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Linda P. New!
 
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Chicago, IL
26 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
Hi! I'm Linda and in June I will receive my Master's degree in elementary and special education from DePaul University. My desire to work with children with special needs began in high school when I babysat an 8-year-old boy with autism. His mother had MS which... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Speech Delay, Learning Disabilities.
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Chicago.
Tiffany M.
 
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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
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Chicago.
Brianne D.
 
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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,...
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Chicago.
Nancy K.
 
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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
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 5 miles of Chicago.
Carrie Ann R.
 
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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,...
Response: Replies to 90% of messages.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Chicago.
Linda G.
 
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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...
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Yesterday
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Chicago, including Elk Grove Village, Schaumburg and Mount Prospect.
Regina W.
 
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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
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Chicago, including Des Plaines, Arlington Heights and Elmhurst.
Lisa B.
 
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Chicago, IL
47 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I have over 10 years of experience taking care of children & adults with disabilities. I started by helping my mom with my disabled sister who had a stroke when she was 7 years of age. This is one of the many reasons why I am so passionate about what I do. I hope... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Autism, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Food Allergies,...
Response: Replies to 34% of messages.
Last Login: Within a week
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 5 miles of Chicago.
Jesse S.
 
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Chicago, IL
42 years old
4 years experience
Full-time
$10-$25/hour
I have lots of varied experience. I have some paid experience and some not. I am married to a man with Autism.
Experienced with ages: Youth, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Mental Illness, Sensory Integration Disorder
Response: Replies to 59% of messages.
Last Login: Yesterday
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Can provide special needs care within 40 miles of Chicago, including Park Ridge, Lombard and Streamwood.
April H.
 
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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,...
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Chicago, including Carol Stream.
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Allison F. New!
 
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Chicago, IL
24 years old
4 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
My first experience with special needs children was at home. My sister, younger by nine years has epilepsy and a learning disability. I've taken care of her my whole life and she's what inspired me to continue working with special needs children. I am ABA Certified,... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cancer, Developmental Delays, Epilepsy, Seizure Disorder
Response: Replies to 78% of messages.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 40 miles of Chicago, including Bartlett, Glen Ellyn and Glenview.
Marissa W. New!
 
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Chicago, IL
32 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
I recently completed my Master's of Education with certification in both elementary and special Ed. I have over a dozen years experience working with youth as a nanny, daycare teacher and tutor. I am currently looking for a summer position beginning as early as... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia,...
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Today
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 5 miles of Chicago.
Chase Sarah K. New!
 
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Chicago, IL
22 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I have studied how to be an American Sign Language interpreter for the past four years at a highly respected institution. I am very comfortable working within the Deaf community and thoroughly enjoy being able to use my language abilities. Recently, I interned... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Deafness, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Mobility Challenges
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Chicago.
Linda E H.
 
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,...
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 35 miles of Chicago, including Buffalo Grove, Oak Brook and Wheaton.
Vereen M. New!
 
Chicago, IL
28 years old
5 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I am a DSP and a CNA. I have been working as a DSP for 2 years and working with seniors for 5 years. I enjoy being able to help them with their daily needs and helping them get around everyday. I enjoy learning new things about them daily and interacting with them.... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Celiac, Central Auditory...
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Yesterday
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 40 miles of Chicago, including Northbrook, Elgin and Oak Park.
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