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My name is Michele, but all my friends and family call me Shelly. I am a non-smoking seasoned caregiver with 8+ years working for the same family. My responsibilities with my long-term family included caring for the needs of 3 children from 6 months to 9 years, as well as personal experience taking care of my own child with...
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I was a math teacher for 20 years in my home country of Lithuania. I also have two children of my own, who have given me a lifetime of experience. One of my jobs was to care for an 18-year-old girl with epilepsy, so I'm comfortable with working with disabled and special-needs children. I also used to work part-time for a family...
Hi there! I've worked with kids of all ages with special needs in middle/elem school and within homes
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Hello! My name is Ashley I have 90+ hours working with students elementary-highschool age. I love animals and have 2 dogs and a bird of my own!
I can help with homework when needed and have my own transportation. I have experience working with special needs children. I don't mind helping with housework or easy meal prep. My...
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7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
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I have lived in Naperville for most of my life. I am currently raising one beautiful daughter as a single mom in this outstanding tight-knit community.
I have years of child care experience starting all through my High School years and in college with being a nanny from newborn to high school age children and children with...
I've been blessed with the opportunity to care for individuals with special needs since I was 15 years old. I'm currently a mother of two delightful little girls, nursing student, and work at a facility with individuals who have developmental disabilities. I love my job and working with individuals with developmental...
I'm A Very Respectable And Trust Worthy Person. I Have Great Rapport With All My Clientele.
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1 year experience
I actually went to school to train for this position; it became a passion of mine after having to deal with my brother's epilepsy. As a child, that was very hard for me, but as I got older, I decided to get trained in case there were ever a incident outside of my home where I could help the person in need.
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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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I'm a responsible and CPR-certified babysitter with experience caring for kids. I enjoy creating a safe, fun, and positive environment for children. I'm dependable, patient, and a good problem solver. I also have first hand experience dealing with special needs. I'm currently saving money for college, and babysitting is...
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I have had experience caring for children for the past 5 years. I started with watching neighbors children for a couple hours a day and then when I started highschool I volunteered at a pre-school for 4 years. 3 years ago I started working with the Northbrook Park district and worked the after school care program which had kids...
Hello! My name is Anna and recently graduated from Stanford University. I am open to help babysitting, house-sitting, odd jobs, and a variety of other requests. I have a lot of experience with children and am very comfortable with infants.
I also have experience with children and teens with special needs. I was a camp...
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Behavior - Applied Behavior Analysis.
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I have experience teaching children through assisting with the preschool at Naperville North, being a camp counselor and assisting with the special needs programs at my church. My coursework in psychology has given me a background in mental and physical developmental stages for children, children's mental health, and various...
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10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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Nurturing a child's curiosity and watching them reach new milestones is my true passion. With 10 years of experience supporting children from newborns to pre-teens, I bring a patient, calm, and creative approach to every family I join. My background includes caring for children with special needs and volunteering in church...
Experience as a daycare teacher. Associate degree in special education .
Early education courses and all those necessary to obtain a CDA .
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Native language Spanish, intermediate level of English
Experience for more than 20 years in my home country, working with people with special needs
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Fostering growth and development in children is my true passion, and I am dedicated to making a positive impact on the families I support. With over 20 years of experience, I offer reliable, calm, and creative care for up to three children. My background includes Early Child Development coursework, working with special needs...
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With a decade dedicated to senior care, I'm deeply committed to supporting well-being and independence. My experiences have fueled my passion for making a positive impact on the lives of those I care for. I believe caregiving is not only about providing assistance but also about offering companionship, understanding, and...
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I was raised by a special needs woman and learned to love caring for others from there. At 16 I started caring for special needs children, and eventually this led me to working with the older community. I have 5 years of special needs adult care aged 48-89 or so. Bathing, meal prep, doctors appts, errand running. Companionship.
I am very passionate about helping people with special needs. I have a brother with autism and cognitive disabilities. I am very responsible, patient, gentle and kind. I learned at a very young age the importance of having extra patience when caring for people with special needs. I'm positive, fun, and very easygoing.
I've worked 7 yrs in a special needs K-5 class with a variety of diagnoses, cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome, autism, seizure disorders, developmental delays, fetal alcohol syndrome, Angelman's syndrome, and a couple of other rare disorders that I've forgotten the names of. I also had a husband with ALS who was on a ventilator...
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