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Kaitlin R.


Coal City, IL

$13-22/hr5 yrs exp

Fun & Creative Sitter!

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I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I have experience in the medical field as well as with children with special needs.
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Celine K.


Channahon, IL

$23/hr6 yrs exp

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I have years of experience working with children ages 6weeks to 12 years old. I enjoy doing hands on activities with children, and getting them engaged outside of their lovely electronic devices. I strive to make sure that every member of the family gets their needs met, and all questions answered. I am first aid and CPR...
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Peiton H.


Gardner, IL

$14-20/hr3 yrs exp

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2.0

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I love kids and I adore every second I get to spend with them. I love spending one on one time with kids! I am also CPR certified. I have worked with children ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years old including special needs children.
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Ana E.


Joliet, IL

$16-22/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

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Hi! My name is Ana and I am a junior nursing major in college! I have lots of experience nannying. I love children and have worked with kids of all ages, even those with special needs! I can be flexible with schedules and am also comfortable with pets! Right now, I am only looking for short-term jobs like date nights and...
5.0
"Ana is the BEST! She was with us for 3 years until she moved for nursing school. My 3 little girls adore her. She was always 15 minutes early and was flexible with whatever the day would bring. She would drive...

Reviewed by Jackie F.

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Wendy S.


Joliet, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Worked With Children All Ages All Developments. Great Helper Full Of Fun And Laughs

5.0

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I have worked with children of all ages and really all developments thru my career. Right now I am mainly a mom. But I am hoping to find someone needed a helping hand part time during later morning and till around 330 p.m. I am hard working and find ways to turn rain storms into rainbows.
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Morgan S.


Joliet, IL

$15-24/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Creative Sitter & Love Kids

5.0

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Hi there! My name is Morgan, I have around 6 years of experience. I can help with anything around the house, including cooking, light housework (willing to negotiate if more help is needed), keeping kids occupied and entertained, and running errands if needed. I currently work as a house manager/nanny for a family in Darien with...
5.0
"Need a five-star sitter? Morgan is outstanding. She engaged with my two boys from the start, and they really liked her. She was early for her assignment, and went above and beyond to make sure things were...

Reviewed by Jeremy L.

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Madison B.


Dwight, IL

$14-28/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi there, I am 26 with a 1. 5-year-old son that would be a package deal with me as I am currently a stay at home mom. I do not smoke and I have my own vehicle. I am comfortable with light housekeeping, laundry, driving children, taking care of multiple children at once, and pets. I worked three years in a licensed day care...
5.0
"I only have wonderful things to say about Madison. She really went above and beyond for my family. She helped me with my 3 children (5, 3, 2) while their dad was working long distance for 9 months. She helped...

Reviewed by Melissa P.

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Elana C.


Joliet, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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I have 4 years of experience as a summer camp councilor taking car of 10+ kids aged 5-10 for 2 hours a day four days a week. Recently, I had the honor of taking over as camp director for our summer drama camp which provided me with the opportunity to work with 42 campers alongside my staff. I had the privilege of being a part...
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Wendy S.


Joliet, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

5.0

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I have been taking care of children since 1985. I have been a nanny all over USA until 2002. I decided to make a change and moved to Mainland China (Shenzhen) to teach English. Now I own a small kindergarten in Shenzhen. Because they do not accept or understand learning issues in children, our school gets many special kids. My...
5.0
"Wendy is awesome! She's very knowledgeable and very experienced in childcare. Both my kids are on the spectrum and I couldn't have asked for a better sitter for them. She always had activities planned and...

Reviewed by Justin B.

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Alexandria N.


Joliet, IL

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

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-food handling certification -5+ years of experience with children -experience with twins -extensive experience with pets My goal is to motivate students to become successful and independent learners. I find creative and fun ways to help children with progressing! I have experience with special needs children and I pride myself...
5.0
"Alexandria was great!! My kids had a great time with her. We will definitely be asking her back to babysit again in the future."

Reviewed by Tui K.

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Lori S.


Joliet, IL

$23-36/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed CNA Caregiver

5.0

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Hello! My name is Lori. I have over 20 years experience as a certified nurse assistant. And six years with Lightways hospice, formally known as Joliet area Community hospice. I have worked private in home care for 6 years as well. I worked for three years at United cerebal palsy with special needs children. I cared for my...
5.0
"Lori has been a blessing for my mom. She is genuinely caring and patient. Lori not only assists my mom in daily care, but takes her to appointments and on errands. It warms my heart that she has been a...

Reviewed by Kathleen K.

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Virginia R.


Plainfield, IL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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My name is Virginia and I am 46 years old. I have worked in a daycare setting for about 24 years. I have worked as a nanny/sitter and have experience with infants through school age for a number of years. In 2008, I graduated with a BA degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education Special...
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Ashley M.


Joliet, IL

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

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Social Work Graduate, awaiting LSW. Experience working with at-risk youth in crisis situations, and after-school settings. CPR/AED/ First Aid Certified Currently a Full-Time employee as a Qualified Mental Health Professional and Crisis/Outreach Manager. Has own transportation. Currently learning Spanish and taking classes, can...
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Susan S.


Joliet, IL

$35-48/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver:Adults ,Children Over 15 Yrs...

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Bilingual mother of two, my kiddos are all grown up so now it's time to share some of my love to others. Senior Caregiver 15 years , children over 24 years. Alzheimer, Dementia , Parkinson and special needs adults & children 10years. MS, ALS , Paraplegic and experience with hoyer lift.
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Xyra H.


Plainfield, IL

$18-20/hr6 yrs exp

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Oldest of four siblings, which makes me a natural caretaker. I aspire to be a teacher or social worker. I have a special place in my heart for children with special needs. Young adult who loves work in a structured environment and help keep routine for children. I have both nanny, and day care experience. I continue to develop...
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Gina L.


Joliet, IL

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Elder Senior Care Only

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I am a former special education teacher and homemaker with over 20 years experience, 3 in senior care, I am fully vaccinated, I am CPR/First Aid certified and a certified professional caregiver. I have experience with mobility issues (Hoyer lifts, wheelchair, gait belt, walker), personal care, personal errands, cooking, light...
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Abena A.


Joliet, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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I am a 55-year-old female with 12 years experience in childcare with excellent references. I am a mother of three with experience in newborns up to 12 years. I am a certified nurse assistant (CNA). I am a CPR certified and had worked in a special needs facility too for 3 years. I have a car with a valid drivers license. I am...
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Laura W.


Joliet, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Job Coach/Life Skills

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Hi, I have over 10 years experience working as an Aide and Job Coach in a Special Needs environment. I enjoy assisting and teaching kids/adults life skills and job skills. It's very rewarding to see a child/adult feeling empowered when they learn something new. My availability, Monday though Friday would be 4-8 p.m. and...
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Skyler A.


Plainfield, IL

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

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Hello! I am have recently transferred to a college near where I grew up from ISU and I am looking for a part time position, preferably with a special needs individual. I am a CNA, CPR certified, and have most recently worked with a teenage special needs individual providing both respite and skilled nursing care. I am already...
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Kathleen S.


Joliet, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Active Grandma

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Hello I have many years of babysitting experience 30 yrs.+. I am a mother of 2 and now as a grandma of 3. I've babysat children out of my house within the past few years but had to go to work outside my home. I have several references upon request. I am a fun, trusting, loving person and very active. I have no problem going...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Coal City, IL

Ana E.

5.0

Ana is the BEST! She was with us for 3 years until she moved for nursing school. My 3 little girls adore her. She was always 15 minutes early and was flexible with whatever the day would bring. She would drive the girls where they needed to be and take them, and on fun outings. I trust very few...

- Jackie F.

Morgan S.

5.0

Need a five-star sitter? Morgan is outstanding. She engaged with my two boys from the start, and they really liked her. She was early for her assignment, and went above and beyond to make sure things were good.

- Jeremy L.

Madison B.

5.0

I only have wonderful things to say about Madison. She really went above and beyond for my family. She helped me with my 3 children (5, 3, 2) while their dad was working long distance for 9 months. She helped keep my house clean, helped me with the laundry, and helped with other household chores. My...

- Melissa P.

Wendy S.

5.0

Wendy is awesome! She's very knowledgeable and very experienced in childcare. Both my kids are on the spectrum and I couldn't have asked for a better sitter for them. She always had activities planned and available should the kids be interested, and she was totally fine if they wanted a more chill...

- Justin B.

Alexandria N.

3.0

While Alexandria was very sweet and great with my child, I am upset that she arrived 7 minutes late with no call or text to notify us of her tardiness. If not for that, we would book her again.

- Care member

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