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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…

Review for Michelle B. by Michele M.

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…

Review for Elizabeth B. by Julianne S.

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…

Review for Savannah B. by Care member

Special needs caregivers in Dunlap, IL

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Mary L.


Dunlap, IL

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Here I Am Ready To Help, Senior Caregiver

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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.
Mary can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Ariel G.


Peoria, IL

$15-17/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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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Michelle B.


Peoria, IL

$25-32/hr • 10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

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...
Michelle can also help with: Errands, dementia, respite care, companionship, specialized care, personal care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Licensed Nurse

CPR

5.0
"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 care. Our dog is always happy to see her. Before we get home, she makes sure the chicken and wild bird feeders...

Michele M.

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3.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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.
5.0
"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 and is dedicated to any job she takes on"

Julianne S.

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Lauren J.


Peoria, IL

$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

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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Olivia A.


Peoria, IL

$15-40/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

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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Rebecca D.


Peoria, IL

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mentally Handicapped/physically Handicapped 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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Riley A.


Peoria, IL

$20-38/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Riley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

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Madisson B.


Peoria, IL

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

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...
Madisson can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Cilecia R.


Peoria, IL

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

CNA

I've been a CNA for 14 years. I've worked with the elderly, high risk pregnancies and behavioral health. I am currently working in social work with children. I have a lot of personal and professional experience in numerous areas. I am raising a child with special needs and a teen. I'm a full time mother and full time worker. If...
Cilecia can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, personal care, companionship, respite care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

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Susan C.


Peoria, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Or Full-time Care Giver With 2 M.A.'s In Education And 23 Years Of Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Bethany A.


Peoria, IL

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

CNA With 20+ Years Experience

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...
Bethany can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Tameka M.


Peoria, IL

$15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Relaible Certified Nursing Assistance

I have been a certified nursing assistant for the past 5 years. I am CPR and first aid certified. My training includes those with special needs, dementia, hospice, and Parkinson's disease. I am comfortable caring for individuals of all ages. I can help with meals, feedings, toileting, dressing, bedtime routines and light...
Tameka can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, respite care
Skills:

CNA

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Elizabeth B.


Peoria, IL

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Stephanie O.


Peoria, IL

$15/hr

Care-giver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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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Savannah B.


Peoria, IL

$18-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Children's Therapist With Medical Background

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Savannah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

5.0
"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 chores but has structured fun activities for them that keeps them off their devices. It has been a joy having her. "

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Savannah B.


Peoria, IL

$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

My Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
5.0
"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 spend time with her. With Savannah being your babysitter you won't have to be worried about your child or if...

Mike J.

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Stephanie O.


Peoria, IL

$19/hr • 9 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"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 aged boys after school. She was hands on and would bring crafts and games to play and interact with them. She...

Trisha R.

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Sarah H.


Mapleton, IL

$17/hr • 4 yrs exp

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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Michelle B.


Morton, IL

$15-18/hr • 5 yrs exp

Catetaker

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...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, respite care, dementia, transportation, meal prep & more

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