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Tina B.


Naperville, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hey there! I'm Tina, a passionate caregiver with 3 years of Special Education teaching experience. I prioritize celebrating diversity and accommodating different learning styles, drawing from my unique neurodivergent perspective. As an identical twin, I understand the dynamics of multiples and foster individual growth within a...
5.0
"Tina is sweet and reliable. She is great with my son, and I still hire her when she's home! I wish she didn't have to go away to school. She's very inclusive and communicative"

Regina R.

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Chelsea B.


Aurora, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Provider Available

HI, My name is Chelsea. I am 24 years of age and a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am currently a stay at home mom but my ultimate passion is working with children. For as long as I remember I have loved working with kids of all ages. At a young age I began babysitting for family and friends of family as...
Chelsea can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Chelsea has always been a very responsible person. From a very early age she has exhibited leadership qualities whether it be with her friends, relatives or peers at church. She always takes the initiative when it comes to goals and responsibilities. From a very...

Stephanie B.

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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

Early Education

5.0
"Lorraine was my nanny for my two girls for 3 years. I decided to be home full-time so I no longer needed her as a nanny. However, she still works for us for date nights. My girls love Lorraine. While being our nanny she was punctual, reliable and dependable. I...

Amanda M.

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Dimone L.


Carol Stream, IL

$20-21/hr9 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Christine S.


Naperville, IL

$18-24/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny/Babysitter

3.4

(9)

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

I passed the Nanny Basic Skills test. I worked with special needs children for five years. I was a preschool teacher. I have been a nanny/babysitter with children ranging from age newborn to 11. I have my CPR/First Aid cards. I enjoy working with children! I have my CNA and EKG technician certificate. I hope I can help your...
Christine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

Early Education

3.0
"We interviewed Christine for a nanny position for our 2 boys. The interview went great, our oldest connected with her right away and even asked her when she was leaving if she was going to come back, which he has not done with anyone. She was even 30 mins early to...

Christina P.

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Holly P.


Saint Charles, IL

$15/hr10 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/hr10 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

CPR

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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Tracy D.


West Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 19 years of experience in childcare as a Director. I have experience with all ages 6 weeks to 12 years. I love arts and crafts, outdoor play and plan a curriculum with weekly themes. I have experience with toilet training, special needs, allergies and difficult behaviors. Currently obtaining my Bachelor's degree in...
Tracy can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She always feeds my son plenty of fruit and healthy snacks. She plans adorable art projects for him, and he always asks to go back."

Megan H.

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Stevie S.


Aurora, IL

$25-35/hr10 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

$27-30/hr10 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lara is our life saver. She is our part time nanny who started with us when my twins were 3 weeks old and has been with us for the last year. She comes with years of multiples experience and is great with children, especially newborns. She is punctual, willing to...

Stephanie G.

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Elena S.


Aurora, IL

$18-25/hr10 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/hr3 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/hr1 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Emma P.


Aurora, IL

$15-24/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Mom Looking To Love On More Littles

I currently have a full time nanny job watching an adorable 8-month-old and a spunky 6yo. Unfortunately they are moving out of state so I am looking for a full time nanny position. Start date can be flexible. I have always had a passion for children. I started babysitting in my neighborhood when I was 11 and kept that going...
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Hannah O.


Aurora, IL

$20-21/hr8 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Roisin L.


Saint Charles, IL

$15-20/hr4 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, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Pamela W.


Aurora, IL

$25/hr10 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:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Alexis P.


Saint Charles, IL

$25-30/hr5 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: Live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Kasie C.


Aurora, IL

$10-15/hr1 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: Travel, craft assistance

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Warrenville, IL

Tina B.

5.0

Tina is sweet and reliable. She is great with my son, and I still hire her when she's home! I wish she didn't have to go away to school. She's very inclusive and communicative

- Regina R.

Chelsea B.

5.0

Chelsea has always been a very responsible person. From a very early age she has exhibited leadership qualities whether it be with her friends, relatives or peers at church. She always takes the initiative when it comes to goals and responsibilities. From a very young age Chelsea has shown an...

- Stephanie B.

Lorraine G.

5.0

Lorraine was my nanny for my two girls for 3 years. I decided to be home full-time so I no longer needed her as a nanny. However, she still works for us for date nights. My girls love Lorraine. While being our nanny she was punctual, reliable and dependable. I would hire her as our nanny again if I...

- Amanda M.

Christine S.

3.0

We interviewed Christine for a nanny position for our 2 boys. The interview went great, our oldest connected with her right away and even asked her when she was leaving if she was going to come back, which he has not done with anyone. She was even 30 mins early to the interview which was totally...

- Christina P.

Paula E.

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 dependable and punctual. Paula...

- Janet P.

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