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Mary L.

Here I Am Ready To Help, Senior Caregiver

Dunlap, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Errands
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Lead a helping hand. For any person that I can help with special needs I can be there to help.. No one person can lift one person alone. Everyone need a little or more help.
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Peoria, IL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Ariel and I'm a 3rd grade teacher. I am an energetic, reliable, and compassionate person who loves working with children! My passion is working with children and creating personal relationships and experiences through play. My job experiences include: -3rd grade teacher in Palos Heights -Camp counselor for 5...
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Registered Nurse

Peoria, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Errands
companionship
dementia
personal care
respite care
+ 1 more
Experienced home health care, geriatric, special needs, intellectual development disability (IDD) and Alzheimers/dementia registered nurse available to care for your loved one in your home. If you are working, have to work out of town for a couple days, or need respite care, I would love to stay with your loved one. I have a...

Michele M. says "For the last 5 years, Michelle has house sat, dog sat and chicken sat for us while we have been on vacation. She does everything we ask with the utmost...

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Peoria, IL

3.0(1)
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$15/hr
I worked with the penguin project for 5 years, volunteering with children with special needs. I immediately loved it and have been perusing a career in Occupational Therapy ever since.

Julianne S. says "Beth has the kindest heart. She deeply cares about her clients, whether they are 4-legged or 2! She will go above and beyond to provide the best care...

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Peoria, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Lauren! I am born and raised in Peoria and am currently finishing up my junior year at Bradley University. I have many years of paid experience with kiddos, as well as growing up with 5 siblings. I have experience with all ages along with children with special needs. I am also CPR certified!
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Part Time Caregiver

Peoria, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hello, I'm Olivia! I'm a senior at ISU and I'm studying to get my bachelor's degree and be a special education teacher (3-21) but have a special interest in early ed as well (pre-k through 2nd). I am most comfortable with children with ADD, ADHD, autism, and down syndrome, but I am always willing to learn more!
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Mentally Handicapped/physically Handicapped Experience

Peoria, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I've been caring for my father who was diagnosed with progressive dementia over 10 yrs ago. My mother had the choice to put him in a nursing home, but our family is so very family oriented that putting him in a nursing home was never a thought. I also have an older brother who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, and he's...
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Peoria, IL

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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello there my name is Riley I am 32 years old. I have be child at home (2 years). I'm currently looking for part time or occasional work. I worked in childcare for almost 12 years. I worked in a daycare for 6 years and then Nannied and provided in home care for kiddos 0-5 until I decided to go back to college and start nursing...
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Peoria, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hello! My name is Madisson (Maddi). I am in my junior year of nursing school at Methodist College of Nursing. I am also a Certified Nursing Assistant, BLS certified, and have a few years experience on the fire department. I have provided care to kids ages 18mo-12+. I have a lot of additional experience with kids and adults with...
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Part-time Or Full-time Care Giver With 2 M.A.'s In Education And 23 Years Of Experience

Peoria, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I am a mother of 3 beautiful children who are now grown adults. In addition, I have taught children in grade's K-12 for over 26 years. I hold an M. A. in Educational Leadership, an M. A. in Art, and a B. A. in Art Education. I am an expert with all learning styles, needs, and levels; From special needs to gifted. One of my own...
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CNA With 20+ Years Experience

Peoria, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
New mother with over 20 years experience working with children as well as experienced with special needs populations. Has a degree in Communications Disorders and Sciences, worked in daycare and home setting. 2 years as a CNA working in child mental health. Currently working toward nursing school and trying to make additional...
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Babysitter Available

Peoria, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! Growing up, I've always loved working with kids. I've been babysitting children of all ages since I was about 13, so for about 7 years now. I also have about 5 years of experience working with children with special needs in addition to my babysitting experience. I'm a non-smoker, I have my own reliable car, and I love...
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Care-giver Available

Peoria, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
Dear Family, My previous life and work experience make me an excellent candidate to provide child care services for your family. I am focused, caring, patient and creative. It is my goal is to be a life-long learner and use my talents to provide tender-loving care to children and families, and help children learn and excel in...
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Children's Therapist With Medical Background

Peoria, IL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a special needs nanny, previously certified as a children's behavioral therapist specializing in autism. I am also certified in CPR, Basic life support, child safety, mandated reporting, & crisis intervention. Just prior to my job as a therapist at easterseals, I worked as an Emergency Medical Technician on...

Care Member says "My kids have loved having her. Has fun crafts for them to do every day after school which they look forward to. Keeps them on track with homework and...

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My Experience

Peoria, IL

3.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a Behavioral therapist for children with autism, I help to teach them skills that help them to better achieve their goals. This is not a nanny position, however the job encompasses all of the same responsibilities, I care for children all day long in a school like setting. As a children's therapist I carry out these similar...

Mike J. says "Savannah in my opinion is just perfect babysitter, she is sweet, very reliable, punctual, creative and trustworthy. My daughter just loves her and love to...

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Caregiver

Peoria, IL

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Dear Family, My previous life and work experience make me an excellent candidate to provide childcare services to your family. I am a proud mother of an amazing 10-year-old boy. I am a certified Behavior Therapist since June 2018 and have spent the last 2. 5 years providing intensive behavior therapy to children with special...

Trisha R. says "Stephanie was an amazing nanny to our family for 9 months. She was wonderful with our two 4 year old children with Down syndrome as well as our elementary...

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Mapleton, IL

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$17/hr
4 years experience
I am 25 years old. I am a paraprofessional in Peoria county. I have been a teachers aide for 3 1/2 years working with kids from kindergarten to 4th grade. I also have experience working with special needs children. I am looking to be a full time nanny while working on my teaching degree online. I also have a 2-year-old nephew &...
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Catetaker

Morton, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
dementia
errands
meal prep
respite care
+ 1 more
I was a caretaker for three years of adults with special needs and have also cared for elderly adults, several with Dementia. I've been told I was especially patient and encouraging for both the individuals and families I've cared for. I understand this can be an especially difficult season of life for these individuals to...
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Caring Caregiver For All Abilities

East Peoria, IL

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$10/hr
2 years experience
I am a certified occupational therapist who has worked with both children and adults with special needs. I have worked in adult day programs for people with mental illness (depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and dementia), and cognitive impairments (traumatic brain injuries, Autism, Down syndrome, and general cognitive...
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Awesome Caregiver Here !

East Peoria, IL

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Hi there. I hope you are all well. Please allow me to tell you a bit about myself. I was a special education teacher for about 26 years. I have knowledge working with infants up to seniors with special needs. I am familiar and have facilitated all of the items checked on my application. I have experience tending to all...

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Michelle B.

For the last 5 years, Michelle has house sat, dog sat and chicken sat for us while we have been on vacation. She does everything we ask...

- Michele M.

Elizabeth B.

Beth has the kindest heart. She deeply cares about her clients, whether they are 4-legged or 2! She will go above and beyond to provide the...

- Julianne S.

Savannah B.

My kids have loved having her. Has fun crafts for them to do every day after school which they look forward to. Keeps them on track with...

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