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Lorraine G.


Glendale Heights, IL

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Bilingual Experienced College Student Available for Babysitting

4.6

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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

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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Joelle S.


Wheaton, IL

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Active, Fun, And Safe Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Joelle. I have had various experiences when it comes to caring for kids. I taught English in Korea for several months during different years. Additionally, I worked as an equestrian camp counselor for the past two years. I have babysat kids of all ages, from 0-15 years old, and have been a paid babysitter for...
Joelle can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Joelle was fun and playful and my kids will miss her!"

Alyssa S.

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Jill G.


Aurora, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver For Those With Special Needs

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I love helping people. I have been fully engaged in this field since my graduation from the University of IL in 1990. I have worked approximately 30 years in Social Services in many capacities including In Home Care; Vacation care; Special Recreation; Special Olympics Coaching and day care.
5.0
"Jill has provided outstanding care for my adult special-needs daughter for 7 years and has become one of my daughter's best friends. She's taken my daughter on shopping trips, to restaurants and even the Caribbean for a cruise. We trust her completely and highly...

Kevin F.

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Dimone L.


Carol Stream, IL

$20-21/hr • 9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Preschool Student Teacher Looking For Part-Time Job

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Good Morning, I live in Carol Stream with my baby girl and looking for a job babysitting some amazing children this year in my free time . I am interested in babysitting your child I have 9 years in paid childcare experience as well as CPR/First Aid/AED certified. I have worked in daycare' s, Summer Camps with children ages...
Dimone can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Holly P.


Saint Charles, IL

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

I truly enjoy helping all populations, Seniors, Children and special need clients. I have experience working with all listed above.
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Paula E.


North Aurora, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Help-N-U At Home

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love working with people of all ages. I have many years of experience working with infants, young children and the elderly. I'm currently a caregiver to my mother and tend to her needs as needed. I also have over 40 years on and off assisting special needs individuals in the private sector as well as various organizations...
Paula can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"My husband and I have known Paula and her family for many years. Paula provided respite care services for our severe and profound developmentally disabled daughter for several years. Our daughter now lives in a Intermediate Care Facility. Paula was extremely...

Janet P.

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Stevie S.


Aurora, IL

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Stevie, the owner of Be Yourself Inc., an all-girls group dedicated to supporting adults with developmental disabilities. Each day, we plan exciting outings such as movies, cooking classes, guided workouts, and boxing. Alongside these fun activities, we focus on life skills and community integration, helping our...
5.0
"Stevie is kind, sweet and approaches our autistic son with the utmost compassion. She has worked for us for just a short time, but she is a keeper!"

Kathy S.

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Lara B.


Aurora, IL

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Present And Attentive Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom to 4 adult daughters. My youngest was born with Spina Bifida and is a paraplegic. I have 10 years caring for several families w/ twins (as early as 3 weeks) and a set of quads (6 weeks and premature) and 3 singletons. I have considerable experience w/ newborns multiples, toddlers, & children with special needs. I can...
Lara can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Lara was such a help for our family! She was especially good at reading our families needs and blending in with our routines. I totally trusted her with my twin toddlers!!!"

MaryCarol L.

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Elena S.


Aurora, IL

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Engaging And Gentle Caretaker For Little Ones

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a young, married woman who left my corporate job over a year ago to come back to what I love - childcare! I have a decade of experience babysitting and nannying for a wide range of children and family situations, including infants as young as 1-month-old, children with special needs, and families with up to 5 children. I...
Elena can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Elena is very experienced, responsible, and reliable. She is kind and good-natured, creative and fun, understanding of children’s antics but also able to firmly set boundaries and expectations. She has experience with special needs. My children LOVE her. I highly...

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Clemonce M.


Wheaton, IL

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had a good amount of experience with special needs from young to old. I have been working through Care for sometime now and love the families I work for. I am very positive and upbeat, very patient and kind, and do everything I can to make my client feel loved and comfortable and happy.
5.0
"Clem is the best caregiver I have ever had. She helps me by making great suggestions on how to make my life simpler and easy for me! She is very dependable. Punctual and very dependable! She is sweet and kind! And is a very hard worker! She compassionate and...

Elle A.

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Lydia O.


Naperville, IL

$15-27/hr • 1 yrs exp

Experience with 1-3yrs. Experience with special needs. Lots of crafts, cooking, and baking. Knowledgeable with early development.
Lydia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Emma P.


Aurora, IL

$15-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Mom Looking To Love On More Littles

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am looking to find a family to be with long term. I currently have a full time nanny job watching an adorable almost 2-year-old and a spunky 7yo. Unfortunately they are moving out of state so I am looking for a full time nanny position. Start date can be flexible but would need to be no later than June. I have always had a...
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Hannah O.


Aurora, IL

$20-21/hr • 8 yrs exp

I Love Working With All Children. Special Needs Or Not They All Have A Special Place In My Heart.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My mom has ran a home daycare since I was 8 so I have been around children a ton. I have experience with kids ages 0-15. I have special needs experience and infant experience. I love doing arts and crafts with kids and playing games inside and outside. I am 100% flexible with needs such as transportation, grocery shopping, light...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Roisin L.


Saint Charles, IL

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I'm a student taking some time off from school and looking for a caregiver position. I have spent three summers full-time nannying, one summer for 5 children (5 days a week, 8 hours daily) and two summers for one child with special needs (5 days a week, up to 13 hours daily). I can provide references and have flexible hours!
Roisin can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Pamela W.


Aurora, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have been working for Clare Woods Academy for the past 13 years. I have extensive experience with special needs children, I. e. autism, Down's syndrome, learning disability, behavioral and O. D. D. Issues. I am also an RBT Therapist. Prior to the aforementioned I was a Readu Ing Intervention Aide,
Pamela can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Alexis P.


Saint Charles, IL

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

DSP

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

CPR certification First aid certification Experience with adults who have dementia/ Alzheimer's. Experience with children on special needs Experience with MS Experience with osteoporosis
Alexis can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

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Kasie C.


Aurora, IL

$15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Kasie, I am a graduate student looking to work with families for pet or child care. I have experience with classroom instruction (middle school - college level). I also have experience working with children with special needs (~3 years). I have a bachelor's degree in biology and am pursuing my masters in...
Kasie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
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Jackie C.


Saint Charles, IL

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking For Full-time Work Weekdays Early Mornings Until 5

Hello, I have 20 years experience working with infants-teens. I like to have activities for age appropriate play and learning and less screen time. I have 4 wonderful children of my own. I also have experience working with children with special needs and senior care. I would have my 7-month-old with me as well, I hope you don't...
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Gretchen V.


Saint Charles, IL

$17-22/hr • 9 yrs exp

Caregiver

Please see my bio under Senior Care. I can send you a copy of my references if you are interested. Best, Gretchen
I have extensive experience, providing one on one care and support for children of all ages, including those with special needs as a former paraprofessional and caregiver I am skilled in creating engaging activities, maintaining routines and fostering a positive nurturing environment, whether assisting with homework preparing...
Jenavieve can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Warrenville, IL

Lorraine G.

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!

- Care member

Joelle S.

5.0

Joelle did a great job as 1 of 2 sitters for a situation that involved 3 kids of different ages and a dog. She arrived on time and immediately jumped in especially connecting with the child who was more shy. It was a one time need for us but I would certainly recommend her.

- Nancy B.

Jill G.

5.0

Jill has provided outstanding care for my adult special-needs daughter for 7 years and has become one of my daughter's best friends. She's taken my daughter on shopping trips, to restaurants and even the Caribbean for a cruise. We trust her completely and highly recommend her!

- Kevin F.

Paula E.

5.0

She is punctual, kind, and caring. She was great with my 2.5 year old and will rehire.

- Care member

Stevie S.

5.0

Stevie is kind, sweet and approaches our autistic son with the utmost compassion. She has worked for us for just a short time, but she is a keeper!

- Kathy S.

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