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House Manager/nanny, Date-night Babysitter. Experience With Special Needs, Non Verbal Kids, And More
Chicago, IL
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6 years experience
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I started working with kids when I was 16, mom ran her own home daycare and I started working alongside her then. I started nannying on my own a few months after I turned 18. I've been working as a professional nanny for 4 years now- and have had 2 house manager nanny mix positions.
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I have been working with children since the age of 13, which has also involved caring for special needs children. My previous training as a social worker allowed me to develop my skill sets in various ways, and I am also extremely skilled in senior care. While my career has changed, the empathy, compassion, and kindness I posess...
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Nurturing young minds and supporting families is my passion. I have one year of experience caring for children aged 10years old. I participated in a program that allowed me to job shadow middle school teachers in high-school. I also participated in a program called peer tutoring where I was able to aid children with special...
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My name is Ethan. I am a very giving and caring person with lots of experience. I have been working with children and adolescents for many years now and I find it to be some of the most fulfilling work that I have done. I started in care service when I was a teenager as a summer camp counselor and did this for many summers,...
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Ever since my younger sister was born, who ia now 16 years old, I have always been the eldest sibling to care for her when my parents were at work, running errands, etc. Approximately 7 years ago, I started babysitting for a family that resided in a building I've moved away from. I was then referenced to another family to...
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8 years experience·
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I have 8+ years in experience with babysitting/ nannying in addition to working with special needs. I am also an RN, and so you can always rest assured that I will provide a safe and welcoming environment for children including the care of their physical, emotional, and social needs. I am currently looking for a summer nanny/...
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I am 37 years old and I would love to babysit for your family. I have been babysitting for 17 years (including for families with special needs children) and I am certified in CPR.
I love running (I just finished my third marathon), traveling (I just got back from Europe), reading and concerts. I came from a big family that is...
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I am looking for any date night or weekend opportunities. I have over seven years of experience babysitting as well as three years as a camp counselor. I have worked extensively with children with special needs as well. During my masters program, I took coursework in childhood development as well as speech/language development....
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Hi there! I'm a graduate of Ohio State University and am currently pursuing a doctoral degree in occupational therapy at Boston University. I've been babysitting consistently since I was 13 and spent all 4 years of my undergraduate career nannying. I nannied families with up to 3 children part-time and tutored their children...
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I'm a fun loving caregiver who deeply enjoys creating developmentally attuned environments for young children to grow, explore, and be nurtured! I have 10+ years of childcare experience in a variety of settings, ranging from home care to daycare to academic. My experience ranges from newborns to youth with early childhood (0-4),...
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10 years experience·
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Hello, my name is Samantha . I have 10+ years of experience with babysitting from ages 0 - 12 years. I have experience in watching over special needs and watching multiple ages at once. I have a passion for working with children and love engaging with them and helping them grow. I know how to quickly defuse a situation and keep...
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I have over 14 years of experience taking care of children. In addition to 14 years of experience as a nanny, I have 5 years of experience as a camp counselor for Chicago Park District, 4 years as a private tutor, and I currently work as a speech-language pathologist in the school setting. I am CPR certified and have experience...
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10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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I'm currently looking for a heavy part-time or full-time nanny position over Chicago Public School's summer break. I'm available starting June 12th.
I have 10 years of experience babysitting, nannying, and working in education. I work as a full-time teaching assistant at a Chicago Public Montessori school for pre-K3 through...
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I am the oldest of 4 children. My youngest sibling is very seriously handicapped both mentally and physically. I spent the majority of my teens taking care of my siblings and cousins. I'm used to caring for multiple children at once as well as children with special needs. I'm loving, kind, responsible and fun. I'd love to be the...
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Hello!
I am currently in graduate school working toward becoming a health professional, but in the past I have worked as a Special Education paraprofessional and ESL instructor for children ages 6-17, preschool assistant teacher for ages 3-5, and in various other privately employed childcare roles. I primarily have experience...
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Hi there! I'm Alexis, a Chicago local with over 10 years of experience babysitting, both in homes and daycares. As a lifelong artist and cook, I've spent countless hours decorating 'funny face pizzas,' and reading books ("The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a personal favorite"), with kids of all ages. My focus is on creating a safe,...
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Hello! I would love to have the opportunity be considered for a nanny position. During the school year I am an elementary teacher for Chicago Public Schools. Besides my teaching experience I have also taught preschool, managed a camp for children with special needs, and I also babysit 2 toddlers over the weekend. Please reach...
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A few years back I worked as a babysitter taking care of twin girls in Evanston with a very beautiful family. But they grew up and went to school full-time. I am also a mother of a 4-year-old girl which was born premature and needed special care and I became her personal nurse in a way. I am currently a CNA that is attending to...
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I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. With over a decade of experience, I am very comfortable enforcing household rules. I have a creative and imaginative nature, which keeps children engaged and entertained. I'm also trained in First Aid and CPR, and have...
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Bringing five years of experience and a college degree to childcare, I am eager to positively impact your child's life. My passion lies in fostering growth and development while providing reliable support to families. I am patient, creative, and friendly. Communication is key, and I'll always follow your preferred method to keep...
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The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of October 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7
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