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Hannah B.

Fox Lake, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I am 20 years old and I currently teach at school for children on the spectrum. Everyday we manage bathroom/diapers, speech, OT, math, ELA, movement, and sensory stimulation. In my class we have self-injurious kids that I manage and help them find better ways to cope.
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Fox Lake, IL

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$25/hr
9 years experience
I am an LPN and have personal experience with my brother-in-law having Leukemia. I also have been a preschool teacher for five years. I have never-ending patience for the sick child. I have two children and 3 grandchildren.
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Spring Grove, IL

4.8(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am a mom of 2 grown sons and a young, energetic grandmother of 7, ranging from 2 years to 15 years old. I have many years of experience caring for babies, toddlers, and adolescents. I have experience tutoring 6, 7, and 8th graders with IEP's. I also have extensive skills required for special needs and can perform various...

Alyce L. says "Valerie is a warm, friendly, responsible, care giver. We had a family emergency and required help on very short notice. Valerie came through 100% and the...

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Full/part Time Caregiver

Wauconda, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
1 year experience
I have spent the past year or so working at a facility for the mentally and developmentally disabled, working as a Hab aide.

Alexis A. says "Caitlin works professionally with children with special needs as her career and uses the skills she's learned within that environment across the care she...

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Part-Time /Full-Time Caregiver

Ingleside, IL

4.7(1)
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$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
As a childcare provider with 25 years of experience, I've had the privilege of nurturing and educating young minds, shaping their early development. My passion for childcare stems from my positive babysitting experiences and a deep desire to make a positive impact on children's lives. My patient, calm, and friendly nature...

Care Member says "Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do extras such...

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Full Time Nanny Available

McHenry, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I have been babysitting since I was 13. I have taken a care giving class. I have babysat children from infancy-12 years of age. I have worked the past two summers at Western Dupage Special Recreation Association. There, I have worked with children from ages 6-12 with different special needs. I have also worked programs involving...

Michael D. says "Thanks to Care.com, we are happy to have a nice babysitter for our son, who will be 3 years old on the 3rd of December. Liz is a caring and experienced...

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Meet Me! :)

Wauconda, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! I would be so excited to be a part of the family! My passion in life is helping and caring for others, especially children! I am currently attending Grad School to get my Masters in Speech Language Pathology, preferably for children with special needs. I am CPR / First Aid Certified & renewed those certifications this year...

Susan O. says "Morgan was charming and conscientious. She took excellent care of our toddler. She was personable and fun. Our toddler was instantly at ease and never...

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Do It All

McHenry, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Anna, 30 yrs old, live in McHenry, mom of two girls age 5yrs and 2 yrs. Experience in formal daycares and in-home care. Have worked with highly sensitive infants, autistic and special needs children, and ages from 6 weeks-14 yrs old. I am CPR and first aid trained, certification is out of date though! I am available...

Paige N. says "Ana was very kind and enjoyable to be around with my daughter. She watched her for a date night and we were very pleased. "

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Experienced Mother And Nanny

McHenry, IL

4.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am the mother of a 21 yr old son, a 28-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 7-year-old boy. I have over 15 years babysitting and Nanny experience with all ages as well as special needs care. I find joy in helping children learn and grow. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, going to parks and taking nature walks. I am...

Shannon C. says "Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her."

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Grayslake, IL

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, My name is Kayla! My experience ranges from newborns to teenagers. My experience also includes working with special needs children age ranging from newborns to up to 17 years old. I have been a date night, occasional or just a "sanity check" sitter for 5+ years. I work full time so I am only available evenings!
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Babysitter

McHenry, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Kaila. I currently work at an elementary school with kids between the ages of 5-7 . I have also worked at a middle school with kids between the ages of 12- 13 . I have 2 younger siblings that are 13 & 10 that I have babysat since they were toddlers. I have nannied 3 kids ages between 1- 6 during the summer of 2023. In...
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Grayslake, IL

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$17/hr
I have a degree in special education. I was a special education teacher for 3 years and worked with non-verbal autistic students.
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Full Time Caregiver!

Grayslake, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
When I was in high school, I had been involved in the Special Needs department for almost 2 and half years! I was involved in a group called Peer Partners and helped the kids in their gym activities. Later on I ended up babysitting one of my favorite kids after school. He is non-verbal and suffers a unique form of down syndrome....
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I'm Here To Help Your Loved One

Wauconda, IL

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$20/hr
9 years experience
My experience with senior care started with my grandmother. She was wheelchair bound with dementia. I used to take care of her out of her house and as she declined we moved her into my home. She was with me for over 5 years and I cared for her 24/7. Duties included companionship, feeding her, help with hygiene, transferring her,...
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Grayslake, IL

1.0(0)
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$14/hr
10 years experience
I am a Certified aid in the state of Illinois and have taking care of adults with many disabilities as well as children. I have 14 years experience under supervised nurses and have been properly trained with many different situations and care that are needed to be handled. I hope I can answer more of your questions in a further...
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Experienced Caregiver. Worked With Several Types Of Disabilities

Twin Lakes, WI

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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have taken care of several different people with different disabilities. I have held my full-time job for 8 years now. I enjoy what I do and I have a big heart.
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Accomplished Caregiver And Companion; Available Full Time, Wednesday - Sunday

McHenry, IL

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am an accomplished and compassionate caregiver with a strong history in healthcare delivery. I provided over 14 years of in-home service to a client with advanced stages of Multiple Sclerosis. I managed all aspects of her health and maintained a safe and secure environment. I'm experienced in working with paralyzed, cancer and...
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Grayslake, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have 12 years experience as a pediatric nurse working emergency department, and help with special needs as well.
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Violet B.'s Photo

McHenry, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
I currently work for NSSEO kirk school it is a therapeutic day school that helps students with multiple disabilities ranging from autism to non ambulatory medical needs. I work part time a few days a week and I would like something either on the weekends or one or two days a week in the evenings around 5:00 pm
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Ingleside, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Working with special needs kids and kids for over 10 years . I'm a babysitter, caretaker, and a certified teacher assistant.
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Valerie R.

Valerie is a warm, friendly, responsible, care giver. We had a family emergency and required help on very short notice. Valerie came...

- Alyce L.

Caitlin L.

Caitlin works professionally with children with special needs as her career and uses the skills she's learned within that environment across...

- Alexis A.

Stephanie K.

Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do...

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