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Niaja L.

Supporting You

Wheeling, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hello my name is Niaja, I am passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others. Making your life easier is always the goal. I am dedicated to making a positive impact in people's lives. I love providing support to others around me and hopefully I can include that in your lives. I have worked in the hospital for...
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Wheeling, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience
I am an experienced mother who has cared for two special needs children. My daughter had cancer at 9. My son was speech and language delayed, LD, and has ADHD.
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Dedicate Caregiver With A Heart For Helping Others

Wheeling, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as kindness, caring and responsible I like caring for people with special needs because I want to help them out with all their needs I'm looking for a job that I'm looking for a job that allows me to make a positive difference in people's lives by providing compassionate and reliable care. I want...
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Part-time/Full-time CNA Caregiver

Wheeling, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I worked in nursing home for a year. I have been working as CNA/caregiver in home health setting since 2010. I have had experiences in taking care of clients with quadriplegic, Cerebral Palsy (mild to severe type), Autism, mental illness, Asperger's, ADHD, Neurological genetic disorder and other special needs. I also possess the...
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Wheeling, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I am the mother of two adult children and have worked in Social Services since I attended college. I have my BA degree in Psychology. I taught both a teen and adult enrichment program for Developmentally Disabled clients for more than 5 years. I worked in a school as an aide for one on one care at an Early Childhood school as a...
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CNA

Wheeling, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
For the past 9 years I've been working as a nursing assistant in one of the skilled nursing facilities.
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Kind And Patient Caregiver

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/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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Experienced Care Giver

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
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$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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Experience with Special Needs

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 10 years of experience in special ed. I was a teachers aide at kirk school in Palatine for 3 years. I have also been a private caregiver for an adult male with special needs and a. caregiver to a lovely little boy for over 3 years my most recent job was with a little boy with autism.

Care Member says "Laurie took care of our special needs son and was amazing with him. From helping to feed him, play with him, give medication, etc. Laurie always...

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Niles, IL

5.0(1)
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$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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Theraputic Nanny

Highwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
With a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, my first job out of college was working in a residential facility for children with special needs. In the five years working as a Child Care Counselor, I helped children with ADD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, AS, TS, and a variety of other mental health diagnoses. As a public school teacher of many...

Ann D. says "Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time...

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Experienced, Compassionate Caregiver With Multi-Age & Special Needs Experience

Elk Grove Village, IL

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$25/hr
14 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Liliana, and I have 10+ years of hands on childcare experience with children ranging from newborns to early childhood. I began caring for a family with three children, including one on the autism spectrum, which gave me strong experience managing multiple ages, routines, and individualized special needs. I've also...
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Buffalo Grove, IL

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$40/hr
2 years experience
I am a behavior analyst and I can assist your child with behavioral issues in the home. I am caring and easy going. Please let me know if I can help!
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Northbrook, IL

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$14/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a wonderful loving patient person I love helping others. I'm from a family of 10 with a strong Christian back ground I have year experience taking care of senior and children and adults with disabilities.
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Nurse

Des Plaines, IL

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Justin, and I am a Licensed Practical Nurse with over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Before becoming a nurse, I worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 4 years, giving me a strong foundation in patient care. I specialize in caring for the elderly, particularly in the comfort of their own...
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Lincolnshire, IL

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$22/hr
Hi there! I am Sarah. I am a college graduate. Some of my hobbies include walking, drawing, creativity, math, being in nature. I have experience taking care of children for over 10 years and tutoring adults as well as kids for over 10 years as well. I am a fast learner, compassionate caregiver, patient, kind and gentle. I will...
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CNA , Caregiver,

Palatine, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
I'm a CNA and Worked in Hospitals, Nursing homes , Private duties for many years. Like to provide best care to anybody with compassionate heart. Also I will apply my experience knowledge when needed. Family won't have any worries when I'm with them. Very hard working, honest , responsible, have my own car . U S Citizen . Take...
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Additional Family Member

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been a caregiver for more than 18 years. In my past jobs I have taken care of stroke victims, people with Alzheimer's disease, cancer patients, and individuals with dementia and epilepsy (my last job for 15+ years). I even took care of a man who suffered from ALS. With the ALS patient I had to maintain his ventilator,...
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Winnetka, IL

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Hello my name is Angeline. I have experience with giving care to young kids with autism. My sister was diagnosed and I am with her everyday all day I am very very patient and understanding I am very happy to help with the knowledge I have
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Paraprofessional Looking For A Nanny Job.

Elk Grove Village, IL

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hello, I have worked for the last year as a paraprofessional at a therapeutic day school. I have worked with ages 5-22 both those with autism and other disabilities. As well as those who are in wheelchairs. I am open to helping with all hygiene related things and love to see the children I work with grow and have fun! I would...
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Recent special needs child care reviews from local parents in Wheeling, IL

Special Needs Child Care in Wheeling, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs child care

Larissa D.

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...

- Amaralys A.

Karyn L.

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

- Care member

Laurie B.

Laurie took care of our special needs son and was amazing with him. From helping to feed him, play with him, give medication, etc. Laurie...

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