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Special needs caregivers in Willow Springs, IL

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Tiffany S.


Orland Park, IL

$18-19/hr7 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Tiffany. I hold a degree from the College of DuPage's Interpreting program and am proficient in American Sign Language. I currently work as a private caregiver for a teenager with special needs, specifically autism and epilepsy. I have many years of experience supporting individuals with diverse needs and...
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Tamika T.


Brookfield, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I've worked with autism, cerebral palsy, ADHD, ADD, seizures, Down syndrome, and much more. I love working with special needs children because they are the best children to work with.They are so loving, kind, friendly and outgoing!
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Meghan D.


Oak Lawn, IL

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care Helper!

I am a fun, caring, professional and helpful individual. I have worked in the education field for the last 5 years with children ages 3-6. I have experience with special needs (Autistic) children, and children ages 2-15. I am a paraprofessional during the day as my full time career and am looking for additional income on the...
Meghan can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Helena K.


Palos Hills, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Helena. I am very patient, caring, and have experience with caring for persons with the elderly as well as dementia/ Alzheimer's Disease, Diabetes, Hospice Care, Multiple Sclerosis, Orthopedic Care, Parkinson's , Post Surgery Recovery, Skin Disorders, Stroke, Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, Companionship, Light...
I've been working in child care since 2018 with most of my experience coming from working with kiddos on the autism spectrum as a behavior therapist. I'm trained in basic life skills/CPR for health care providers and familiar with AAC devices and basic ASL.
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Christina L.


Palos Hills, IL

$22/hr8 yrs exp

About Christina

Hello! My name is Christina and I am a 27-year-old mom of 1 who is also a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst ) I have worked with special needs kids for 8 years and have experience being a babysitter for 10 years! I am CPR and first aid certified as well.
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Verlisa B.


Chicago, IL

$10-30/hr

Senior Elderly Care , Home Cleaning And Organizing

I am very passionate about supporting and caring for others in need. It is very rewarding and therapeutic to have witness my seniors and special needs clients joys of life. I have over 10 years of experience with working with seniors and special needs children.
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Toni H.


Woodridge, IL

$20/hr1 yrs exp

I'm A Very Respectable And Trust Worthy Person. I Have Great Rapport With All My Clientele.

I actually went to school to train for this position; it became a passion of mine after having to deal with my brother's epilepsy. As a child, that was very hard for me, but as I got older, I decided to get trained in case there were ever a incident outside of my home where I could help the person in need.
Hello! I have been working with adults and seniors with Special Needs in some capacity ever since I graduated college in 2013. I started out working hands on with multiple individuals in their home and assisting with different ADL tasks including toileting, dressing, medication administration, and meal preparation/feeding. I...
Samantha can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep
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Barbara Z.


Darien, IL

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have taken care of a special needs boy in the past. He was 17 years old but had the mentality of a 5-year-old. The job was difficult but he was a joy to work with. He needed constant attention and supervision. At the beginning, he was not speaking at all but as I interacted with him on a daily basis, he began to speak a few...
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Emily M.


Westmont, IL

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Well Trained And Experienced Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Are you searching for a babysitter who offers much more than just watching over your little ones? Look no further! With over 5 years of experience, a background as a special education teacher, CPR and first aid certification, along with a CNA certificate, I bring a unique set of skills tailored to meet your family's needs. Not...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hi there! My name is Alyssa and J work for a high school in Fishers, IN as an Instructional Assistant for an Adult Roles special needs classroom. I graduated college in 2020 from Illinois State University with a degree in Communications/Public Relations. I currently am back in school pursuing my teaching degree. I've worked with...
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

Hello, I'm Penny I worked as a RN in Thailand for 9 years then I moved here 3 years ago. I'm not sure what is good fit for me here because I'm not confident say I'm fluent in English so I tried working at restaurants, babysitter , companion and I found out I still love to working with people either suffering some disorder or...
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Dana V.


Willowbrook, IL

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

I'm A Paraprofessional Who Works With Special Need Kiddos In Need Of A Summer Job.

I'd describe my personality as fun, nurturing, caring I like working with kids because I love kids.
I love children and I would love to help out and be helpful to your family and your needs. I hope everything works out and I get to meet a great family!
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Justyna L.


La Grange, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible Nanny

Hello:) My name is Justyna and I love children. For the past 20 years I have been working as a regular babysitter, household manager as well as a special needs nanny. I'm very punctual, responsible, easy going person with great communication skills.
Justyna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Hope F.


Evergreen Park, IL

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

I Love All Children!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi ! I have worked with children for years . I have experience with Newborns, toddlers all the way to teen years. I am a mother to one Beautiful son from fertility that is 15 years of age ! I have experience with special needs as well, and still currently work with a family on call when they need me on weekends mostly ! I...
Hope can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

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Paris V.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

My name is Paris. I grew up in a big family of two sisters and two brothers. I am very family oriented. I was the Cinderella of the house. I like to clean and keep everything tidy and in order. I love doing arts and crafts and other fun stuff.

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