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Marissa N.


Woodstock, IL

$25-36/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs

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Hello, I am Marissa and I've been an RBT for about 3 years now. While I cannot prove ABA services unless there is a BCBA present I am still able to work on essential daily living skills and I am comfortable with children who are aggressive as well as those who engage in SIB.
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Faith H.


Woodstock, IL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

I have worked with special needs children my whole life. My parents are foster parents, so I've seen a lot and babysat a lot.
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Deborah A.


Woodstock, IL

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

12 Hour Caregiver Available

I am an experienced CNA who is loving, kind, dependable and have worked for 3 years. I can cook, clean the house, help with dressing, help with toileting, transferring, range of motion, medication reminder, grocery shopping, help with showering, escort to doctors appointments. I am highly organized, dedicated and with a positive...
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Lauren S.


Woodstock, IL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

As a Certified Nurse's Assistant, I have over 18 years of experience working with special needs individuals. I am a natural caregiver with a willingness to help those in need. From infants to older adults, I can assist with all activities of daily living. I am a fast learner that doesn't shy away from learning a new skillset in...
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Sade C.


Woodstock, IL

$15-35/hr1 yrs exp

Very Nice Young Lady New Registered Nursing Assistant In The State Of Mn

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love working with the elderly and disabled. I enjoy caring for them and helping them lead happy lives.
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Nichole R.


Woodstock, IL

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional / Caregiver

Hi there! My name is Nichole and I am 30 years old. I have been working with the special needs population for 8 years and am looking for a fresh new start in a different setting. I am comfortable working with both adults and children, and have experience helping individuals with an array of different developmental disorders. I...
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Sophia D.


McHenry, IL

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am interested in your care job!! I have 14 years experience taking care of children of all ages. Also special needs kids. I am CPR certified and I have taken college courses on early child development and early learning. I am very out going and have alot of energy. I love being outside, teaching, and exercising. I'm...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sophia is great. She provides my daughter and all the other kids lots of attention and care. There are a lot of toys for all ages and her home is always clean. My daughter loves going to her house and even talks about her home after she gets home, a great indicator...

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Norma M.


Crystal Lake, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for children with autism and Down syndrome, ADD/HD. I worked at School District 95 Special Education Department.
5.0
"Norma is the best! Very professional and helpful with our special needs son. "

Scott G.

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Anna N.


McHenry, IL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Do It All

Hi I'm Anna, 30 yrs old, live in McHenry, mom of two girls age 5yrs and 2 yrs. Experience in formal daycares and in-home care. Have worked with highly sensitive infants, autistic and special needs children, and ages from 6 weeks-14 yrs old. I am CPR and first aid trained, certification is out of date though! I am available...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ana was very kind and enjoyable to be around with my daughter. She watched her for a date night and we were very pleased. "

Paige N.

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Dawn C.


McHenry, IL

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mother And Nanny

4.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am the mother of a 20 yr old son, a 26-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 6-year-old boy. I have over 15 years babysitting and Nanny experience with all ages as well as special needs care. I find joy in helping children learn and grow. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, going to parks and taking nature walks. I am...
Dawn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Dawn is always on time if not early. She was great with our son and he always got excited to see her. She is very interactive and tracks all activities throughout the day. Would definitely recommend her!"

Amanda A.

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Karen R.


McHenry, IL

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Honest, Personable, Responsible, Compassionate And Dedicated Caregiver /Nanny For Six Families

Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood

My first experience as a childcare provider is when I was a young teenager. Later, I worked with special needs children as a bus driver and teaching assistant for eight years. I have worked with families who had infants, preschool and school-aged children as a nanny since 2011. I fully enjoy being a nanny and I am in excellent...
Karen can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Karen looked after my 3 children ages 4, 6, and 8 for 2 weeks while they were in between schools. She was not just on time but early every single day. Karen jumps in and helps immediately without any direction, which was useful in our chaotic house! She is sweet...

Sonja B.

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Rhonda L.


McHenry, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Rhonda. I am CNA Certified and also have my certificate in dialysis. I have been doing home healthcare for the past 8 years. I recently cared for a gentlemen that's wheelchair bound and has heart, renal and diabetes. I transfer him from bed to wheelchair, to bathing, to dressing, prepare and serve meals, check...
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Ava S.


Hebron, IL

$20-27/hr3 yrs exp

Hi, I am Ava! I am 23 years old. I am the oldest of 6 siblings ranging from the ages of 20 to 3 years old. I have ample experience caring for newborns and toddlers and experience providing care for babies and toddlers with special needs (my youngest brother is vision impaired, epileptic, and has neurological issues that require...
Ava can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Taylor A.


McHenry, IL

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Taylor and I am currently a paralegal looking to go back to full-time nannying. I am very interested in finding a job working with children of any age! I previously was a full-time nanny for a family of 3 children (ages 3, 6 and 9). I was also a frequent sitter for a newborn. I coached a cheer squad for 2nd and...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
I am passionate about helping people in need. My current occupation is a human services organization. I serve adults with intellectual developmental disabilities. I thought I would put my info on here in case anyone in my area needs some help!
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Antonina B.


McHenry, IL

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Accomplished Caregiver And Companion; Available Full Time, Wednesday - Sunday

I am an accomplished and compassionate caregiver with a strong history in healthcare delivery. I provided over 14 years of in-home service to a client with advanced stages of Multiple Sclerosis. I managed all aspects of her health and maintained a safe and secure environment. I'm experienced in working with paralyzed, cancer and...
Antonina can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
I have over 10 years of experience with special needs. autism, adhd, severe anxiety. Im CPR certified and first aid I provide my own transportation.
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Karen R.


McHenry, IL

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Caring, Patient Professional Nanny

I have worked with special needs children as a special needs bus driver and summer school teacher's assistant for eight year. I have a cover letter and resume that I will bring to an interview. Thank you.
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Jessica L.


Wonder Lake, IL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced CNA Available Full Time

I have cared for people with special needs in the past and I love what I do. I have a niece with Down syndrome and she always brings a smile to my face.
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Darlene Y.


Crystal Lake, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Health Care Provider Offers Part Time Care For Special Needs Children

I have cared for children with all different types of disabilities in health care facilities (hospitals & long term care). I enjoy encouraging a child to be the best that they can be. Currently, I care for 2 special needs kids ( developmental delay/CP boy for 5 yrs and DS boy for 3 yrs) after school and 1 special needs autistic...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Woodstock, IL

Sophia D.

5.0

Our kids love going to Sophia’s house. She helped when my son was getting potty trained (he did better at her house than mine) He is now a proudly potty trained little man. My daughter loves when she gets to go to Sophia’s always talks about how fun it is.

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Norma M.

5.0

Norma is knowledgeable, compassionate, reliable and was right there to support our family when we needed help. I felt confident to leave my two boys, one of which is on the spectrum, in her care and would not hesitate to do so again.

- Barbara Z.

Anna N.

5.0

Ana was very kind and enjoyable to be around with my daughter. She watched her for a date night and we were very pleased.

- Paige N.

Dawn C.

5.0

Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her.

- Shannon C.

Karen R.

5.0

Karen is very nice and has a vast range of experience in a variety of areas. She babysat our 2 1/2 year old boy for a week during the day when we were in the Lake Geneva area. She was very good at taking our toddler to fun activities such as the playground, sandbox and local library. Very...

- Ian G.

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