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I have a love for working with individuals with special needs. I have experience working with individuals diagnosed with ASD, Bipolar Disorder, Alzheimer's Disease, Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disabilities, Pica, and Type 1 Diabetes. I'm looking to work with primarily children and teens, however, I could be open to other ages...
Katharine S.
Winnetka, IL
$30-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
Inspiring Growth And Joy: Nanny Specializing In Special Needs Care
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This past May, I graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA in Psychology. I have always had a passion for working with kids and young adults, especially those with disabilities and/or mental health illnesses. During school, I worked as a Direct Support Professional in Iowa City, IA. I was at an enhanced behavioral and...
5.0
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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...
5.0
"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 with an amazing attitude and is always finding new...
Reviewed by Ann D.
Meadow C.
Chicago, IL
$20-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
Babysitting/Nanny Available Weekends/evenings (weekdays Vary)
5.0
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I am a current college student with 12+ years of childcare experience. I am certified in both adult and infant CPR and First Aid. I also have many families that can proudly stand behind my assertion that I provide exemplary care and am always delighted to provide for their families and children. I'd describe my personality as...
5.0
"Meadow is wonderful! She is very attuned to my newborn son and has a great sense of play. Highly recommend!"
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Nicole G.
Evanston, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny Who Wants Your Children To Have Fun And Be Critical Thinkers
4.8
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I have cared for children all my life from family to friends and have been caring for them professionally for the last 10 years. I care for children of all ages, with and without special needs. I am CPR and first aid certified, Direct Service person certified, Paraprofessional certified (teachers aide), sign language, and...
5.0
"Nicole is amazing with children! She's kind, patient, knowledgeable, resourceful and has an ability to tailor herself to children's needs. My son at 22 months had a difficult time having a nanny for the first...
Reviewed by Meghan S.
5.0
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I am graduate em psychology and I have 2 years of experience taking care of children as an au pair, two boys who are currently 4 and 7 years old. But I also had experience working with children with special needs, from 2 to 14 years old, in a clinic in Brazil.
I am currently seeking a position as a full-time, long-term nanny.
I...
5.0
"Gabi is patient, respectful, sweet, nurturing and has great understanding of child development. "
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5.0
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Currently, I am a Professional Nanny for twin 2-year-old boys, and I love it! I have been working with children since I was a teenager. I was the neighborhood go to Babysitter.
My experience is as a Nanny, Babysitter, Certified Elementary and Physical Education Teacher, Day Camp Director, Summer School Teacher, and...
Michelle R.
Mount Prospect, IL
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager / Early Childhood Educator / Newborn Care Specialist
5.0
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I am an experienced nanny, nanny house manager, educator and newborn care specialist. For more than 25 years, I have 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...
5.0
"Saturday, July 3, 2021
Michelle R has been in our employ for 3 months in 2021 as a nighttime nanny. Michelle started with us when our baby boy was very little-two weeks old-when he was eating/waking up...
Reviewed by Hannah W.
5.0
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Hi there! Im 27 & Im looking for a PT/FT job I live in Lincoln square, hoping to stay close, but willing to travel for the right fit.
I have 5+ years of experience, from months old to 12Yo. I have also taken care of multiple kids at the same time, including kids with special needs.
Im fluent in English and Spanish and would...
5.0
"Laura is fantastic! She was the caretaker for our 4-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter for about 6 months until we moved across the country. I wish we could have taken her with us! She immediately made both...
Reviewed by Kathleen H.
4.9
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Hello, I'm Patricia. I'm a psychologist from Venezuela. And I have really good experience working with children. I am a very friendly person, I like to laugh and I am very responsible. I love crafting, especially painting and drawing. In my home country, I studied psychology, therefore I had the opportunity to work with children...
5.0
"She is very sweet and knows how to soothe even the fussiest baby (and calm worried parents haha). We fully trust her with our 7 month old!"
Reviewed by Lily B.
5.0
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Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family.
About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...
5.0
"Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two boys (3 mo. and 18 mo. at the time). Throughout the...
Reviewed by Margaret D.
4.2
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Hi Families
Hi my name Bongi
I am 25 years old, I've been working with kids for as since high school I used to babysit daytime on weekends until I started doing as a job while studying, I have CPR training certificate and childcare training, I am of course infant qualified and have worked with all ages . I have 2 year au pair...
5.0
"BONGI is patient, kind and will treat your little ones like her own, I recommend her to any family that is not only looking for a nanny but also a part of their family."
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Hi! I have worked as a nanny and babysitter over the past 7 years for . I have cared for newborns and toddlers, and older kids as well. I am a loving mother, with one son and I adore working with children and watching them grow and learn. I have experience with special needs children and speech and occupational therapy. I am...
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Hi, my name is Brittney and I'm 26 years old. I have been working with kids since I was about 16 years old. I've been lucky enough to work with twins, infants, special needs, and more. I love caring for children, it's what I've always had a passion for and it's what I am planning on pursuing, career-wise. I am always willing to...
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Hi families! my name is Jamie and I'm 23 years old. I am a full time nanny currently taking care of a 14-month-old baby boy.
I am looking for weekend babysitting jobs as well as Wednesdays nights(4 p.m. till late) during the week.
A little about me: I have over 4+ years of experience including 2 years as an Au Pair(live-in...
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Hello! My name is Allison and I am excited to be your babysitter, nanny, and/or tutor. I graduated from Elon University in 2019 with a BA in Human Services & International Studies with a minor in Spanish. I spent this past academic year working as an English Language Assistant at an elementary school in Madrid, Spain. I have...
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I am an experienced nanny, energetic, nurturing, warm, and caring. I relate well to children and their parents. I am loyal and dedicated. I focus on promoting a child's physical, mental and emotional development. As a Certified Nursing Assistant. I am CPR certified and trained in First Aid. I am reliable, engaging and...
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I have worked in a professional setting with special needs children and children on the autism spectrum in both the school setting and home. I have experience working with newborns, toddlers, elementary aged children, middle school and high school aged children. I love the creativity and silliness that comes when working with...
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Hello! My name is Allison and I am excited to be your babysitter, nanny, and/or tutor. I graduated from Elon University in 2019 with a BA in Human Services & International Studies with a minor in Spanish. I spent the past two academic years working as an English Language Assistant at an elementary school in Madrid, Spain. I have...
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I have been caring for children since I was in middle school. I nannied throughout college and I have extensive experience working alongside children with special needs as well.
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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Winnetka, IL
Lauren G.
5.0
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 with an amazing attitude and is always finding new ways to help. She is reliable, hardworking, responsive, intelligent, and always follows...
- Ann D.
Meadow C.
5.0
We have been fortunate to work with Meadow while she is attending undergrad at UIUC and we are missing her terribly during the summer months! She is amazing with my toddler, who is not the easiest child in the world, I'm going to be honest. Meadow is kind, joyful, creative, and patient with my...
- Amy R.
Nicole G.
5.0
Nicole was an amazing sitter for my 4 year old son. She is so caring and kind. Her natural attitude and way of being is very calming for kids. I knew that my son was safe and cared for with her. She also knows how to kindly set boundaries and ensure that kids know and follow the rules. We felt lucky...
- Anna A.
Marilia M.
5.0
Gabi is patient, respectful, sweet, nurturing and has great understanding of child development.
- Care member
Michelle R.
5.0
Michelle is incredible with children - she is patient, kind, high energy and creative. Her experience extends well beyond most nanny job descriptions and she truly goes above and beyond for the families she works for. If you are looking for someone to love and care for your kids the way you do, you...
- Jacki R.