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Oluwatobi B.


Naperville, IL

$22-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special Needs

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Hi my name is Temmy, I'm 42 years old. I'm from Nigeria I speak Yoruba and English. I'm a mother of 3 kids.
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Laura S.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Laura and I'm a helper by nature. I work as an Occupational Therapist at two different high schools with special needs students. I also have experience taking care of seniors (my grandparents and parents). I also love to clean/organize and cook! I am very patient, caring and dependable. I can offer many services,...
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Kenerah N.


Bolingbrook, IL

$15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm 22 years old. I currently have my paraprofessional license, CPR/AED, and Mental Health certification. I am also a certified Behavioral Therapist. I have about 3 years of paid experience working with kids. I have about 1 year of experience working with children who have special needs. I am currently enrolled at College of...
Kenerah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Caroline S.


Downers Grove, IL

$15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I have had experience caring for children for the past 5 years. I started with watching neighbors children for a couple hours a day and then when I started highschool I volunteered at a pre-school for 4 years. 3 years ago I started working with the Northbrook Park district and worked the after school care program which had kids...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Tziporah L.


Naperville, IL

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

I have experience working with people with autism ages 2-26. I've been a paraprofessional in sped classrooms, an RBT, and a camp counselor working with people with special needs. I love exploring special interests, learning about client's communication styles, and helping families who may really need an affordable break.
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Hannah E.


Naperville, IL

$30-45/hr • 7 yrs exp

I'm a foreign nurse with wide experience in caring for those with physically challenged individuals. Its all about patience and compassion.
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Kristen H.


Romeoville, IL

$18-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Kristen. I have been a CNA for 20 years with 10+ years of in home care experience. I also have behavioral health background.
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Jordan F.


Lisle, IL

$27-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

I'm a school social worker with a passion for nurturing and supporting children's growth and development. With three years of experience caring for children of various ages, I have the expertise to create a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for your child. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creativity and...
Jordan can also help with: Light cleaning
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Kayla H.


Aurora, IL

$17-24/hr • 4 yrs exp

Worked 3 years as a lead teacher in a daycare center, babysat for 1 year for a family friend, and worked at the high school helping out special needs students for 1 year.
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Abigail M.


Naperville, IL

$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

I have experience teaching children through assisting with the preschool at Naperville North, being a camp counselor and assisting with the special needs programs at my church. My coursework in psychology has given me a background in mental and physical developmental stages for children, children's mental health, and various...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Melanie W.


Willowbrook, IL

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

I have four years of full time paid experience working with a child with disabilities. I adored her, but her mother needed a live-in. My 4-year-old son always came with me, and I would still need to be able to bring him with me and pick up/drop off at preschool. We had so much fun in our down times (when there were no therapies...
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Keara O.


Romeoville, IL

$15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Part-Time Caregiver

I have experience working with many populations with special needs. I have spent a summer as a Program Coordinator at Northern Will County Special Recreation Association where I planned activities, games, field trips, etc. for teens and adults with disabilities (ages 12-24). I also worked there as a Program Assistant last winter...
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Katherine J.


Naperville, IL

$15/hr • 7 yrs exp

I'm Your Perfect Babysitter/ Pet Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have lived in Naperville for most of my life. I am currently raising one beautiful daughter as a single mom in this outstanding tight-knit community. I have years of child care experience starting all through my High School years and in college with being a nanny from newborn to high school age children and children with...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Pennapawilai N.


Oak Brook, IL

$18-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

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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Jessica J.


Bolingbrook, IL

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I have a degree in counseling psychology and I have worked with developmentally disabled individual for 5 years. I was employed as a Mental Health tech, in which I worked with 3 to 6 individuals in homes settings on a daily basis. I really enjoy helping others and working in this population taught me a lot and helped me grow as...
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Amanda J.


Romeoville, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a loving and nurturing childcare provider with over a decade of experience. I have a passion of working with special needs children and work with one family with two special needs children on late Friday evenings. I love to educate and teach children the importance of work around the house teaching them cleanliness,...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Britany R.


La Grange, IL

$24-32/hr • 1 yrs exp

For the past year, I've worked as a Registered Behavior Technician, where I gained valuable experience supporting children with various needs and creating positive learning environments. Before that, I had extensive experience teaching and nannying, which has helped me develop a deep understanding of children's unique needs and...
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Katie H.


Lombard, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I like working with kids because kids are the best, plain and simple! I love watching kids learn and grow. No 2 days are ever the same when it comes to kids, and that keeps things interesting. I have over 20 years of experience as I started working with kids when I was a teenager. I have experience with newborns all the...
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Rachel H.


Naperville, IL

$15/hr

Part-Time Nanny/Caregiver

Hi there! My name is Rachel, and I am a special education teacher in the suburbs of Chicago! I received my Bachelors degree in Special Education LBSI from Illinois State University in May of 2021. I currently teach at a transition program, teaching individuals with a wide range of disabilities who range from 18-22 years old. I...
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Lydia M.


Bolingbrook, IL

$15-16/hr • 5 yrs exp

Fantastic Sitter

I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old, whether it had been watching my siblings, neighborhood kids, or the children of my parents friends. I can cook, clean, and complete any chore list that'll be sure to meet your standards! I love all kids and all animals, and have never found any of either that didn't love me as...

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