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I just graduated ISU with a degree in special education. I have 8 years of experience. That experience included being a nanny, inclusion companion, clinical hours for my college.
Matthew F.
Wood Dale, IL
$18-24/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have multiple years of experience working with children with special needs, particularly children with autism, ADHD, Down's syndrome, speech delays, and developmental delays.
I have 15 years of childcare experience and five years of classroom experience working at childcare centers, preschools, and elementary schools. I have experience working with children of a variety of ages, from newborns to school age and have a lot of experience working with special needs children. I hold an Associate's Degree...
Matthew can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Debra R.
Wood Dale, IL
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have several years experience caring for children of all ages ranging from newborns to teens. I have routinely cared for healthy, ill and special needs children. I enjoy being actively involved with the children in age appropriate activities, such as puzzles, books and imaginary play. I concentrate on the children while they...
Debra can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Caroline I am a special education teacher! I am born and raised in the Chicago burbs! I have been nannying off and on for the last few years. For the last 7 years I worked for family, friends, and families around, where I met more amazing families! I have also worked with children who have special needs for the last 5...
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for 5 years. I worked as a one on one companion with a child who has special needs for the past 3 years. I enjoy playing games with the kids and am very adaptable to meet schedule needs.
Kaitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her. "
Ling L.
5.0
(1)
Currently, I am a PE and Health Teacher, and I love it! I have been working with children since I was a teenager. I was the neighborhood go to Babysitter and Pied Piper for family and neighbors.
My experience is as a Nanny, Babysitter, Certified Elementary and Physical Education and Health Teacher, Language Arts Teacher,...
Colleen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Gina Marie (NON-AGENCY) and I offer the following services:
* Friendly Companionship
* Bathing and Dressing
* Errands
* Light Housekeeping
* Meal preparation
* Medication Reminder
* Shopping
* Flexible Hourly Care
* Transportation
* Certified in Memory Loss and Human Services...
4.8
(2)
Hi, I'm Sally. I have been working with special needs children children at a therapeutic day school as a paraprofessional for the last year with aged 5-22. I also have experience at a day cares with ages 1-5. In addition I have worked at Boys and Girls club with 1st-2nd graders. I love playing board games with children, reading...
Sally can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Sally I helped us out when our nanny had a baby. Sally I s professional, reliable, communicative, and punctual. She watched my 2 very mobile kids under 2 (23 mo and 11 mo old). Her experience in daycares helped prepare her not be overwhelmed while juggling their...
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Kaitlyn A.
Rolling Meadows, IL
$24-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kaitlyn and I am 26 years old. I am a special education teacher but babysit on weeknights and weekends. I have had a passion for children since I was little and have had many babysitting jobs. I have an abundant amount of experiences working with kids who have special needs as well as infants. I am CPR and First...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kaitlyn was great with my 9 year old son with adaptive needs! She was warm, friendly, and able to engage my child in play. She was communicative and professional as well. I would definitely recommend Kaitlyn as a sitter and hope to work with her again in the...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lara. When I was younger, my first job was working in an elderly home, and I've always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to caring for my own mother in my past, I have been working for a senior care agency this year as well as people from care. com. I am certified in CPR, First aid, CPI (from my...
5.0
"She is thoughtful, considerate and concerning to our needs. She adapts well and it was such a pleasure finding someone who would work part time and doesn't have a long commute for a three hour job."
Kathleen C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience working with children! I have babysat many children and babies at once for years now and am very passionate about caring for them! I used to work for NWSRA last year which was working with special needs children. I also have tutored kids ages 6 and up! I have three brothers and over 30 first cousins...
Kylie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Kylie for the summer to take care of our infant son, she was beyond amazing! She always cared for him as part of the family and was flexible with evolving needs and circumstances. She was compassionate, fun, and very active with our son and gave him a...
Nicole O.
3.0
(2)
I am a nurse for over 9 years and a CNA for more than 10 years. I do my job with passion because I believe it is more than a job, I believe it is a calling. I am a mother and wife and I have worked with families that have considered me as part of their family. I am dependable, flexible and a positive person. I am honest and I am...
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.
5.0
(31)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I attended college, and although I didn't receive a degree I was given several opportunities to be an assistant teacher & a lead teacher in different daycare facilities because of my qualifications & background in child development. I've taught from infant- 5 years... I have 20 years in teaching, & 30+ years working with...
Branndi can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"My two girls, 3 and 6, loved hanging out with Branndi. She kept them busy and happy with fun activites. She also helped out this struggling mom when I couldn't find reliable care! An absolute gem"
Care member
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:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Parents!
I've been a professional in childcare and education for 13+ years. As a daycare teacher, tutor, babysitter, summer camp counselor, and nanny, I've worked with children with special needs in several different capacities. I have specific and extensive experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD, Down...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
In my history of being a nanny and a Special Education Teacher Assistant, I have always treated the children in my care as an extension of my own family. I worked as a full time nanny from 2012 to 2020 for several families. In that time period, there was a brief pause to nannying while I cared for my elderly mother in my home...
Judith can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well."
Erica F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Dynamic and highly dependable Childcare Provider and Educator with over 13 years of experience. Background in Early Childhood Education and Childhood Development. Extensive special needs experience. Dedicated to helping shape children into confident, intelligent, and empathetic people who will carry those traits on into...
Dania can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Dania to help us with our daughter. She was always on time, and our daughter loved having her come over. Dania was very nice and accommodating to our crazy work schedules and work times. We would definitely hire her again in the future. She was very...
Sandra B.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wood Dale, IL
Kaitlin B.
5.0
Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her.
- Ling L.
Sally T.
4.0
Sally I helped us out when our nanny had a baby. Sally I s professional, reliable, communicative, and punctual. She watched my 2 very mobile kids under 2 (23 mo and 11 mo old). Her experience in daycares helped prepare her not be overwhelmed while juggling their varied needs. After we were done...
- Care member
Marisol R.
5.0
As a first time mom, I was nervous about who I could trust to care for my daughter. When our daughter is in Marisol's care, I know for a fact that she is in good hands! She is engaging, fun, loving and our daughter gets so excited to see her. She was our temporary nanny this summer while we waited...
- Alana G.
Kaitlyn A.
5.0
Kaitlyn was great with my 9 year old son with adaptive needs! She was warm, friendly, and able to engage my child in play. She was communicative and professional as well. I would definitely recommend Kaitlyn as a sitter and hope to work with her again in the future!
- Care member
Larissa D.
5.0
Lara was kind, helpful, and showed great concern for me after my hysterectomy. she continues to check on my recovery even after the job was complete. hiring her was the best decision I have made. I would definitely hire her for any future medical needs I or my family would have. I would highly...
- Amaralys A.
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