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Emma N.


River Forest, IL

$15-25/hr6 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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Christina M.


River Forest, IL

>$10/hr10 yrs exp

Home Care

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I have over 10 years of senior care. I'm experienced in bathing, medication distribution, physical therapy, feeding, and g-tube. I'm currently a nurse. I've worked as a nanny for special needs children for over 15 years. I'm a certified CNA, Medical assistant, and Nurse. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach...
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Christina M.


River Forest, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Love What I Do

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I have experience in G-Tube, Ng-tube, nonverbal, Speech delay, Autism, Parkinson's disease, Sign Language, and feeding. I am a nurse.
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Caitlin M.


River Forest, IL

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

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I have volunteered at Hines, VA for about 5 years, accumulating over 1,000 hours of community service, and received an award for the work that I have done with seniors. I also work with people with developmental disabilities, which I also feel like helps working as a caregiver. I have been a respite for people who do feeding...
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Caitlin M.


River Forest, IL

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time or Full-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available for Summer

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I am majoring in Special education right now, and I have worked with kids with special needs for about 8 years. I worked in a special education classroom all through middle school and high school as well as ran clubs in middle school and high school with the sole purpose of having mainstream students interacting and being...
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Maureen M.


Oak Park, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Patient and Loving Mom available for ALL your Childcare Needs

4.0

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Available for respite care, weekend, overnights. I have been a licensed IL foster parent and have worked with 2 children that suffered from Fetal Alcohol syndrome and another who has ADHD as well as depression/anxiety. I have worked at an institution where I gained experience with immobile children, Batten disease, Charge...

Recent review:

4.0
Maureen has cared for my daughter for over a year on Saturdays. She sets her feedings up and gives medication via g-tube - with our training. And she provides daily needs for her as well and reading stories....

Reviewed by Jennifer V.

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Amy D.


River Grove, IL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I'm a certified Preschool teacher and have hours in training and certification for assisting children with special needs ranging from autism to physically disabled. I enjoy story time, puzzles, drama and arts and crafts. I am flexible and reliable. Hope that I can be a great fit you and your family.
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Alexis T.


Chicago, IL

$15-16/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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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...

Recent review:

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...

Reviewed by Dan K.

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Todd M.


Oak Park, IL

$25-49/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable Special Needs Provider

5.0

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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...

Recent review:

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-...

Reviewed by Jennifer W.

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Nesita S.


Chicago, IL

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver

3.0

(2)

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I have been working with special needs since 2014. I am currently getting my BCBA to become over all of my cases at an aba company that I've been working at for almost 5 years. I love working with special needs children and adults it is my passion. I love to see them grow within themselves to become independent adults.

Recent review:

5.0
Met with her and she interacted with my son in a public place . Next she came over one evening to bond with him . Looking forward to working with this caregiver .

Reviewed by Jessica P.

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Joel C.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Let's Get Down To Business, To Have Some Fun!

5.0

(1)

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I started in preschools in the 2. 6-3. 6 age group the gradually moved into substitute teaching. I have experience with special needs kids (autistic, paraplegic, blind, cognitive impairment, emotional/behavioral impairment). I have gathered several tricks in my time sub teaching and working in the preschool setting I would have...

Recent review:

5.0
Joel was our life saver. Our kids have PTSD and our son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD, which is certainly difficult to manage on a daily basis, but hen Virtual School hit us. Joel, with...

Reviewed by Britta H.

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Patricia H.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Patricia -- Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Life Coach

5.0

(1)

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I've had nearly a decade of experience coaching, tutoring, nannying, caring for and babysitting kids from infants to preteens. My goal is to support the families I serve by making learning and movement enjoyable for kids, and finding creative ways to incorporate this into their daily routine. I desire to empower those I work...
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Rosaura C.


Chicago, IL

$22-30/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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ROSAURA Objective: Certified Nursing Assistant since 1998. Specialize in Dementia, Parkinson's, MS and Austism. Working homecare since 2015 Experience: A. B 02/21- Present Personal Support Worker Help around his apartment Errands, Walks M. H 09/2019-Present CNA Companionship, ADL, Groceries, Errands Custom Home...

Recent review:

5.0
Rosaura helped me with wound care after I had to have an emergency surgery. I had an abscess removed from my tail bone and had to have surgical packing changed daily for almost three months. Rosaura had never...

Reviewed by Natalie S.

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Florence N.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr10 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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Michael S.


Oak Park, IL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Family Organization Assistance

5.0

(2)

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I just finished caring for a non-verbal autistic boy in the afternoons. My responsibilities included meal preparation, transportation, and life skills including physical and mental activities to enhance his daily life. My best attributes in this situation are my patience, persistence, and sense of caring for the situation for...

Recent review:

5.0
Michael was dependable and punctual. He was very friendly and worked hard. He helped up with a large family event. He was lovely to the guests, and we would definitely rehire him. I do not hesitate to...

Reviewed by Leslie G.

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Branndi C.


Hillside, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

5.0

(2)

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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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of.

Reviewed by Care member

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Michelle K.


Park Ridge, IL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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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Maren B.


Chicago, IL

$35/hr6 yrs exp

Let's Get It Done With Fun!

5.0

(1)

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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,...

Recent review:

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...

Reviewed by Mary G.

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Jasmyn B.


Justice, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver With Plenty Of Experience

5.0

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Hi there! I'm a new mom of a wonderful 2-year-old babygirl and I'm only interested in occasional evening or weekend gigs. I've been working with a fantastic family's non verbal 23-year-old son with special needs for the past 6 years and I enjoy it immensely. I have over 9 years of combined experience working in schools as a...

Recent review:

5.0
Jasmyn helps our family care for my special needs son and she has been a great addition to our team. She's consistent, attentive, caring, reliable and very nurturing. He took to her immediately. She's made...

Reviewed by Tracy V.

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Mollie B.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Happy To Help!

5.0

(1)

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I have been working in the special needs community since middle school. As a babysitter, in a hospital setting, and in a therapy setting all through high school, college, and post-professional employment.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in River Forest, IL

Maureen M.

4.0

Maureen has cared for my daughter for over a year on Saturdays. She sets her feedings up and gives medication via g-tube - with our training. And she provides daily needs for her as well and reading stories. Maureen has been helpful to me with clean up around the house.

- Jennifer V.

Alexis T.

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.

Todd M.

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 to focus on homework. He also...

- Jennifer W.

Nesita S.

5.0

Met with her and she interacted with my son in a public place . Next she came over one evening to bond with him . Looking forward to working with this caregiver .

- Jessica P.

Joel C.

5.0

Joel was our life saver. Our kids have PTSD and our son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD, which is certainly difficult to manage on a daily basis, but hen Virtual School hit us. Joel, with his background in special needs kids, not only kept our son under control, but was...

- Britta H.

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