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5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am 31 years old, a friendly, adventurous, helpful, imaginative, dependable, and energetic person. I have experience with an infant - 13 years old. I volunteered as a teaching assistant at the Kindergarten for 3 months. I was a teacher for middle school for one year in Thailand before I moved to the U. S. I was a...
Kamonchanok can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is a lovely person. Full of energy and active. The kids have a good and fun time with her"
Thunya P.
5.0
(1)
Actively looking for a part-time nanny or tutor position. Establishing trust with whomever is watching your child is key and very important to me. I've created such wonderful relationships with all the families I've worked with. I have experience with toddlers up to teens. I also have my Bachelors in English and Psychology. I...
Cassie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"If you communicate your expectations, Cassie will follow up and meet them. She is currently a nanny for our family in the afternoon. We like her. "
Paul M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I just finished caring for a non-verbal autistic boy in the afternoons. My responsibilities included meal preparation, transportation, and life skills including physical and mental activities to enhance his daily life. My best attributes in this situation are my patience, persistence, and sense of caring for the situation for...
5.0
"Michael was dependable and punctual. He was very friendly and worked hard. He helped up with a large family event. He was lovely to the guests, and we would definitely rehire him. I do not hesitate to recommend him!"
Leslie G.
4.7
(3)
I am a certified Educational Assistant. I have worked with 3-5 yr old special needs at risk children for 18 years. I now work as an assistant at the Elementary level K-2 grades. I am a certified CNA, Phlebotomists, EKG technician. I have provided home health care for 15 years.
5.0
"She watched my mom who was 97 and did a wonderful job. Very caring and her clients always come first. Willing to help whatever needs to be done. "
Care member
Cori F.
Darien, IL
$20-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with special needs at risk children for 19 years.
I now currently am an educational assistant in an elementary PreK-2nd grade building for 6 years. I enjoy helping children and love to see them enjoy learning.
I also have current certification for CNA, phlebotomy, EKG technician and have provided home health care...
Cori can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Cori makes wonderful connections with children. She is reliable and a very hard worker. She is a wonderful care giver to others and takes pride in her work with people."
Rebecca H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Jordan, and I am looking to help an awesome family. I love working with kids, so I used that passion and became a camp counselor. I did that for two years at my local park district. I have experience with children as young as 3 and as old as 13. I also have experience with working with children with special...
Jordan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Noël and I live in Villa Park, IL. I have a significant amount of experience caring for special needs individuals as I have a younger brother, Joshua, who is Autistic - he is my pride and my joy! In addition to caring for him, I assisted my parents with facilitating an at home early intervention program...
5.0
"Noel was amazing to work with. She is communicative, responsive, and caring. I would strongly recommend hiring Noel."
Clint S.
Maureen M.
Oak Park, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient and Loving Mom available for ALL your Childcare Needs
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Available for respite care, weekend, overnights. I have been a licensed IL foster parent and have worked with 2 children that suffered from Fetal Alcohol syndrome and another who has ADHD as well as depression/anxiety. I have worked at an institution where I gained experience with immobile children, Batten disease, Charge...
4.0
"Maureen has cared for my daughter for over a year on Saturdays. She sets her feedings up and gives medication via g-tube - with our training. And she provides daily needs for her as well and reading stories. Maureen has been helpful to me with clean up around...
Jennifer V.
4.9
(19)
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ms. Starla is wonderful! So good with the kids of all ages! She has been helping me and my family for 7 years! We love her!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hi my name is Marisol, I go by Mari. I'm a mother of a 16 year old boy I love dearly. I love pets we have a pup of our own. I have a true passion working with kids and have cared for children of all ages, from infants to school-aged kids, caring for children with special needs. I'm bilingual (Spanish), reliable, nurturing,...
Marisol can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Marisol is such a great nanny! She was always on time. Communicated constantly with me. Kept me in the loop all day on my son's day. Sent pictures and videos so I didn't miss him too much. Always did fun activities to keep him busy and engaged. She would clean up...
Alysia F.
Hello! . I have a lot of experience with special needs kids for the last 20 years.
Virginija can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Yelitza F.
Westmont, IL
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experience as a daycare teacher for children from two months to 2 years old. Early education courses and all those necessary to obtain a CDA .
Currently working with newborn twins and with a person with special needs.
Associate degree in special education .
Verifiable personal references
Native language Spanish, intermediate...
Yelitza can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a career nanny who genuinely loves working inside the home. I love working with kids, developing a routine, and how each day can bring new sweet moments. I love being outdoors and staying active. I'm also a huge champion of reading at all ages! I have lots of experience working with kids with special needs too.
Emily can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 35-year-old loving stay at home mother. I have 3 daughters, 8, 9, and 10, as well as a 16-year-old son. I have over 15 years of experience caring for children of various ages from newborn to 12 years old, including multiples and special needs. I have always loved caring for children and assisting in their development...
Melanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi! I have extensive experience working with children in a wide variety of ages. I first began babysitting and nannying when I was very young, and have since become very comfortable caring for, teaching, and also learning from children of all ages. In the past, I have volunteered at a preschool in West Chicago as a teacher's...
Felicia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My patience and love for children is why I am interested in caring for kids with and without special needs. I have raised my daughter who had some issues and also worked caring for 3 kids last year and the 1 child had issues and had to get serious counseling.
Brittani F.
Chicago, IL
$23-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I currently have my BA in Psychology and a minor in Women and Gender Studies. This April I will began my grad program to receive my degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University.
I have worked with children for over 10 years. I enjoy assisting them in reaching developmental milestones and fun crafts. I am a...
Christina H.
La Grange Park, IL
$20-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
Preschool Teacher Looking To Help A Family For Date Night Babysitting And Overnight Babysitting.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Chrissy I am a preschool teacher of 10 years. I have a child development associates and I am CPR certified. I am also gateway certified and dcfs certified. I have multitude of training! I have experience with g tube feeding also for special needs families. I look forward to meeting you and helping your family...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Chrissy did an amazing job with our two boys. We were here from out of town, staying at a hotel, and she watched them while we interviewed for 2 days. She came with a bag of activities, art kits, soccer balls and granola bars! She took my kids out to play, to a...
Brook H.
I am 28 years old outgoing, charismatic widowed women with no children, but I have 10 years of experience doing childcare. I was a teacher for a non for profit organization for 2 years. I worked at a daycare before covid hit and had to be laid off due to them closing down because of the lockdown. I was a nanny for a 7-month-old...
Katie H.
Lombard, IL
$20/hr • 10 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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Westchester, IL
Kamonchanok P.
5.0
She is a lovely person. Full of energy and active. The kids have a good and fun time with her
- Thunya P.
Cassie S.
5.0
If you communicate your expectations, Cassie will follow up and meet them. She is currently a nanny for our family in the afternoon. We like her.
- Paul M.
Michael S.
5.0
Michael was dependable and punctual. He was very friendly and worked hard. He helped up with a large family event. He was lovely to the guests, and we would definitely rehire him. I do not hesitate to recommend him!
- Leslie G.
Cori F.
5.0
She watched my mom who was 97 and did a wonderful job. Very caring and her clients always come first. Willing to help whatever needs to be done.
- Care member
Cori F.
5.0
Cori is dependable, reliable, is a strong communicator, and takes great care of my children. I would recommend her to other families.
- Renee K.
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