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Susan R.

Park Ridge, IL

from: $20/hr

I work at a High school. The department I work in is with students that have varying Special Needs and abilities. These students have IEPs and have many adaptations to help accomodate their leaning and their environment.

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Dina S.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

5 years experience

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...

Karen O. says "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...

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Natacha P.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

2 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

I am a recent graduate looking for an income and I have 5 years experience working in healthcare. Thank you.

Yulanda C. says "Natacha was a great conversationalist and was helpful when I needed assistance going to a medical procedure. She's very dependable and I would recommend...

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Lavinia B.

CNA,CPR

Wheeling, IL

5.0(0)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience

Highly-dependable, nurturing caregiver who has good values, compassionate nature and 10 + extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly care. Eager to make a difference in client's everyday life.

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Connie B.

Niles, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

I have been in the social service field for over 20 years. I was also was a preschool teacher, but went back to my first love, working with people with disabilities. I worked in a residential home with girls with severe disabilities, then did respite care for a few years and loved it all. I was a job coach helping people with...

Stacy C. says "We have been so incredibly lucky to have Connie as part of our care team. She has been reliable, responsible, and very kind in the care of our son with...

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Tracy O.

Experienced Full Time Nanny Available

Franklin Park, IL

5.0(0)

from: $10/hr

5 years experience

I have worked through DCFS in a foster home, with children ranging from 5 months to 15 years old. There were many different special needs involved. I worked there for 5 years. I enjoy this type of work because children are loving and sweet and teach us something new every day. The appreciation of life is greatly increased in...

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Alfredo R.

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

4 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I am very interested in the opportunity to assist, I want to be a true companion on uplifting someone who needs care by listening to my clients first and provide comfort to their worries and fears. I took my medical board exams in order to practice medicine in United Sates. My medical degree is from Mexico where I have practiced...

Care Member says "The entire family was very pleased with Alfredo's professionalism. He always performed his duties with a smile and a pleasant attitude. He undertook...

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Karyn L.

Experienced Care Giver

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience

Over the last 18 years, I have worked with adult and children who have developmental disabilities. This includes one on one settings, as well as group settings. My job is to ensure the safety and well being of all individuals with whom I work and care for. Additionally, I create programs to assist with community integration. I...

Care Member says "Karyn deserves more than 5 stars! She worked with our severely handicapped adult daughter who required feeding, diapering, showering and medications....

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Joel C.

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

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

1 year experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

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...

Britta H. says "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...

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Amy D.

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(0)

from: $25/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

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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Sylvia B.

Speech Therapist/Tutor- Polish-Speaking/ Special Needs & All Ages

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Swimming supervision

carpooling

craft assistance

Hello all, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I live in Chicago and am providing services for children of all ages as a Speech-Language Pathologist as well as a caregiver! I am an elementary school-based SLP and am finishing up my 7th year there. I completed my Master's coursework in Speech-Language Pathology at...

Renee G. says "Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop...

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Dania G.

Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(0)

from: $18/hr

4 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Hello Parents! I've been a professional in childcare and education for 13+ years. As a daycare teacher, tutor, babysitter, summer camp counselor, and nanny, I've worked with children with special needs in several different capacities. I have specific and extensive experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD, Down...

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Vanessa S.

Happy Child Is A Happy Life

Skokie, IL

4.2(0)

from: $35/hr

10 years experience

Dependable & Professional License ABA therapist 12+years experiences in childcare. Degree in Early Childhood Education, Background in Child development & Newborn Care Specialist certified. Hello Families, My name is Vanessa, you can call me Miss V. I worked as a lead teacher & ABA Therapist. As a Childcare specialist, I am...

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Kristy C.

Caregiver With Deaf Education Degree

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

8 years experience

I majored in Deaf education and have several years of experience working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students as well as students with other communicative, social, and emotional needs. I am currently teaching 3rd through 5th grade in a Deaf Education program, but would like to continue to work with children for the summer. I...

Kathy K. says "I have the honor of working alongside Kristy at Children of Peace. I teach 1st through 3rd grade Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and co-teach religion...

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Florence N.

Helping Hands

Chicago, IL

4.0(0)

from: $10/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

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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Larissa D.

Kind And Patient Caregiver

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)

from: $27/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Hi, my name is Lara. When I was younger, my first job was working in an elderly home, and I've always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to caring for my own mother in my past, I have been working for a senior care agency this year as well as people from care. com. I am certified in CPR, First aid, CPI (from my...

Amaralys A. says "Lara was kind, helpful, and showed great concern for me after my hysterectomy. she continues to check on my recovery even after the job was complete....

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Nicoleta R.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Rolling Meadows, IL

3.0(0)

from: $25/hr

3 years experience

I am a nurse for over 9 years and a CNA for more than 10 years. I do my job with passion because I believe it is more than a job, I believe it is a calling. I am a mother and wife and I have worked with families that have considered me as part of their family. I am dependable, flexible and a positive person. I am honest and I am...

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Todd M.

Reliable Special Needs Provider

Oak Park, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

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...

Jennifer W. says "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...

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Rosaura C.

Full Time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $22/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

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...

Natalie S. says "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...

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Kerry W.

Educator With Special Needs Experience

Chicago, IL

from: $30/hr

6 years experience

Swimming supervision

light cleaning

travel

meal prep

As a former middle school librarian, high school teacher, and university librarian, I have always had a passion for education and working with children. For decades, I've spent my summers nannying, which led me to realize how much I love one-on-one interaction. Over the past six years, I've had the privilege of caring for a...

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Dina S.

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...

- Karen O.

Natacha P.

Natacha was a great conversationalist and was helpful when I needed assistance going to a medical procedure. She's very dependable and I...

- Yulanda C.

Connie B.

We have been so incredibly lucky to have Connie as part of our care team. She has been reliable, responsible, and very kind in the care of...

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Susan R.

Dina S.

Natacha P.

Lavinia B.

CNA,CPR

Connie B.

Tracy O.

Experienced Full Time Nanny Available

Alfredo R.

Karyn L.

Experienced Care Giver

Joel C.

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

Amy D.

Sylvia B.

Speech Therapist/Tutor- Polish-Speaking/ Special Needs & All Ages

Dania G.

Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

Vanessa S.

Happy Child Is A Happy Life

Kristy C.

Caregiver With Deaf Education Degree

Florence N.

Helping Hands

Larissa D.

Kind And Patient Caregiver

Nicoleta R.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Todd M.

Reliable Special Needs Provider

Rosaura C.

Full Time Caregiver

Kerry W.

Educator With Special Needs Experience

Recent special needs child care reviews from local parents in Park Ridge, IL

Dina S.

Natacha P.

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