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I am a dedicated caregiver with extensive experience supporting children, the elderly, and individuals with mental disabilities. I have worked in group homes, assisted living facilities, and with private clients, and I also had the privilege of caring for people in the military during my time in Ghana.
Patience is my greatest...
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swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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My name is Cyndy. I have 18+ years of caring for children, seniors. I do not mind light housekeeping or driving in immediate area. I have transportation w an excellent driving record. I have Great References. Have experience w diabetes, dementia, tbi special needs care and more. I am looking to fill my weekdays as I work...
Sara T. says "Cyndy is reliable, great with people, seniors, and children, kind, patient, honest, and really puts in 100% to what she enjoys doing!"
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
I have 30 years of experience in healthcare. I can help with Home Care - Light Housekeeping - Meal prep - Light Laundry - Medication Reminders - Helpful - Reliable - Caring - Certify CPR. I am a mother of twins (a boy and a girl). I have worked in healthcare for over 30 years, taking care of seniors, and patients with special...
Chris J. says "I'm pleased to recommend Vickey C for your caregiver. She became my sister's caregiver for 18 months. She helped my sister treat from Medication...
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- $15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
dementia
I had the privilege of taking care of my beautiful Mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I also had a child with special needs, her diagnosis were Cerebral Palsy, Seizure Disorder, and she was G Tube fed I was so honored to care for the both of them. Love is the key, anybody and everybody responds to Love. I didn't...
Jasmine W. says "She's an angel. Caring and kind."
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 4 years of experience as a summer camp councilor taking car of 10+ kids aged 5-10 for 2 hours a day four days a week. Recently, I had the honor of taking over as camp director for our summer drama camp which provided me with the opportunity to work with 42 campers alongside my staff. I had the privilege of being a part...
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! I'm Evelyn- I love kids and can say with confidence that caretaking is what I'm best at.
The way I care for children reflects the way I was raised; with empathy and respect. I'd like to say I've been babysitting since I was 10, as I helped my mother raise my 2 younger sisters, but I've officially babysat and nannied...
Ximena O. says "She is awesome with my son. He gets excited when I tell him she will be coming. I love her dependability, attention to homework assignments,...
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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I'm 31 years old have worked in a hospital for over 5 years I also have cared for kids with special needs for about 5 years but in a hospital setting I am fluent in Spanish and English I enjoy working with kids and adults of all ages . Due to the pandemic I stopped working in a hospital setting because I have twin sisters that...
Alexandrith B. says "I hired Miriam to take care of my grandmother who has dementia. We have hired her for night shift and day shift . She truly has become a part of the...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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I have been watching kids for a 9 years now. I love having playtime with kids. I am good at putting kids down for bedtime. I am also great at working with special needs children, have lots of experience and great references. I am 29 but I think that's what makes me a great nanny because I can connect with the kids on their...
Nicole B. says "We had a wonderful initial interview with her arriving on time and making an excellent first impression. She's easy going and so far the girls adore her....
As a mother of a child with special needs I have experience caring for children with Down Syndrome, Autism, Emotional Disabilities, Opposition Defiance Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder. I am employed by Chicago Public Schools as a aide for children with special needs and by the Chicago Park District as an Inclusion Aide...
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- $15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Ive been working with kids for 3 years. I have worked with twins, special needs, newborns, etc. I am college learning about physical therapy. Eventually I want to specialize special needs physical therapy. I am fun, patient, responsible, and reliable.
Anne M. says "Cassie was wonderful. She was a part-time nanny for us for 2 years. My kids adored her and I loved having her around. She was always upbeat and truly...
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- $20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am looking to help people care for their children while they are working. I am a mother of 3 grown children and I have been working with students with special needs for about 7 years. I have a big family and love being the fun aunt to my young nieces and nephews. We love to do crafts, go to the zoo, swim, plays games,...
Angela K. says "Janice has been with us for almost a year. She watches my 1 year old since he was a newborn while I went to work as a nurse. She is very flexible and...
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- $20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi my name is Magdalena I am 26 years old. I am bilingual and can speak English and Polish. I attended University of Illinois at Chicago where I majored in Psychology and also minored in Polish. I graduated from there in 2016. Currently I am getting my masters through an online program at Liberty University. I love working with...
Kimberly C. says "Maggie was punctual and professional during her interview! She had great questions and was forth coming with her schedule and other obligations! Our...
I've been engaged in childcare since the age of 15, and my passion for working with kids has only grown. Currently pursuing a degree in Pediatric Nursing, it's a lifelong dream of mine to contribute to children's well-being. With a 4-year-old brother, I have firsthand experience understanding children. Throughout high school, I...
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- $17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I love children. I have worked with children for many years. I was a teachers' aide two years with the preschool at my high school. I teach Sunday school at my church to an age group of 2 to 6. I have a cousin who is special needs and I often babysit him. I love children and enjoy working with them very much. I have been and am...
Catearina C. says "Very dependable! My 3yo said he had fun while in her care. As a mother that's all you want to hear. she also cares for my newborn and is great with him...
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Janiyah, and I am the owner of Crafty Kids Care Childcare Services. I am a 20-year-old live-out nanny with over three years of experience in babysitting and nannying, as well as a part-time preschool daycare teacher. I am also a student in early childhood education My background includes working with families,...
Care Member says "She was so kind, My girls loved her! they still ask about her until this day!"
I was blessed to take care of my special needs daughter and my Mom. It was an honor to serve them. I didn't see them as burdens I saw them as blessings. This is my passion, love Is the key because everybody responses to love. I strongly believe that your job should be centered around your gift.
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- $25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I have been working as a nanny since 1997, I have experience with different age group, and I worked with families in different part of Chicago-land,
I am responsible, reliable, patient, and professional nanny, I have a great love and passion to work with children, I can play, read and engage the child into different activities...
Jeff H. says "Our 2 year old warmed up to Hakima immediately, and enjoys their time together every week. She currently comes over one morning a week, and has been...
Travel
swimming supervision
I have been caring for children since I was 10 years old, gaining experience with kids of all ages, including those with special needs. I'm comfortable managing multiple children at once and creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for them.
My approach to childcare is built on patience, creativity, and strong...
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- $17/hr
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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My experience is solely based on being a mother to a special needs child.
I had to be creative with play and the biggest part is PAY ATTENTION.
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- $17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
During the school year I am a special education teacher for Chicago Public Schools. I have been a school teacher for six years for students with severe and profound special needs. Before I was a teacher I have done multiple care giving jobs working with children with all different types of needs. I am experienced with...
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The average post rate is $23.00/hr as of November 2025
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Cynthia V.
Cyndy is reliable, great with people, seniors, and children, kind, patient, honest, and really puts in 100% to what she enjoys doing!
- Sara T.
Vickey C.
I'm pleased to recommend Vickey C for your caregiver. She became my sister's caregiver for 18 months. She helped my sister treat from...
- Chris J.
Kimberly J.
She's an angel. Caring and kind.
- Jasmine W.
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