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Emma N.


River Forest, IL

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced And Enthusiastic Special Needs Caregiver

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I have had the pleasure of working with children and adults with type one & type two diabetes, burn victims, Down syndrome, Tourette syndrome, Spina Bifida and kidney dialysis patients. I have experience working with infants all the way up to 40-year-olds. I am a very active person and enjoy baking, board games, crafts, and love...
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Erica M.


Chicago, IL

$22-35/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-Time Companion/Care Provider Available

5.0

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My experience includes two years working with adults with physical and mental disabilities including TBI's, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and Down Syndrome in a group home setting. I have also worked with children with Autism and have experience in behavior therapy.
5.0
"Erica is reliable and always shows up on time. She's been working for six months with my autistic daughter and things have gone really smoothly. She's confident and comfortable with special needs kids"

Reviewed by Laurence L.

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Michelle K.


Park Ridge, IL

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

5.0

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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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Florence N.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Helping Hands

4.0

(3)

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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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Leilani M.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi, my name is Leilani and I am 23 years old. I currently attend Nova Southeastern University in south Florida and will be graduating with my bachelors in Health Informatics in May. I will be back in Chicago full time while completing my masters program online. My ultimate goal is to become a neonatal nurse. I have a very big...
5.0
"Would definitely recommend. Smart and attentive. Amazing with children!!"

Reviewed by Heather D.

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Dania G.


Melrose Park, IL

$18-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

5.0

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Hello Parents! I've been a professional in childcare and education for 13+ years. As a daycare teacher, tutor, babysitter, summer camp counselor, and nanny, I've worked with children with special needs in several different capacities. I have specific and extensive experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD, Down...
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Selena O.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi, May Name Is Selena, I Am A Passionate And Dedicated Person.

5.0

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Hi! How are you? I am Selena O, current Nursing student (Night hybrid program) I have Over 5 years of experience as a nanny. I love to play with different strategies of pedagogy for a good development of body and Brain. I could make your children comfortable while I am with them. Can take them to parks, museum and other...
5.0
"She is energetic, talkative and friendly, Most of all reliable. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Meghan M.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Autism Specialist And Caregiver Extraordinaire

5.0

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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...
5.0
"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 kids (2 boys; now 2 and 4, but 1 and 3 when Meghan...

Reviewed by Chelka P.

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Jordan S.


Elmhurst, IL

$15-18/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hi there! My name is Jordan, and I am looking to help an awesome family. I love working with kids, so I used that passion and became a camp counselor. I did that for two years at my local park district. I have experience with children as young as 3 and as old as 13. I also have experience with working with children with special...
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Tamika T.


Brookfield, IL

$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

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I've worked with autism, cerebral palsy, ADHD, ADD, seizures, Down syndrome, and much more. I love working with special needs children because they are the best children to work with.They are so loving, kind, friendly and outgoing!
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Tessa K.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr

Special Needs Caregiver

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Experience in high school special needs classroom (instructing, socializing) Experience with Down Syndrome (socializing, instructing)
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Katie P.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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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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Lisa H.


Chicago, IL

$20-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

Special Needs Care-giver

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I am passionate about helping people of all shapes and sizes. Currently I work as a substitute staff that helps care for people with a wide variety of physical and cognitive special needs. I have worked with people with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, all ranges of mental retardation, emotional and behavioral disorders,...
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Audrey O.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Hello! I am a college student studying to hopefully pursue a career in neuropsychology, helping to advocate for kids and adults with special needs so that they can live as happily and independently as possible. I have two older sisters, one with NLD and CP whose special needs played a crucial part in shaping the way that I grew...
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Megan F.


Riverside, IL

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Caregiver Available

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I graduated with a degree in Recreation Therapy from Georgia Southern in 2017. Since graduating, I have been a 1:1 paraprofessional for a 16-year-old student with Down syndrome, a therapy aid at a therapeutic preschool and kindergarten for kids with Autism and Down syndrome, a special recreation coordinator for teens & adults,...
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Matthew F.


Wood Dale, IL

$18-24/hr • 1 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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Megan O.


Park Ridge, IL

$10-15/hr • 3 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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Erin S.


Chicago, IL

$22-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Registered Nurse Available For Care

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I have experience caring for my sister with Down Syndrome as well as kids with a variety of disabilities. I was a teacher's assistant at a special eds summer school for years and am now a nurse on a neurology/neurosurgery unit so I care for patients with strokes, seizures, ALS, traumatic injuries, etc.
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Leonor D.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fulltime Special Needs Care

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My name is Leonor, I'm originally from Peru. for the past 30 years of my life I have devoted most of it to teaching, tutoring, and taking care of children. I realized at an early age that this was my passion in life, what makes me smile and brings me Joy. Over my years of teaching children I have come across all different types...
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Holly S.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

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In high school I spent my summers teaching children how to swim. when I was 15 years old my step mother gave birth to my brother who has Down Syndrome. I have been exposed to all types of special needs children throughout the years and thoroughly enjoy working with them. I truly adore working with children. I love watching...

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in River Forest, IL

Erica M.

5.0

Erica is reliable and always shows up on time. She's been working for six months with my autistic daughter and things have gone really smoothly. She's confident and comfortable with special needs kids

- Laurence L.

Leilani M.

5.0

Leilani is the best sitter you could find on this app. I knew she would be a great fit for my kids and I from the start and she's been nothing short of amazing. She's caring, patient, funny and genuine. I know when I leave my kids are safe and that they will also have fun. As a parent you cannot...

- Alexa M.

Selena O.

5.0

Selena is great! She babysat our baby girl today. She played with her , fed her and helped cleaning her bottles and she took beautiful pictures !! Totally recommend her :)

- Care member

Meghan M.

5.0

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 kids (2 boys; now 2 and 4, but 1 and 3 when Meghan started). She brings books and snacks and games. She texts me during the week with ideas she has...

- Chelka P.

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