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Caroline N.

Elgin, IL

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$35/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I have six years of experience as a caregiver and currently work as a Registered Nurse, combining hands-on compassion with professional medical expertise. My experience spans hospital care, one-on-one support, and working with individuals with special needs. I take pride in ensuring safe, seamless, and person-centered...
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Bridget S From Elgin

Elgin, IL

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$16/hr
2 years experience
I have worked in the healthcare setting for the last 17 years. I am currently licensed as a CNA and massage therapist. I have three kids and believe family is very important. I treat everyone with love and respect. Hope I get a chance to meet you soon.
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Elgin, IL

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$40/hr
8 years experience
I have six years of experience as a caregiver and currently work as a Registered Nurse, combining hands-on compassion with professional medical expertise. My experience spans hospital care, one-on-one support, and working with individuals with special needs. I take pride in ensuring safe, seamless, and person-centered...
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Personal Assistant

Carpentersville, IL

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I can help at your home individual special needs. I am very familiar with children and adults wide variety of special needs. I can help with children on the spectrum. I am very good with children and adults with the G-tub. I am very familiar with individuals that have epilepsy and a seizure disorder. Looking for spending time...
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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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Crystal Lake, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
im Alvin 44 years old, live in Crystal Lake, 11years of caregiver. -took care of Alzheimer's for 3 yrs helping bathing, sponge bath, feeding, cleaning. -did take care of quadriplegic for 5 yrs lifting transferring, bathing, cooking, cleaning, driving, change catheter, errands. -also help old man stroke for 1 yr and half...
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Elgin, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My experience is very minimum considering I haven't worked for 15+years. I have been a stay home mom since my 1st child who now is 19. I have 4 kids in total. My youngest is 6 years old and now that she is full time in school, I am looking to keep myself busy and same time make a little extra cash. I am very anxious to get back...
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Job Coach/Life Skills

Crystal Lake, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I have over 10 years experience working as an Aide and Job Coach in a Special Needs environment. I enjoy assisting and teaching kids/adults life skills and job skills. It's very rewarding to see a child/adult feeling empowered when they learn something new. My availability, Monday though Friday would be 4-8 p.m. and...
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Special Needs Provider/Caregiver

Lake in the Hills, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I volunteered at Camp Summit in Texas, which allowed me to work with individuals with severe special needs. I helped shower, dress, feed and lift many different people. I was also a caregiver for elderly individuals, where I would help with their day to day tasks. I learned how to rotate individuals that were bed bound, promote...
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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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Carpentersville, IL

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$22/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
For two decades, I've dedicated myself to nurturing children and supporting families. My passion lies in fostering growth and making a positive impact during those crucial early years. I hold a college degree and have experience caring for children of all ages, from newborns to pre-teens and adults with special needs. I'm...
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Crystal Lake, IL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
I currently work as a case manager for adults and children with special needs. I have my bachelor's in social work. I am obtaining my masters in special education with a concentration in Autism. I have worked in a variety of settings: day program, group home, and ICF. I have also worked in a therapeutic autism school. I have...
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Experienced Special Needs Professional With Flexible Schedule

Hampshire, IL

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$15/hr
9 years experience
***I CURRENTLY WORK FULL-TIME IN THE SPECIAL RECREATION FIELD. However, I am periodically available to help on nights and weekends!*** I have been working with individuals with disabilities for the past 9 years in a variety of different settings. Before I graduated with my degree is B. S. Rehabilitation Services (minoring in...
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Elgin, IL

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am a positive 26-year-old experienced nanny (5 years) and mom of twins. I have a passion for helping children grow and develop. I've taken child care and development courses; able to execute lesson plans. I am a certified personal trainer, nutritionist and CPR certified . I have patience and empathy for children + others. I...
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South Elgin, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I just graduated from the University of Tampa and am living at home this summer before starting graduate school in August . I am an occupational therapy student so I have extensive experience working with children with special needs. I am the oldest of three and have been taking care of my younger siblings my whole life....
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Elgin, IL

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Specialized care
personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
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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Carpentersville, IL

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$20/hr
Hello ! Been a caregiver for over 5 years. Not in specially with special needs but with my clients I have had clients with all different needs. Can always learn new things ! Caring, patient. Any questions please don't hesitate to ask! (:
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Elgin, IL

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I received my degree in Psychology in 1997. I believe it is imperative to have a stable & structured environment. I have a passion for nurturing and educating young & adult minds. My journey in special needs began with fulfilling special need roles, where I discovered the joy of positively impacting peoples lives. My approach...
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Child Care And Special Needs Care

Elgin, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
I have been working with children my entire life and I love it. I am the 3rd child from a family with 10 kids. So, even when I was a small child I helped take care of my younger siblings. I am a graduate from Elgin Community College and Providence Baptist College where I studied education. I payed my way through both colleges...
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  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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