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Isis Paola R.

Melrose Park, IL

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Hello there! I'm Isis and I provide reliable childcare services to make your life a little bit easier. With three years of experience, I'm happy to help you taking care for up to two tiny humans and have experience with all sorts of age groups, from little babies to preteens, including those with special needs (autism, ADHD,...
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Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have paid experience teaching theater, dance, art and yoga to children over the past 11 years. I have 2 years full -time nanny experience with toddlers and over a decade of babysitting experience as well. I've worked with kids of all ages and love to plan a fun day with my charges. I have 20+ years experience with special...

Chelka P. says "Meghan is my 3rd nanny, and she is THE.BEST. Your time and money will be well-spent on this amazing person. She regularly goes above and beyond with my...

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Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Leilani. I recently graduated with my bachelors in Health Informatics. My ultimate goal is to become a nurse. I have a very big family so taking care of kids is something I've always done and enjoyed. I have a sister with special needs and have been a caretaker for her for years. She has mosaic Down syndrome,...

Care Member says "Leilani has been such an amazing caregiver for our baby girl (less than 1 year old). Our daughter lights up anytime she sees Leilani and gets great...

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Itasca, IL

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$26/hr
4 years experience
I have cared 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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Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Hello! I'm Phoebe! I love working with kids and have done so for about 5 years now. I started babysitting at 15. I grew up homeschooled and ended up teaching a children's baking class in a homeschool program in LA. I also have been a TA for that same program. I've babysat a 2-year-old boy with Down syndrome daily about two years...
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Addison, IL

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$26/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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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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Addison, IL

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$28/hr
Errands
transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Art Teacher Nanny!

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I have over 14 years experience working with children in the educational setting. I started out as a teacher assistant caring for special needs students. I then went on and continued my career in the special education field as a paraprofessional. I was a one on one para for a special needs girl with down syndrome for 7 years. I...
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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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Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 4 years of experience as a summer camp councilor taking car of 10+ kids aged 5-10 for 2 hours a day four days a week. Recently, I had the honor of taking over as camp director for our summer drama camp which provided me with the opportunity to work with 42 campers alongside my staff. I had the privilege of being a part...
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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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Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have been caring for children since I was 12 then, in high school I received my infant, toddler and school age assistant/lead teaching licenses as well as SIDS, CPR, AED and first aid certification. I then did a school-to-work program, serving children K-6. In college I worked at two child care centers that served 6 week-...
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Part-time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
2 years experience
During high school I took two classes helping out with special needs students. I have a cousin who is schizophrenic and another cousin who has down syndrome. I absolutely would love to help out, and I have plenty of experience.
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Kid At Heart (with A Bonus Sense Or Responsibility)

Chicago, IL

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$13/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I am familiar with caring for special needs kids, as my lovely younger sister has Down Syndrome. I'm fluent in three languages, so if you take an interest in early language exposure for your child/children, I can comply! I love being active and engaging with children, yet maintain strong values of commitment and...
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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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Experienced Young Adult Available

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
8 years experience
I grew up with a developmentally delayed older sister which has given me a great deal of experience with a variety of different needs. In addition, I was selected to be an aide at my local high school to work with the special education program for a portion of the day, which I have been doing for for the past 2 years. I'm...
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Chicago, IL

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$18/hr
3 years experience
I have been working with intellectually and developmentally disabled adults for 3 years in total. I started out doing in-home care when I was 18 and then later worked in a group home at age 19. Currently, I am 29 and working as a Direct Support Professional in a residential home as of February 2024. I have experience with...
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Chicago, IL

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$18/hr
Hi ! My name is Autumn. I started off caring for my cousin with Down syndrome when I was just 15 years old. I then started to volunteer at Gigis playhouse, which is a safe place for kids with disabilities. I take a lot of one time jobs with kids/babies with any disabilities. I would to help you & join your family !
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Bridgeview, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hello, I'm Diana! I've worked with children with Down syndrome. I know each person has different levels to their disability thus individual care is needed.
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