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Elizabeth W.

Full Time Nanny Available

Woodstock, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Caregiver With A Smile

Lake in the Hills, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
meal prep
mobility assistance
dementia
errands
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I've been a stay at home Mom/ Licensed Massage Therapist for 25 + years. My oldest child is 30, and my youngest just turned 20. I am looking for part time caregiver position. I have worked with elderly care, handicapped, disabled, learning disabled, ADHD, special needs, of teenagers to senior citizens. My son was a quadriplegic...

Margaret M. says "Robin was kind and so gentle as she cared for our 100 year old mom who needed help transferring initially and then was bed ridden by the end. Her...

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Lake in the Hills, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I provide excellent care services by having clear, structured expectations and offering fun, engaging activities. I am experienced with a diverse variety of needs and ages. Below is a summary of my experience/qualifications: -Currently a teacher, pursuing Special Ed accreditation (1 yr) -Teaching assistant/after school care...

Andy R. says "Moriah was great! She recently watched our kids, aged 1,5, and 9. Three kids for about 7 hours! The kids loved hanging out with her and she was...

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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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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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DeKalb, IL

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 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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Elgin, IL

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 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
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Saint Charles, IL

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$14/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I'm a newly graduated High School student planning on majoring in Early Childhood Education at college in the fall. I'm currently working as a teachers assistant at a daycare, working with ages infant-four. I also have two years worth of babysitting experience with older and special needs children. I strive to create a...
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Nanny/Mary Poppins

Saint Charles, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
My love for children has been a trait I have possessed since my early childhood. I have always been obsessed with babies, and as an adult, my friends have often referred to me as a baby-whisperer. I began babysitting when I was 15 years old, and have been entrusted with children ever since. I have experience with newborns,...
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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Belvidere, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
My name is Devyn . I just graduated from Boylan High school! I have a lot of experience with children, and I love working with them! I have been working at Gigi's Playhouse for 6 years now, so I am qualified and comfortable watching children with special needs! I am very responsive to parents instructions. I'm a very positive...
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Huntley, IL

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Hi, my name is Bridget! I have over 5 years of experience providing care for all ages. I am CPR certified and am currently attending school to become an ultrasound technician! I have experience with special needs children, bilingual children, infants/babies, and children up to the age of 13.
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Fun Sitter!

Belvidere, IL

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$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sydney. I have been watching kids ages ranging from 0-12 for the past 10 years, including special needs kids. I have babysat newborn twins, I have babysat a child with cerebral palsy since she was infancy to 7 years old. I have babysat a 5-year-old child who had autism for about 5 years. Overall, I have a lot of...
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Woodstock, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
I have worked with special needs children my whole life. My parents are foster parents, so I've seen a lot and babysat a lot.
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Special Needs Caregivers in Genoa, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Elizabeth W.

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...

- Michael D.

Robin F.

Robin was kind and so gentle as she cared for our 100 year old mom who needed help transferring initially and then was bed ridden by the...

- Margaret M.

Moriah B.

Moriah was great! She recently watched our kids, aged 1,5, and 9. Three kids for about 7 hours! The kids loved hanging out with her and...

- Andy R.

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