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Special needs adult care in Cicero, IL

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Liliana G.


Cicero, IL

$22-30/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

Hi! I have experience working a special education classroom working 1 on 1 with students. I'm trained to use visuals, and come up with new, fun, effective ways to help children learn. From daily life tasks to education. I have worked hand in hand with speech therapists, physical therapist and occupational therapist.
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Maria J.


Cicero, IL

$18-22/hr2 yrs exp

Having A Heart To Help Others

Hi my name is Maria. I have worked with children and adults with disabilities. I love it that's my heart desire is to help others. I am very patient and understanding.
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Carmen P.


Cicero, IL

$15-27/hr3 yrs exp

I have been caring for children since I was 16 years old, along with managing several businesses throughout the past couple of years. I have experience with newborns to 12 YO. Always maintain a vigilant eye on their health and safety. Engaging in an assortment of activities that meet children's educational and physical needs...
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Vickey C.


Oak Lawn, IL

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

HOME CARE COMPANSION SERVICES

I have 30 years of experience in healthcare. I can help with Home Care - Light Housekeeping - Meal prep - Light Laundry - Medication Reminders - Helpful - Reliable - Caring - Certify CPR. I am a mother of twins (a boy and a girl). I have worked in healthcare for over 30 years, taking care of seniors, and patients with special...
Vickey can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I'm pleased to recommend Vickey C for your caregiver. She became my sister's caregiver for 18 months. She helped my sister treat from Medication Management, light housekeeping, Meals Prep & handle daily tasks. My sister showed significant improvement. Vickey...

Chris J.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Ali and I am currently a third year student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Northwestern. I have had experience dealing with special needs for all ages and am hoping to purse a career in pediatric physical therapy upon graduation.
5.0
"Ali was a true delight! I only wish she could have held me for a longer period of time. She was extremely dependable and reliable. She takes initiative and is professional. She is just fun to be with. There wasn't anything she wasn't willing to do."

Lisa M.

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Barbara R.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available Full-Time, Caregiver/ Companionship

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Provide routine individualized healthcare such as changing bandages, dressing wounds, and applying topical medications to the elderly convalescents, or person with disabilities at the clients home or in a care facility. Monitor and report changes in health status. Perform incontinent care, feed, bathe, dress, groom, prepared...
Barbara can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

4.0
"Barbara is a great employee , reliable and has an awesome work ethic. She does her job and is very attentive to the clients. She’s very lovable. "

Care member

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Dina S.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

I cared for my cousin's husband for several months. He has Lewy Body Dementia. I helped with feeding, dressing, exercise, recreation and toileting. He and I became fast friends and have a close bond. I have also worked with children with autism and ADHD. My best friend from High School has Muscular Dystrophy, and my best friend...
5.0
"Dina is family and during my husband's illness she was his caregiver/companion during the day thereby giving me much needed time away from constant caregiving. She was reliable, responsible, and creative in thinking of ways to engage my husband. She provided...

Karen O.

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Katherine K.


Chicago, IL

$22-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi Parents! I'm finishing up my 2nd year as a Special Education teacher in CPS. I've got years of experience babysitting children with and without disabilities from 2 months to 13. I love doing tummy time with babies, taking walks to the park, and so much more!
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Quintisa T.


Chicago, IL

$12-25/hr10 yrs exp

Home-care Provider

My name is Quintisa I've been doing home-care for 12yrs, I've worked with seniors and people with disabilities, all my clients have fallen to love me, and I've done the same, I love helping others and making them feel comfortable with me in their home, I'm very nice. I cook, clean, run errands, do laundry, medication reminder,...
Quintisa can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
5.0
"She is great with people from all age groups kindhearted and gentle with people"

Tanisha S.

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Bonita H.


Chicago, IL

$17-30/hr3 yrs exp

Dedicated And Compassionate Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

From 2012-2013 I worked for the Autism Program of Illinois, and umbrella company of The Hope Institute for Children and Families. In my role as Network Outreach Coordinator I worked on behalf of children and families with Autism and other developmental disabilities. My previous role, along with my years of volunteer experience...
5.0
"I called Bonita last minute and she showed right up. She was very patient and understanding with my daughter. She has a bright smile and brings positivity with her, which helps when you have a kid suffering from depression."

Crystal M.

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Todd M.


Oak Park, IL

$25-49/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been working with special needs children and adults for over 25 years. I taught drama to developmentally disabled adults and taught or tutored most school subjects to elementary, teen, and adult learners in classrooms, homes, non-profits, and tutoring centers. I have earned masters degrees in middle-secondary education and...
5.0
"Todd M. serves as our after-school tutor for our 11-year old daughter (6th GR) and 9-year old son (3rd GR). My husband and I both work full-time. We have enlisted Mr. M. to work with our children M-F from 3pm- 7pm. He picks them up from school and brings them home...

Jennifer W.

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Zhaklin D.


Schiller Park, IL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm looking for a full-time position as a senior caregiver. I have previously worked with elderly people with disabilities such as; Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson and Diabetes for over 10 years. I'm very patient and I'm looking forward to working with you! Please feel free to contact me.
Zhaklin can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Jordan B.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hi! I recently moved from Louisiana to Chicago. I have years of experience in babysitting, daycare facilities, and some college education in Child and Family Studies and Elementary education. Working with kids brings me a lot of joy and fulfillment!
5.0
"Jordan came to our house and was so kind to the children. She played with them, talked to them about what their interests were, communicated very well with me when making arrangements for the interview... Jordan seemed to really care about who my children were and...

Jocelyn G.

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Alexis T.


Chicago, IL

$15-16/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with seniors and disabled participants for 5 years. I began working as a home care giver. I have worked with people with dementia, alzheimer's, bed bond clients and all other medical conditions. I provided daily tasks such as light house cleaning, doing laundry, dressing and grooming the participant, preparing...
Alexis can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, respite care, personal care
5.0
"Alexis has a great work ethic and is very responsible and trustworthy. She does a great job cleaning my 5 bedroom home and does the grocery shopping, drops off the dry-cleaning and helps with senior care. I would definitely recommend her to a friend!"

Dan K.

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Branndi C.


Hillside, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...
Branndi can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
5.0
"Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of."

Care member

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Keesha H.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a mother of a child with special needs I have experience caring for children with Down Syndrome, Autism, Emotional Disabilities, Opposition Defiance Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder. I am employed by Chicago Public Schools as a aide for children with special needs and by the Chicago Park District as an Inclusion Aide...
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Maren B.


Chicago, IL

$35/hr6 yrs exp

Let's Get It Done With Fun!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Just graduated from the Occupational Therapy Assistant degree program. I also worked as an Optometric Vision Therapist for about 4 years. I love working with kids but I have experience working with people of all ages. I can help with school work/zooms, laundry, dishes, pets as well as things like Stimming Attendance,...
5.0
"Maren joined us during a difficult time in our home. She and immediately launched a Therapeutic Support Plan which has been successful . While she is juggling her larger scope aspirations we are being flexible in order to have here as often as possible . We are...

Mary G.

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Timothy F.


Chicago, IL

$12-50/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hello! I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. My name is Tim, I would like to consider myself someone who is happy go lucky and very goal oriented. I am a lover of animals and people and have a drive to help others. I have been a caregiver for five years now. I currently am enrolled at University of Michigan as a...
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Felicia O.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Are you searching for someone special and taking all precautions related to COVID to attend to your love ones needs: You and your family are special, so it takes a special kind of person to be a your home caregiver. I am compassionate , caring, sincere, experienced, patient and attentive: these are just some the qualities...
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Danielle S.


Chicago, IL

$32/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time C.N.A./Caregiver Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an Operations Supervisor at an Adult Day Care and also an in home care provider. I am also a Certified Dementia Practitioner as well as an C. N. A. I have been in the field of caring for individuals for over 13 years. I have a gift of patience with people and consideration for individuals who require more attention than...
5.0
"She helped me during recovery from shoulder replacement surgery. I was VERY restricted in mobility and could not lift anything. It was very reassuring for me to have her on "stand-by" when I first showered by myself. She remembered how I liked things done and...

Caroline W.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Cicero, IL

Vickey C.

5.0

I'm pleased to recommend Vickey C for your caregiver. She became my sister's caregiver for 18 months. She helped my sister treat from Medication Management, light housekeeping, Meals Prep & handle daily tasks. My sister showed significant improvement. Vickey really knew how to care for my sister....

- Chris J.

Alesandra D.

5.0

Ali was a true delight! I only wish she could have held me for a longer period of time. She was extremely dependable and reliable. She takes initiative and is professional. She is just fun to be with. There wasn't anything she wasn't willing to do.

- Lisa M.

Barbara R.

5.0

Barbara did an excellent job caring for my father overnight in rehab setting. She was absolutely reliable and always came early. She gave excellent attention to my father. She cleaned him up as necessary and turned him on a schedule (every 2 hours). She was attentive and kind to him. He (and...

- Laura B.

Dina S.

5.0

Dina is family and during my husband's illness she was his caregiver/companion during the day thereby giving me much needed time away from constant caregiving. She was reliable, responsible, and creative in thinking of ways to engage my husband. She provided excellent care being always vigilant of...

- Karen O.

Quintisa T.

5.0

She is great with people from all age groups kindhearted and gentle with people

- Tanisha S.

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