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Karen H.
Elgin, IL 60123
from $22 per hour
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About Karen
Experience: 10 yrs
NEW to Care. com, but I do have over a decade of experience caring for children of all ages! I am a reliable, responsible, respectful and trust-worthy caregiver. I am a nurturing, positive person with a calm disposition. I am an active & engaged caregiver who loves constructive activities, projects/ craft and outdoor play. Professionally, I have worked as a Child Welfare Specialist for Catholic Charities & I have earned Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Purdue University with specialties in Child Development & Language Acquisition. Although, I am searching for a regular, reoccurring care position, I am also open to one-time babysitting opportunities in my area. I am an animal lover willing to work in homes with cats and/or dogs. And, I am willing to perform light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
Most recent review
We highly reccomend Karen with no reservations for care for your loved ones! Karen took care of our 5 year-old and 3 year-old daughters for the school year. Professionally, she is always on time, communicative, reliable, and helps us with MUCH more than we asked for. She supports the decisions we make for our children (regarding food, discipline, naps, activites, etc.). What we wanted was reliable care for the girls, lunch provided, and light cleaning after any messes the girls made. What we got was: she helped to potty train both girls, helps with their laundry all the time, and cleans in the house when the girls are sleeping. Karen's work while we are at work has allowed us to come home and spend extra time with our children becuase she has also taken care of so much in the house! She is very proactive. Knowing the excellent care she gives our children (and our home) has given us such peace while we are at work. Please call us anytime in reference to specific examples of her excellent caregiving.
Samantha S.
6/9/2025
Services
Age groups
Rates
Recurring jobs
$22/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$25/hr
2 children
$28/hr
3 children
$31/hr
Can help with
Carpooling
Child care
Companion care
Craft assistance
Help with pets
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Organizing/laundry
Qualifications
Education
Purdue University - West Lafayette - 1993
Bachelor degree - Psychology/ Statistics
Languages
English
Spanish
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Early child development knowledge
Early childhood eductation
Additional details
Has a reliable car
Non-smoker
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12:00 AM–12:00 AM
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12:00 AM–12:00 AM
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12:00 AM–12:00 AM
thu
12:00 AM–12:00 AM
fri
12:00 AM–12:00 AM
sat
12:00 AM–12:00 AM
sun
12:00 AM–12:00 AM
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