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Sonia R.

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I have a deep love for working with children and senior adults. I bring over 20 years of experience supporting kids and teens with special needs. I also have 5 years experience supporting adults 55+. My background is in early childhood education, along with 14+ years as a Certified Nursing Assistant, and lastly 5 years of...
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Cheerful Dependable College Student

Orland Park, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a positive, trustworthy and patient person who adores children. I am currently a school social worker and work with preschool aged kids and 4th and 5th grade students. I have quite a bit of experience with children. I have worked in my school as the social worker for two years working with students with special needs as...
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Willowbrook, IL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
As a nurturing caregiver with four years of experience, I am passionate about fostering a positive and enriching environment for children to grow and thrive. My patient and calm nature allows me to connect with children on a meaningful level, while my creativity and imagination fuel our playtime with educational games and...
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Love, Kindness And Respect

Palos Heights, IL

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$20/hr
11 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Experienced Childcare Provider. Punctual Reliable Trustworthy I like working with kids because I believe I can assist with helping the next generation become kind and caring individuals. I'm looking for a job that has a family that I can leave a positive impact upon. I started working with kids when I was in...
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Berwyn, IL

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$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I started Child development during my second year or high school. In which I would create weekly lesson plans. Summer break of my junior year I was in a summer program where I would go to Rush Hospital and learn about asthma, breast cancer, and other medical conditions. Go back to boys and girls club and teach younger children...
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Part-Time Baby Sitter Or Nanny

Orland Park, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, My Name is Samantha. I am a Special Education Paraprofessional in New Lenox D122! I have over 10 years experience in child care and a ficus on child development. I work with all special needs population and average children as well. I have a Bachelors in Child Psychology and will be starting a master certification 2023...
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Tinley Park, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Ashley. I am a Licensed COTA and CNA with 15 years experience providing quality support and patient care. I am a skilled caregiver with therapy and nursing background and I am dedicated to comfort, safety, and dignity. I provide compassionate and reliable care with strong clinical and support skills. I have...
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Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I love children and have studied early childhood education. I have 20+years of experience working with children and teens with special needs. I am also a certified nursing assistant with 14+ years of experience. I love pets and strive to be loving, respectful to all I encounter.
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Willow Springs, IL

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
Nurturing young minds is one of my passion. With seven years of experience, I offer attentive and engaging care for children. My college education has provided me with a solid foundation, complemented by years of experience in art teaching, and special needs care. I am patient, creative, and friendly, and I enjoy playing outdoor...
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Orland Park, IL

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$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello, my name is Courtney I am 22 years old. I am a experienced nanny with 4 years of experience. I am CPR, First aid and AED certified. I have always had a passion working with children. I am from Tinley Park IL. My childcare experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive...
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Brookfield, IL

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$18/hr
2 years experience
As a person with ADHD I am able to understand difficulties children with learning disabilities may not be able to communicate to someone whom does not think the same way as the individual. Summer of 2018 and 2019 I was a nanny for a 8-year-old boy going into third grade. He came to me with a first grade reading and math level....
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I Have 5 Years Of Experience With Children With With Special Needs.

Chicago, IL

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$10/hr
Travel
craft assistance
My Child Care Provider responsibilities included overseeing the basic schedule of special needs children, conducting activities, and supporting other staff members as needed.
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Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
Hi! I'm a friendly babysitter. I have 2 yrs experience with babysitting. I am very patient with kids and allow them to express what they want. I can help out with crafts and other tasks. People often tell me I have a warm aura because kids gravitate towards me a lot.
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Chicago, IL

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$14/hr
10 years experience
I have over 10 years of personal experience in special needs I am very knowledgeable reliable and compassionate about this
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Bridgeview, IL

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$24/hr
7 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Diana, and I'm a dedicated and caring nanny with experience working with children of all ages, from infants and toddlers to school-age kids and teenagers. I'm also well-versed in supporting children with special needs, ensuring every child feels valued and understood. I believe in creating a nurturing, fun,...
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Berwyn, IL

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, my name is Ray I'm just a happy person who loves to work hard. People who I work with say I have so much patience my daughter says too much. I'm a single dad of a 15-year-old. I love playing sports I coach soccer as well. So all the experience I have has help me realize that life should be fun. So I make things fun for kids...
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I Can Help With Special Needs.

Tinley Park, IL

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$14/hr
10 years experience
I have experience with quadriplegic individuals and Autistic youths. Just spell out the circumstances and I will let you know if I'm able to help. I'm happy to give you peace of mind.
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Special Needs Assistant

Lyons, IL

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Greetings Families, my name is Joan! I have childcare experience since my youth, took some early childhood education courses during undergraduate years but then switched majors to what I believed would prep me to serve families at a wider scale. After some years in the field of social services, I 'fell back' in childcare, where...
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Orland Park, IL

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi! I'm Jessica a career Nanny looking for my next long term family! I have worked with 3 families long term and have been very fortunate to watch their children grow up. Now I'm looking for my next adventure. I really feel that it takes a village to raise children and I would love to be part of your village! I was a stay at...
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Lemont, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
Experienced caregiver for children, elderly, and pets - patient, reliable, and nurturing. Hi, I'm Therese! I have 10+ years of experience caring for children of all ages, elderly adults, and pets. I'm calm, compassionate, and highly dependable. Experience includes: • Special needs care (nonverbal autism, ADHD, sensory needs,...
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