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Have been a CNA for over 20 years now. I care for both seniors and special need children like I would my own family.
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Ria. I am a loving and responsible mother with hands-on experience caring for children. As a mom, I understand the importance of safety, patience, and kindness.
I have experience taking care of young children, helping with meals, bathing, playtime, and bedtime routines. I can also help with simple cooking...
I have experience taking care of a elderly gentleman who I consider part of my family. My personality is compassionate, trustworthy, and helpful. I am respectful to the needs of each individual and for them being a living person in this world that have their own stories to teach us.
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Hi! I'm Krysal, a highly organized and dependable personal assistant with a background in child care, healthcare support, and hands-on volunteer work. As a college student studying Interdisciplinary Health Sciences with a focus on Health Diversity, I've developed strong multitasking, communication, and time management skills....
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A dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a strong background in providing care for individuals with special needs. Experienced in assisting those with dementia and stroke patients. Proficient in both Polish and English.
**Professional Experience:**
*Caregiver (Lake in the Hills, IL).
Dates: 2/2021-8/2023.
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Hi! My name is Sophie and I have been caring for children in a familial capacity all my life and in an official one for 3 years as a nanny, an au pair, and as a camp counselor. I am a recent college graduate with a degree in theater and history and love bringing these interests into my work with kids. I have experience as a...
I have taken care of elderly women-who have had MS, Alzheimer, wheelchair bound, and diabetes. Medication and shots administered. House cleaning, companionship, meal prep. etc I am willing to help with any children that have special needs as well.
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I'm a passionate and dependable childcare provider with multiple years of experience caring for children in home and in a clinical setting. I am a fourth year nursing student who has always been drawn to working with children, and I'm committed to fostering their growth and development in a safe and nurturing environment.
I'm...
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Hi, I've been working for 26 years as a nanny for the same family and for the past 10 years, I've been working as personal support worker with a special need daughter she's 31 so I have a lot of patient I've been helping with food preparation going out helping with dressing, propane, meals, bathing, plus I also help my neighbor...
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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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light cleaning
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I have worked at summer camps for 2 years now in Boston and Maryland. I have been trained to take care of children and how to also take care of children with special needs
Mobility assistance
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After 7 years in education, including experience supporting individuals with special needs, I'm excited to transition into senior care. My background has taught me the importance of patience, compassion, flexibility, communication, and treating every person with dignity and respect. While I'm new to professional senior care, I'm...
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carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Arich, and I'm a finance student at Loyola University Chicago. I'm responsible, patient, and dependable, with years of hands-on childcare experience as the oldest of four siblings. I speak Urdu as well. I helped care for my younger siblings by preparing meals, assisting with bathing, helping with homework,...
Meal prep
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Hi! I am Vivian and I am a student at CU Boulder majoring in Psychology and minoring in Business. I am from Chicago and I have over 5 years of childcare experience and learning across multiple different roles. I have been frequently babysitting since I was 13, nannied for children with special needs, been an overnight camp...
Mobility assistance
meal prep
errands
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Hi, My name is Sheryl, and
I am a compassionate, dependable, and experienced caregiver with over 10 years of providing exceptional care to seniors and individuals with special needs. My background includes working as a Patient Care Assistant in a hospital, where I gained extensive experience supporting patients with a personal...
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I have 10+ years of experience caring for youth and teens with different abilities. I know I can take good care of your child. I've worked with kids, teens and adults on the Spectrum, as well as with Down Syndrome and other developmental and cognitive disabilities. My experience ranges from caregiving, to RBT, to being a Job...
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- $19/hr
I give a positive and constructive support to the candidate. Often help and support is given in their mental development and growth. Feeding , lifting medicine is provided efficiently.
I am currently a caregiver at Golf View residence. I work with disabled people by providing to their need such as giving them showers, feeding them and so on.
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- $17/hr
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I am currently in the last term of my Occupational Therapy Asst. program as well as on my way to becoming an adaptive fitness trainer. The majority of my experience and care has been with individuals with ASD. I have lived with my aunt with ASD for 15 years and have been her caregiver for 5 years. I am a physically...
I have further expertise in caring for children with learning disabilities, speech and emotional disorders, and children with multiple health problems.
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of October 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
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