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Maria D.

Full Time

Lake in the Hills, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
I am a nurturing and dependable caregiver with over 25 years of experience with children of all ages (infants, toddlers, school age). I have also cared for older adults that needed a caregiver and had special needs. As a former teacher, I understand that each child may learn differently, which is why my care-giving approach is...

Michelle K. says "Maria is a fabulous sitter. She is caring and nurturing and very reliable."

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Lake in the Hills, IL

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
-11 years experience with children age 2 months and up -4 years experience caregiving for people with special needs such as down syndrome, autism, and cerebral palsy -4 years experience following medication schedules -3 years experience cleaning houses
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DeKalb, IL

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm Elaine, a positive and happy person. I have experience with special needs children. I raised a child with anxiety, ADHD, OCD and depression. He turned out to be a Marine. I have also watched 5 children at once. If there is anything else you want to know, send me a message.
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Rockford, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Care taker that is capable of meeting all needs. I've nannied for many special needs babies and children before.
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Elgin, IL

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Amy and I'm a freshman at Michigan State University! I have 4+ years of experience with ages 3 months through 12 years, along with 3 years working with teenage students with special needs. I'm CPR certified and have reliable transportation. With kids, I love creating fun crafts, baking, and spending time...
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Elgin, IL

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$24/hr
3 years experience
I have several years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & as a researcher in Coginitive Pyschology in Children specializing in Language Acquisition & Autism at University of Chicago.
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12 Hour Caregiver Available

Woodstock, IL

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$20/hr
9 years experience
I am an experienced CNA who is loving, kind, dependable and have worked for 3 years. I can cook, clean the house, help with dressing, help with toileting, transferring, range of motion, medication reminder, grocery shopping, help with showering, escort to doctors appointments. I am highly organized, dedicated and with a positive...
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Woodstock, IL

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$20/hr
20 years experience
I have worked with kids with special needs in the schools for 30 years. While I do not have children of my own, I have a large family with many nieces and nephews. I am creative, kind and energetic. I am looking to support families that need a few hours of assistance each week.
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Looking For Something To Do On The Weekends.

Elgin, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Hi my name is Brittany, I am 23 I have 10+ years of experience with childcare from newborns-infants-toddlers. Including date nights, multiples, overnights and with special needs children. I am CPR certified, I have reliable transportation and love being outside for activities. I enjoy doing learning activities and or motor...
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Woodstock, IL

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$16/hr
7 years experience
Hello, my name is Julia, I am looking for Full Time work as a Contracted Nanny. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and school age children. I am Food Safety & CPR certified, and Fire Safety Certified. I am very helpful around the house and love to help with cleaning. I am very routine based with my caregiving and...
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Elgin, IL

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$10/hr
9 years experience
I have worked with children with special needs. I am paraprofessional certified. I love helping and I relate well to children with challenges. I am patient, kind and loving. I believe in consistency with special needs children. I am loyal, dependable and trustworthy.
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Part-time Caregiver

Gilberts, IL

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$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi Parents! I'm Brooke, a loving and dependable nanny with 8+ years of full-time experience and 3 years as a newborn night nanny. I'm CPR-certified, a pediatric occupational therapy graduate, and have worked with children from newborn through preteen-including multiples, special needs, severe allergies, and asthma. I'm patient,...
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A Little About Me...

Elgin, IL

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Hello! My experience in working with special needs started from a young age when I worked at summer camps. I always gravitated towards beautiful people who saw the world different. I have a 10-year-old niece with autism who I see often. I have also been working with a 46-year-old friend with autism a few times a week. We run...
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BABYSITTING

Lake in the Hills, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
For over a decade, I've found immense joy in nurturing children's growth and development. My previous babysitting experiences sparked a passion for making a positive impact on young lives and supporting families by providing reliable care. I hold a college degree and have completed Early Child Development Coursework, in addition...
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Woodstock, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
As a Certified Nurse's Assistant, I have over 18 years of experience working with special needs individuals. I am a natural caregiver with a willingness to help those in need. From infants to older adults, I can assist with all activities of daily living. I am a fast learner that doesn't shy away from learning a new skillset in...
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Rockford, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi my name is Ali, I'm 39, Mature and EXTREMELY experienced with childcare including special needs, twins + multiples, and infant care. I work for a local family museum, working in an Elementary School with 1st-5th graders for an after school program! I have some college education, a decade long career in finance, and have...
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Special Needs Caregiver!

Woodstock, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is Lizzi and I would love to help you out. I have had experience almost all my life working with children with special needs. I got involved in volunteering at NISRA when I was about 8 or 9 because my sister had worked there. I absolutely LOVED going to work with her and helping her/hanging out with everyone for...
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Ive Worked With A Variety Of Teens And Young Adults With Different Needs

Dundee, IL

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$16/hr
I'm very friendly, kind and caring with a wide range of interest. I'm outgoing and personable. I definitely have a caregivers heart :)
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Clare, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a fun, energetic and a compassionate mother with 22 years as a Mom. I have raised my 2 children alone. One special needs boy 22 and a girl 19 years old. My children are my life, and I have very lovely memories of them being little. I live for those days and feel that my calling is being a mother. My job as a mother is not...
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Caregiver

Lake in the Hills, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
light cleaning
errands
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have cared for a variety of people with special needs I have worked in physical and speech therapy for stroke clients I have worked with clients with m/s I have worked with clients who have lost their eye sight and Alzheimer's I have many years of experience in care-giving field I am available days or nights and weekends I...
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