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Gail C.

Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
dementia
live-in home care
companionship
+ 1 more
Hi, I am Gail C. I have been a Caregiver for the past 10 years. I have taken care of at least 12 elderly persons during that period. I have cared for persons with dementia, alzheimers, parkinsons disease, muscular degeneration, diabetes, Als, m. s. cancer, heart conditions and stroke. Also for persons needing assistance after...
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Special Needs Care Giver

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I am a trained care giver with 2+ years of experience caring for people with disabilities, varying levels of functioning/mobility, and other special needs. I am trained to lift/transfer, feed, familiar with proper seizure protocol, as well as dealing with clients with violent tendencies. I am looking for something full...
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Special Education Teacher Looking To Support Special Needs Children Over The Summer

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
During the school year I am a special education teacher for Chicago Public Schools. I have been a school teacher for eight 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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Special Needs Provider Available

Chicago, IL

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$10/hr
2 years experience
I am a full time special education teacher. I currently teach 5th and 8th grade students with learning disabilities. In addition, I have taught in a special needs high school setting as well as a residential behavior setting for boys with severe behavior disorders. I have also worked as a behavioral therapist for a 4-year-old...
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Special Needs Educator/Provider

Chicago, IL

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$10/hr
5 years experience
I am an elementary education/special education minor. I have experience in my coursework in dealing with all types of learners. I have found it to me even more fulfilling to work with children with special needs. It may take longer for these students to understand or make milestones but when they attain their goals its a...
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Childcare For Children With Special Needs

Chicago, IL

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$18/hr
Hi! My name is Alena, I am from Medfield, MA and just graduated from Marquette University with my Bachelor degree in Nursing. While I am not available for consistent nannying jobs, I am in search of date nights and random days to babysit this summer. Please do not hesitate to add me to your back up list! Throughout my years in...
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Part-time Caregiver, Special-needs Provider, And Respite Care Worker Available

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
I am completing my Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and have been working with children of varying abilities for 2+ years. I am very passionate about working with children of all ages, all types of abilities, challenges, and their families . I am currently working in an elementary school that and have a caseload...
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Seasoned Special Needs Helper

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hello everyone, my name's Khadijah. I currently work in ABA as a Registered Behavioral Therapist. I worked with special needs of all ages, from infants to seniors. I am currently a student studying for social work. I have worked in school, home, and residential settings. I have experience with adhd, autism, delayed cognitive...
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Part-Time, Passionate Special Needs Caregiver Available For Summer!

Chicago, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked with disabled, neurodivergent, and neurotypical children and adults with and for 14 years, providing in-home, in-school, and in-community care for individuals with a variety of abilities, skills, and disabilities. I absolutely love the work, and I am passionate about disability rights. I majored in Women's and...
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Trisha L. - Providing Unique Care And Support For Individuals With Special Needs

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been working with children and adults with special needs and neurodevelopmental/physical differences for over 10 years. My care started with my cousin who has cerebral palsy and is non-verbal. I also worked as a care aid for individuals ranging from 4-26 years old, including those with autism, developmental delays, and...
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special needs.

Chicago, IL

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$35/hr
3 years experience
special needs.
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Special needs caregiver

Chicago, IL

from
$16/hr
Hi I'm Romeo I have over 10 years of caregiver experience I can provide a very good references most of my patients live in Downtown Gold Coast area .
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Part-time Special Needs Care-Giver With Lots Of Experience

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I'm Maddie! I'm a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) working with children with autism in a therapeutic day school. I've been around and have cared for kids with disabilities most of my life. My 21-year-old sister has developmental delays, mental health diagnoses and autism. I have nannied and babysat kids of all ages...
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Part Time Special Needs Caregiver.

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
I worked in daycare caring for a child with sensory processing problems. I enjoy helping them learn to get through every day life with thier issue.
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Special Needs Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I have taken courses in students with disabilities and autism spectrum disorder. I also worked at a school for children with special needs for one year. I continue to work with children with varying needs and support them and their learning.
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Special Needs Paraprofessional

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi there! My name is Emilyne Mai and I have worked as a paraprofessional for 3+ years. I have primarily worked with middle schoolers, high schoolers, as well as the Pre-K and Kindergarten ages. I have worked with a variety of students that have ADHD/ADD, AuSD, partially blind, limited to no mobility. During this time, I have...
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Special Needs

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hi, I worked for CPS as a SECA (Special Ed Classroom Assistant) for 6yrs. Being a SECA was an amazing job. I am now a stay-at-home mom to a sweet 2yr old boy. I believe I have the patience, and kindness to work with children. Safety is my priority, but also making sure having fun and learning are incorporated too!
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Special Education Classroom Assistant

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
I am currently a Special Education teacher in a self-contained K/1st classroom. I am blessed to be able to work with 9 great students, 8 of my students are on the autism spectrum and 1 of my students is diagnosed with OHI. This is my 5th year working at the my current school. The school is a specialty school and it only serves...
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Special Education Helper

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hi there! I have a lot of experience working with children with special needs. As a camp counselor, I had the opportunity to work with children of varying behavioral and cognitive abilities. I was responsible for a young teen displaying mild autism and other children with ADHD and anger management issues. I also interned at a...
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Special Education Teacher Looking For Babysitting

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I am currently in my third year teaching special education. Throughout the course of schooling and work outside of school, I have experience with all ages of people with special needs. I have done private at home therapy, tutoring and best buddies (an organization that creates friendships with adults and school aged children who...
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