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Nathan F.

Attentive Sitter With A Flexible Schedule

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Attentive & Willing to learn. Whether its help with transportation, medication management or any other daily tasks, I can help you or your loved one with a better day to day
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Hello, My name is Shareta , When I saw your posting in search of a Child Care Sitter, I was eager to submit my resume for your consideration. With my solid background in child care and babysitting for children of all ages-coupled with my college coursework in Clinical Mental Health and my caring personality-I am confident that I...
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Chicago, IL

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$18/hr
8 years experience
I have just graduated nursing school at Purdue and am looking to stay busy until I move and start my job as a pediatric nurse October! I have lots of experience caring for kids of all ages and abilities. I have been babysitting since before I was a freshman in high school and have also spent a lot of time working with kids and...
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Chicago, IL

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$18/hr
5 years experience
My name is Phoebe. I have 5 years of school based experience working with students K-5. I am passionate about adapting to meet the child where they are at, and building a strong bond with them. I love watching kids fall in love with learning, and seeing their brain grow! I have extensive experience working with children with...
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Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have been a special needs caregiver for 20yrs which in those 20 I for a quadriplegic which I help with all daily living needs from showering bowel program catheter changing exercises going to doc appointments transferring with a Hoyer lift . Preparing meals. Nebulizer treatments. Also worked with a patient who had ALS. And a...
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Organized, Responsible & Caring Graduate Student

Chicago, IL

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$24/hr
5 years experience
Hello there! I am an open, organized, responsible and loving person who recently left the corporate world to nanny & work with and care for people! Feel free to reach out, I'd love to talk!
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Caring, Educated And Experienced

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
I am a compassionate and caring person. I have grown up with family members that have disabilities. I have also worked at a facility as a DSP taking care of individuals with mental and physical disabilities. I had my own classroom there and took care of 10 clients. I worked there for four years. I am DSP certified, CPR and First...
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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
Hi! I'm Jada. I am an experienced caretaker. I have lived with a double amputee relative as well as an immobilized elderly relative for a good chunk of my life which has given me skills in dealing with such situations. I have learned by experience how to assist and take care of others who cannot on their own. I figured I could...
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Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I have experience working with special needs children in a variety of diverse settings. I can work 1:1 with kids looking to focus on behavioral management and emotional regulation, or in a more typical group or home setting. Let me know how I can be of service!
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Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
Hello dear family! I just wanted to let you know that I'm a sweet person with a ginormous heart available to help you out with your needs. I got my degree in health occupational in Colombia the country where I'm from, and I worked for one year. In the last 2 year I have been working with different ages and special conditions....
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Nanny Patricia

Chicago, IL

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello! My name is Patricia. I'm a psychologist from Venezuela with over 12 years of experience supporting children and families. I specialize in caring for infants and children with special needs (including autism, ADHD, cancer, and developmental differences), and I offer a warm, playful, and thoughtful approach to every family...
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Weeknight And Weekend Babysitter Available

Chicago, IL

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I've been living in Chicago for three years and currently work in PR. I graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans in 2013 with a degree in journalism and Spanish. In college, I nannied for two families, one set of twins (6 months when I started) born premature with special needs, and another family with 5 children,...
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Chicago, IL

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$14/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I'm a student at Loyola University majoring in early childhood education. I have experience being a teachers assistant at a daycare working with ages one through five, as well as babysitting experience with older and special needs children. I spent the most time with the toddlers. I'm open to helping with anything you...
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Belly Laughs Are The Best

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have been a nanny in the past, I currently teach dance to kids and adults ages 2-35 including kids and adults with special needs. I fully believe kids should be active whether that's going to the park, the library, zoo or even just walking the mall on a rainy day rather than watch television all day. I love doing art projects...
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Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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I am a Montessori special education teacher with 20 years of experience teaching, nannying, tutoring, playing with, and loving children of all ages and neurotypes. I am a self-taught naturalist and love sharing nature, science, reading, and sports with children. A perfect day with children is being outside in the woods, hiking,...
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About Me

Chicago, IL

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$23/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hey there! I'm Angelia, a compassionate and hands-on caregiver with a background in supporting children with special needs. My experience has taught me the importance of patience, adaptability, and truly catering to each child's unique needs. I hold a bachelor's degree in sociology, which has deepened my understanding of human...
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Chicago, IL

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$28/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Experienced childcare provider. I have worked as a camp counselor director, registered behavioral technician, and paraprofessional for CPS while pursuing my Master's Degree in Social Work so that I can work with children in a clinical setting. I have 2 years of experience working with children on the spectrum/with special needs...
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Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I am an arts educator with extensive nannying experience, including work with newborns and children with special needs. When I'm not nannying, I'm working with Lookingglass Theater Company, Raven Theatre and the Creative Root Program at DePaul University teaching PreK-5th grade school residencies and summer programs....
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Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Currently work as a nurse at Lurie Children's hospital in the Cardiac ICU and am looking to fill some of my off time while making a little extra money:) I have been babysitting since before I was a freshman in high school and have also spent a lot of time working with kids and adults with special needs. I'm open to helping out...
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Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
I've been a childcare provider for over five years, and I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. I believe in providing a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and grow. I have experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and...
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