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Carpentersville, IL

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$22/hr
1 year experience
Hello! My name Julie, I am 34 years old. I have been a nanny/house manager for over 10 years, where I helped my families with laundry, organizing, errands and meal prep. Over the last year I have been caring for a young adult with cerebral palsy. I have experience assisting with showering, dressing, and toiletry. Prior to that,...
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Hanover Park, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
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**I am looking for one-time jobs, and open to future babysitting, should we build a good rapport the first time** Hi, I'm Mariah! I'm 26 years old, have about 5 years of experience caring for kiddos from infancy through 8 years old as well as experience with children with special needs. I feel my purpose in life is to care for...
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Carpentersville, IL

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Hello Family! My name is Dania and I am currently 20 years old attending college to get my degree in Special Education. I am truly loving every lesson I learn and every experience I have and would love to show you the care and skills I have learned by providing care to your loved ones. I've been working in ABA therapy for 2...
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Bloomingdale, IL

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Hospice services
companionship
home modification
errands
light cleaning
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Hello! My name is Martha, im a certified nursing assistant (CNA) with more than 8 years experience working with senior and special needs care. I have also worked with dementia and Alzheimers patients in my past career. I have a lot of knowledge, understanding and experience in helping people with different health conditions. I...
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Martha K.'s Photo

Bloomingdale, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
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Part Time Care Giver/pet Sitter

Schaumburg, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I worked for an Association for 10 years and loved working with people that need a bit of extra help. I also have a Type 1 diabetic son who is on the spectrum and struggles with comprehension among other issues. I would love to connect with a family and fulfill my passion of helping others. I also have a love for cats, which I...
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Autism And Other Special Needs

Saint Charles, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have worked as a nanny to a 11yr old boy with autism. I am very patient and loving and love helping the parents with whatever they need as well.
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West Chicago, IL

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Megan and I am a college freshman at Grand Canyon University, taking classes online, so I have a flexible schedule. I have experience caring for children, including those with special needs, and I'm comfortable helping with pets as well. I'm patient, responsible, and reliable, and I prioritize safety and creating a...
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Algonquin, IL

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$18/hr
I am a patient, compassionate, and dependable caregiver who is passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for children. While I am beginning my professional childcare journey, I have hands-on experience caring for children through volunteer and personal experiences, including assisting students with...
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What I Can Do

Carpentersville, IL

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there! I'm Sophia but almost all of my friends/or newer people call me Sonnie! (sounds like Sunny). I love art and music so I can always provide some fun crafts - I don't have any paid years with childcare or sitting, but I grew up helping my mom with my 4 younger siblings. 3 of my siblings have special needs and one is...
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Streamwood, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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I worked as a teacher's assistant in every grade K-5 for seven years. During that time I worked with general education students as well as one on one with students with special needs. I have also previously worked as an after school nanny part time. I worked for two different families, each one for a year. Both families had two...
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Saint Charles, IL

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$18/hr
7 years experience
-Graduate from NIU with a masters degree in special education teaching. -Licensed teacher. My goal is to secure a special education teaching job for the next school year. -Six years experience working as a paraprofessional in St. Charles, IL with students with disabilities ages 18-22. -Student teaching this spring at Jacobs...
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Saint Charles, IL

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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Fostering a child's growth and development is my true passion, and I am dedicated to making a positive, lasting impact on the families I support. With five years of professional experience, I offer a patient, calm, and creative approach to childcare. I hold a college degree with a focus on Early Childhood Education (ECE), which...
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Schaumburg, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Fostering a child's growth and development is my true passion, and I am dedicated to making a positive, lasting impact on the families I support. With six years of experience and a graduate degree, I provide reliable, professional care for up to two children aged four and older. I hold CPR Training and First Aid Training...
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Experienced Babysitter & Elementary School Assistant

Schaumburg, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Alexa. I have two years of experience working in an elementary school and two years of experience as a babysitter. I am currently studying Early Childhood Education and truly enjoy helping children learn, grow, and have fun in a safe and nurturing environment. I have experience caring for children of different...
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Help Me Help You!

Saint Charles, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hi there! My name is Eleanore. I'm from St. Charles, IL; however, I attend Elmhurst University during the school year. I'm majoring in Psychology and minoring in communications, social work, communication science and disorders. I want to one day become a developmental psychologist and help children with developmental delays....
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Hoffman Estates, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I am an educator with 15 years of experience in special education as a teacher and administrator. I truly enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience with caring for and working with infants all the way through age 18! I have worked with and supported children and adults with a variety of unique needs including...
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Sub License ,FilipinoTutor,

Streamwood, IL

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$23/hr
5 years experience
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support and Assistive Technology/AAC. I have a sub-licensed in teaching. Working part-time in School at Lake Barrington. Looking for a part-time job/full-time for weekdays, Saturdays & Sundays. nights or daytime. I like to play and talk with kiddos as...
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Brooke P.'s Photo

Gilberts, IL

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$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi families! I'm Brooke-a dependable, experienced nanny with 9+ years of full-time experience, including 3 years as a newborn night nanny and house manager! I'm CPR-certified, a pediatric occupational therapy graduate, and have worked with children from newborn through preteen-including multiples, special needs, severe...
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Bloomingdale, IL

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$18/hr
Experienced Mom looking to help out families in need that are needing a second hand. I have 3 grown kids been a nanny for 28 years Ali v with being a fitness instructor.
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  • The average posted rate is $18.00/hr as of October 2026

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