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Rachel R.

Caregiver Available

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I'm a part-time student at University studying psychology, and I have 7 years of experience babysitting since high school. I am patient, kind, creative, compassionate, and reliable. I've always loved working with kids, and I'm also happy to help with housework and caring for pets. I'm currently a part-time nanny for a 5...
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Experience Caregiver Available Mid To Late August

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Hi, parents! My name is Shakee. I am 23 years old. I am looking for one full-time or 2 set part-time child care positions. I am willing to travel up to 35 miles from my home. I have just over 2 years of experience in professional private child care. I hold a Bachelor's in both Special Education and Elementary Education. I have...
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Chicago, IL

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$14/hr
9 years experience
I have experience working with children with autism and other disabilities. I find it very interesting and challenging.
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Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I absolutely love working with kids, and I believe that I am very good at it as I have my own little one. I treat the children that I care for as if they were my own, so they are always in good hands.
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Chicago, IL

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Hi, my name is Desiree , I have over 6+ years worth of experience with autism , over the years I have been able to see that a child have it off back. I'm willing to clean , cook and watch over them. Have my own transportation and I have dealt with many non verbal kids in my family and adhd.
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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Hi, I'm Lauren! I have several years of experience caring for children of all ages through my work as a substitute teacher, special education paraprofessional, and behavior technician. I'm patient, dependable, and love creating a safe, fun, and structured environment where kids can learn and grow. My medical school background...
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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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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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Nanny

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hi all! I have a huge bio on my other profile, but I am very comfortable and quite experienced in working with younger and older individuals with disabilities and neurological developmental disorders. It is my full time job! I work as an ABA Therapist and it is my passion! I am looking for a job preferably ion the weekends...
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Part Time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$10/hr
5 years experience
I'm Jaclyn and I've been teaching elementary aged children for the past 5 years. During my time teaching I've worked with students who have developmental delay, autism, and BD/ED concerns. I've also worked with students with physical disabilities, including students in wheelchairs who have needed bathroom assistance. Prior to...
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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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Kind Young Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
Hi! I'm Ariana. I have experience with typical childcare/nannying/animal care. I have experience and a good understanding of ptsd, adhd, autism. I can assure you I have a trauma-informed approach. I am a quick learner. I'd love to hear from you!
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Part-time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$28/hr
Hello, my name is Natalie, and I am a 22-year-old Elmhurst University student. Because I am majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders, I am extremely keen in children's development and communication disorders. I've always been involved with children, and before to covid, I worked at a childcare facility. When it comes to...
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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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Paraprofessional Turned Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Laura has long loved working with neurodivergent individuals. From running inclusive dance groups to therapeutic assistance, she has proven to be creative, collaborative and compassionate in her approach.
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Amazing And Caring Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
My name is Judith and I have over 5 years of caregiving experience. I am First Aid and CPR certified and I am a Certified Nurse Assistant! I am young, fun and energetic. I have worked at a foster care facility for over 3 years and worked for one family professionally, long term. I understand the importance of responsibility 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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$20/hr
8 years experience
Hey! I'm Soni, a grad student at Rush University. I've babysat/nannied periodically since high school, and I love spending time with kids! I'd describe my personality as creative, bubbly, genuine, and thoughtful. In my spare time, I like to go for long walks, listen to music, try new restaurants, and check out different...
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After 4 I'm All Yours!!!

Chicago, IL

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Hello beautiful people of the world!!! I am Siedah. I am currently working full-time at a private facility for adults with disabilities and autism. By it being summer hours I have more time off than usual.
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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I have been working with children for 3 years and have worked with special needs children multiple times throughout my career as a nanny. I have cared for children with Down's syndrome, Autism, and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome as well as children with physical needs such as leg and back braces. I am also a certified nursing assistant...
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