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Chicago,
IL
22 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
In the past, I have baby-sat for a child with physical and mental disabilities. She was very special, and needed a lot of attention, in which I was willing to give to her. It is such a rewarding feeling to be able to help out those in need, and especially when...
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Muscular Dystrophy
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Today
Chicago,
IL
27 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have experience in caring for people with special needs. I grew up with an aunt who was mentally disabled. I often cared for her for a period of four years, on my own. The duties included bathing, changing, and cleaning, as well as meal preparation. I also cared...
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Experienced with ages: Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Epilepsy, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation
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Within 2 months
Chicago,
IL
47 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I have a son who was at first diagnosed with ADD, then a sleep disorder, dysgraphia (handwriting issues), executive functioning issues, processing, and etc. He is 14 now, an amazing musician, and a wonderful person! I have love and compassion for whatever is there....
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Sensory Integration Disorder, Executive functioning challenges.
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Within 5 months
Chicago,
IL
23 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$10-$25/hour
I have currently graduated from Central Michigan University with a major in Special Education and a minor in Reading. I have always known I wanted to work with kids especially kids with special needs.
I have worked with my cousin for the past 8 years who has...
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Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cancer, Celiac, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down...
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Within 6 months
Chicago,
IL
56 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I would like to give an extra hand to anyone who needs or would desire help. I am willing to help clean home, do laundry, meal preparation, grocery shopping or any extra errands needed. I would also be able to provide visits and company to anyone who would like...
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Senior
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Within a week
Chicago,
IL
40 years old
0 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have experience working with children with special needs such as ADHD and autism. My son was diagnosed with having ADHD and I volunteered in a Chicago Public School with seventh and eighth graders with autism. I helped them with school work, and some personal...
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Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Autism
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Yesterday
Chicago,
IL
29 years old
3 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have been working with youth for over 10 years, in church as well as within the community and in my profession as a Teacher Assistant. I believe all children should have opportunity to learn and should be loved and encouraged to do their very best.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Food Allergies, Sensory Integration Disorder
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Within 5 months
Chicago,
IL
24 years old
6 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I have had experience nannying for a family of four, the youngest struggling with autism. I love children and believe that they are extremely intelligent and creative. They are our future and are the ones who can change our world.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Developmental Delays, Speech Delay
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Within 4 months
Chicago,
IL
22 years old
0 years experience
Full-time
$10-$25/hour
I have a sister who has juvenile Diabetes so I am familiar with how it works and the daily needs of the child.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Cancer, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome
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Within 3 months
Chicago,
IL
21 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$50/hour
I helped care for a sick grandmother, various neighbors and a sick brother. I love to help people and care for those who need my help.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Dyslexia, Food Allergies, Heart Defects, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Speech Delay
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Within 3 months
Chicago,
IL
44 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
Well I currently provide services to the disabled population in a residential setting. I do things such as feeding, bathing, reading books, paperwork, connecting to several service providers, cooking, planning, trips, transportation, wheel chair cleaning, lifting,...
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental...
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Within 3 months
Chicago,
IL
40 years old
4 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
Currently I work with young adults who are developmentally challenged in a day program. I also work with them in their group homes with ADLs and activities.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays
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Within 3 months
Chicago,
IL
52 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
I have 20 years' experience working with children. For the last nine years I've been working in an elementary school with special need kids. I love my job.
I'm very happy that I can help them enjoy their lives and help prepare them
for their future.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome,...
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Within 4 months
Chicago,
IL
36 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
I love children 2 months and older. I like to play with toys, go to the park, and help babies prepare for their nap. I have extensive experience with children with special needs, including autism, Down's syndrome, and Spina Bifida. I also have experience with my...
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Mobility Challenges, Obesity, Speech Delay, Spina Bifida
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Within 2 months
Chicago,
IL
36 years old
9 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
I was a registered nurse in the intensive care unit in India, taking care of patients ranging from children to adults in the largest hospital in India. I am passionate about caring for others with special needs because I believe in serving the people who are in need.
Experienced with ages: Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Heart Defects, Obesity, All kinds of post-operation heart surgery.
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Chicago,
IL
20 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have three years of volunteer experience with Redwood Rehabilitation Center in Ft. Mitchell, KY. Redwood is an amazing non-profit organization specializing in providing quality care for special and non-special needs infants, toddlers, and school-aged children....
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Experienced with ages: Infant
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Deafness, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Mental...
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Within 3 months
Chicago,
IL
49 years old
7 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I worked for a company called Oak Leyden, for seven years working with adults with disabilities, cooking, helping with daily living, shopping, providing help on outings, and crafts. I like to help people.
Experienced with ages: Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Heart Defects, Mental Retardation, Multiple Sclerosis
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Chicago,
IL
41 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$25/hour
My daughter was born with spinal bifida, which is a neuro-spinal defect. She has had four surgeries since she was born. When she was born, I had no idea what that was. So, I researched, read and asked all about it. She is 15 and she is the most strong, smart teen...
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Chicago,
IL
24 years old
0 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I'm a physical therapy student and my goal is to work with children with disabilities. I've worked in a pediatric physical therapy clinic with children with multiple types of diagnosis. I also volunteer for a sports/recreation program for children with special...
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Celiac, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Mental Illness,...
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Chicago,
IL
23 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
In high school, my freshman year, I was propositioned to work for my school's Best Buddies Program, which is an after school program that partners up students with special needs students for the semester to help them with their school work, social skills, and to...
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Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Dwarfism, Dyslexia, Epilepsy, Heart Defects, Mental Illness,...
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Within 4 months
Chicago,
IL
28 years old
7 years experience
Part-time
$5-$20/hour
I am a CNA and have been doing this kind of work for about seven years now. I am very passionate about my work. I love to help others in need. I am also very caring, dependable, and trustworthy. I have home care, nursing and assisted living experience in taking...
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Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Mental...
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Today
Chicago,
IL
54 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
I have always been a health care provider of special needs. I was raised in a family with a sister who has special needs. Lean on me, I can help. I was taught that you are only as strong as your weakest link.
Experienced with ages: Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Diabetes, Muscular Dystrophy
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Within 6 months
Chicago,
IL
29 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
During grad school I became involved with a research project working with children who have Angelman Syndrome. I have worked with children of AS, and other children that have major physical disabilities, and other disabilities such ADHD. I have also worked with...
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Experienced with ages: Youth , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Developmental Delays, Mental Illness, Obesity, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Angelman Sydrome
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Within 6 months
Chicago,
IL
43 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
I have over 15 years of experience in the medical field. I am a
Certified Medical Assistant with commitment to excellent
patient care.
I have great people skills and am well organized and detail minded.
I am a reliable and punctual employee with an excellent
attendance...
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Experienced with ages: Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Diabetes, Incontinence
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Within 6 months
Chicago,
IL
32 years old
7 years experience
Part-time
$15-$50/hour
I have worked for a home for three and a half years, taking care of special needs. My job was to help with daily living skills. I have also worked at Little City Foundation and have worked for nursing services. And I love to give back and to love to all people....
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Mobility Challenges, Obesity, Speech Delay
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