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Photo of April H.
Chicago, IL
37 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
Hello! I am an LPN (received medical training through the US Army) who has worked with special needs kids as a school nurse through a healthcare agency. I was assigned to a great special needs child from last January of 2012 to Apr of 2013, within the Chicago Public... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia,...
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Chicago.
Photo of Tiffany M.
Chicago, IL
31 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have a child with special needs. He has short bowel syndrome and feeding aversions and colostomy. I love spending time playing games and making him laugh. I enjoy taking care of him. I am patient, loving, understanding, helpful. I enjoy what I do I have completed... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Chicago.
Photo of Brianne D.
Chicago, IL
30 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
Hi! I am a social worker that is currently working in a high school transition program for young adults with disabilities (Down's Syndrome to Cerebral Palsy to Cognitive Delays to ASDs) to help with vocational skills, on-the-site job training, social skills training,... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Celiac, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays,...
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Chicago.
Photo of Julie R.
Chicago, IL
32 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I am a dependable, loyal and passionate caregiver specializing in ABA therapy and teaching and caring for children with special needs. I have nearly 10 years of experience in child development and over seven years of experience in autism spectrum disorders.
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Food Allergies, Pervasive...
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Chicago.
Photo of Nancy K.
Chicago, IL
52 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$20-$25/hour
I am a successful educator with over 25 years of experience specializing in teaching, counseling and developing behavior modification plans for emotionally impaired children. I provide a motivating learning experience, enabling special needs students to develop... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Mental Illness, Speech Delay
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Can provide special needs care within 5 miles of Chicago.
Photo of Symone J.
Chicago, IL
23 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
Hello, my name is Symone and I would love to be your child's babysitter! I have my bachelors degree from a university in New York and will receive a Masters degree in Social Work on May 11, 2013. I have 14+ years of dance experience (tap, ballet, jazz and lyrical),... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome,...
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Chicago, including Elk Grove Village, Schaumburg and Mount Prospect.
Photo of Carrie Ann R.
Chicago, IL
32 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
Hello, my name is Carrie Ann Rabbers. I would like to share with you the reasons I would make a perfect fit for your family. Throughout my education, work and family experiences I have had the opportunity to work with multiple children with special needs. Thanks... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities,...
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Chicago, including Des Plaines, Arlington Heights and Elmhurst.
Photo of Linda G.
Chicago, IL
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I have devoted the past 15 years supporting individuals with disabilities and have found it to be the most fulfilling work I have ever had. I have a teenage son with autism and he is a blessing to our family. I have a great deal of patience and understanding to... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental...
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Chicago, including Park Ridge, Lombard and Streamwood.
Photo of Regina W.
Chicago, IL
37 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have experience working with cancer and Alzheimer's patients. I've also worked in the following areas: dementia, recovery from strokes, bedridden patients, HIV and hospice. I am also comfortable working with males or females providing assistance in personal care/dressing... More>
Experienced with ages: Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Chicago, including Carol Stream, Bartlett and Glen Ellyn.
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Photo of Alexandra B.
Chicago, IL
24 years old
6 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I am an energetic 24-year-old girl seeking caregiver jobs. I graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelors in Science major in Interdisciplinary Health services (Pre-Physician's Assistant.). I have decided to go back to school for Nursing and I am... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Celiac, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Cerebral...
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Can provide special needs care within 2 miles of Chicago.
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Linda E H. New!
 
Chicago, IL
57 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
I have previously cared for a male child with microencephaly, and he was an epileptic. I had to give him his medicine, and bathe, dress, feed him. He was blind, deaf, mute and immobile. I took care of him for two years. In addition I am a parent of an adult male... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Mental Illness,...
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Can provide special needs care within 35 miles of Chicago, including Glenview, Buffalo Grove and Oak Brook.
Melina A. New!
 
Chicago, IL
21 years old
4 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I am currently a junior at Purdue University with a major in Child Development & Early Education/Family Services I also currently work as the lead teacher in a toddler classroom at a daycare center. I work with 17, 1-1/2-3-year-olds. I am responsible for creating... More>
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Chicago, including Wheaton, Northbrook and Elgin.
Alyssa L. New!
 
Chicago, IL
23 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$5-$15/hour
Since September of last year, I have been caring for two disabled students in the University of Illinois. I took care of them in various areas such as bladder and bowel assistance, wheelchair and bed transfers, eating, hygiene, organizing, taking them to class... More>
Experienced with ages: Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Cancer, Mobility Challenges
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Chicago, including Oak Park and Downers Grove.
Kristen H. New!
 
Chicago, IL
35 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$30-$45/hour
I have 10+ years of pediatric ICU/ER tech experience. I'm a mother of 2 (middle/HS).
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Cancer, Celiac, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome,...
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Chicago.
Kaitlin M. New!
 
Chicago, IL
19 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I am currently going to school to be a special education teacher. I have worked with children who have special needs for a long time now and it is something I am very passionate about. I have worked with an adult who has special needs throughout the school year... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Down...
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Chicago.
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