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Sierra C.
Cortland, IL
$14-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Educator In District 428 Making It Her Goal To Help With Kids Outside Of School. :)
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Hello! I currently work as a substitute paraprofessional in d428. I have worked with the Gen Ed and Special Ed population for 3 years. Just like the Gen Ed population, I find it very important to foster a safe and loving environment for children with special needs while exercising skills in patience and de-escalation.
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Catherine S.
DeKalb, IL
$18-28/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello! I am a recent college graduate from NIU. I have experience caring for children of different ages. I have worked with a wide array of children from newborns to 13-year-olds. I have experience working with children who have special needs/disabilities. I majored in Art and English receiving two bachelors degrees. If you...
5.0
"Catherine is extraordinary with kids of all ages. She's very dependable and gentle with children. She truly takes her time with them and great at calming them down when they are worked up. Not only that but she...
Reviewed by Jade M.
Brandi O.
DeKalb, IL
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I am 29 years old.
I have an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and an Associates in Applied Sciences: Social Work from Waubonsee Community College.
I have a wide range of experience with children of all sorts. I do have a background knowledge of children with special needs. My boyfriend's sister has Cerebral...
5.0
"Brandi is very good with children. She is patient and very caring, she even goes above and beyond her regular duty to help out. She is the best nanny I have ever had, if it wasn't for this pandemic I would...
Reviewed by Samanthia C.
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I am currently a Residential Director at a non-profit Organization that service adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I have spent the last 7 years as a caregiver for adults with disabilities. I am CPR and First Aid trained. I Provide them with the proper medical attention and make life possible for them.
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I am a certified teacher and am licensed to have children with special needs in my classroom. My step-brother is autistic, so are his friends that come over. I have had experience with a variety of disabilities, from EBD, Downs Syndrome, Autism, cerebral Palsy, and more. I do believe that every child is different and cannot be...
Leanna R.
DeKalb, IL
$39/hr • 4 yrs exp
Child Psychology Ph.D. Student Seeking Caregiving Position - Knowledgeable With Flexible Schedule!
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Hello! I am a clinical child psychology Ph. D. candidate, taking a sabbatical to complete my dissertation. I love children and have lots of experience in childcare, in addition to my professional training. I have specialized knowledge in infant/child development, and supporting children with special needs. I've worked in...
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Hi! My name is Amber and I am currently a child and adolescent behavioral clinician in Rochelle. I am changing from full time to part time as I get ready to start my doctorate studies as an Occupational Therapist at UIC this fall. Because of this change, I am looking for some work, and that's why I'm here! I graduated from...
Madison P.
Sycamore, IL
$15-17/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Madison. I am 21 years old and attending NIU. I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping. I am in the Army National guard. I have nannied previously a 7-year-old and a 10-year-old. I also babysat a teen-aged girl with special needs and pet sat as well. Comfortable with pets and...
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Hello, my name is Ella.. and I am 18 years old. I am the oldest daughter of 8 siblings. I have a helpful mindset. I am very willing to do what is needed. Being around young kids often, I am very patient and love finding fun things to do.
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I have been babysitting and working with kids since I can remember. I go home on weekends to nanny for families who have built a rapport with me over the years. I also work with special needs kids that I met from my job working as a behavioral therapist!
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Hi, my name is Beth! I am looking for a summer nanny position from June to August of 2015 and am open for occasional date nights as well. I started babysitting when I was 12 for the kids in my neighborhood. In high school I worked in a camp ground during the summer doing activities with kids. After high school, I nannied for a...
Paula M.
Rochelle, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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Since 2016., I have been a caregiver for a C6 female incomplete Quadriplegic, ROM exercises, bowel program, bathing and dressing. Light housework. All transfers in and out of the wheelchair done with a slide board. My daughter was born with a Grade II IVH, acquired Hydrocephalic and is mildly delayed. I had my Mother live in my...
5.0
"She helped me finish unpacking from my move. She did a great job arranging my stuff to make it a little easier to work with in my wheelchair. She was easy to hang out with and a lot of fun."
Reviewed by Debbie L.
Susan E.
Elburn, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Happiness For Me Is Defined By Serving Others And Making A Contribution In This World .
5.0
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Hello I am looking for the opportunity to serve your loved one and family with the most dignity and respect and kindness one has to offer. I have my associates in science towards nursing . I also have extensive background serving special needs , elderly , and home bound. I enjoy this work. I do believe this is my calling . I...
5.0
"Very caring and loving towards my mother."
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5.0
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Hi! My name is Jenny. I live in Campton Hills with my fiancée and 3 dogs. My daughter is a freshman in college and I'm adjusting to being an empty nester! Currently I'm working as a teacher in Naperville - this is my 23rd year - but looking for extra work to stay busy and help pay for college expenses!
5.0
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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Assistive Technology/AAC. Feeding and tube feeding. I was with the last girl I cared for for 16 years she passed away in February which broke my heart but I'm now ready to care for someone else!!
5.0
"April is a very caring, trusting, knowledgeable person that watched my daughter for many years. I was a very protective mother of a severely handicapped child who needed total care ( g tube feedings, frequent...
Reviewed by Carole G.
5.0
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I am currently an Early Childhood Special Education teacher who has worked with both typically developing children and children with additional needs including autism, social communication disorder, down syndrome, speech delays, developmental delays and OHI.
5.0
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I love working with people of all ages. I have many years of experience working with infants, young children and the elderly. I'm currently a caregiver to my mother and tend to her needs as needed. I also have over 40 years on and off assisting special needs individuals in the private sector as well as various organizations...
5.0
"My husband and I have known Paula and her family for many years. Paula provided respite care services for our severe and profound developmentally disabled daughter for several years. Our daughter now lives in...
Reviewed by Janet P.
Andrea K.
North Aurora, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
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Loving mom available for part time babysitting and petsitting. I have raised three children and am also very experienced with pet care (including administering medications for special needs pets). Flexible scheduling and daily rates are available!
5.0
"Very fun person to be around. I can always depend on her"
Reviewed by Tashania R.
5.0
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I am a wife and mother of 2 young adults who has lived in the tri-cities for 28 years. I have worked as an outdoor education nature and science teacher for 10 years at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, IL. During this time period, I taught all age groups, from preschoolers to adults. When special needs...
5.0
"Muriel watched our 19 yr old special needs daughter for the day while we were in town for a wedding. She was so warm, professional and fun. My daughter felt comfortable around her immediately which put us at...
Reviewed by Patricia S.
Carolyn H.
Geneva, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring, Positive Attitude, Fun Loving CNA. Showing A Level Of Confidence And Privacy To Your Family
5.0
(2)
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I have 10 years of senior care experience and also 14 experience with special needs individuals. I am certified with the State of Illinois as a CNA. I will give your family member the best level of care with dignity and respect.
5.0
"Carolyn is a reliable and compassionate caregiver. She communicates well with the client as well as the family. She is concerned for the physical as well as emotional needs of her clients and assures a safe...
Reviewed by Marion M.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cortland, IL
Catherine S.
5.0
Catherine is extraordinary with kids of all ages. She's very dependable and gentle with children. She truly takes her time with them and great at calming them down when they are worked up. Not only that but she enjoys playing with them and doing activities with them as well!
- Jade M.
Brandi O.
5.0
Brandi is very good with children. She is patient and very caring, she even goes above and beyond her regular duty to help out. She is the best nanny I have ever had, if it wasn't for this pandemic I would still be employing her.
- Samanthia C.
Paula M.
5.0
Absolutely excellent caregiver. Good communicator, punctual and efficient, personable and thoughtful. We will always look to Paula for any future needs.
- Stuart W.
Susan E.
5.0
Susan was great. She did exactly what I needed and wanted, but left me the independence I wanted. I never felt pushed. I felt supported. She's a great asset!
- Care member
April L C.
5.0
April is a very caring, trusting, knowledgeable person that watched my daughter for many years. I was a very protective mother of a severely handicapped child who needed total care ( g tube feedings, frequent suctioning, non verbal, diapered) and had a seizure disorder. I totally trusted my child in...
- Carole G.
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