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I Can Help Unpacking And With Organization

Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
5 years experience
I have 5 or 6 years experience working with families with their special needs. I can also help with housekeeping and decorate the house by occasionally.
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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Hello, My name is Lily. I started my career in healthcare as a c. n. a and later moved on to nursing at a skilled nursing home called Greek American. I have experience in long term, Ortho. And dementia. From there, I moved on to working in pediatrics home health. Currently I am back in school looking to work part time during...
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Experienced Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I graduated from a medical college in Ukraine. I have experience with Parkinson's, ALS, Alzheimer's and Seniors care. I have valid Drivers License & car insurance. I can make homemade meals, provide transportation for health care needs, shopping , light housework, bathing and toileting assistance , lifting and activities.
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Part-Time or Full-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available for Summer

Chicago, IL

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$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am majoring in Special education right now, and I have worked with kids with special needs for about 8 years. I worked in a special education classroom all through middle school and high school as well as ran clubs in middle school and high school with the sole purpose of having mainstream students interacting and being...
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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
Greetings. I've been a nanny since 17 so I've had my variety of experiences. I've encountered everything from non verbal autistic, delayed development, to OCD/ anxiety and depression. I myself grew up in an Adhd household. Because of this, I am familiar on a personal level as well. I come at everything with patience and empathy.
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Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I have years of experience doing in-home healthcare for Medicaid providers. I have paused and picked it back up throughout my school and career journey. I have previously been certified in medication administration, CPR, Diabetic testing, lift utilization, etc. My longest role was supporting 3 adult males with intellectual and...
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Chicago, IL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
I have experience working in special education and love supporting kids with unique learning styles. I'm patient, encouraging, and always try to make learning and daily routines fun and stress-free.
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Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
I am RN from Europe and school teacher with MS degree. Mom of 2 grown daughters. Live in Chicago, NE part of the city . Car . Speak Ukrainian, Russian , Polish languages, besides of English. Patient, reliable.
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College Student With ABA Experience

Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I am a 20-year-old student at home for the summer and am interested in taking on a part time babysitting job for a child with autism this summer. During the year, I attend Washington University In St. Louis and am studying Psychology and Children studies. In the future, I hope to work with Applied Behavior Analysis for children...
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Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
My name is Paris. I grew up in a big family of two sisters and two brothers. I am very family oriented. I was the Cinderella of the house. I like to clean and keep everything tidy and in order. I love doing arts and crafts and other fun stuff.
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Part Time Help Available

Chicago, IL

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Arlene, and I'm a dedicated special education teacher with over 10 years of experience supporting students with diverse needs from birth through age 22. I hold certifications in Elementary Education, Language Arts, Math, and Special Education (LBS1), which allows me to create individualized, inclusive learning...
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Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant/ CPR..Full time ,Part Time ,Weekend Live In Cases

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Been a Certified Nurse for 10+years worked at skilled and unskilled facilities. I'm an upcoming entrepreneur in the Home Healthcare business. I understand that it's can be rewarding to have some assistance either if it's short or long term for caring for a relative, family member, parent, child and spouse. Let me accompany and...
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Experienced Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I've been working for systems unlimited for 2 years and really enjoy it. I would love to work with other individuals in the community. I'm very patient and fun and can handle physical and mental disabilities. I also have a sister with mental disabilities that I have helped care for my entire life so I'm definitely very...
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Chicago, IL

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$10/hr
8 years experience
I have experience working as a respite care provider for children with developmental disabilities, as a paraeducator in a classroom for kids K-2nd grade with autism, and as a tutor for elementary age students with learning disabilities. I did all of these things before getting a full-time day job in a marketing company, but I am...
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Personal Care Assistant Available

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Raised multiple children from one or shared families. Did tutoring in English, Arabic and French students. Cared for autistic children and Alzheimer s and dimensia elderly people.
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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently about to complete my semester of Student Teaching in an adaptive school in Palatine. I have worked with students with different disabilities and disorders both in and outside of the school.
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I have had multiple years of experience working with children and young adults with disabilities in a range of environments. I most recently have worked as a special needs teacher for 12 children and young adults with a range of needs. I have a passion for treating all with dignity and respect, for having fun and learning...
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Care Giver/ Company Keeper

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have a Bio in the childcare section as well. I have work with children with special needs. I have been exposed to adults with limited disabilities. I am patient and I love people. I am on time and I do not smoke. Pets are cool with me. I. Look forward to hearing from you. Thank you. Brenda or B
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Patient And Nurturing Assistance

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Hi! My name is Adia. It would be an honor to provide assistance to those developmentally challenged. In my experience, I have found that above all, it takes patience, extra care/work and love to have the healthiest outcome. I've worked with various families who were gifted with special needs children, and have been able to...
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Cool Older Sister

Chicago, IL

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$26/hr
6 years experience
Hi!! My name is Andrea and I'm currently a special education teacher. I teach a K-3 self-contained/resource room and I am currently in my third year in this position. I do have one year experience working in a high school special education classroom (which was my student teaching year). Before that, I was a nanny for 3 years. I...
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