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43 special needs caregivers are listed in DeKalb, IL
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
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Hi!!!! I have been involved in working with children for 10 years. I began by babysitting for a few neighbors. I then became a nanny every day for about 3 hours Monday through Friday. I have worked at summer camps for children with special needs. I have been a nanny for two different families for the last 2 summers. This past...
Jayne M.
Hampshire, IL
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
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Teacher for 4 years with a general education and special education licenses. CPR certified. Work with kids with all different abilities consistently. Babysat frequently before become a certified teacher.
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I have had many rewarding clients and they all have touched my life in a special way. I love what I do.
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Hi I'm Lane! Thank you for viewing my application:) I'd describe my personality as compassionate, attentive, and loving
I like working with kids because I have fun making kids smile and laugh
I started working with special needs kids when I was in high school
In my spare time, I like to write music,...
Dymond L.
Hinckley, IL
$14-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hello! I am reliable, positive and friendly. In my experience, I have cared for children with special needs, multiple children and households with many pets. I am currently going to Waubonsee community college for nursing, and would like to work during the extra time I have when I am not studying or going to class.
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"She treats my dogs like her own! As a dog owner it’s comforting to see someone else treat your dogs like you treat them. With love and excitement. She was able to handle all four of my dogs. I have a mini...
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Hello! I am an experienced caregiver, both personally and professionally. I actually owned and operated a home care business however I prefer to build the trust and relationship that comes with providing 1:1 care.
I prefer to work with children or young adults with special needs, however I have a wide variety of experience...
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Hi! I'm 20 years old and am currently a nursing student at WIU. I have 10 years of experience in taking care of children of all ages. I have babysat groups of children as large as 8. I have volunteered regularly at my church in children's ministry. I have served in children's ministry in summer missions. And I currently...
Lyndsey O.
Rochelle, IL
$15-16/hr • 6 yrs exp
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I worked at opportunity house in sycamore with adults with disabilities for 6 years. I absolutely loved my job and loved helping each client. I loved to watch as they learned a new way of life as an independent adult.
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Hi my name is Cheryl, I have been a caregiver for 8 years. I have cared for all ages and all different needs including; paralysis, cerebral palsy and autism. Thanks!
Heather K.
Plano, IL
$20-30/hr
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7 years of caregiving experience! I specialize in work with special needs but my skills can be used on ages across the board :)
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For 2+ years I was a Nanny for a family with a child with Autism. I have taken care of his medicine, taken him to therapy and done some work with him in the home and taken him to activities.
In college I worked with children in Special Olympics.
Courtney S.
Elburn, IL
$16-17/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Courtney and I currently work at an elementary school full time working as a building substitute. I am a very reliable and loving person:) I also used to work with special needs kids and will be starting my Master's Program in the Fall. I would love to come and meet your family and hopefully I can be the right fit...
Katie W.
Hampshire, IL
$10-15/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Special Needs Professional With Flexible Schedule
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***I CURRENTLY WORK FULL-TIME IN THE SPECIAL RECREATION FIELD. However, I am periodically available to help on nights and weekends!*** I have been working with individuals with disabilities for the past 9 years in a variety of different settings. Before I graduated with my degree is B. S. Rehabilitation Services (minoring in...
Cassandra S.
Rochelle, IL
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
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During high-school I was an assistant to our special needs program. I worked alongside the kids by helping them learn, doing activities with them, assisting with lunch, and going on outside trips monthly as well. I also have assisted at Guiding Light Academy with their program and helping out the kids for special activities and...
Madison B.
Sandwich, IL
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I was in a club all four years of high school called S Friends. It's a club with special needs children. We did activities with them and we went on field trips with them. I taught preschool at my home school my freshman year of high school. I did Early Childhood Development at Vocational Center my Junior and Senior year of high...
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I'd describe my personality as personable, easygoing, and friendly.
Also, it is good to note that as a school bus driver, I must maintain a clean driving and criminal free record, and health screening year round.
I have always loved working with children, from babysitting as a preteen to running a home daycare for 9 years,...
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I have worked in health care for 7 years with a focus in special needs. I have been the manager of a group home that houses 6 clients of varying ages and disabilities for the last 3 years. I have experience in assisting with day program for individuals which consists of fun community based activities as well as fun enriching...
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I have over 3 decades of nursing experience with over half of them serving individuals with special needs, pediatric through adult. I have loved giving care to folks of all ages, including those with disabilities including muscular dystrophy / other more rare dystrophies, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain...
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Hello! I am an experienced sitter having sat from infant age up to around 12 including children with disabilities!
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I am great with kids, as well as special needs children. I love babies, toddlers, and adolescents just as much as they love me. I love to see them smile, and learning new things. I have three children of my own. A 4 1/2-year-old girl, 3-year-old boy, and 7-month-old baby boy.
I am willing to work elsewhere as long as my...
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