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Chicago, IL
20 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I worked for eight months at a boarding home for mentally handicapped friends (Mallon Place, Spokane, WA). My main duties included housekeeping and kitchen-aide. There was a lot of interaction with the residents. I became familiar with their care plans and spent... More>
Experienced with ages: Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Cystic Fibrosis, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Obesity
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Chicago, IL
28 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have been working in the health care industry for the last 12 ears. It has been a passionate to help others in need.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Diabetes, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Mobility Challenges, Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury
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Chicago, IL
28 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
My nephew is one of the coolest kids I know. In the fall of 2006, he was diagnosed with autism. This drastically changed my life. It made me realize I didn't want to work in an office anymore. I wanted to work with children on the spectrum. I currently work at... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Food Allergies, Rett Syndrome
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Chicago, IL
20 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$5-$10/hour
I volunteered to do play therapy with a young boy with autism. I did that for more than two years for an hour, sometimes two, a day, several days a week. He was a wonderful, sweet, and commanding young man. I loved working with him and learning how he saw the world,... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia, Food Allergies, Mental Illness
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Gina R. New!
Chicago, IL
25 years old
3 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
I have experienced loved ones with health problems and myself at one time as well, so I understand the families needs, patients needs, and duties as well as responsibilities of the caretaker. I have been a certified nurse assistant for about three years as well... More>
Experienced with ages: Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Celiac, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Cystic Fibrosis,...
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Chicago, IL
33 years old
9 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
My name is Anna. I love and respect all kids. I am a happy mom with two boys, age 3 and 6. I like to play with them. We create new games, and we like to go out to parks, zoo and museums. We don't like much TV and fast food. I love my kids so much, but now it's... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Obesity, Speech Delay, Thyroid Condition
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Chicago, IL
57 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
Dear Hiring Family, I am forwarding my resume in hope that my professional background and extensive experience as a personnel assistant, design consultant, housekeeper, and room attendant of six years will coincide with your needs as you consider my skills and... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Celiac, Central Auditory...
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Chicago, IL
22 years old
5 years experience
Full-time
$15-$25/hour
I am a special education and sign language major. Working as an inclusion aid as well as a program assistant for children with developmental challenges has given me very clear purpose. I am sincerely motivated by the personal progress of children with mild to severe... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental...
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Chicago, IL
22 years old
6 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
I have experience with ADD, ADHD, and asthma. However, I'm more than willing to help and become more informed with other special needs.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma
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Chicago, IL
31 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
Coming from a medical back ground, I am well aware of the special needs of each individual. I have the compassion to do my best to make them more comfortable.
Experienced with ages: Teen , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Cancer, Developmental Delays
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Chicago, IL
19 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
For the past almost two years I have been taking care of children and adults with special needs. I currently work at West Suburban Special Recreation Association but I moved, so I am trying to find a job closer to home. If I find a job closer, I am willing to leave... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome,...
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Chicago, IL
20 years old
5 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have been around children and adults with special needs and it was just as good as any other, but I do not have much experience taking care of children with special needs. To me, it would be the same as taking care of a baby or child without. All children deserve... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Food Allergies
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Chicago, IL
44 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I have worked with children with special needs for well over 10 years. I have a master's degree in social work. I have worked in specialized schools, special needs orphanages, and in special needs adoption. This is where my heart is. I am currently a nanny for... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental...
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Chicago, IL
23 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
While working as a camp counselor, one of my campers was a girl with Down Syndrome. I helped integrate her into the group and teach the other girls to be more accepting and friendly towards her. I also worked as a respite care provider to a 13-year-old female with... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Speech Delay
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Chicago, IL
23 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I have a little bit of experience with autism. I have worked with a 6-year-old autistic boy for about eight months, and I absolutely loved it!
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism
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Chicago, IL
33 years old
5 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I cared for four sick people, and I loved them and what I did and stood for. I will never forget them, and I will always love them!
Experienced with ages: Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Mental Illness, Muscular Dystrophy, Pemphigus Vulgarus
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Chicago, IL
39 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have 18 years of experience with special needs children. I am passionate because the experience came from my own children and seeing them succeed is my main priority.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Speech Delay
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Chicago, IL
34 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
Well, every summer I take care of my two nieces and nephew who are blind. I am very passionate about this because they are my family and I know and understand how hard it is for some to need the extra help they are well able to do a lot of things like most people... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Blindness/Visual Impairment, Deafness
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Chicago, IL
21 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I am very experienced working with children with special needs. I worked for the past three summers as a counselor at a special needs summer camp. I worked one-on-one with several children with autism as well as with small groups of children with learning disorders,... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome,...
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Chicago, IL
48 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
I'm a certified nursing assistant of 22 years. I've worked in a wide variety of home care/nursing home, and hospital settings with adults/children who of the mass majority had special needs. I've also cared for two foster children with special needs in their home... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cystic Fibrosis, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Fetal...
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Chicago, IL
27 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
My experience working with the special needs community began as an AmeriCorps member, providing assistance in collaboration with classroom teachers to students with learning disabilities and behavior disorders. I served as a member of Project YES! for two terms.... More>
Experienced with ages: Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Seizure Disorder
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Chicago, IL
27 years old
4 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I have experience working with kids 3 months through 18 years old. I worked overnights in a group home for adults with developmental delays. I taught elementary school for three years in classrooms of high need.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Fragile X, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Speech Delay
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Chicago, IL
30 years old
7 years experience
Full-time
$10-$50/hour
My undergraduate education was in therapeutic recreation and special education. I am comfortable providing all types of care and very knowledgeable and caring.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Cerebral...
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Chicago, IL
24 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I helped assist with daily adl's like feeding, toileting, dressing, bathing, and grooming. Socialized with them and lead them into educational and recreational activities. Play games with, watch t. v. with, participate in group activities, observe and report physical... More>
Experienced with ages: Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Epilepsy, Food Allergies,...
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Chicago, IL
23 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$10/hour
I have a special needs brother. I know that you must be kind and, some what, dominant to them. I use a pleasant voice, very persuasive tone, and very energetic. I definitely, don't mind entertaining and caring for needs such as baths, grooming, errand runs, and... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Cancer, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Heart Defects, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation
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