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Elisabeth C.

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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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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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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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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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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Personal Care Assistant 25 Years Exepinced With Special Needs And Seniors

Waukegan, IL

5.0(0)
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$24/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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Crystal Lake, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have cared for children with autism and Down syndrome, ADD/HD. I worked at School District 95 Special Education Department.

Barbara Z. says "Norma is knowledgeable, compassionate, reliable and was right there to support our family when we needed help. I felt confident to leave my two boys, one...

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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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Algonquin, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
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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Addison, IL

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$26/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I'm a mother of 3, I have experience with special need kids. As I am a mother of a son with down syndrome! I'm very patient and loving. I am also very good at multitasking! I love to socialize and care for others.
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Part Time Special Needs Care Giver

Mount Prospect, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
For the past 4 years I have worked with adults and kids with special needs. I worked for the transitions program for kids 18-22 through Glenbard school district. Worked with disabilities from Austin, Down syndrome, non verbal and schizophrenia. I am currently working with 6th graders with learning disabilities. My passion is...
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Itasca, IL

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$25/hr
4 years experience
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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Special Needs Caregiver

Mount Prospect, IL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have 4 years of experience with special needs. I worked for the transitions program at Glenbard North high school for almost 2 years. At that program I worked with non-verbal, autistic, down syndrome, schizophrenia and much more. I am currently a special education Para educator for 6th graders in U-46 with a learning...
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Bensenville, IL

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$16/hr
2 years experience
I have experience with kids 5-12 years old. I have experience with kids with autism and Down's syndrome. I am CPR certified. I am a certified nurse assistant. I have also worked as a medical assistant and I'm currently in nursing school.
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Skokie, IL

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$35/hr
6 years experience
Hi there! My name is Naomi. I have always enjoyed working with and helping people of all ages. I have been around young children in my family my entire life, as well as babysitting nights and weekends for the last 6 years! I have also worked with a close family friend who has Down syndrome, a child with cognitive disabilities...
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Addison, IL

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$28/hr
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
Hi! I'm a mother of 3, I have experience with special need kids. As I am a mother of a son with down syndrome! I'm very patient and loving. I am also very good at multitasking! I love socialize and care for others.
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Lake in the Hills, IL

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
-11 years experience with children age 2 months and up -4 years experience caregiving for people with special needs such as down syndrome, autism, and cerebral palsy -4 years experience following medication schedules -3 years experience cleaning houses
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