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Colleen B.

Professional Nanny And Babysitter

Mount Prospect, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Currently, I am a PE and Health Teacher, and I love it! I have been working with children since I was a teenager. I was the neighborhood go to Babysitter and Pied Piper for family and neighbors. My experience is as a Nanny, Babysitter, Certified Elementary and Physical Education and Health Teacher, Language Arts Teacher,...
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Lake Zurich, IL

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$23/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
home modification
dementia
+ 1 more
Caring for others isn't just a job for me; it's a calling inspired by my grandfather's need for comprehensive care. I'm a Certified Home Health Aide with two years of experience providing respite care, live-in home care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medical management, and mobility assistance. I'm adept at working with...
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Wheeling, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
home modification
+ 1 more
Bringing a 15 years of experience in senior care, I'm passionate about enriching the lives of adults and seniors. My husband and me had a Residential Care Home in Chicago suburbs and move that here in Colorado for 4 more years. We have excellent references. Now I'm available to do a Home Health Aide . I offer live-in care,...
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Libertyville, IL

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$1/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Kendall, a student at UIUC studying Human Development and Family Studies with a focus on child development. I have experience caring for children of all ages, including infants, toddlers, and middle schoolers, and have worked with children with special needs. I've managed up to four kids at a time and am a proud aunt to...
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Lincolnshire, IL

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$20/hr
Transportation
respite care
meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
Compassionate & Professional Caregive. Children, Seniors & Special Need. My name is Natella I have 12 years of experience as a psychologist, and working with children brings me great joy. I am very familiar with the Montessori method and focus on activities that support creativity, social skills, and attention. I especially...
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Part Time Special Needs Care Giver

Mount Prospect, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
For the past 4 years I have worked with adults and kids with special needs. I worked for the transitions program for kids 18-22 through Glenbard school district. Worked with disabilities from Austin, Down syndrome, non verbal and schizophrenia. I am currently working with 6th graders with learning disabilities. My passion is...
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Highland Park, IL

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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Macy. I am available starting July 25-August 20th Monday through Friday every week for daytime child care. I would also be happy to help and babysit nights or anytime during weekends. I have 8 years experience in childcare and am a certified paraprofessional as well currently working with special needs students....
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Des Plaines, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a licensed Elementary Educator and Bilingual Teacher (Polish). I have been working with all age groups of kids for many years, as well as children with special needs (specifically autism and down syndrome). I am currently based in Des Plaines. I have reliable transportation (SUV) as well as a clean driving record. Great...
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Fun Mother Of 2 Teens And Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Arlington Heights, IL

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$29/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
With being a mother of 2 teens and a special needs teaching assistant, I have 15+ years of experience with childcare. I am positive, creative, kind, helpful, reliable, and a fun person to be around. It would be a pleasure to help with homework and zoom as I love to make learning fun! Also, I am flexible and can do light...
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Vernon Hills, IL

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Hello! My name is Cary & I love working with others to create engaging experiences through an environment that fosters safety, creativity, curiosity, & kindness. I have incredibly strong communication skills, reliability, punctuality, maturity, a very high emotional intelligence, & an unmatched sense of integrity. Other...
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Responsable And Loving Sitter For Your Kids

Highwood, IL

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi my name is Veronica I'm Loving, patient, and reliable nanny with over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, including those with special needs. Skilled in providing consistent after-school care, emotional support, and safe, engaging routines that promote healthy development. Experienced in driving children...
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Des Plaines, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am looking for a position taking care of 1-2 children, either part -time or full time. I am currently working as a temporary nanny to my 3-yr old niece, but that situation will be changing right after Christmas. In addition to being a single mom to a 15-yr old son, I have many years of experience babysitting for various family...
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Fun, Responsible, Experienced

Lake Forest, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! I'm a student at Lake Forest College and I am on the pre-med track to become a doctor. I have experience working with kids as well as various ages of students with special needs! Being a special needs student peer has been an amazing experience! I have also coached preschool and elementary level soccer programs. I enjoy...
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Babysitter, Nanny, And Tutor

Glenview, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Allison and I am excited to be your babysitter, nanny, and/or tutor. I graduated from Elon University in 2019 with a BA in Human Services & International Studies with a minor in Spanish. I spent this past academic year working as an English Language Assistant at an elementary school in Madrid, Spain. I have...
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Special Education Degree

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Have had extensive experience with students with significant needs! About to begin my first year of teaching this upcoming fall.
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Responsible, Mature, And Experienced Special Needs Care Provider -- Children, Teens, And Adults

Mount Prospect, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
My college degree was in Psychology -- that and my 16+ years of experience working with special populations has given me an extensive skill set. I've worked in formal special education settings, residential facilities, and private homes. I've worked with large classes and small groups, but I prefer one-on-one interactions.
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Teacher And Mom For In-Home Care

Libertyville, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Nickie. I live in Libertyville and am a teacher who is no longer in the classroom since the birth of my daughter in 2016. I work part time tutoring kids with special needs, as well as those in general education who require scaffolded support for intervention or gifted programs. I am available part time for child...
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Megan-

Northbrook, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Megan. I am an Elementary School teacher with a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education (Prek-2nd Grade) & a Special Education Teaching Endorsement. I currently teach in a blended Early Childhood classroom with both General Education & Special Education students. I love working with kids of all ages &...
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Dedicate Caregiver With A Heart For Helping Others

Wheeling, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as kindness, caring and responsible I like caring for people with special needs because I want to help them out with all their needs I'm looking for a job that I'm looking for a job that allows me to make a positive difference in people's lives by providing compassionate and reliable care. I want...
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Des Plaines, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I have a master's degree in nursing from Jagiellonian University in Poland. I can provide special needs in a variety of settings.
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  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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