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Shannon O.


Ava, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

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Hello, I'm Shannon. I have worked with special needs high school students when I taught ESE Secondary Education at a center school for PMH, TMH, and EMH students. I taught job skills, daily living skills, community living and social skills along with academics. I also volunteered with Special Olympics. It was a great joy getting...
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Naomi K.


Chester, IL

$10-50/hr6 yrs exp

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I absolutely love working with kids of all ages. I have a significant amount of experience in working with kids in variety of situations. I have worked with kids with special needs, babysat newborns and toddlers, and work well with kids and pets. I grew up in a family of 18, so I've learn to work in chaos and high-energy...
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"Naomi is AMAZING. Patient, kind, creative, and responsible. She worked for us for over a year. She started when our daughter was 3 months and son 3 years. She met the developmental needs (physical and...

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Mikayla W.


Carbondale, IL

$14-15/hr9 yrs exp

Creative And Flexible Sitter For All Needs

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Hi my name is Mikayla, I grew up in daycare when I aged out I worked for my daycare for two years, from there I worked in my mom's daycare. Ive also taken child care and developmental classes along with a handful of child and regular psychology classes. I've been in the Direct support field since 2015 working with clients of...
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Mikayla W.


Carbondale, IL

$14-17/hr6 yrs exp

Smile Bringer

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Hi my name is Mikayla I've been in the home healthcare field for over six years now I've been a license DSP for over six years now and that includes my first aid certification and CPR certification I have worked with all different levels of physical and developmental disabilities as well as behavioral issues and special needs...
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Katlyn F.


Carbondale, IL

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant, Personable, Responsible, Down To Earth!

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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Transferring/Body Lifting along with many other aspects of care.
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Eunice A.


Carbondale, IL

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

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Hi! I have four years professional experience looking after children. I studied nursing for 2 years and now I changed majors and I m available for short term and regular sits most evenings. I'm creative and especially love drawing and painting with kids! Great with all ages, from newborn to teen :) I've been working with...
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Cailynn M.


Carbondale, IL

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Patient Sitter And Caring Person

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Hello, My name is Cailynn and I am 23 years old. I graduated Southern Illinois University at Carbondale with a Bachelor's in Communication Disorders and Sciences with Currently, I am in 2nd year of Graduate School pursuing my Masters in Speech Pathology. I moved back home this year for my internship and am looking for something...
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Ashley C.


Carbondale, IL

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Personal Care Assistant

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I have four years of care giving experience and I am a certified nursing assistant. I am trained in first aid and CPR. I can assist in bathing and dressing. I am also trained in special diet plans.

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