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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.

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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.
I'd describe my personality as calm, patient, and caring. I like caring for people with special needs because it feels great helping young kids in need. I'm looking for a job that pays within my pay range and a good schedule. I started caring for people with special needs when I noticed I can make a difference in their...
Hi! Lovely to meet you -- I'm Stephanie. I am a very easy going person with a huge heart- especially when it comes to children. I have nine years experience of babysitting and 6 years of nannying. I'm comfortable with all ages from newborn to 14. I'm also well diversed in special needs care such as ABA Therapy, ST, OT, PT &...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Isabella M.


Woodridge, IL

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Reliable, Fun, And Responsible Nanny/babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Are you looking for a responsible, reliable, and fun nanny or babysitter? That's me! My day job is working 1 on 1 with special needs children, and I have lots of nannying and babysitting experience.
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Gina S.


Wheaton, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Independent Person/ Specialize With Alzheimer's /Dementia And Parkinson's/ Special Needs

5.0

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Concierge Service / Assisted Living Elder Care/ Child Care/ Special Needs Care/ I Offer the following: * Covid Vaccinated* Friendly Companionship * Bathing & Dressing Assistance * Errands * Light Housekeeping * Meal Preparation * Shopping * Flexible Hourly Care * Specialize & Certified With Alzheimer's & Dementia * Hospice Care*...
Gina can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Gina was a loving, caring and professional caregiver loved by the entire family."

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Noel B.


Lombard, IL

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Demonstrating A Love And Passion For Teaching

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.

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Niki M.


Lemont, IL

$21-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am CPR certified, and currently work part time at a daycare center. I would describe my personality as Fun, Loving, Nurturing, Empathetic & Creative. I am passionate about teaching and working with infants & toddlers/kids. I love to have fun with the kids while creating a safe environment for the children to learn,...
Niki can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Niki is considerate, caring, and kind. We have 2 toddlers who are a handful. She displays patience at a level we all wish to achieve. She is also flexible with our every changing schedule and her accommodations are greatly appreciated. "

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Stevie S.


Aurora, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Stevie, the owner of Be Yourself Inc., an all-girls group dedicated to supporting adults with developmental disabilities. Each day, we plan exciting outings such as movies, cooking classes, guided workouts, and boxing. Alongside these fun activities, we focus on life skills and community integration, helping our...
5.0
"Stevie is kind, sweet and approaches our autistic son with the utmost compassion. She has worked for us for just a short time, but she is a keeper!"

Kathy S.

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Deborah Y.


Naperville, IL

$19-30/hr7 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a very compassionate and caring kind of person with more than five years of caregiver experience. I have worked as a live in caregiver for over three years, and I am familiar with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Osteoporosis, and special needs care. I am very loyal, dependable, honest, and hard working. I give 100% in what I do, and...
Deborah can also help with: Respite care, personal care, home modification, dementia, visiting nurse, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Deborah is someone who is very compassionate, she is diligent, she is honest and very reliable. She is passionate about her clients and the care she provides speaks for itself. "

Salai S.

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Clemonce M.


Wheaton, IL

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had a good amount of experience with special needs from young to old. I have been working through Care for sometime now and love the families I work for. I am very positive and upbeat, very patient and kind, and do everything I can to make my client feel loved and comfortable and happy.
5.0
"Clem is the best caregiver I have ever had. She helps me by making great suggestions on how to make my life simpler and easy for me! She is very dependable. Punctual and very dependable! She is sweet and kind! And is a very hard worker! She compassionate and...

Elle A.

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Wendy P.


Naperville, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Patient, Loving Caregiver Seeking Part Time Position To Make A Positive Difference

If you are looking for a kind, patient and compassionate person to assist you or your loved one, I could be just what you are looking for. I am seeking a part time position to provide companionship and assistance with other needs such as light house work, errands, meal prep., appointments, etc. I am energetic, out-going,...
5.0
"Wendy is AMAZING! My husband and I cannot say enough about her and the amazing experience our daughter had with her! We came from out of state for a wedding and never left our daughter with anyone besides our family before. Wendy took the time to video with us...

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Tina B.


Naperville, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hey there! I'm Tina, a passionate caregiver with 3 years of Special Education teaching experience. I prioritize celebrating diversity and accommodating different learning styles, drawing from my unique neurodivergent perspective. As an identical twin, I understand the dynamics of multiples and foster individual growth within a...
5.0
"Tina is sweet and reliable. She is great with my son, and I still hire her when she's home! I wish she didn't have to go away to school. She's very inclusive and communicative"

Regina R.

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Elizabeth F.


Lombard, IL

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Happy Helper

Hello! My name is Elizabeth. I am a energetic, loving nanny who absolutely adores children! I have a passion for child care and love helping families! I aim to bring positivity, love, and creativity into the house of my nanny family. I do my best to go the extra mile. I love finding age appropriate activities to do with my...
Elizabeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My kids were so happy when I got home, and they even asked for her again! She is definitely doing something right."

Hannah S.

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Gina S.


Wheaton, IL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Gina Marie's Concierge Service

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...
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Cori F.


Darien, IL

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with special needs at risk children for 19 years. I now currently am an educational assistant in an elementary PreK-2nd grade building for 6 years. I enjoy helping children and love to see them enjoy learning. I also have current certification for CNA, phlebotomy, EKG technician and have provided home health care...
Cori can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Cori makes wonderful connections with children. She is reliable and a very hard worker. She is a wonderful care giver to others and takes pride in her work with people."

Rebecca H.

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Virginija S.


Willowbrook, IL

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

Vaccinated Caregiver With Experience In Childrens Care And Senior Care

Dedicated caregiver with 23 years of experience providing exceptional care to children, elders, and patients with disabilities. I am skilled in assisting with daily living activities, meal preparation and personal care. Previously worked in the Rehabilitation center in Europe with children and adults as a physical therapist....
5.0
"Virginija is a very compassion , dedicated person providing care with exceptional skills including personal care , daily activities, management , security comfort and trust with her attentive approach ! Highly recommended "

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Janine C.


Naperville, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Will Treat Your Child(ren) Like My Own! Occupational Therapy Practitioner And Pro Photographer

Hello! My name is Janine and I am the Mama to an amazing 14-year-old boy. I have worked with caring for, teaching, and bringing love into children's lives for about 22 years. I have been a lead teacher for 6 years (infants and toddlers), and have been a nanny for 9 different families in the past. I am an occupational therapy...
Janine can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Janine was our part-time nanny for our daughter from when she was 3-months old until about 1.5 years, and continues to watch her occasionally when we need a sitter. We couldn't be happier with the love and care that Janine provides for our daughter and family. She...

Molly E.

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Cori F.


Darien, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I am a certified Educational Assistant. I have worked with 3-5 yr old special needs at risk children for 18 years. I now work as an assistant at the Elementary level K-2 grades. I am a certified CNA, Phlebotomists, EKG technician. I have provided home health care for 15 years.
5.0
"She watched my mom who was 97 and did a wonderful job. Very caring and her clients always come first. Willing to help whatever needs to be done. "

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Canan M.


Naperville, IL

$15-50/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

3.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I currently take care of a child who has specuial needs. I assist with eating ,changing, changing feeding machine, comforting, and constructing activities. I am going to school currently for early childhood education. Please message me with details regarding a position.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Woodridge, IL

Gina S.

5.0

Gina was a loving, caring and professional caregiver loved by the entire family.

- Care member

Noel B.

5.0

Noel was amazing to work with. She is communicative, responsive, and caring. I would strongly recommend hiring Noel.

- Clint S.

Niki M.

5.0

Niki is considerate, caring, and kind. We have 2 toddlers who are a handful. She displays patience at a level we all wish to achieve. She is also flexible with our every changing schedule and her accommodations are greatly appreciated.

- Care member

Stevie S.

5.0

Stevie is kind, sweet and approaches our autistic son with the utmost compassion. She has worked for us for just a short time, but she is a keeper!

- Kathy S.

Deborah Y.

5.0

Deborah is someone who is very compassionate, she is diligent, she is honest and very reliable. She is passionate about her clients and the care she provides speaks for itself.

- Salai S.

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