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Gretchen W.

Lake Forest, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have worked at a elementary, and middle school levels with a wide range of students! As a elementary school teaching assistant, I have worked with students with autism, down syndrome, various physical handicaps, and specific learning disabilities. As a middle school teacher I also have experience working with children who...
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Personal Care Assistant 25 Years Exepinced With Special Needs And Seniors

Waukegan, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Autism , Down syndrome , multiple personality disorders, g tube feedings , CP, special feeding , Dementia , alhimerz , Parkinson's , 26 years experience and verifiably references available.
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Special-Needs Caregiver

Wheeling, IL

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$10/hr
1 year experience
I am a Special Education Paraprofessional in a Kindergarten classroom! My main responsibilities were to assist the students with recreational and educational activities, practice behavior management, help with toileting, and of course keep the kids safe. In college, I interned with Community Access Naperville, a...
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Special Needs

Lake Zurich, IL

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$15/hr
I have a 26-year-old son with Down syndrome. Has had 2 open heart surgeries. As an infant was NG tubed and on O2 and heart monitor. I am familiar with assistive tech devices, non verbal individuals with disabilities. I am a volunteer for Special Olympics. I am so prepared to take care of your son or daughter!
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Awesome Full Time /part Time Nanny

Chicago, IL

4.0(1)
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$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
Hi Families Hi my name Bongi I am 26years old, I've been working with kids for as since high school I used to babysit daytime on weekends until I started doing as a job while studying, I have CPR training certificate and childcare training, I am of course infant qualified and have worked with all ages . I have 2 year au pair...

Care Member says "Wonderful young woman , my children love her to much and enjoy whenever she is available to babysit for date nights !"

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Helping Hands

Chicago, IL

4.0(0)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I'm a 44-year-old divorced mother to a 12-year-old boy with Down Syndrome, who is truly a blessing. I've been a full-time mother, and I am ready to get back into the work force. I am a very reliable, responsible, and kindhearted individual. I'm open to providing care, compassion, nurturing to any age as I truly enjoy helping...
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Rolling Meadows, IL

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Hi there! I am self contained autism teacher for 1st and 2nd graders. I have had an abundance amount of experience caring for individuals with down syndrome and children who are on the spectrum. Please reach out to me if you are seeking a caregiver for a child with special needs or a child without. :)
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Wood Dale, IL

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$18/hr
1 year experience
I have multiple years of experience working with children with special needs, particularly children with autism, ADHD, Down's syndrome, speech delays, and developmental delays.
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Grayslake, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have a younger sister with Down syndrome. I've sat in on many sessions with her and her therapists learning, watching and becoming more involved in her life as the time goes on. in high school and middle school I was a part of the schools "buddy" program doing gym and spending time in the classrooms with the kids in these...
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Full Time Caregiver!

Grayslake, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
When I was in high school, I had been involved in the Special Needs department for almost 2 and half years! I was involved in a group called Peer Partners and helped the kids in their gym activities. Later on I ended up babysitting one of my favorite kids after school. He is non-verbal and suffers a unique form of down syndrome....
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Palatine, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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Hi I'm Rachel I'm 19 years old and I currently attend Harper college in Palatine il. I have an amazing amount of experience watching kids, I love working and taking care of kids. I am currently working at a after school daycare as A staff member. I've also been babysitting my little cousins ever since they were infants. Plus,...
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Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Greetings! My name is Kayode. I am very friendly and easy to get along with . I love the crack jokes making my clients happy. Direct support professional with 7years experience as well as working in the mental health field. I have worked in all different types of settings working with Cognitive flexibility , down syndrome ,...
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Experienced And Patient Nanny

Rolling Meadows, IL

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$17/hr
Hello, my name is Sophia and I have been babysitting/nannying for over 10 year! My mom is a special needs teacher in district 34, and I have years of experience going in to help with her students. Additionally, I was a part of a high school class that allowed me to work one-on-one with a teenager who had Down syndrome for one...
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Part - Time Caregiver

Wauconda, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I was Nanny to child with special needs from August 2018 to March 2020. I provided care for a 6-year-old with severe down syndrome Monday - Friday from 6-8 a.m. then again after school, 3-6 p.m. I would make and feed him breakfast, pack his backpack with bottles/ lunch, assist him with transportation on and off of the school...
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Babysitter/Nanny Available Everyday Except Mondays And Wednesdays

Skokie, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Maria and I have 9 years of experience working with children of all ages (newborn-15 years old). I was also a therapeutic assistant at a special needs schools working with kids who have autism, and Down's syndrome. I would love to find a position that allows me some time to work on my school work. I currently...
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Babysitting/ Caregiver/ Pet Sitter

Barrington, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
My name is Megan and I graduated from University with a bachelors degree in occupational science and technology in 2024. I am currently pursuing my doctorate in Occupational Therapy and just finished my first year in graduate school. I am looking for a family to help out during the summer and am free Monday- Saturday. I am also...
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Care Giver - Special Needs

Wilmette, IL

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Previously, I spent 2 wonderful years in Special Education within the Fairfax County Public School system in Mclean, Virginia before moving to Wilmette. During that time our students presented with the most severe conditions such as Down syndrome and Autism, many were non-verbal. For the past 5 years, I have been working...
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Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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Hello! I'm a Special Education major at the University of Dayton (graduating May 2025) on track to become a certified teacher. I have over 5 years of nanny and babysitting experience with children ages 0-12, including those with special needs such as autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, and chronic health conditions. I'm currently...
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