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I am currently a Residential Director at a non-profit Organization that service adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I have spent the last 7 years as a caregiver for adults with disabilities. I am CPR and First Aid trained. I Provide them with the proper medical attention and make life possible for them.
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Hi, my name is Beth! I am looking for a summer nanny position from June to August of 2015 and am open for occasional date nights as well. I started babysitting when I was 12 for the kids in my neighborhood. In high school I worked in a camp ground during the summer doing activities with kids. After high school, I nannied for a...
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I am a certified teacher and am licensed to have children with special needs in my classroom. My step-brother is autistic, so are his friends that come over. I have had experience with a variety of disabilities, from EBD, Downs Syndrome, Autism, cerebral Palsy, and more. I do believe that every child is different and cannot be...
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Hi! My name is Amber and I am currently a child and adolescent behavioral clinician in Rochelle. I am changing from full time to part time as I get ready to start my doctorate studies as an Occupational Therapist at UIC this fall. Because of this change, I am looking for some work, and that's why I'm here! I graduated from...
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Hello, my name is Ella.. and I am 18 years old. I am the oldest daughter of 8 siblings. I have a helpful mindset. I am very willing to do what is needed. Being around young kids often, I am very patient and love finding fun things to do.
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Life can be challenging as is... even more so for people with specific disabilities-
I'm passionate about assisting men and ladies with special challenges lead fulfilling lives by assisting with daily living tasks so that they can be as independent as they desire to be :)
Most of my experience is in assisting people with...
5.0
"Lorie took care of my father when we were on vacation. She was wonderful. She kept the house clean and was great with my father. I would hire her again in a heartbeat."
Reviewed by Kris C.
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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Assistive Technology/AAC. Feeding and tube feeding. I was with the last girl I cared for for 16 years she passed away in February which broke my heart but I'm now ready to care for someone else!!
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"April is a very caring, trusting, knowledgeable person that watched my daughter for many years. I was a very protective mother of a severely handicapped child who needed total care ( g tube feedings, frequent...
Reviewed by Carole G.
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Hi! My name is Jenny. I live in Campton Hills with my fiancée and 3 dogs. My daughter is a freshman in college and I'm adjusting to being an empty nester! Currently I'm working as a teacher in Naperville - this is my 23rd year - but looking for extra work to stay busy and help pay for college expenses!
Paula M.
Rochelle, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Since 2016., I have been a caregiver for a C6 female incomplete Quadriplegic, ROM exercises, bowel program, bathing and dressing. Light housework. All transfers in and out of the wheelchair done with a slide board. My daughter was born with a Grade II IVH, acquired Hydrocephalic and is mildly delayed. I had my Mother live in my...
5.0
"Absolutely excellent caregiver. Good communicator, punctual and efficient, personable and thoughtful. We will always look to Paula for any future needs."
Reviewed by Stuart W.
Lori W.
Saint Charles, IL
$20-40/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I am a college-educated mom in my mid-50s. I have a nearly empty nest after raising my two children and am looking to earn some extra income. I have experience caring for children of all ages, senior citizens and people with special needs. Having a special needs brother taught me patience, caring and sensitivity early in my...
Martha L.
Elburn, IL
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have worked with children with special needs since I was a child when my own mother got involved with children with special needs. My mothers brother that was Down's Syndrome and we cared for him. I also worked with and autistic teenager for 3 years. While in Asia during 2004 when the Asian Tsunami occurred, my husband and I...
Jayne M.
Hampshire, IL
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
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Teacher for 4 years with a general education and special education licenses. CPR certified. Work with kids with all different abilities consistently. Babysat frequently before become a certified teacher.
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I have had many rewarding clients and they all have touched my life in a special way. I love what I do.
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Hello! I am an experienced caregiver, both personally and professionally. I actually owned and operated a home care business however I prefer to build the trust and relationship that comes with providing 1:1 care.
I prefer to work with children or young adults with special needs, however I have a wide variety of experience...
Lyndsey O.
Rochelle, IL
$15-16/hr • 6 yrs exp
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I worked at opportunity house in sycamore with adults with disabilities for 6 years. I absolutely loved my job and loved helping each client. I loved to watch as they learned a new way of life as an independent adult.
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Hi my name is Cheryl, I have been a caregiver for 8 years. I have cared for all ages and all different needs including; paralysis, cerebral palsy and autism. Thanks!
Katie W.
Hampshire, IL
$10-15/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Special Needs Professional With Flexible Schedule
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***I CURRENTLY WORK FULL-TIME IN THE SPECIAL RECREATION FIELD. However, I am periodically available to help on nights and weekends!*** I have been working with individuals with disabilities for the past 9 years in a variety of different settings. Before I graduated with my degree is B. S. Rehabilitation Services (minoring in...
Cassandra S.
Rochelle, IL
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
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During high-school I was an assistant to our special needs program. I worked alongside the kids by helping them learn, doing activities with them, assisting with lunch, and going on outside trips monthly as well. I also have assisted at Guiding Light Academy with their program and helping out the kids for special activities and...
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I have worked in health care for 7 years with a focus in special needs. I have been the manager of a group home that houses 6 clients of varying ages and disabilities for the last 3 years. I have experience in assisting with day program for individuals which consists of fun community based activities as well as fun enriching...
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I have over 3 decades of nursing experience with over half of them serving individuals with special needs, pediatric through adult. I have loved giving care to folks of all ages, including those with disabilities including muscular dystrophy / other more rare dystrophies, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain...
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Recent special needs child care reviews in DeKalb, IL
Lorie G.
5.0
Lorie took care of my father when we were on vacation. She was wonderful. She kept the house clean and was great with my father. I would hire her again in a heartbeat.
- Kris C.
April L C.
5.0
April is a very caring, trusting, knowledgeable person that watched my daughter for many years. I was a very protective mother of a severely handicapped child who needed total care ( g tube feedings, frequent suctioning, non verbal, diapered) and had a seizure disorder. I totally trusted my child in...
- Carole G.
Paula M.
5.0
Absolutely excellent caregiver. Good communicator, punctual and efficient, personable and thoughtful. We will always look to Paula for any future needs.
- Stuart W.