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Holly H.

Special Needs Professional

Wilmington, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I have experience as a special education teaching assistant, a job coach and a personal assistant. I also have a background in theatre and music . Please message me for more information. I look forward to hearing from you !!
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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Wilmington, IL

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I'm Terri! I have 21 years experience caring/helping people with special needs. I have worked with low-high funtioning children- adults. In residential and in home settings. Helping people with special needs is my passion. I currently have someone on Monday and Wednesday. I am free to talk about other days..
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Professional childcare

Wilmington, IL

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
Thank you for stopping by . I am interested in working in special education and childcare. I have experience being a special education teaching assistant, a job coach and a personal assistant for individuals who have special needs. I have experience in ABA therapy as well . Please feel free to reach out to me if you are looking...
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Wilmington, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Terri. I have over 23 years experience in senior care and caring for people with special needs. My Experience includes, all mobility issues, hoyer lift, specialize in Dementia/ Alzheimer's disease. Bathing and showering. Was certified to pass medication. I am caring, conscientious and kind. I have a great sense...
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Nurturing And Patient

Manteno, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi I was a teachers assistant for special needs students for eight years. For the past 12 years I have been a nanny for children ages newborn to 12 years old. I raised twins of my own. I enjoy reading stories, teaching children numbers, letters, colors, shapes, their address, and their phone numbers. I enjoy doing arts and...

Kaitlin K. says "Laura has watched all 3 (6, 4, and 20 mos) of my children for over a year and has been a wonderful part of our family! We had to accept a daycare spot...

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Fun Creator

Manhattan, IL

1.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a very loving, caring, friendly, and patient person. I have a few years of experience which includes: taking a child development and CPR course, babysitting small children and infants, helping out special needs children, and I even hosted birthday parties when I was a manager at McDonald's. With me, your child will...
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Manteno, IL

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$17/hr
Meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
errands
transportation
I worked with special needs adults in the public school system for over eight years. I took care of my mother and father-in-law, who had dementia for several years, and I have been a nanny where I prepare meals, do light housekeeping, and take care of children so I have experience with both, I am an animal lover I helped out at...
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Manhattan, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I worked as a finance manager for 12 years before choosing to be a full time wife and mother for 23 years. To make learning fun, I volunteered as a Girl Scout leader (8 years), Sunday school teacher (5 years), room mom, soccer mom, dance mom, and little league softball mom. I am certified and volunteer (2015 - present) for...
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Part Time To Full Time Nanny/Caregiver Available

Elwood, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have a vast amount of experience ranging from providing nursing assistant care in a Pediatric Acute Unit and Peds ICU unit to working as a nanny for a high profile family in Germany. Because of my healthcare experience, I have worked with children of all ages and those who have special needs as well. I understand the need for...
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Manhattan, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I am a person who cares and has a heart, I currently donate and spend a lot of time trying to help project fire buddies.
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Super Nanny

Joliet, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been taking care of children since 1985. I have been a nanny all over USA until 2002. I decided to make a change and moved to Mainland China (Shenzhen) to teach English. Now I own a small kindergarten in Shenzhen. Because they do not accept or understand learning issues in children, our school gets many special kids. My...

Justin B. says "Wendy is awesome! She's very knowledgeable and very experienced in childcare. Both my kids are on the spectrum and I couldn't have asked for a better...

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Mokena, IL

4.8(1)
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$23/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Nurturing children's growth is a genuine passion of mine. For nine years, I've had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens and beyond. I am a patient and creative caregiver with a college degree. I enjoy playing board games, puzzles, and educational games that make learning fun! I am comfortable...

Care Member says "Bonnie has been watching our special needs daughter for several months. She is prompt and professional. Our daughter is always very excited when she...

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Nanny

New Lenox, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
I have nannied & babysat for several families over the years. I worked as a special needs teacher assistant. Please see my reviews from the previous families. I am a US Veteran and homeschooling mom of 3 boys (7, 4 & 10-month-old). I look forward to hearing about your family and how I may be able to help.

marvin D. says "Yanira is an exceptional mother herself and thrives on caring not only for her own children but the children of others."

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Excited And Educated Sitter, Smiles All Around

Lockport, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have been regularly babysitting for over 6 years, I was a nanny while receiving my AD in Child Development. I worked in early childhood education for 2 years, and now during the day I am a paraprofessional with special needs children. I can help promote adaptive skills such as toileting, hygiene, and household chores, as well...

Care Member says "I would give more than five stars if I could! Ashlyn was the best nanny I have ever had with my daughter. She went above and beyond to make sure my...

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Part-Time Caregiver/Nanny

Bourbonnais, IL

4.5(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have a 2-year-old of my own and have been a caregiver from my very first job. I have worked homecare from birth-senior/hospice care, special needs, activity director at an assisted living facility, and in home daycare to be able to be with my little one. I had taken a break from using this site to pursue other jobs but have...
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Quality Care, Peace Of Mind

Lockport, IL

5.0(0)
from
$37/hr
10 years experience
I am a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over 10 years of experience providing high-quality care to seniors and individuals with special needs. I specialize in dementia, Alzheimer's, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) care, ensuring clients receive the attention and comfort they deserve. My...
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Minooka, IL

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am an experienced Career Nanny/Household Manager and with over 20 years of supporting busy families through a seamless blend of childcare and home management. I specialize in infants, twins, and school-aged children, including those with special needs, and I am CPR and First Aid certified. Families often describe me as the...

Priscilla L. says "Sarah provided care for my two boys ages 6 & 8 at the time. She treated them as her own kids. She was flexible with my work schedule in addition to...

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Reliable & Flexible, Experienced, Friendly Part Time Caregiver

New Lenox, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Sarah! I am a reliable, flexible and fun-loving part time caregiver! I have experience babysitting newborns to pre-teens! I work full time as a school social worker. Given my full time job, I have experience with individuals with special needs. I would be interested in helping your family on a part time or...

Nuawana S. says "I have 4 kids 9months-7 years old. Sarah does a phenomenal job with each one. She plays with the kids, made cupcakes with the older kids, and leaves the...

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Babysitter/Nanny

Joliet, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a senior in college studying nursing. I have lots of experience nannying. I love children and have worked with kids of all ages, even those with special needs! I am looking for a part time/as needed job in the Joliet/Plainfield area while I finish my last semester!

Jackie F. says "Ana is the BEST! She was with us for 3 years until she moved for nursing school. My 3 little girls adore her. She was always 15 minutes early and was...

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Full- Time Nanny Available !

New Lenox, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a mother of three beautiful girls ! I also have four amazing grandchildren who spend a lot of time at my house. I had a daughter with special needs so I have a lot of experience with these types of children as well. I have been babysitting two amazing kids G and N for the last four years. I think of them as my own...

Kathy P. says "Sue is probably one of the most selfless individuals I know. She is a wonderful mother and grandmother. Sue worked in the education system as an Aid to...

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  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of December 2025

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Laura W.

Laura has watched all 3 (6, 4, and 20 mos) of my children for over a year and has been a wonderful part of our family! We had to accept a...

- Kaitlin K.

Wendy S.

Wendy is awesome! She's very knowledgeable and very experienced in childcare. Both my kids are on the spectrum and I couldn't have asked for...

- Justin B.

Bonniejean M.

Bonnie has been watching our special needs daughter for several months. She is prompt and professional. Our daughter is always very...

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