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Hi, my name is Lauren and I am 29 years old. I work as a Specialized Paraprofessional in the school districts. I help special needs students, and care for their physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships. I'm a graduate from Loyola Marymount University...
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,...
Kaeleen E.
River Grove, IL
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! I am a certified nursing assistant/patient care technician. I have experience working as a CNA at a nursing rehabilitation facility. I've had training with younger patients, special needs, and of course elderly. I currently work in an ICU at Elmhurst Hospital for the last two years: My skills range from transportation,...
Kaeleen can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Kaeleen is very patient, caring and sweet with children.She is extremely responsible, strategic, playful, and I feel very safe knowing she's trained in critical care and can perform CPR and the Heimlich maneuver. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
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...
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 my entire families life easier and more pleasant."
Tracy V.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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.
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.
5.0
(2)
Certified nursing assistant for 12 years. I have training in many settings for nursing homes, memory care & private home care. I have cared for people with special need-independent clients to total care. I have experience in feed/gtube. I have training in transportation lifts(Hoyer, Stand lift). Personal care- ( pri-care,...
5.0
"Rashawnda is absolutely wonderful. My kids adore her. She is definitely like a member of our family."
Veronica C.
Amy D.
Melrose Park, IL
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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.
Keesha H.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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...
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with children and adults at Misericordia Home for six years. Some duties were: changing diapers, re-positioning, temps, set up and priming of Ng/Og feeds, emptying foleys, etc. I have taken them on outings, programing and other activities. I love working with children of all needs; I especially love the smile on...
Sylvia A.
Chicago, IL
$17-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
My name is Sylvia , I'm a 4th year medical student, I have been working as a Caregiver and CNA for over 6years now.
I've grown to love taking care of the elderly like they are my own relatives. I have also taken care of children and mentally disabled people. I have experience with transportation, transfer, dementia, stroke and...
Sylvia can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I worked together with her to take care of a very difficult client. But she was so patient and well knowledgeable about what to do to calm them down."
Lucy H.
4.0
(1)
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: Live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! I am a current high school Special Education teacher with experience teaching adolescents on the autism spectrum and children with ADHD, cognitive impairments, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, and sensory processing disorders. My teenage daughter has cerebral palsy and is visually impaired and is...
5.0
"I wish I could give Martina 10 stars! From the moment we interviewed, she was so respectful and knowledgeable about caring for people with special needs. Martina is so kind, thoughtful and fun! My brother has enjoyed several days with his "new friend" as he now...
Melissa D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
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...
Britta H.
5.0
(2)
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: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
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
Alesandra D.
Chicago, IL
$14-19/hr
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(3)
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.
Maureen M.
Oak Park, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient and Loving Mom available for ALL your Childcare Needs
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
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...
Jennifer V.
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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Riverside, IL
Kaeleen E.
5.0
Kaeleen is very patient, caring and sweet with children.She is extremely responsible, strategic, playful, and I feel very safe knowing she's trained in critical care and can perform CPR and the Heimlich maneuver.
- Care member
Jordan B.
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 how they learn, noting them each as...
- Jocelyn G.
Jasmyn B.
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 my entire families life easier and more pleasant.
- Tracy V.
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.
Rashawnda P.
5.0
Rashawnda is absolutely wonderful. My kids adore her. She is definitely like a member of our family.
- Veronica C.