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Special needs adult care in Manteno, IL

I worked with special needs adults in the public school system for over eight years. I took care of my mother and father-in-law, who had dementia for several years, and I have been a nanny where I prepare meals, do light housekeeping, and take care of children so I have experience with both, I am an animal lover I helped out at...
Laura can also help with: Errands, transportation, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
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Larissa L.


Manteno, IL

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

Helping and caring for others is truly my passion. I believe that compassion, professionalism and my background in the mental health field, I can provide emotional support as well as caregiver support.
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Breena B.


Wilmington, IL

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

ABA Therapist

I have experience working with children with both autism, as well as down syndrome. I have always had a passion for individuals with special needs and believe that they can accomplish anything with a little tweak in the functionality of a task or skill.
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Nancy H.


Bradley, IL

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Lpn Caregiver

I am a retired LPN seeking to care for loved ones in their home. I am very active, dependable, and experienced in all levels of care. My schedule is very flexible.
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Mia M.


Bourbonnais, IL

$20-35/hr1 yrs exp

Passion For Kids And Young Adults!

I studied special education and am currently working as a teaching assistant for young adults with special needs. I've always had a passion for kids and all ages of people with special needs. This area is where I thrive and feel the most confident. I'm a fun, energetic person and I can't wait to meet your family!
My name is Taylor and I love to Take care of others . I have actually had tons of experience taking care of people with disabilities in my life! My aunt had cerebral palsy and I lived with her for 5 years in the past. I take her shopping and places as well!! I also have gone to EC camp, which is a camp for people with...
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Makia J.


Kankakee, IL

$15-21/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Professional

Over 10 years of professional experience. I have also taken courses, and received specialized state certificates of IM-CANTS, IM-CANS, CANTS, CANS, in relation to all areas of needs, mental health and risks. I am a licensed Mobile Crisis Response Clinician. Current student at Walden Univeristy, , as a paraprofessional, mental...
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Holly H.


Wilmington, IL

$15-36/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Professional

I have experience as a special education teaching assistant, a job coach and a personal assistant. I also have a background in theatre and music . Please message me for more information. I look forward to hearing from you !!
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Bryancka J.


Crete, IL

$20-34/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I always make my client feel as he/she is no different from others. I have been working in the health care field for five years. I love what I do. I am very compassionate. I am certified in CPR. I am certified by the state of Illinois. My qualifications include: -Meal preparation -Reporting changes in client's physical...
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Toni D.


Frankfort, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Most Caring Care Giver

Hi, My name is Toni. I have worked with developmentally disabled adults for 25 years and still working with same company. I have been experienced and trained through work with many different types of dementias Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, stroke. I've worked for many years in home care and hospital settings in hospice/palliative...
Toni can also help with: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

3.0
"Toni worked for us caring for my Mom for 3 weeks and then called in sick and stop showing up. She was an ok caregiver but not reliable. "

Tami G.

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Gabriela M.


Park Forest, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time - Live IN Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I hold a registered nurse degree from Bucharest, Romania, Europe; worked independently providing outstanding service to a select circle of elderly clients. I speak several languages including Romanian, German and French. I have experience in and assisted clients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, stroke and other...
Gabriela can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, respite care, dementia
5.0
"Gabriela is OUTSTANDING. She goes above and beyond. She truly cares and this is her passion. First time I used this site and I'm unbelievably happy."

Marie P.

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Karen S.


Beecher, IL

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

COMPANION CARE

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 2 years experience with senior companion care with 3 families. I have experience with medication administering, Alzheimer's/Dementia, nebulizer use and with a disabled adult. I have reliable transportation with a safe/clean driving record. I am a non-smoker who is pet friendly. I am a family person who enjoys company and...
Karen can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
"Karen took pride in caring of my 75 year old mother with Alzheimer's and COPD. She was terrific at interacting with my mom in a positive uplifting maner. She often planned activities to do with my mom that she knew my mom enjoyed. She was trustworthy and reliable...

Care member

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Lakeia P.


Crete, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have fostered children from the ages of three months to 16 years of age, ran a summer camp with ages prek to 7th grade, trained and certified with medical and behavior children. I was a respite worker for children with cerebral palsy, ADHD, autism and alcohol fetal syndrome for 10 years.
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Patricia B.


Park Forest, IL

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter/ Companion-Certified Nursing Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've Worked Hands On With Special Needs Children in a School Environment and Adults As A Sitter While Hospitalized. My Special Needs Experience With Children Was With Primary Age To Intermediate Age At A. E. R. O, ECHO And SPEED Special Education, From1997 To 2000. I Worked As A Sitter from 2015 to 2019 At St. James Hospital For...
5.0
"She does a great job with my daughter, very kind."

Julia O.

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Gina L.


Joliet, IL

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Elder Senior Care Only

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a former special education teacher and homemaker with over 20 years experience, 3 in senior care, I am fully vaccinated, I am CPR/First Aid certified and a certified professional caregiver. I have experience with mobility issues (Hoyer lifts, wheelchair, gait belt, walker), personal care, personal errands, cooking, light...
Gina can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Bonniejean M.


Mokena, IL

$20-27/hr3 yrs exp

Love People

Hi, my name is Bonnie and I serve ministry in church for autistic teens and adults. I also volunteer at Navarro Farms where this is a special farm for teaching special need adults how to farm and grow vegetation. It's a wonderful place. Also worked after school care at Ivy League Montessori and other school classes. I love kids....
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Jackie S.


Beecher, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hello. I am Jackie and I have been a special needs caregiver for 23 years. I have been long term with a set of Rett syndrome twins, and my niece is middle spectrum autistic. I have worked with traumatic brain injury and a stroke in the womb that left her with seizures and no speech. I work with non-verbal, non-ambulatory, and...
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Christine B.


New Lenox, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

I have worked in the field of Special Education since 1994. I have experience from Early Intervention Age to the geriatric population. Working with individuals with different abilities is my passion, I enjoy helping to allow whomever I work with to reach their fullest potential. I am a lifelong learner and always honing my...
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Heidi K.


Matteson, IL

$15-25/hr

Elderly Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Previous experienced elderly caregiver. Housekeeping, cooking, medications, took care elderly woman who passed away age 87. Also several years caregiver to eldery male who had cancer and passed away. Companionship also experienced with pets. Used to be medical tech. 30 years ago.
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Xiya A.


Mokena, IL

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

I work primarily with children with autism, I can also help with general mental disorders. I have a younger brother with high functioning autism, and am currently going to school to study cognitive behavior, school and clinical psychology.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Manteno, IL

Toni D.

3.0

Toni worked for us caring for my Mom for 3 weeks and then called in sick and stop showing up. She was an ok caregiver but not reliable.

- Tami G.

Gabriela M.

5.0

Gabriela is OUTSTANDING. She goes above and beyond. She truly cares and this is her passion. First time I used this site and I'm unbelievably happy.

- Marie P.

Karen S.

5.0

Karen took pride in caring of my 75 year old mother with Alzheimer's and COPD. She was terrific at interacting with my mom in a positive uplifting maner. She often planned activities to do with my mom that she knew my mom enjoyed. She was trustworthy and reliable to transport and supervise my mom...

- Care member

Patricia B.

5.0

She does a great job with my daughter, very kind.

- Julia O.

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