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Gilberts, IL

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$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
+ 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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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
Dementia
light cleaning
companionship
mobility assistance
errands
+ 1 more
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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Nanny

South Elgin, IL

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
I raised my own children, my son (33) and my daughter (23). Over the past 20 years, I have served as a toddler teacher, and home-daycare provider, and served 4 different families as a nanny for the last decade. I also have experience working with people with special needs. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoy working with...

Care Member says "We love Ms. Cadence! She has taken care of our youngest since he was 5 months as well as helping out with our two older sons when they are home from...

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Been Working With Children Of All Ages For More Then Ten Years

Elgin, IL

4.5(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Professional Nanny & House Manager Dedicated, nurturing, and highly experienced childcare professional with over 18 years of hands-on experience caring for children from newborns to teenagers, including multiples and children with special needs. CPR and First Aid certified, I specialize in creating safe, engaging, and...

Care Member says "Nicole has always been amazing with the kids and very helpful and accommodating! She’s been able to help us in a pinch and is so sweet! "

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Lake in the Hills, IL

4.2(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Nurturing a child's growth and supporting busy families is my true passion. With 10 years of professional childcare experience, I provide reliable, high-quality care for up to four children, ranging from infants to pre-teens. I hold CPR training and First Aid certifications to ensure a safe environment. My background includes...

Lindsey M. says "Sherri was our nanny for our now 16 month old daughter. Sherri was always prompt, communicative and reliable. She was very warm, empathetic and engaging...

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Warm And Patient Childcare Provider Available For Full-time Or Part-time/occassional Care

Hampshire, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Worked 4 day weeks as a Nanny for 5 years with child diagnosed within Autism Spectrum with some developmental delays. Child was 2 1/2 - 7 1/2 years old during this period. Also cared for younger sibling who was 2 years younger and required standard care. Continued occasional date night care through now, children are now 13 and...

Rhonda H. says "Sherry has been amazing with our family. She I'd the only person outside of immediate family that we've allowed to watch our ASD child! She is wonderful...

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Dundee, IL

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$8/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Currently working as a Teaching Assistant. Experienced with ages 2-18 and special needs/education :) I have open availability to meet your needs. Very kind, caring, energetic and fun. Very active and always coming up with new ideas. Willing to help with housekeeping, E-Learning/home schooling and I'm a great cook. Very flexible...
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Carpentersville, IL

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Errands
light cleaning
dementia
respite care
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am a mom to 4 grown children. Three sons and one daughter. My daughter lives w special needs, was born with a chromosomal disorder . I have taken care of my father who lived w severe Alzheimer's for the last years of his life. This past year I have worked with two Medicare funded services-that do home health care, for the...
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Patient And Loving Care For Your Child

Crystal Lake, IL

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Kids and pets - I love them both! I'm hard-working, kind, fun, compassionate, punctual, and reliable. I've been working with children for the past 8 years - Special needs buddy, assistant to choir students, camp program aide, and routine babysitter. My experience with pets includes years caring for my own dog as well as friends'...
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Part-Time Sitter

Lake in the Hills, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I am a certified Safe Family, and have been trained by the University of Michigan's Family Center in Child Behavioral Coaching to care for pre-foster placed children. I have been a homeschool mom for nine years and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. I have three children, two with special needs, a...
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Hard Worker, Reliable And Fun

Elgin, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, I worked at a daycare center for 7 years with children from ages 6 weeks old through 5 years old. I was a nanny/babysitter for over 20 years, and worked with children from ages 6 weeks old through 18 years old. I've worked with children with special needs. I've worked with twins and triplets. Children bring a lot of joy and...
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Katey D.'s Photo

Crystal Lake, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
companionship
mobility assistance
errands
+ 1 more
I cared for my grandfather and grandmother in the years before they passed (of cancer and dementia, respectively). After my grandma passed, I did some independent home care before moving into a role as an Agency Manager for a home care company. I know what good, quality care looks like! I am looking exclusively for comanion...
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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 family in your area
Travel
craft assistance
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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What I Can Do

Carpentersville, IL

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
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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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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Special Needs Caregiver

Hampshire, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Hi my name is Cheryl, I have been a caregiver for 8 years. I have cared for all ages and all different needs including; paralysis, cerebral palsy and autism. Thanks!
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Sarah M.'s Photo

Crystal Lake, IL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Is anyone looking for part-time reliable care for your little one(s)? You just found it! Have multiple children? No problem! My last position was caring for 4 children. A little about me: -Flexible start date -Can provide transportation -Background check available -Can provide glowing references -Pay rate is...
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My Job Is Very Rewarding To Me/Special Needs Available

Hampshire, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have had many rewarding clients and they all have touched my life in a special way. I love what I do.
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Katie M.'s Photo

Crystal Lake, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
I like working with kids because I love to help them learn and grow!!! I started working with kids when I was about 12 years old. I now work as a preschool teacher for 3 years and counting! I have experience with children of all ages, as well as children with special needs. I am pet friendly and willing to work overnights.
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Experienced Home Care Provider

Elgin, IL

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$22/hr
10 years experience
I am a reliable, compassionate and experienced home care/home health care provider with 14 years experience and a history of providing companionship and fulfilling individualized home and healthcare needs . I would love the opportunity to speak to you and discuss your personal situation and preferences. References available...
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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.

Candace W.

We love Ms. Cadence! She has taken care of our youngest since he was 5 months as well as helping out with our two older sons when they are...

- Care member

Nicole P.

Nicole has always been amazing with the kids and very helpful and accommodating! She’s been able to help us in a pinch and is so sweet!

- Care member

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