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Special needs caregivers in Winnebago, IL

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Alexa P.


Winnebago, IL

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

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CPR certified and medical student with experience in taking care of people with dementia, autism, ADHD, anxiety, and depression of all ages. Caregiving is my passion, and I feel no greater purpose than being able to help others. Please reach out for any further questions, and I will be glad to discuss everything in greater...
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Amber T.


Byron, IL

$15/hr4 yrs exp

I've Been Watching Kids For 4 Years. There Fun To Be Around. Looking For A Summer Job, after noon.

I have been a nanny to a family of five ages ranging from 5 months to 8 years old. I do it all! What mom doesn't? I have worked with special needs children as well.
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I worked as PCT for almost a year for special needs children and adults who aged between 2-58. Also have previously worked with dementia residents.
Julian can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia
Skills:

CNA

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Sara S.


Rockford, IL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Nanny and Babysitter Available Now

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with all aged children and students. I have volunteer experience at my home church for over 10 years. I have been babysitting since I was at least 13 years old. I have also worked in Day Care with Tutor-Time, Kindercare Learning Centers & Kids Hope United as a Teacher's aide and as a full time teacher as well. I...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Sara S.


Rockford, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Respite Care Professional Including Special Needs

I Have been working with all Special Needs and behavioral kiddos on the spectrum at a variety of different levels for about 10 years now. It's very important that each child feels heard and that they're needs are being met in a variety of ways. I absolutely Love Kids and being able to make such a difference in their lives is so...

Aurora S.


Rockford, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun Childcare

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have nearly 2 decades of experience in child care and education. I have worked in daycare, directed children's theatre camps, taught in high behavior environments, and served a middle school administrator. Currently, I work full time for a local non-profit scholarship program, but continue child and pet care in my spare...
Aurora can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Aurora was able to adjust her schedule, navigate a new city, and take charge in an unfamiliar household to take care of our two-year old when I was in the hospital having our newest addition over the Christmas holiday. I felt I could relax about my son, knowing...

Shawna S.

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Jessica I.


Rockford, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time/Full Time Care giving

I have over 13 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, and I have a strong passion for this work. As the eldest child in my family, I have had ample experience caring for infants and preschool aged children. Most of my experience is working with children and young adults ranging in age from 3 to 18+ years...
5.0
"Jessica is a great employee! She is passionate, up-beat and a hard worker. She takes initiative and asks questions when she has them. She dies a great job building rapport with families, co-workers and those she assists. She's worked with individuals with a variety...

Kuenzi D.

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Kimberly W.


Rockford, IL

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate, Great Communicator And Hard Working.

I have a medical assistant background and I have done in home care and facility care for elderly and special needs. I can assist with daily functions of hygiene, feeding, mobility, companionship, as well as providing security, patience and compassion. I can help with maintaining your loved one's schedules and appointments.
Kimberly can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, live-in home care
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Kimberly has taken care of my 85 year-old mother several days a week for more than a year. Her energy, warm personality, and great sense of humor made her my mom’s favorite! She is prompt, professional, and always willing to go the extra mile to meet the needs of...

Marshall P.

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Miranda L.


Rockford, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Nanny/Mother's Helper Jobs!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

As a big sister of two little brothers, and a member of a large extended family (with lots of little cousins!), my love for kids has only grown over the years. Kids are my passion, and I always feel comfortable around them. I love to play, teach, and create with children, as I've always been a very creative and driven person...
Miranda can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Miranda is a super-sweet, down to earth, value-minded person and fun to boot! She is always on time (usually a few minutes early) and always happy to hang out and help. Love her!"

Sarena M.

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Megan S.


Roscoe, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny & Teacher

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified teacher with a passion for providing care to young children. I have experience in working with children 0-18, in both academic and childcare settings. I also have past experience in working with kids with special needs and providing therapeutic recreation services. My most recent family and I have been together...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Megan is so great with my kids! Love her!"

Krystle B.

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Megan S.


Roscoe, IL

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Teacher & Former Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Prior to moving to Dallas, I worked as a therapeutic recreation assistant for children and young adults (ages 3-21 years old) in an after-school care and summer camp setting. I also have two years experience as a paraprofessional educator in a severe behavior needs classroom, grades 4 and 5. In addition to caring for children...
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Lynn D.


Rockford, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I absolutely love children and babies! Please check out my reviews! I treat the children I care for as if they were my own family. My experience entails all ages, including children and young adults with autism and intellectual disabilities. I am reliable. You can count on me to be there. I am also qualified with Special Needs...
Lynn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Lynn is awesome. Only been here once and a huge relief. She is wonderfully caring towards my Dad. Both physically and even emotionally. I already consider her a friend. If she’s open, hire her. You’ll be happy you did"

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I love caring for children & babies , I am young but very intelligent & mature . I am extremely capable of doing any task at hand . I can adapt to any and every environment & I also have experience working with special needs individuals. I'd describe my personality as fun , honest , open-minded I like working with kids...
Anaya can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Darcy N.


Rockford, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I am compassionate and willing to help in all areas of your needs . I have experience in : transferring, feeding and bathing . I am reliable and I am very patient .
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Makayla S.


Roscoe, IL

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Since age 5 I've done swimming, ice skating, gymnastics, tumbling, cheer, and competitive dance team. My family and I like to travel. I have 9 years of experience childhood sitting for families as well as nursery for infants and toddlers. I was a volunteer teacher for dance/cheer with special needs children and also a camp...
Makayla can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Ali B.


Rockford, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Ali, I'm 39, Mature and EXTREMELY experienced with childcare including special needs, twins + multiples, and infant care. I work for a local family museum, working in an Elementary School with 1st-5th graders for an after school program! I have some college education, a decade long career in finance, and have...
Ali can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kathleen K.


Rockford, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Worked in a nursing home rehab center for 12 years took care of a wide range of patients with all types of disorders am considerate and patient enjoy helping people
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Michelle R.


Roscoe, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

Hello! And thank you for taking the time to find out a little bit about me! I have always enjoyed working with children. I began babysitting and nannying when I was 13. I obtained my degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked in three Early Childhood Centers, two in Rockford and one in Huntley. At each center, I taught...
Michelle can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

I worked for my cities park district taking care of kids with disabilities, primarily autism. Experience, thus, with high stress situations, such as kids who have meltdowns, attempt to run away, scream and threaten physically, etc. I do not, historically, work well with extreme aggression, but I am willing to attempt to do so.
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Lisa N.


Freeport, IL

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

I strive to serve and become a integral part of my individuals life. I love to learn likes, dislikes, ways they prefer their meals, which chair of the dining table is theirs. Just the little in and out of their typical life. I am respectful and professional as soon as I walk into an individuals home. They will always know that,...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Winnebago, IL

Aurora S.

5.0

Aurora was able to adjust her schedule, navigate a new city, and take charge in an unfamiliar household to take care of our two-year old when I was in the hospital having our newest addition over the Christmas holiday. I felt I could relax about my son, knowing that she was fully able to take care...

- Shawna S.

Jessica I.

5.0

Jessica is a great employee! She is passionate, up-beat and a hard worker. She takes initiative and asks questions when she has them. She dies a great job building rapport with families, co-workers and those she assists. She's worked with individuals with a variety of disability related needs and...

- Kuenzi D.

Kimberly W.

5.0

Kimberly did a great job taking care of our step father and father. She was very caring and receptive to their needs!!!

- Care member

Miranda L.

5.0

Miranda is a super-sweet, down to earth, value-minded person and fun to boot! She is always on time (usually a few minutes early) and always happy to hang out and help. Love her!

- Sarena M.

Megan S.

5.0

Megan took care of my daughter from age 18 months for over a year and I couldn't be happier with her services. She has a kind spirit, gentle souls with a beautiful bubbly personality. She honest, dependable and trustworthy. My daughter immediately gravitated towards her when they first met. She...

- Domonique S.

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