. I love playing games, interacting with children, reading stories, and doing hands on crafts and simple...
Lita can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Muriel C.


Batavia, IL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Caring, And Patient Caregiver

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a wife and mother of 2 young adults who has lived in the tri-cities for 28 years. I have worked as an outdoor education nature and science teacher for 10 years at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, IL. During this time period, I taught all age groups, from preschoolers to adults. When special needs...
5.0
"Muriel watched our 19 yr old special needs daughter for the day while we were in town for a wedding. She was so warm, professional and fun. My daughter felt comfortable around her immediately which put us at ease and allowed us to enjoy ourselves. She developed a...

Patricia S.

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Jackie L.


West Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

4.3

(3)

Hello! My name is Jackie, I am 21 years old and currently live in West Chicago! I have been a nanny for the past year and a half, and have babysat for different families since I was 12 years old, including various ages from newborn to teenagers along with different special needs. I speak English fluently and took 6 years of...
Jackie can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jackie interviewed for our position. She was earlier than me (and I'm always early) and very professional in her responses. While still being professional, you could tell that she has a bubbly personality that works well with being a nanny and I was very impressed...

Anna P.

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Starla B.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider-Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Starla. I'm a Mom, mentor, teacher, Chef, and so much more. I begin caring for children at a very young age. I've worked with babies, toddlers, elementary ages kids, teenagers, I also have experience working with special needs kids. I provided childcare from home and nannied for several families. I'm fun, loving,...
Starla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Starla is an amazing person and wonderful nanny. She watched our 8 month old for us a few days a week. We would have kept her forever but my wife ended up getting granted a part-time request at work (surprising to us), so we no longer needed a nanny. Starla always...

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Sydney R.


Batavia, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Summer Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sydney, I am 24 years old and a student at the Chamberlain University. I am studying nursing with the goal to be a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. I am the oldest out of 3 and helped out a lot with my siblings when they were younger. I have a wide range of experience watching kids from infants to pre-teens as well...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have known Sydney for over 8 years, and I have enjoyed watching her grow into a responsible, poised and confident young woman. She frequently cares for my children (ages 4 and 7), and I have often observed her patience and creatively with my boys. She is a role...

Andrea W.

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Gina S.


Wheaton, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Independent Person/ Specialize With Alzheimer's /Dementia And Parkinson's/ Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Concierge Service / Assisted Living Elder Care/ Child Care/ Special Needs Care/ I Offer the following: * Covid Vaccinated* Friendly Companionship * Bathing & Dressing Assistance * Errands * Light Housekeeping * Meal Preparation * Shopping * Flexible Hourly Care * Specialize & Certified With Alzheimer's & Dementia * Hospice Care*...
Gina can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional care and support provided by Gina towards my Mom. Gina demonstrated an extraordinary level of compassion, empathy, and kindness that went above and beyond. Gina not only attended to my Mom’s physical needs but...

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Emily B.


Wheaton, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Fun-Loving Nanny With Experience!

Hi, my name is Emily! I am a licensed paraprofessional and substitute teacher, with experience from babies to young adults! I have also been a nanny since 2017. With all of my years nannying, I have cared for only children and multiple siblings (and have overseen countless play dates), and I am comfortable with pretty much any...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She has such a kindhearted spirit and is amazing with kids. She is a safe driver and great cook!"

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Lorraine G.


Glendale Heights, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time / As Needed Care Giver Available!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Lorraine. I m 34yrs old. I'm a certified nurses assistant and have completed 3 yrs towards a nursing degree. I have experience taking care of children and adults with special needs. I am naturally patient, loving and nurturing. I believe in treating the people I care for with respect and as though they are a...
5.0
"Lorraine assisted me with transportation and after care of surgery. She is dependable, kind, willing to run errands for me. Would highly recommend her and would definitely hire her again. She was so nice and a pleasure to have with me as I recovered. 5 stars!"

Susan C.

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Wendy P.


Naperville, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Patient, Loving Caregiver Seeking Part Time Position To Make A Positive Difference

If you are looking for a kind, patient and compassionate person to assist you or your loved one, I could be just what you are looking for. I am seeking a part time position to provide companionship and assistance with other needs such as light house work, errands, meal prep., appointments, etc. I am energetic, out-going,...
5.0
"We had Wendy babysit our newborn daughter a few hours a week to give me some relief while on maternity leave. She is a rockstar. I knew leaving the house my baby was in amazing and experience hands. I truly appreciated having her so that I could get out of the...

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Tamara A.


West Chicago, IL

$20-27/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked for help at home which was Lutheran social services prior to that I've worked with many different clients ranging from dementia and Parkinson's disease along with special need children I've worked for over 12 years
Tamara can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"A joy to have around. Does the little things that count."

Robert And Susan F.

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Yasmina R.


Aurora, IL

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Yasmina , I am a mother of two kids and am currently working at an elementary school where I support students with special needs. I enjoy helping them learn , grow and have fun . I understand how important is when it comes to your little ones, and I look forward to creating a safe and joyful experience for your...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have nothing but good things to say about Yasmina, first off shes really punctual and polite , I just knew my kids will love her ,and they did. She kept on checking with me if my kids had any possible allergies , which I really appreciated, she was cautious and...

Salva A.

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Gina S.


Wheaton, IL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Gina Marie's Concierge Service

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Gina Marie (NON-AGENCY) and I offer the following services: * Friendly Companionship * Bathing and Dressing * Errands * Light Housekeeping * Meal preparation * Medication Reminder * Shopping * Flexible Hourly Care * Transportation * Certified in Memory Loss and Human Services...
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Chelsea B.


Aurora, IL

$25/hr16 yrs exp

Full-time Provider Available

I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. My 16 years of experience and background in education have equipped me with the skills to create a nurturing environment where children thrive. I believe in open communication with parents and regularly provide updates about...
Chelsea can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Chelsea is a really out going person and willing to get the job done but correctly. She have an upbeat personality. "

Patrick F.

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Taylor K.


Geneva, IL

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently an Early Childhood Special Education teacher who has worked with both typically developing children and children with additional needs including autism, social communication disorder, down syndrome, speech delays, developmental delays and OHI.
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Lorraine G.


Glendale Heights, IL

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Bilingual Experienced College Student Available for Babysitting

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I enjoy working with children of all ages. I've been working with children since I was 15 years old. But I've been a professional nanny since 20. I have excellent references upon request. I finished my associates degree and completed 3 years towards a nursing degree. I am a certified nurses assistant. I reside in Glendale...
Lorraine can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"We have been working with Lorraine for about a month and she is wonderful! She is caring and attentive to our child and goes the extra mile to help with other projects if time permits. Easy to work with, receives feedback well, and would highly recommend!"

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Warrenville, IL

Muriel C.

5.0

I highly recommend Muriel for watching children, including those with special needs. Muriel has been kind, patient, and understanding while caring for my two boys, one of whom has special needs. She has shown attentiveness in ensuring the safety and well-being of my children, and demonstrates a...

- Jeff H.

Jackie L.

5.0

Jackie was so helpful! I always came home to a clean house with dishes done and the vacuum ran. She came up with fun games for the kids to play. She would educate me on how to better help my kids based off of things she is learning in school. She also would ALWAYS do my returns for me.

- Gabriella C.

Starla B.

5.0

Starla watched my adult son with special needs while I hosted my daughters graduation party. He really liked her and she did a great job with him. I would hire her again to help with my son.

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Sydney R.

5.0

I have known Sydney for over 8 years, and I have enjoyed watching her grow into a responsible, poised and confident young woman. She frequently cares for my children (ages 4 and 7), and I have often observed her patience and creatively with my boys. She is a role model for younger children and...

- Andrea W.

Gina S.

5.0

Gina was a loving, caring and professional caregiver loved by the entire family.

- Care member

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