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Cheryl M.


Tremont, IL

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Compassionate Care For My Special Needs Children

5.0

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Hello, I have 25 plus years of experience with fantastic loving special needs of all ages and care needs. I have qualifications with speech, cognitive, occupational, and physical therapy, etc. I have medical, first aid training, and CPR certified. I have had children/ teens /adults with all autistic spectrums. Aspergers,...
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Michelle B.


Peoria, IL

$25-32/hr • 10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

Experienced home health care, geriatric, special needs, intellectual development disability (IDD) and Alzheimers/dementia registered nurse available to care for your loved one in your home. If you are working, have to work out of town for a couple days, or need respite care, I would love to stay with your loved one. I have a...
Michelle can also help with: Dementia, specialized care, errands, companionship, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"For the last 5 years, Michelle has house sat, dog sat and chicken sat for us while we have been on vacation. She does everything we ask with the utmost care. Our dog is always happy to see her. Before we get home, she makes sure the chicken and wild bird feeders...

Michele M.

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Gia H.


Pekin, IL

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Gia and I have been a nanny for seven years My children are grown and I decided to leave the medical field (secretary) five years ago. My first nanny position was with a little boy for two years. I am currently with a little girl who I have been with for close to three years. I do everything from light housework and...
Gia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Gia is an excellent nanny. She is loving, honest, dependable, intelligent, and fun. She has a special way of relating to children and loves and cares for them as if they were her own."

Jeanine T.

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Ariel G.


Peoria, IL

$15-17/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Ariel and I'm a 3rd grade teacher. I am an energetic, reliable, and compassionate person who loves working with children! My passion is working with children and creating personal relationships and experiences through play. My job experiences include: -3rd grade teacher in Palos Heights -Camp counselor for 5...
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Cheryl M.


Tremont, IL

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving, Dedicated Nanny

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I have 25 plus years of in home experience in dedicated child care of all age children, also special needs children. I love to watch my toddlers grow with learn thru play activities, and I can utilize my Montessori teaching experience to help prep for pre-school. My precious infant/babies keeping them ahead of the monthly...
Cheryl can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CNA

5.0
"Cheryl has been amazing for our family! My son absolutely adores her and I know he's in great hands when I have to go to the office. She's very dependable, responsive, and it has been life changing having someone help with doing light housework!"

Amanda K.

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Stephanie O.


Peoria, IL

$19/hr • 9 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Dear Family, My previous life and work experience make me an excellent candidate to provide childcare services to your family. I am a proud mother of an amazing 10-year-old boy. I am a certified Behavior Therapist since June 2018 and have spent the last 2. 5 years providing intensive behavior therapy to children with special...
Stephanie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Stephanie was an amazing nanny to our family for 9 months. She was wonderful with our two 4 year old children with Down syndrome as well as our elementary aged boys after school. She was hands on and would bring crafts and games to play and interact with them. She...

Trisha R.

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Cilecia R.


Peoria, IL

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

CNA

I've been a CNA for 14 years. I've worked with the elderly, high risk pregnancies and behavioral health. I am currently working in social work with children. I have a lot of personal and professional experience in numerous areas. I am raising a child with special needs and a teen. I'm a full time mother and full time worker. If...
Cilecia can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

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Elizabeth B.


Peoria, IL

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Growing up, I've always loved working with kids. I've been babysitting children of all ages since I was about 13, so for about 7 years now. I also have about 5 years of experience working with children with special needs in addition to my babysitting experience. I'm a non-smoker, I have my own reliable car, and I love...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Bethany A.


Peoria, IL

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

CNA With 20+ Years Experience

New mother with over 20 years experience working with children as well as experienced with special needs populations. Has a degree in Communications Disorders and Sciences, worked in daycare and home setting. 2 years as a CNA working in child mental health. Currently working toward nursing school and trying to make additional...
Bethany can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Mary L.


Dunlap, IL

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Here I Am Ready To Help, Senior Caregiver

Lead a helping hand. For any person that I can help with special needs I can be there to help.. No one person can lift one person alone. Everyone need a little or more help.
Mary can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Lauren S.


Pekin, IL

$18/hr • 9 yrs exp

As a childcare provider with 9 years of experience, I'm committed to fostering children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My patient and friendly nature creates a nurturing environment for children to thrive. I believe in clear communication with parents and follow their preferred method to provide updates on...
Lauren can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Susan C.


Peoria, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Or Full-time Care Giver With 2 M.A.'s In Education And 23 Years Of Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 3 beautiful children who are now grown adults. In addition, I have taught children in grade's K-12 for over 26 years. I hold an M. A. in Educational Leadership, an M. A. in Art, and a B. A. in Art Education. I am an expert with all learning styles, needs, and levels; From special needs to gifted. One of my own...
Susan can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Riley A.


Peoria, IL

$20-38/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there my name is Riley I am 32 years old. I have be child at home (2 years). I'm currently looking for part time or occasional work. I worked in childcare for almost 12 years. I worked in a daycare for 6 years and then Nannied and provided in home care for kiddos 0-5 until I decided to go back to college and start nursing...
Riley can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Madisson B.


Peoria, IL

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Madisson (Maddi). I am in my junior year of nursing school at Methodist College of Nursing. I am also a Certified Nursing Assistant, BLS certified, and have a few years experience on the fire department. I have provided care to kids ages 18mo-12+. I have a lot of additional experience with kids and adults with...
Madisson can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Sydney D.


Hanna City, IL

$15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Sydney, I study health sciences at UIUC while working towards a bachelors in nursing. I would consider myself to be a patient, organized, and fun individual, and often spend my free time watching movies, baking, reading, and going on walks. I own my own car and have experience in babysitting young children, teens,...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Rebecca D.


Peoria, IL

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mentally Handicapped/physically Handicapped Experience

I've been caring for my father who was diagnosed with progressive dementia over 10 yrs ago. My mother had the choice to put him in a nursing home, but our family is so very family oriented that putting him in a nursing home was never a thought. I also have an older brother who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, and he's...
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Sarah F.


Pekin, IL

$17/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi! I am currently in search of a nanny position beginning in January. I am 18 and graduating high school in December and I have over 5 years of experience. I have experience with very young infants through around 12 years old, and a variety of special needs kiddos. In fall of 2025 I will be attending college majoring in...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Tameka M.


Peoria, IL

$15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Relaible Certified Nursing Assistance

I have been a certified nursing assistant for the past 5 years. I am CPR and first aid certified. My training includes those with special needs, dementia, hospice, and Parkinson's disease. I am comfortable caring for individuals of all ages. I can help with meals, feedings, toileting, dressing, bedtime routines and light...
Tameka can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, respite care
Skills:

CNA

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Lauren J.


Peoria, IL

$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Lauren! I am born and raised in Peoria and am currently finishing up my junior year at Bradley University. I have many years of paid experience with kiddos, as well as growing up with 5 siblings. I have experience with all ages along with children with special needs. I am also CPR certified!
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Sarah H.


Mapleton, IL

$17/hr • 4 yrs exp

I am 25 years old. I am a paraprofessional in Peoria county. I have been a teachers aide for 3 1/2 years working with kids from kindergarten to 4th grade. I also have experience working with special needs children. I am looking to be a full time nanny while working on my teaching degree online. I also have a 2-year-old nephew &...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Washington, IL

Michelle B.

5.0

For the last 5 years, Michelle has house sat, dog sat and chicken sat for us while we have been on vacation. She does everything we ask with the utmost care. Our dog is always happy to see her. Before we get home, she makes sure the chicken and wild bird feeders and waterers are full and waters...

- Michele M.

Gia H.

5.0

Gia is an excellent nanny. She is loving, honest, dependable, intelligent, and fun. She has a special way of relating to children and loves and cares for them as if they were her own.

- Jeanine T.

Cheryl M.

5.0

Cheryl has been great since she walked in the door. She has helped us care for our now 11 week old since he was 4 weeks old. She has been extremely knowledgeable, professional, personable, and reliable. I would highly recommend Cheryl to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and dependable!...

- Care member

Stephanie O.

5.0

Stephanie was an amazing nanny to our family for 9 months. She was wonderful with our two 4 year old children with Down syndrome as well as our elementary aged boys after school. She was hands on and would bring crafts and games to play and interact with them. She even made us routine charts for the...

- Trisha R.

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