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I'm a passionate Nanny with a lot experience and a lot of love for helping kids. Right now, I care for a 9-year-old girl with cerebral palsy and 2-year-old twins, which lets me apply my knowledge and care every day. I have experience with children ages 0 to 6 and I am patient, attentive, responsible, and highly organized.
I...
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- $18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, I'm Claire, a 23-year-old Northern Illinois University senior studying psychology. With over seven years of experience babysitting for various families, I've worked with children aged 1-14, including those with special needs. My background in psychology gives me valuable insight into child development, which helps me create...
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm a mom of four adult children and 1 grandchild. I love being around kids! I also have experience with special needs. Willing to help meal prep and light house cleaning.
I have extensive experience caring for both adults, children, infants and babies with special needs. I am extremely patient and careful not just with how I approach the care duties but also, partnering with the parents and guardians responsible in the care plan or regular duties and schedules.
I am honest, dependable and very...
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- $15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am looking for a nice family of however many children. I have plenty of experience babysitting and am currently a teacher for 10 students with special needs. I do also have my own car so I can easily pick up and drop off kids at school, sports, and other activities! I am looking for a nannying position for the summer. Please...
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Experienced nanny, wife, and mother of a 2. 5-year-old has availability to care for your child or children. I am 28 years old and have been nannying for the last 9 years. In addition to having my own son, I also have grown up taking care of my nephews and nieces, including a special needs niece. Patience is one of my strongest...
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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Hello,
My name is Mima, and I am looking to nanny for a family beginning in January 2021 close to where I attend University in Dekalb, as an Elementary Special Ed. Major!
Currently I am working as an Au Pair (live in nanny) in London, England for a family with a 6-year-old boy, and a 9-year-old girl with special needs. As a...
Patient, compassionate, careful
I started caring for people with special needs when I was 17y I used to be volunteer in hospital for kids with cancer. When I was 19y I went to Argentina to be a volunteer in a home care with people from 5 years old to seniors, they was all peoples with special needs, some mild autism to severe...
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- $10/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with children with special needs since I was a child when my own mother got involved with children with special needs. My mothers brother that was Down's Syndrome and we cared for him. I also worked with and autistic teenager for 3 years. While in Asia during 2004 when the Asian Tsunami occurred, my husband and I...
Hello! I'm a newly graduated High School student planning on majoring in Early Childhood Education at college in the fall. I'm currently working as a teachers assistant at a daycare, working with ages infant-four. I also have two years worth of babysitting experience with older and special needs children. I strive to create a...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience
I have had many rewarding clients and they all have touched my life in a special way. I love what I do.
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!
Professional Care Giver/Home Support Worker /Medication Management/Companion Care/Pet Sitter/
Rochelle, IL
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
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meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I have lived in the Galena Territory for the last 21 years. Moved to Rochelle in 2022 to be closer to family. 30+ years of care giving in all different levels. Experienced with neonatal, special needs, multiples, companion care, oxygen care, respite ray care, feeding tubes, urinary care, bowel programs, ostomy care,...
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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- $22/hr
I have worked in the ICU/ER/and office settings and have cared for multiple individuals needing specialized care
Grocery shopping
carpooling
Having grown up babysitting my five younger siblings, including one with special needs, has uniquely prepared me to be an exceptional babysitter. Managing a diverse group of children taught me patience, adaptability, and the importance of creating a safe and nurturing environment. I've learned to handle everything from meal...
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
My love for children has been a trait I have possessed since my early childhood. I have always been obsessed with babies, and as an adult, my friends have often referred to me as a baby-whisperer.
I began babysitting when I was 15 years old, and have been entrusted with children ever since.
I have experience with newborns,...
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!!
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- $10/hr
For the past few summers, I have worked summer camps for children with varying needs through Recreation Association. Working with children with special needs is a passion of mine and I plan on becoming a Special Education Teacher
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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The average post rate is $15.44/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
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