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Vianne W.

Nanny/Babysitter

Algonquin, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am the mother of five amazing kids. They range from 9 years old to 19 years old. My youngest child has special needs, so I am very comfortable and familiar with any setting or situation. I have worked in healthcare for over 20 years and that includes hands-on clinical patient work. I am college educated and have CPR/AED/BLS...
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Experience, Loving Nanny

Elgin, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Shannon. I am 30 years old, I am married, and have 1 adorable 3-year-old boy. For the past 12 years, I have worked as a nanny, caregiver, aid, and even teacher at a daycare. I absolutely love kids! I have worked with kids with all different personalities and temperaments as well as children with learning...

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Lake in the Hills, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I worked for 10 years as a nanny/sitter before becoming a mom. I've been a mother for 12 years. I volunteered watching children while serving in my church's Children's Ministry. I spent over 150 hours observing in Chicago Public Schools while in my graduate studies at Roosevelt University. As a nanny, I worked with all...
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Full Time Nanny Available

McHenry, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been babysitting since I was 13. I have taken a care giving class. I have babysat children from infancy-12 years of age. I have worked the past two summers at Western Dupage Special Recreation Association. There, I have worked with children from ages 6-12 with different special needs. I have also worked programs involving...

Michael D. says "Thanks to Care.com, we are happy to have a nice babysitter for our son, who will be 3 years old on the 3rd of December. Liz is a caring and experienced...

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Seeking PT/FT Nanny .

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I have been a professional child caregiver for over 12 yrs, having worked with 6 families. I've been caring for kids since I was a teenager & I've always considered it a passion. Although I spent the majority of my earlier career in corporate marketing, I feel I've found my true calling in protecting, teaching & nurturing young...

Care Member says "Out of all the child care professionals I've worked with over the years, Susan is a stand out. She is very communicative, responsive and extremely...

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Nanny

South Elgin, IL

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I raised my own children, my son (33) and my daughter (23). Over the past 20 years, I have served as a toddler teacher, and home-daycare provider, and served 4 different families as a nanny for the last decade. I also have experience working with people with special needs. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoy working with...

Care Member says "We love Ms. Cadence! She has taken care of our youngest since he was 5 months as well as helping out with our two older sons when they are home from...

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Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am an experienced nanny, early childhood educator, nanny house manager and newborn care specialist. I've dedicated my career to working with families and children in a variety of settings. My background extends beyond working in private homes of families and includes teaching and leadership roles in quality early childhood...

Jacki R. says "Michelle is incredible with children - she is patient, kind, high energy and creative. Her experience extends well beyond most nanny job descriptions and...

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Full Time Nanny

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello, My name is Sarah. I am looking for a full time nanny position with a loving family. I'm looking to utilize my 11 and a half years of child care experience and knowledge in growth development by providing good guidance and exceptional care as a professional live out nanny. I also have two and a half years experience with...

Stephanie M. says "I have known Sarah for many years now and she has always been my go-to occasional nanny/sitter when she was available to help with my two children. She...

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Nanny Who Teaches With Educational Play!

Round Lake, IL

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
Learning and Playing with children has blessed me with the most wonderful memories of all! Teaching a child to express themselves and communicate through music and sign language (ASL) and watching their frustrations ease, are some of the reasons I became a Nanny. I am a loving Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of...

Maria G. says "Donyel was a nanny to our daughter for almost a year, starting when she was 6 months old. She's by far the best care-taker we've ever had! She's...

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Nanny

West Chicago, IL

4.3(1)
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$10/hr
8 years experience
Travel
Hello! My name is Jackie, I am 21 years old and currently live in West Chicago! I have been a nanny for the past year and a half, and have babysat for different families since I was 12 years old, including various ages from newborn to teenagers along with different special needs. I speak English fluently and took 6 years of...

Gabriella C. says "Jackie was so helpful! I always came home to a clean house with dishes done and the vacuum ran. She came up with fun games for the kids to play. She...

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Part Time Nanny

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
work experience as a nanny with special need children around 5 years I love to work with kids I am very responsible, loving , patient, honest, respectful. I am mother of two beautiful boys also I work as rehab aide , nursing assistant, I graduated as nurse (LPN) in 2012 I have around 12 years of career experience working with...

Evangeline E. says "Doris was great with my kids. Very reliable. We will continue to re hire her."

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Honest, Personable, Responsible, Compassionate And Dedicated Caregiver /Nanny For Six Families

McHenry, IL

4.6(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 26 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My first experience as a childcare provider is when I was a young teenager. Later, I worked with special needs children as a bus driver and teaching assistant for eight years. I have worked with families who had infants, preschool and school-aged children as a nanny since 2011. I fully enjoy being a nanny and I am in excellent...

Ian G. says "Karen is very nice and has a vast range of experience in a variety of areas. She babysat our 2 1/2 year old boy for a week during the day when we were in...

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Experienced Mother And Nanny

McHenry, IL

4.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am the mother of a 21 yr old son, a 28-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 7-year-old boy. I have over 15 years babysitting and Nanny experience with all ages as well as special needs care. I find joy in helping children learn and grow. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, going to parks and taking nature walks. I am...

Shannon C. says "Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her."

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Professional Nanny And Babysitter

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Currently, I am a PE and Health Teacher, and I love it! I have been working with children since I was a teenager. I was the neighborhood go to Babysitter and Pied Piper for family and neighbors. My experience is as a Nanny, Babysitter, Certified Elementary and Physical Education and Health Teacher, Language Arts Teacher,...
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Caring, Patient Professional Nanny

McHenry, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
I have worked with special needs children as a special needs bus driver and summer school teacher's assistant for eight year. I have a cover letter and resume that I will bring to an interview. Thank you.
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Positive, Motivated And Fun Nanny

Arlington Heights, IL

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$24/hr
6 years experience
Hello my name is Paulina I am looking for a full time position as a long term nanny. I am fully vaccinated/booster, CPR certified and non-smoker. I am also okay with pets. I have one dog myself (medium size) which I adore. I graduated from Roosevelt University and earn a bachelor's degree in psychology (Children's...
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Loving Mommy And Nanny

Round Lake, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am the mother to two wonderful boys both who have special needs. My oldest is 6 and has severe ADHD with possible bi-polar, and my younger one is 3 with failure to thrive and GERD. Both are very active boys who have kept me on my feet. I am very used to speech/occupation/physical therapies as they both have IEP's through the...
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Experienced, Fun, And Reliable Nanny!

Saint Charles, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Mima, and I am looking to nanny for a family beginning in January 2021 close to where I attend University in Dekalb, as an Elementary Special Ed. Major! Currently I am working as an Au Pair (live in nanny) in London, England for a family with a 6-year-old boy, and a 9-year-old girl with special needs. As a...
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Teacher Looking For A Summer Nannying Job

Saint Charles, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am looking for a nice family of however many children. I have plenty of experience babysitting and am currently a teacher for 10 students with special needs. I do also have my own car so I can easily pick up and drop off kids at school, sports, and other activities! I am looking for a nannying position for the summer. Please...

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Special Needs Nannies in Algonquin, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 31 listed special needs nannies

Elizabeth W.

Thanks to Care.com, we are happy to have a nice babysitter for our son, who will be 3 years old on the 3rd of December. Liz is a caring and...

- Michael D.

Susan K.

Out of all the child care professionals I've worked with over the years, Susan is a stand out. She is very communicative, responsive and...

- Care member

Candace W.

We love Ms. Cadence! She has taken care of our youngest since he was 5 months as well as helping out with our two older sons when they are...

- Care member

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