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Elisabeth C.


Lake Zurich, IL

$15-30/hr

Special Needs

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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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Michael T.


Wheeling, IL

$16-21/hr6 yrs exp

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Paraprofessional ESL 4 years, group homes 2. 5 years. Substitute teacher SPED & normal classes 10 years. I have worked with: Down syndrome, autism, handicapped and other disorders and disabilities. I have the following training: CPI, first aid, and CPR. I have my own car, I can cook, and clean.
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Kaitlyn A.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$16-25/hr4 yrs exp

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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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Amanda B.


Prospect Heights, IL

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

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I am a Special Education major at Illinois State University and I have a passion for taking care and working with children with special needs. I have volunteer experience working with students with many different disabilities like autism, down syndrome, dyslexia, and many others.
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Amy W.


Wheeling, IL

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Special-Needs Caregiver

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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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Morgan M.


Wauconda, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part - Time Caregiver

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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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Elise C.


Des Plaines, IL

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi. My name is Elise. I currently work as an assistant teacher in Glenview. I work in a special ed classroom with children from kindergarten to 2nd grade. I have experience working one on one as well as in classroom with children with disabilities (autism, down syndrome, turner syndrome, developmental delay, etc).
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Moriah B.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

5.0

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Hello! I am seeking occasional work in the Lake in the Hills area (within 10-20 miles is ideal). I am fairly flexible with hours but do work varying shifts so please reach out to me to inquire about certain days or times. Unfortunately, I am not accepting recurring jobs at this time. Previously employed as a teaching...
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Norma M.


Crystal Lake, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I have cared for children with autism and Down syndrome, ADD/HD. I worked at School District 95 Special Education Department.
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"Norma is the best! Very professional and helpful with our special needs son. "

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Michelle K.


Park Ridge, IL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

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I have cared for children with discipline disorders, learning disorders, downs syndrome, and autism. I take time with children I work with, to learn how they respond and react to different ways of handling situations. I am energetic and caring. I hold a great deal of pride in the work I do.
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Matthew F.


Wood Dale, IL

$18-24/hr1 yrs exp

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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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Emily S.


Skokie, IL

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

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Hello, my name is Emily and I have worked with special needs kids for as long as I can remember. My mom was a special needs teacher, and she taught me everything she knows. I have 2 years of paid experience tutoring kids with special needs, and over 10 years of volunteer experience. I volunteered at a special needs dance class,...
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Jaclyn R.


Skokie, IL

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Special Needs

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I am a special education teacher at a self contained school for kids with moderate to severe disabilities. I graduated from the University of Dayton with a degree in Special Education. I also grew up having an older brother with Down syndrome.
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Anita S.


Itasca, IL

$23-25/hr4 yrs exp

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I have been caring for the most wonderful little human who is 4 and is autistic. I also have experience working with an amazing woman who has Down syndrome. I absolutely love what I do and there is no better feeling then seeing those smiles and the joy they bring!
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Andrew C.


Lake Villa, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Active And Engaging Sitter

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My name is Andrew and I have been a special education paraprofessional for the past five years. I work in a Multiple Needs program assisting students with low-incidence disabilities such as Down syndrome, Autism, Fragile X syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. All of the students in...
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Shaniya D.


Roselle, IL

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

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I have worked with ages from 1-13 with down's syndrome, autism, non-verbal children who aren't yet diagnosed, ect. I don't find working with them difficult I feel they just need a different level of patience to work with that I have. I use games, redirection, music therapy (if not over stimulated) by so and talks to soothe the...
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Katharine S.


Winnetka, IL

$30-40/hr1 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny - Specializing In Special Needs

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I have a love for working with individuals with special needs. I have experience working with individuals diagnosed with ASD, Bipolar Disorder, Alzheimer's Disease, Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disabilities, Pica, and Type 1 Diabetes. I'm looking to work with primarily children and teens, however, I could be open to other ages...
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Pamela W.


Hanover Park, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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Prior to 2012, I worked the public school districts 93 and 4 as a Reading Intervention Aide where I targeted and supported elementary aged students struggling to read. Since 2012 I have been working at Clare Woods Academy as a Paraprofessional working with a variety of ages and children with Special Needs... I. e. Autism, Downs...
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Megan O.


Park Ridge, IL

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver/Special Needs Aid

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Assisting and advocating for those with special needs has always been a passion of mine. My experience with individuals with disabilities started when I began nannying for a young girl with down syndrome when I was 15. I continued this job for three years. In this time, I helped to take her to dance classes, assist with her swim...
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Agnieszka P.


Algonquin, IL

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

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Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience providing compassionate support to individuals of all ages, from infants to seniors, with diverse special needs. Proficient in addressing ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delays, mobility challenges, speech delay, blindness/visual impairment, Down Syndrome, food...

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