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Photo of Deanna J.
Springfield, IL
51 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
Over the 20 years I have been PA/caregiver doing such thing as getting ones ready for work, putting in wheelchair, cooking, cleaning, feeding, overnight stay, going to hospital with them, staying in the hospital overnight with them and using the lift.
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Dwarfism, Epilepsy, Mental Illness, Stage 1 Alzheimer's
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Springfield.
Photo of Meaghan B.
Springfield, IL
32 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I am in my second year of teaching students with Special Needs. I have worked with students who have: Autism, ADHD, ODD, Behavior problems, and students with multiple disabilities. I have also been a nanny (2 years), a camp counselor and director (6 years), and... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Food Allergies,...
Response: Replies to 75% of messages.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Springfield.
Photo of Jessica R.
Springfield, IL
24 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$15-$25/hour

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My mother told me something and I hold it as one of the truest things in life. Everyone has some sort of disability, but some peoples disabilities may be more obvious than others. If I never mentioned this anyone reading this would probably never know this about... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Mental Illness, Mobility Challenges
Response: Replies to 67% of messages.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Springfield.
Photo of Jessica C.
Springfield, IL
30 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked in a group home before with developmentally disabled adults, babysat for someone who was totally dependent on me and also worked in the medical field as a CNA. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have learned a lot through the past 10 years on how... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Mobility Challenges, Seizure Disorder
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 months
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Springfield.
Photo of Charnell F.
Springfield, IL
50 years old
0 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I have an adult daughter that has ADHD, Autism, OCD, Depression and Anxiety. Working with her has given me valuable experience dealing with special needs. I enjoy working with people of all races, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, etc. I am a people person.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mental Illness
Response: Replies to 75% of messages.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Springfield.
Photo of Patience B.
Springfield, IL
26 years old
5 years experience
Full-time
$10-$25/hour
I am a registered nurse (RN) in the state of Illinois. I have a special interest in caring for the disabled. In addition, I have gained experience through clinicals caring for the disabled.
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: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Springfield, including Decatur, Chatham and Jacksonville.
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Springfield, IL
28 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I've been working with special needs for 10 years. The age groups range from pre-K to seniors. I've been certified as a Direct Support Worker for 7 years. I am also trained in medical administration. I have been trained to operate assistive lifting devices as well.... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Central Auditory Processing Disorder,...
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 25 miles of Springfield, including Lincoln, Taylorville and New Berlin.
Dawn B.
 
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Springfield, IL
25 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked at a company that caters to kids with Cerebral Palsy. I cleaned, showered, got them dressed, feed them, put them in the bed, got them up for school/work, took them to doctor's appointments to run errands, etc. There isn't anything that I can't do.... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Mobility Challenges, Speech Delay
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Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Springfield, including Rochester, Sherman and Riverton.
Dawn B.
 
Photo of Dawn B.
Springfield, IL
25 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked at a company that caters to kids with Cerebral Palsy. I cleaned, showered, got them dressed, feed them, put them in the bed, got them up for school/work, took them to doctor's appointments to run errands, etc. There isn't anything that I can't do.... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Mobility Challenges, Speech Delay
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Springfield, including Glenarm and Athens.
Springfield, IL
29 years old
6 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I am a former caregiver with 6 years of experience with special needs kids ages ranging from 4-21. I have a lot of joy in my job as a caregiver and I have a lot of patience with children. I have worked with kids that have had a range of problems from behavior to... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities,...
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within 4 months
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Springfield, including Auburn, Buffalo and Loami.
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Springfield, IL
25 years old
6 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I am CPR/AED First Aid certified in children and adults. I have worked extensively with children and adults who have developmental disabilities, and I have also worked with seniors with severe dementia and Alzheimer's.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Diabetes, Down Syndrome,...
Response: Replies to 80% of messages.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 25 miles of Springfield, including Petersburg, Virden and Pawnee.
Haley W. New!
 
Springfield, IL
23 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I am a college student seeking to strengthen my future career with care-giving opportunities. My professional qualifications include: *Good understanding of practices related to care-giving. *Understanding of safety for patient handling *Ability to maintain... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Obesity
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Springfield.
Springfield, IL
23 years old
6 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have some experience with Autism, seizure disorders and developmental delays. I have worked in a field caring for many different needs and enjoy working to not only keep an individual comfortable but happy.
Experienced with ages: Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Developmental Delays, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Seizure Disorder
Response: Promised to reply within 3 days.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
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Can provide special needs care within 25 miles of Springfield, including Girard.
Carmen M. New!
 
Springfield, IL
35 years old
7 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I am a CNA with 7 years of experience, mostly in long term care. I have worked with various age groups and many disabilities. I would like to find a position where I can work more one-on-one with an individual, successfully meeting their personal needs. I'm very... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Central Auditory Processing Disorder,...
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Springfield.
Kevin S. New!
 
Springfield, IL
48 years old
3 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I cared for seniors with several different levels of disabilities for 3 years. It was by far my favorite job, the most satisfying and rewarding employment ever.
Experienced with ages: Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Deafness, Diabetes, Heart Defects, Mental Illness, Mobility Challenges, Multiple Sclerosis, Obesity
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Springfield.
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