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Patrick D.

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
Hi, I am currently in the last term of my Occupational Therapy Asst. program as well as on my way to becoming an adaptive fitness trainer. The majority of my experience and care has been with individuals with ASD. I have lived with my aunt with ASD for 15 years and have been her caregiver for 5 years. I am a physically...
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Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I am currently working as an in-class aide for a special needs child, and this past year I worked as a Special Education teacher and ESL instructor for children ages 6-17. During college, I volunteered with SMART (reading assistance at a local elementary school) and completed a clinical speech-language- and hearing assistantship...
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Love Bug

Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hello:))) I was raised with my brother who has epilepsy and autism and it is something I feel qualified to work with. I also have a degree in Social work and three years of experience helping people with severe mental illness and physical illness. I am very loving and caring and am very willing to learn your ways of caring. I...
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Paraprofessional

Chicago, IL

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Working in the mental health field, I have worked several years with a variety of disabilities, mental health concerns, and challenging behaviors. I have worked with as little as 2-year-olds who have autism, ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, depression, etc., to adults with a variety of disabilities and cognitive delays. This is the area I...
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Chicago, IL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I am a Licensed Paramedic in IL with about 10 years of Healthcare experience, with more than 7 years in EMS. I have experience with people of all walks of life, as well as healthcare needs. I also have experience caring for children of all ages, multiples, and children with special needs. I am a non-smoker, pet friendly, and...
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Care Giver

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
I have experience taking care of bed ridden patient, where I have to give food and medication through G-tube. Change diaper , and clean. Reposition every 2 hours. I have taken care of diabetic lady, where I learnt how to check sugar level and give insulin according to sugar level. I also have change catheter and given medication...
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Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Hi my name is Stephanie but I usually go by Steph! I am currently a Pediatric ICU nurse with a strong background in developmental care. I am in the process of switching roles into a day position that allows me to work shorter shifts and have 3 days off a week, and i'm looking to keep busy and continue developing my skills and...
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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Growing up with family members who possess cognitive and physical differences made me become a strong and passionate disability rights advocate. I am passionate about providing the best quality care for all individuals which is why I hope to become a pediatric occupational therapist. I am a trained Certified Nurse assistant and...
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Experienced Young Adult Available

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
8 years experience
I grew up with a developmentally delayed older sister which has given me a great deal of experience with a variety of different needs. In addition, I was selected to be an aide at my local high school to work with the special education program for a portion of the day, which I have been doing for for the past 2 years. I'm...
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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I have worked with children and adults all ages, all abilities and limitations. I currently work for Chicago Public Schools with pre- k and second grade and am currently looking for summer employment. I've helped bring students grade level and test levels up, offer tutoring, and homework help. Some things I enjoy are arts and...
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Student

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I am currently a student at Loyola chicago. I am studying to become an Occupational Therapist. I am also a student athlete who runs at LUC. I love working with kids and have previously worked as a swim lesson instructor, babysitter, and a therapeutic assistant at Eyas Landing, working with students with autism.
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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
I am 22 years old.impairments. I have helped raise my brother to be the wonderful 20-year-old man he is today! Along with volunteering with many organizations such as the Special Olympics and the NWSRA. I went college at the University of Iowa and minored in American Sign Language. I have a strong passion for working with...
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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
I have taken care of children with epilepsy and needed to be fed through a tube. also have done therapy with them. I have worked with kids who have had 150 seizures in one day.
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Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I am a clinical psychology Ph. D. student, and have worked with children with special needs. Those sessions were always the most rewarding. I have also learned a lot from those experiences. I also believe that I am patient and kind, and make for an ideal candidate for taking care of individuals with special needs.
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Energetic Smart Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have years of experience and education in early childhood. I have worked in schools, and homes. I also specialize in therapy with children with ASD.
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Full Time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
My major is sport management to Recreational Therapy. Mostly recreational therapist work special needs children and seniors. I've learned so many things about disabled people being in the program.
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College Undergraduate SLP Student

Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
I am currently a college senior studying to become an SLP. I think this job would be great for me to gain experience with kids with special needs as that is something I will encounter in my career and have not been able to get experience with yet. I have been struggling to find a job that works with my class schedule so this job...
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Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Megan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a strong passion for supporting individuals with diverse abilities. For the past nine years, I have worked closely with children and teens with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities, providing individualized and compassionate support. I...
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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hi, I'm Quinn! I'm a para educator in special education, with a background in child care, tutoring, and classroom assistance. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology, and am currently planning on going for my master's in speech pathology. I am passionate about communication and accommodation. My availability is after school...
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Chicago, IL

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$27/hr
3 years experience
I have worked with individuals with autism for about 3 years. I was a care taker for an 18-year-old with cerebral palsy, worked at Western Michigan University's center for disability services working with adults with autism as a behavioral technician assistant and am currently a support coordinator for individuals with autism.
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