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Valerie R.
Spring Grove, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom of 2 grown sons and a young, energetic grandmother of 7, ranging from 2 years to 15 years old. I have many years of experience caring for babies, toddlers, and adolescents. I have experience tutoring 6, 7, and 8th graders with IEP's. I also have extensive skills required for special needs and can perform various...
Valerie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Valerie took great care of my 2 younger children in the mornings, helping them get ready and get to the bus stop on time. She was warm and caring. I needed someone flexible since my job varies and Valerie was there whenever I needed her. I would highly recommend...
Nancy K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Jeff. I am a Autism Life Coach. I work with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Communication Disorders, Behavior Disorders, and Learning Disabilities. My experience is extensive beginning as a Substitute Teacher in the public schools, as well worked as a Paraprofessional/Job Coach Coordinator at a non-public...
5.0
"What a great life coach and a huge heart for the special needs community. He worked with my son for a couple of years. No a complaint and taught my son with autism a ton!!"
Dawn C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I would be so excited to be a part of the family! My passion in life is helping and caring for others, especially children! I am currently attending Grad School to get my Masters in Speech Language Pathology, preferably for children with special needs. I am CPR / First Aid Certified & renewed those certifications this year...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Morgan was charming and conscientious. She took excellent care of our toddler. She was personable and fun. Our toddler was instantly at ease and never anxious about being left with someone new. It was a delightful experience."
Susan O.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a nurturing and dependable caregiver with over 25 years of experience with children of all ages (infants, toddlers, school age). I have also cared for older adults that needed a caregiver and had special needs. As a former teacher, I understand that each child may learn differently, which is why my care-giving approach is...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria has been a wonderful nanny for my two girls. She loves to interact with them and they are always excited to see her!"
Jolene O.
Donyel H.
Round Lake, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Homecare And Childcare Expert Over 20 Years Of Family Services
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Caregiver and Consultant with availability throughout Illinois (also domestic and international travel flexibility) to clients wherever you may reside. With over 20 years of experience with Home Healthcare, Childcare, Expectant Mothers, Hospice, Respite care, Rehabbing, Special Needs, and Family support, well-rounded...
Donyel can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Donyel cares for our daughter like she is her own. She teacher her so much (alphabet, sign language, dancing, how to express frustration) helped with rules, and brought so much joy to the house. She’s the best."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am seeking occasional work in the Lake in the Hills area (within 10-20 miles is ideal). I am fairly flexible with hours but do work varying shifts so please reach out to me to inquire about certain days or times. Unfortunately, I am not accepting recurring jobs at this time.
Previously employed as a teaching...
Moriah B.
Lake in the Hills, IL
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I provide excellent care services by having clear, structured expectations and offering fun, engaging activities. I am experienced with a diverse variety of needs and ages.
Below is a summary of my experience/qualifications:
-Currently a teacher, pursuing Special Ed accreditation (1 yr)
-Teaching assistant/after school care...
Moriah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We wish Moriah still cared for my son but she just moved out of the area.
She met my son who is not that verbal and engaged him within a few minutes . She always looked past his disability and treated him like he was a typical child but with great skill able to...
Margarita M.
Bridget B.
Huntley, IL
$16-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Bridget! I have over 5 years of experience providing care for all ages. I am CPR certified and am currently attending school to become an ultrasound technician! I have experience with special needs children, bilingual children, infants/babies, and children up to the age of 13.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 30+ years caring for children and adults with special needs, including people in our aging generation living with dementia. I am passionate about advocating for those who cannot advocate for themselves. I am compassionate, caring and reliable.
Laura can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Traci K.
Lake in the Hills, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently I have enjoyed nanny/Babysitter positions for several families throughout past 6 years.
The children and I have enjoyed many activities and adventures together.
For the past 20 years, I have worked in early childhood development, ages newborn to 12 including, children with special needs.
Previous to that, I spent 5...
Traci can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Special Needs Care
Hi, my name is Mary, and in High School, I was involved with in a deaf ministry with special needs. Now in college, for the past 2 years I have been involved in my church's special need ministry called Pathfinders. I believe that each individual is unique and created by God whether they have a condition or not.
My experience with senior care started with my grandmother. She was wheelchair bound with dementia. I used to take care of her out of her house and as she declined we moved her into my home. She was with me for over 5 years and I cared for her 24/7. Duties included companionship, feeding her, help with hygiene, transferring her,...
My name is Signe and I am 25 years old, and I recently moved back to the area. I am a LPN and returning to school to complete my RN degree. I have nannied consistently over the past 10 years and worked a full time job the past 4 years as a pediatric nurse. I have experience nannying from 6 weeks old up to 15 years old, as well...
Signe can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
CNA
I am the mother to two wonderful boys both who have special needs. My oldest is 6 and has severe ADHD with possible bi-polar, and my younger one is 3 with failure to thrive and GERD. Both are very active boys who have kept me on my feet. I am very used to speech/occupation/physical therapies as they both have IEP's through the...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CNA
I am currently caring for a young special needs adult. I find this line of work fulfilling as I'm able to provide a service to someone who otherwise is not in a position to help themselves
Sophia P.
Barrington, IL
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Sophia P. I am a rising junior in college at Virginia Tech studying architecture. I love kids and have worked with them in the past in both babysitting and volunteering at a therapeutic riding center for special needs kids. I am patient, responsible, organized, fun and active. My schedule is very flexible (day and time)...
Sophia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Grazyna A.
Cary, IL
$16-21/hr
As a skilled childcare provider with 20 years of experience including children with special needs, I'm passionate about nurturing and supporting children's development while providing reliable assistance to families. I have watched my two grandchildren since they were 3 months old.
My friendly and patient nature allows me to...
(Bachelor Of Science In Therapeutic Recreation) & Health-Care Professional Of 9 Years. I am a college graduate from Indiana University (2010) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation and a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). I am also a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and CPR & First Aid...
Jillian C.
Algonquin, IL
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, outgoing, and caring.
I like working with kids because they make me happy - I like to inspire children.
I'm looking for a job that has a stable schedule and good hours
I started working with kids when I was 12, I have two twin brothers with special needs who will be 10 this year!...
Jillian can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Agnieszka U.
Carpentersville, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm fun, loving, hard working, loyal and honest. I have 17 Beautiful years of experience working for one family with 5 children ( 2, 5, 9, 13, and infant) and one child with special needs. I cared for well being of children from fun time, playing indoors/ outdoors , swimming, sports, crafts, reading, snuggles:), to bathing,...
Agnieszka can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Woodstock, IL
Valerie R.
5.0
Valerie is a warm, friendly, responsible, care giver. We had a family emergency and required help on very short notice. Valerie came through 100% and the kids love her. She stepped in and took grandma's place without skipping a beat. We are very lucky to have her in our lives.
- Alyce L.
Jeffery H.
5.0
What a great life coach and a huge heart for the special needs community. He worked with my son for a couple of years. No a complaint and taught my son with autism a ton!!
- Dawn C.
Morgan M.
5.0
Morgan was charming and conscientious. She took excellent care of our toddler. She was personable and fun. Our toddler was instantly at ease and never anxious about being left with someone new. It was a delightful experience.
- Susan O.
Maria D.
5.0
Maria is a fabulous sitter. She is caring and nurturing and very reliable.
- Michelle K.
Donyel H.
4.0
Donyel was loving and thoughtful with our children. She played with them both actively and creatively. Our children loved her.
- Care member
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