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Emily B.


Downers Grove, IL

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny Of Nearly 20 Years

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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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Agnieszka H.


Chicago, IL

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Health Care Provider Available For Child Care

My name is Agnes and I am a Licensed Paramedic. I have over 15 years of child care experience, caring for children of all ages, multiples, as well as special needs children. I am bilingual-Polish speaking. I am pet-friendly and able to do some light housework as well as laundry. I have my own, reliable car.
Agnieszka can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Verlisa B.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr

I Have 5 Years Of Experience With Children With With Special Needs.

My Child Care Provider responsibilities included overseeing the basic schedule of special needs children, conducting activities, and supporting other staff members as needed.
Verlisa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Kelley G.


Chicago, IL

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Looking For Summer Work

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

During the school year I am a special education teacher for Chicago Public Schools. I have been a school teacher for six years for students with severe and profound special needs. Before I was a teacher I have done multiple care giving jobs working with children with all different types of needs. I am experienced with...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Virginija S.


Willowbrook, IL

$25-26/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! . I have a lot of experience with special needs kids for the last 20 years.
Virginija can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

My love for nannying & my love for children has always been there with that being said I have - 5-year-old daughter on the spectrum, I have gone to school, self tutored & have been to support groups to build my knowledge for children with special needs to advocate them properly! not only my daughter but any child I encounter on...
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Erin S.


Chicago, IL

$17-22/hr5 yrs exp

Special needs available. Hi my name is Erin and I am currently a college student. I have 5+ years experience of babysitting and have cared for many families from care. com!
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Bailey C.


Palos Heights, IL

$15-25/hr

Leader Of Special Olympics

I was the leader of Special Olympics for three years. This event was designed to hold time trials for athletes to compete for a chance to go onto the Special Olympic Games. If the athletes times, scores or throws qualified, the athlete would then move onto the next stage. My job was to help organize the event, and make sure the...
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Amara J.


Orland Park, IL

$17-22/hr5 yrs exp

Amara

Hello, My name is Amara and I am a 25-year-old recent graduate student. I'm currently in Illinois. My major is communication and science disorders with an emphasis in early childhood literacy. I hope to become a speech-pathologist in the near future. I have experience working as a nanny with 4 children aged 1-3. I have also...
Amara can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Caroline S.


Downers Grove, IL

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I have had experience caring for children for the past 5 years. I started with watching neighbors children for a couple hours a day and then when I started highschool I volunteered at a pre-school for 4 years. 3 years ago I started working with the Northbrook Park district and worked the after school care program which had kids...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Dianne H.


Worth, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider

I have extensive experience in childcare. In addition to having 5 children of my own. I worked with special needs children at a Junior High. I was caregiver for years to a friend with 2 children, one of whom is autistic. I currently nanny for a family with 2 children; ages 4 and 6.
Dianne can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Alyssa K.


Orland Park, IL

$20-34/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Also Available On Weekends

Hi there! I'm Alyssa and I am 26 years old. I graduated college in 2020 with a bachelors degree in Communications/Public Relations. I have worked in a classroom the past 3 years. My 1st year was with kindergarten special needs students, last year with an adult roles program for young adults severe with special needs 18-22 years...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Alissa P.


Palos Heights, IL

$18-24/hr1 yrs exp

Upbeat Attentive Caregiver

Compassionate caregiver looking for a live-in position to help create a good home atmosphere for your loved one. As a former Special Needs Personal Support Worker and Animal Rescue Caregiver, I have always enjoyed helping others. In addition to growing up taking care of a large family and a sister with special needs on an oxygen...
Alissa can also help with: Specialized care, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Sarah C.


Downers Grove, IL

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced Medical Student Offering Reliable Childcare Services

Hello! My name is Sarah, and I'm a passionate medical student with a love for childcare. I am currently pursuing my degree to become a doctor of osteopathic medicine, which has equipped me with valuable skills in communication, patience, and attention to detail. I understand the importance of creating a safe, nurturing...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I'm a fun loving caregiver who deeply enjoys creating developmentally attuned environments for young children to grow, explore, and be nurtured! I have 10+ years of childcare experience in a variety of settings, ranging from home care to daycare to academic. My experience ranges from newborns to youth with early childhood (0-4),...
Fredrique can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kaycee P.


Worth, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

During The Week Babysitting Please Read

I have been babysitting for 10 plus years for various families. I am currently working at a school for children with special needs. I am also an assistant varsity softball coach for a high school in Palos Heights. I love doing anything outdoors, playing sports and going to parks. I also am a very crafty person. I am looking for...
Kaycee can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

I help with dressing, motivation, mobility assistants, oral hygiene, brushing, hair care, medicine reminder, bathing, toileting, light housekeeping, meal preparation, light cooking, and willing to learn more.
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Dawn M.


Orland Park, IL

$25-50/hr8 yrs exp

I've been a nanny for 8 years with over 16 years, total, in child/adult care services. Currently, I work full-time during the week caring for a special needs teenager and two toddlers under 2.
Dawn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
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Nicole H.


Riverside, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny For Over 10 Years

In 2004, I completed the nurse's assistant program and soon after that, I was a nanny for a family with one child for almost 5 years. I decided to go back to school for my degree in early childhood education and graduated in December of 2012. While in school, I nannied/babysat for many families and also worked part time as a...
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Margaret G.


Hickory Hills, IL

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Happy Fun Creative Sitter

Hi! I would love to take care of your kid's for a night or for the day! Whether you want to go on a date night or just to get some errands done, I'd love you help you out! I have 9 years of experience with babysitting, 6 years of teaching swim lessons, 2 years of ECE, and 5 years of working with special needs. I am very high...
Margaret can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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