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Devyn M.

Belvidere, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
My name is Devyn . I just graduated from Boylan High school! I have a lot of experience with children, and I love working with them! I have been working at Gigi's Playhouse for 6 years now, so I am qualified and comfortable watching children with special needs! I am very responsive to parents instructions. I'm a very positive...
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Belvidere, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a very positive, patient, and reliable person with about 10 years of childcare experience with kids ages 2-teen! I have also worked and volunteered in a variety of special needs programs! I'm more of a quiet person but am lots of fun! My goal is to give kids a supportive and caring environment where they are free to be...
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Garden Prairie, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi there! I'm Tatiana, and I've been working with kids for 3 years now. I started as a para at a school for students with autism in the kindergarten room and loved it. I work with students ages 5-8, including some with special needs. In my spare time, I go to the gym and help raise my 8-year-old niece. I love open...

Care Member says "Tatiana did amazing with our daughter she loved her. She uses her own log to write down what they did and anything my daughter ate. She brought sheets...

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Part Time/Full Time Care giving

Rockford, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have over 13 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, and I have a strong passion for this work. As the eldest child in my family, I have had ample experience caring for infants and preschool aged children. Most of my experience is working with children and young adults ranging in age from 3 to 18+ years...

Kuenzi D. says "Jessica is a great employee! She is passionate, up-beat and a hard worker. She takes initiative and asks questions when she has them. She dies a great job...

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Looking For Nanny/Mother's Helper Jobs!

Rockford, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
As a big sister of two little brothers, and a member of a large extended family (with lots of little cousins!), my love for kids has only grown over the years. Kids are my passion, and I always feel comfortable around them. I love to play, teach, and create with children, as I've always been a very creative and driven person...

Sarena M. says "Miranda is a super-sweet, down to earth, value-minded person and fun to boot! She is always on time (usually a few minutes early) and always happy to...

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Compassionate, Great Communicator And Hard Working.

Rockford, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
transportation
live-in home care
errands
meal prep
I have a medical assistant background and I have done in home care and facility care for elderly and special needs. I can assist with daily functions of hygiene, feeding, mobility, companionship, as well as providing security, patience and compassion. I can help with maintaining your loved one's schedules and appointments.

Care Member says "Kimberly did a great job taking care of our step father and father. She was very caring and receptive to their needs!!! "

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Goofy Sitter With Positivity To Spread!

Rockford, IL

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$22/hr
3 years experience
I've worked with children for 3+ years! I have extensive experience with children with disabilities/special needs, and I am a legally certified paraprofessional. Children of all ages have taught me many things about myself and my character. I strive to be a good role model that encourages a creative, fun, and safe environment.
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Garden Prairie, IL

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$21/hr
4 years experience
As an experienced special education assistant, I've spent years supporting children of all abilities--including students with autism, learning differences, and behavioral needs--by building confidence, understanding their unique strengths, and helping them grow in a caring, consistent, and patient environment. Thanks for reading...
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Rockford, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am compassionate and willing to help in all areas of your needs . I have experience in : transferring, feeding and bathing . I am reliable and I am very patient .
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Rockford, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hello! My name is Leah. I am a 27-year-old woman. Professionally, I worked at a High School for 3 years in the Special Education Department. In the 3 years, I worked with kids of many different backgrounds and needs. I have always had a giving personality and love to help people. I know it takes a cheerful and encouraging...
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Rockford, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Worked in a nursing home rehab center for 12 years took care of a wide range of patients with all types of disorders am considerate and patient enjoy helping people
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Rockford, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Care taker that is capable of meeting all needs. I've nannied for many special needs babies and children before.
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Rockford, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
While I was in high school I was fortunate enough to work developed mentally adults. I was responsible for their ADL and goals. The most rewarding job out there.
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Experienced Nanny & Teacher

Roscoe, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a certified teacher with a passion for providing care to young children. I have experience in working with children 0-18, in both academic and childcare settings. I also have past experience in working with kids with special needs and providing therapeutic recreation services. My most recent family and I have been together...

Domonique S. says "Megan took care of my daughter from age 18 months for over a year and I couldn't be happier with her services. She has a kind spirit, gentle souls with...

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Marengo, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a passion. For the past three years, I've dedicated myself to providing enriching care for children aged 0-11, with a special focus on toddlers. I find immense joy in fostering their development through creative activities, educational games, and active play, including...

Joel C. says "Alexandria was great with my kids, they love her so much, I would definitely hire her again. She is very professional, she has a fire science degree, and...

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Warm And Patient Childcare Provider Available For Full-time Or Part-time/occassional Care

Hampshire, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Worked 4 day weeks as a Nanny for 5 years with child diagnosed within Autism Spectrum with some developmental delays. Child was 2 1/2 - 7 1/2 years old during this period. Also cared for younger sibling who was 2 years younger and required standard care. Continued occasional date night care through now, children are now 13 and...

Rhonda H. says "Sherry has been amazing with our family. She I'd the only person outside of immediate family that we've allowed to watch our ASD child! She is wonderful...

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Clare, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a fun, energetic and a compassionate mother with 22 years as a Mom. I have raised my 2 children alone. One special needs boy 22 and a girl 19 years old. My children are my life, and I have very lovely memories of them being little. I live for those days and feel that my calling is being a mother. My job as a mother is not...

Laura B. says "Tiffany is wonderful with children and she knows her job very well. Will stay late if you need her to and will go that extra mile. I would hire her again...

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Marengo, IL

4.3(1)
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$27/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
My name is Quinn and I'm new to Illinois from Texas. I have been both a private nanny as well as a preschool teacher. I can provide homework help and transportation to school aged children. I am comfortable with anything from meal prep to diapering and caring for sick children. I am CPR/AED certified in both children and adults....

Addison J. says "Quinn is a kind and thoughtful Nanny to our daughters. She kept them happy and entertained. She was always quick to step in and help me. She also cooked...

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Teacher & Former Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Roscoe, IL

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Prior to moving to Dallas, I worked as a therapeutic recreation assistant for children and young adults (ages 3-21 years old) in an after-school care and summer camp setting. I also have two years experience as a paraprofessional educator in a severe behavior needs classroom, grades 4 and 5. In addition to caring for children...
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Tatiana M.

Tatiana did amazing with our daughter she loved her. She uses her own log to write down what they did and anything my daughter ate. She...

- Care member

Jessica I.

Jessica is a great employee! She is passionate, up-beat and a hard worker. She takes initiative and asks questions when she has them. She...

- Kuenzi D.

Miranda L.

Miranda is a super-sweet, down to earth, value-minded person and fun to boot! She is always on time (usually a few minutes early) and...

- Sarena M.

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