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Chicago,
IL
20 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I am an education major so I have had many opportunities to learn about and work with many different children. I've studied many different impairments and have had field placements in many settings that cater to special needs students.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Celiac, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Mobility Challenges, Multiple Sclerosis
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Chicago,
IL
54 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$15/hour
I have a child with Autism in present time he is 14 years old. Most of the time I work with elderly but I also enjoy work with children. I like sport, swim. I'm loving, fun, and responsible.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Food Allergies, Heart Defects, Multiple Sclerosis, Obesity, Speech Delay
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Chicago,
IL
23 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
Well my niece has cerebral palsy. She's had it since birth. I change her diapers, feed her, and reposition her when she needs to be moved. I enjoy helping her because she isn't able to do so, so I'm glad to do it.
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Cerebral Palsy
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Chicago,
IL
20 years old
3 years experience
Full-time
$20-$50/hour
My grandmother had a stroke when I was younger so I would always watch the nurse take care of her. Shortly after, I started taking care of her from washing her, lifting her out the bed, cooking, cleaning, and doing her hair so I have always had love for taking...
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Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation
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Chicago,
IL
28 years old
4 years experience
Full-time
$20-$35/hour
I was a caregiver in college for four years through Goodwill Ind. I worked in private homes and took care of a number of individuals. We would hang out, go to softball games, shopping, eat out and get outside when we could. Otherwise we would just hang out or work...
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Experienced with ages: Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation, Muscular Dystrophy, Seizure Disorder, Speech Delay, Spinal Cord Injury
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Chicago,
IL
41 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$20-$30/hour
Special needs individuals need you to make them feel that they are like every other person. You take to them to their hospital appointments, go to recreational places, read books for them, teach them how to write, cook clean, etc. I love taking care of them, seeing...
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Asthma, Cancer, Cystic Fibrosis, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Dwarfism, Dyslexia, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome,...
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Chicago,
IL
36 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I have previously worked with the developmentally disabled in a group setting. These were severe cases where diapers needed to be changed and feeding was necessary on an individual basis.
Experienced with ages: Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Mobility Challenges
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Chicago,
IL
24 years old
2 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I vocation as a CNA, where I work amongst people (young and old) with mental, physical, and psychological disabilities. I am CPR and First Aid trained and certified, and I am listed on the Illinois Health Care Registry. I also worked as a child care provider for...
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Food...
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Chicago,
IL
36 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
Working with children with special needs is very meaningful to me. I think that the most important thing to remember when working with them is that they are children first! They want to be loved and to feel safe--as does any person. Having special needs does not...
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Mobility Challenges,...
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Chicago,
IL
34 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I am an elementary education teacher and I have an advanced degree in educational psychology. I have worked for the past three years with special needs students in the areas of peer relationships, counseling, academic support, and behavior modifications/management....
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Experienced with ages: Youth , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome
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Chicago,
IL
25 years old
8 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I've gave special care to those who needed them. First I have a lot of patience, I'm prompt, very clean, and always go by what's planned on the schedule.
Experienced with ages: Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Obesity, Speech Delay, Depression
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Chicago,
IL
18 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a full-time job as a Certified Nurse Assistant
EDUCATION: Mingo/Puxico Technical High School - Puxico, MO - currently
enrolled
TRAINING: Mingo Job Corps - Puxico, MO - January 2009 to Present
*Health Occupations
-CPR- Cardio Pulmonary...
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Experienced with ages: Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Blindness/Visual Impairment, Deafness, Mobility Challenges, Multiple Sclerosis, Speech Delay
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Chicago,
IL
25 years old
6 years experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
I have worked with children with special needs as a teacher's assistant, as well as a one-on-one companion. I have experience with children from the age of 3 to 15, who have both physical, cognitive, and behavioral challenges.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome,...
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Chicago,
IL
28 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked with autistic children and adults within an organization. I have also worked with DD children in a group home setting. My comfort zone for this kind of work is high and I enjoy enhancing the lives of others.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Diabetes, Mental Illness
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Chicago,
IL
50 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$20-$30/hour
My academic background is in culinary arts. For the five past years I've been working as a chef at a home for special needs adults. There I found my true passion; to motivate, care for, and teach these remarkable and vulnerable citizens. My goal is to help a family...
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Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Mental Retardation
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Chicago,
IL
26 years old
3 years experience
Full-time
$5-$15/hour
Hello, my name is Felicia and I have cared for a child with special needs. Some people think that it is hard work to care for a child with special needs but I think they are put on this earth to help us as well as we are to help them. To me, it's nothing really....
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Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism
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Chicago,
IL
27 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have enjoyed working with people and children with special needs. I gained the experience from my grandmother and other family members. My grandmother is a special education teacher. She's always helping out even when she's off work. Her students are allowed...
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Experienced with ages: Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Autism, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Mental Illness, Obesity, Seizure Disorder
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Chicago,
IL
19 years old
7 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have never actually cared for someone with special needs but I have helped out in a daycare. I have worked at a facility where two autistic children were being cared for.
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism
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Chicago,
IL
18 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$5-$15/hour
Growing up with a little sister with special needs inspired me to help out the community through Special Olympics.
Special Olympics, District 15 September 2002-June 2007
~ Created routines and programs for individuals with special needs in the areas of Basketball,...
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Experienced with ages: Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Dwarfism, Mental Retardation, Spinal Cord Injury
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Chicago,
IL
25 years old
5 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
In California, 2004-2007, I worked for a program called Ability First. There I was a care provider and arts and crafts instructor for the program. Before Ability First I helped my grandmother with my uncles. One has cerebral palsy due to infant seizures and the...
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic...
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Chicago,
IL
35 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$20-$50/hour
I graduated as a speech therapist in Guatemala City and used to work at a special education school. Currently, I work in a facility for children and adults with mental and mobility disabilities. I really love my job. I am very patient, have a lot of love and creativity.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Hydrocephaly, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Seizure Disorder, Speech Delay
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Chicago,
IL
42 years old
8 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
Objective: To obtain a position where I will be able to utilize my skills as well as my experience in a growing atmosphere that encourages professional growth. I will also like to better my skills as well as gain knowledge and show that I will be a great asset...
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Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Deafness, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Multiple...
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Chicago,
IL
20 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
To start off with a bit about me, I'm majoring in art therapy for children and I am currently in school. What I would like to offer, although I don't have much experience besides baby-sitting, is art activities for those who have special needs and need to get distracted...
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Experienced with ages: Youth
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Within 2 months
Chicago,
IL
31 years old
9 years experience
Part-time
$30-$30/hour
I worked for a few ads I have seen in the paper. As a child, I had learning disabilities and went through lots of education resources that my parents provided. In the years of different schools, I have learned and adapted to special needs care.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Food Allergies,...
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Chicago,
IL
26 years old
6 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I have been a nanny for 6yrs and a mommy for 18 months. I love it! I love watching the children grow from day to day. I love doing arts and crafts and taking pictures for mom and dad to prove they did it all by themselves. Watching them be happy means I am doing...
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Diabetes, Speech Delay
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