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Jade W.


Evergreen Park, IL

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver. Looking For Summer Position

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I have been babysitting for about 5 years now. I have worked with children ages one and up. I worked for Oak Lawn Special rec day camp where I worked with children with special needs ages 4 to 30. Therefor, I have a lot of experience with children with special needs. I also am CPR certified and have my own form of...
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Mariana R.


Chicago, IL

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Bilingual Sitter

5.0

(3)

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Hey there, I'm Mariana and I'm thrilled to share a little about myself with you! I'm 25 years old and originally from Brazil. I've been working with kiddos for over 6 years now and it's been an absolute joy. I was lucky enough to work with children between the ages of 5 and 12 at an after school program in Brazil, including...
5.0
"Mariana was my personal assistant and social media manager. She went above and beyond to make sure my business thrived. She would write captions and content for my pictures on Instagram, and she would also...

Reviewed by Care member

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Vickey C.


Oak Lawn, IL

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

HOME CARE COMPANSION SERVICES

5.0

(1)

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I have 30 years of experience in healthcare. I can help with Home Care - Light Housekeeping - Meal prep - Light Laundry - Medication Reminders - Helpful - Reliable - Caring - Certify CPR. I am a mother of twins (a boy and a girl). I have worked in healthcare for over 30 years, taking care of seniors, and patients with special...
5.0
"I'm pleased to recommend Vickey C for your caregiver. She became my sister's caregiver for 18 months. She helped my sister treat from Medication Management, light housekeeping, Meals Prep & handle daily...

Reviewed by Chris J.

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Rita C.


Alsip, IL

$28/hr9 yrs exp

Ability Coach & Support Provider

5.0

(1)

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I love my job! What I love most are the amazing people I get to work with. I have over 10 years experience working with students and clients with multiple abilities and diagnoses. I have worked as a paid employee and volunteer for school districts, special need cooperatives and adult service providers. This has given me...
5.0
"Rita is a very calm, competent, and dependable caregiver. She very capably managed many challenging incidents with our special needs son during her tenure with our family. She is trustworthy, pleasant to...

Reviewed by Charles S.

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Bonita H.


Chicago, IL

$17-30/hr3 yrs exp

Dedicated And Compassionate Part-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

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From 2012-2013 I worked for the Autism Program of Illinois, and umbrella company of The Hope Institute for Children and Families. In my role as Network Outreach Coordinator I worked on behalf of children and families with Autism and other developmental disabilities. My previous role, along with my years of volunteer experience...
5.0
"I called Bonita last minute and she showed right up. She was very patient and understanding with my daughter. She has a bright smile and brings positivity with her, which helps when you have a kid suffering...

Reviewed by Crystal M.

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Miriam M.


Chicago, IL

$20-26/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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I'm 31 years old have worked in a hospital for over 5 years I also have cared for kids with special needs for about 5 years but in a hospital setting I am fluent in Spanish and English I enjoy working with kids and adults of all ages . Due to the pandemic I stopped working in a hospital setting because I have twin sisters that...
5.0
"I contacted Miriam last minute for a date night with 4 kids under 5 yrs old. She came to meet me in person a few hours before we needed her to help put my mind at ease. I was impressed, she was able to get all...

Reviewed by Kristine T.

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Kimberly J.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

This Is My Passion

5.0

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I had the privilege of taking care of my beautiful Mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I also had a child with special needs, her diagnosis were Cerebral Palsy, Seizure Disorder, and she was G Tube fed I was so honored to care for the both of them. Love is the key, anybody and everybody responds to Love. I didn't...
5.0
"Ms. J. will care for you child like they are her own. She has a heart of gold and being a care taker is her ministry. She will go above and beyond to ensure the patient or individual get the proper care they...

Reviewed by Brandy J.

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Kimberly J.


Chicago, IL

$13-18/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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I was blessed to take care of my special needs daughter and my Mom. It was an honor to serve them. I didn't see them as burdens I saw them as blessings. This is my passion, love Is the key because everybody responses to love. I strongly believe that your job should be centered around your gift.
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Ariel Z.


Chicago, IL

$23-30/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hi! At my daily job, I work with special needs kids from the ages of 2-6. I am also a big sister to six siblings. I have two sets of twins in my family whose ages range from one month to 9 years old. I have experience working with kids up to the ages of 16. I worked previously as a lifeguard and swim instructor so I am First Aid...
5.0
"This is my family's first time hiring a someone that is not family to care for our children. Ariel was amazing she was punctual. She helped out with potty training. She did arts and crafts and played various...

Reviewed by Charity H.

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Kimberly R.


Chicago, IL

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Caregiver

4.7

(3)

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Hi. I am dependable and love to have fun with kids. I love kids to be themselves and to enjoy life. I took care of a 56-year-old man who has Epilepsy. He has seizure attacks a lot of times and I make sure that he take his medication, meals, took him to his doctor appointments, shower, light housekeeping and laundry. Also, I...
4.0
"Interviewed her and she was early for her appointment. I plan to add her to my on call list."

Reviewed by Bertina P.

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Cassie J.


Alsip, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter / Caregiver Part-time Short Available For Short Term Notices.

5.0

(2)

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Ive been working with kids for 3 years. I have worked with twins, special needs, newborns, etc. I am college learning about physical therapy. Eventually I want to specialize special needs physical therapy. I am fun, patient, responsible, and reliable.
5.0
"Cassie has been a reliable and caring after school sitter for us."

Reviewed by Lauren O.

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Felicia O.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Are you searching for someone special and taking all precautions related to COVID to attend to your love ones needs: You and your family are special, so it takes a special kind of person to be a your home caregiver. I am compassionate , caring, sincere, experienced, patient and attentive: these are just some the qualities...
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Evelyn U.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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Hi there! I'm Evelyn- I love kids and can say with confidence that caretaking is what I'm best at. The way I care for children reflects the way I was raised; with empathy and respect. I'd like to say I've been babysitting since I was 10, as I helped my mother raise my 2 younger sisters, but I've been officially...
5.0
"She is awesome with my son. He gets excited when I tell him she will be coming. I love her dependability, attention to homework assignments, flexibility, care for my son and goes above and beyond. I love...

Reviewed by Ximena O.

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Shannon M.


Chicago, IL

$51/hr10 yrs exp

Funny, Creative, Active Sitter

5.0

(1)

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Dedicated assistance with your kids of all ages. Coming from a large family-with over 20 nieces and nephews, I have 25+ years of experience. Being active is my thing. I love helping kids to read, vocabulary, sentence structure, science projects etc. I tutor/homework the right way: getting a feel for how they learn & helping them...
5.0
"Shannon was amazing! She spent a couple of afternoons with my daughter over a holiday weekend. My daughter is high functioning on the autistic spectrum. Shannon showed her around, let her do some shopping,...

Reviewed by Bonnie-jeanne G.

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Dahlia B.


Summit Argo, IL

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Nanny Looking For The Right Family

5.0

(3)

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I started out from a very young age working with children. When I was in 5th grade I volunteered to spend my recess time in the preschool helping the teachers with the little ones. In 7th grade I tutored 1st graders, Then in 8th grade I started student teaching in the special needs room for my volunteer hours. Once in high...
5.0
"Dahlia was great. We booked her VERY last min, she was very upbeat and our Daughter had a great time with her. We would re hire again. We just have to find the time to go out. Thank you Dahlia!"

Reviewed by Mallary K.

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Melanie B.


Berwyn, IL

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny, Pet Care Available

5.0

(1)

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Hello! My name is Melanie. Working with kids is my lifelong passion, so I'm truly excited to connect with you and your family. I have over a decade of experience in childcare with children of all ages and backgrounds. I have professional experience as a youth counselor, caregiver, nanny & behavior technician for kids with...
5.0
"Melanie is a very responsible person with good values and work ethic. I highly recommend her for any caregiving, cleaning or assistant jobs you might need take care of quickly and efficiently!"

Reviewed by Care member

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Amanda C.


Chicago, IL

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Almost 16 Years Of Nanny Experience.

5.0

(2)

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Hello, My name is Amanda. I am 35, and live in Oak Forest. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my husband and our fur babies. My favorite hobby is theater. I love acting, singing, dancing. I'm also working on finishing my teaching degree. I have been a nanny on and off for 17 years, but consistently for the last 10 years....
5.0
"Amanda has been the full-time nanny for our 2.5 year old daughter since she was 4 months old. We are extremely happy with Amanda and the care she gives to our little girl. In fact, we often turn to Amanda for...

Reviewed by Heidi S.

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Cassie J.


Alsip, IL

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I've been engaged in childcare since the age of 15, and my passion for working with kids has only grown. Currently pursuing a degree in Pediatric Nursing, it's a lifelong dream of mine to contribute to children's well-being. With a 4-year-old brother, I have firsthand experience understanding children. Throughout high school, I...
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Hazel P.


Berwyn, IL

$22-25/hr2 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(1)

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Hello parents of beautiful angels! or furry friends! My name is Hazel, I'm 20 years old and I love working with babies, children, and youth & pets! I have a drivers license, I was a certified lifeguard before (working with youth of special needs), this knowledge and experience has helped me know to to deal in situations of...
5.0
"There is not even a word to describe how amazing Hazel is! It has always made me so nervous to leave my children with someone who is not family. But Hazel has truly been a blessing! My girls love her like...

Reviewed by Danielle R.

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Eileen K.


Worth, IL

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

I'm A Caring, Loving Person Who Gives Dependable Help

5.0

(3)

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I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. Some with autism, muscular dystrophy, down syndrome, etc. I have been a caregiver for over 19years and I'm a mom of three.
5.0
"I hired Eileen to help take me to an outpatient procedure and ensure I was ok after. She was punctual, extremely professional and helped make it a very easy day! "

Reviewed by Patrick D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Evergreen Park, IL

Mariana R.

5.0

Mariana was my personal assistant and social media manager. She went above and beyond to make sure my business thrived. She would write captions and content for my pictures on Instagram, and she would also email clients for me as well. My business flourished from the time Mariana started working for...

- Care member

Vickey C.

5.0

I'm pleased to recommend Vickey C for your caregiver. She became my sister's caregiver for 18 months. She helped my sister treat from Medication Management, light housekeeping, Meals Prep & handle daily tasks. My sister showed significant improvement. Vickey really knew how to care for my sister....

- Chris J.

Rita C.

5.0

Rita is a very calm, competent, and dependable caregiver. She very capably managed many challenging incidents with our special needs son during her tenure with our family. She is trustworthy, pleasant to be around, and is wonderful with kiddos. I strongly recommend her for any caregiver...

- Charles S.

Bonita H.

5.0

I called Bonita last minute and she showed right up. She was very patient and understanding with my daughter. She has a bright smile and brings positivity with her, which helps when you have a kid suffering from depression.

- Crystal M.

Miriam M.

5.0

I hired Miriam to take care of my grandmother who has dementia. We have hired her for night shift and day shift . She truly has become a part of the family she simply treats her as family. I promise you won't go wrong with her if you want an excellent caregiver she is the girl to go to .

- Alexandrith B.

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