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Nicole G.
Evanston, IL
$23-39/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Direct Support Professional Available For Part Time To Full Time Position
4.8
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I have been working with individuals with special needs for over five years. I have majority of my experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum or have other intellectual disabilities and need behavioral support. I have worked with children from infants to toddlers to teens and also adults. I am CPR and first aide...
5.0
"Nicole has great experience working with a variety of individuals with disabilities. She is very compassionate and is able to make great connections with those she works with!"
Reviewed by Erin L.
Tamar M.
Skokie, IL
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
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Hi, my name is Tamar and I'm excited to meet your family! I'm a child at heart and an old soul, which allows me to easily connect with anyone of all ages. I have a social work background counseling grade school and teenage youth for many years. I also work with special needs care/ autistic children and have a passion to serve...
5.0
"Really came through for us in a last minute emergency situation. She was very prompt with corresponding and with our appointment. She was very understanding and accommodating with our situation and helped out...
Reviewed by Sachi D.
4.2
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Hi Families
Hi my name Bongi
I am 25 years old, I've been working with kids for as since high school I used to babysit daytime on weekends until I started doing as a job while studying, I have CPR training certificate and childcare training, I am of course infant qualified and have worked with all ages . I have 2 year au pair...
5.0
"Bongi provides an outstanding service to both us parents and our kids,She is extremely professional, knowledgeable and efficient! I have worked with a lot of nannies but her service was far the best my family...
Reviewed by Nsovo K.
Julie D.
Northbrook, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I am a mom with 17+ years of experience, I have two teenagers. Both opposite traits, one with special needs socially and emotionally and one that is an honors student and gymnast.
I adore all infants and toddlers. Currently, I work for 2 families part time. I am available on Fridays and some weekends.
5.0
"Julie worked for us for 6 months and she was fabulous with our 1 year old son. He would always get excited to see her. She did a great job teaching him new skills like waving and blowing kisses. "
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4.2
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Dependable & Professional License ABA therapist 12+years experiences in childcare. Degree in Early Childhood Education, Background in Child development & Newborn Care Specialist certified.
Hello Families, My name is Vanessa, you can call me Miss V. I worked as a lead teacher & ABA Therapist. As a Childcare specialist, I am...
5.0
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Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family.
About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...
5.0
"Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two boys (3 mo. and 18 mo. at the time). Throughout the...
Reviewed by Margaret D.
Connie B.
Niles, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I have been in the social service field for over 20 years. I was also was a preschool teacher, but went back to my first love, working with people with disabilities. I worked in a residential home with girls with severe disabilities, then did respite care for a few years and loved it all. I was a job coach helping people with...
5.0
"We have been so incredibly lucky to have Connie as part of our care team. She has been reliable, responsible, and very kind in the care of our son with autism. She is professional, knowledgeable, and keeps my...
Reviewed by Stacy C.
5.0
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With a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, my first job out of college was working in a residential facility for children with special needs. In the five years working as a Child Care Counselor, I helped children with ADD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, AS, TS, and a variety of other mental health diagnoses.
As a public school teacher of many...
5.0
"Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time with an amazing attitude and is always finding new...
Reviewed by Ann D.
5.0
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I see value, purpose, love, and growth in all people! I lead by example and am very compassionate. My younger brother has autism. I have worked with both youth and adults with various types of disabilities for several years. I also volunteered as a "buddy" for small children with disability at my church Sunday School.
5.0
"Nik has a special gift for working with people with disabilities as well as their families. I have worked alongside Nik for several years now and his professionalism and compassion for helping others continues...
Reviewed by Kara C.
5.0
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I graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy and am a licensed physical therapist. I presented my thesis on a pediatric case.
I have over 9 years of care giving experience. I have watched over 10+ families. I have cared for 1-6 children at a time in a home setting and enjoyed every part of it!
For several years I have been a...
5.0
"Veronica is wonderful. She is so kind and energetic. My daughters loved having her as their sitter."
Reviewed by Laila H.
Laimute B.
Lake Forest, IL
$16-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver With 15+ Years Of Experience
5.0
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Hello! Are you looking for a quality elderly care in the northern and northwestern suburbs? My name is Laima. I'm a skilled elderly caregiver with 19+ years of experience. I am available to work part-time, full-time or overnight shifts. I'm a very good cook, experienced housekeeper and good driver. I also love pets. I have...
5.0
"Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant hands-on, end-of-life care. We found Laima to be warm, kind hearted and...
Reviewed by Irene K.
5.0
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My name is Juliana, I have been a caregiver for over 9 years. Especially Skills with Dementia , Alzheimer, Hoyer Lift, light housekeeping, Companionship, and Memory loss and many more. I am Reliable , dependable and honest. I am a caregiver because I enjoy helping others especially the elders. I will not be only a caregiver, I...
5.0
"I broke my leg in three places and live alone. Juliana was wonderful to assist me while I was totally immobilized for four weeks with meals, groceries, pet care, personal care, running errands taking me to...
Reviewed by Deborah M.
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Hi, I'm a Preschool Teacher who love working with children. I'm caring, compassionate, reliable and hardworking. I have many years of experience working with children and people with special needs.
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I am an experienced nanny, energetic, nurturing, warm, and caring. I relate well to children and their parents. I am loyal and dedicated. I focus on promoting a child's physical, mental and emotional development. As a Certified Nursing Assistant. I am CPR certified and trained in First Aid. I am reliable, engaging and...
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I have experience working in nursing homes in the Alzheimer's, and dementia unit. I've helped care for my grandparents and I lost my grandmother and another lady who was like my grandma to dementia so I have personal experience as well as professional. I truly enjoy working with and spending time with the elderly. I'm also a...
Simone P.
Glenview, IL
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I put my heart into everything I do. This summer I worked for Carousel Connections at Brandyweine Senior Living as a job coach for teenagers and young adults with special needs volunteering. I just moved back to the Windy City after being in Philadelphia. I graduated from Monmouth College with a B. A. in history and kinesiology....
Karter F.
Des Plaines, IL
$18-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Hi there! My name is Karter and I am currently in my last semester of getting my Associates Degree, focusing on psychology and special education. I have over 4 years of childcare experience which includes before and after school care, summer camp as a 1:1 aid for campers with special needs, and as a licensed paraprofessional in...
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I am a Special Education Paraprofessional in a Kindergarten classroom! My main responsibilities were to assist the students with recreational and educational activities, practice behavior management, help with toileting, and of course keep the kids safe. In college, I interned with Community Access Naperville, a...
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Highly-dependable, nurturing caregiver who has good values, compassionate nature and 10 + extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly care. Eager to make a difference in client's everyday life.
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Hello! My name is Munika, and I am seeking babysitting hours around Evanston during the work week (M-F).
I studied to become a kindergarten teacher in Germany and worked there teaching children, including some with special needs, for 3 years. I then moved to America to study and improve my English in December 2021. I have...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Glencoe, IL
Nicole G.
5.0
Nicole is amazing! She is very kind, patient, understanding and naturally intuitive. She is especially skilled in working with individuals with special needs. I trust her completely and would highly recommend her for any job!
- Debby G.
Tamar M.
5.0
Really came through for us in a last minute emergency situation. She was very prompt with corresponding and with our appointment. She was very understanding and accommodating with our situation and helped out so much. Her demeanor was very sweet with our girl and clearly has had lots of experience...
- Sachi D.
Bongi M.
5.0
Bongi has been awesome! Would highly recommend her!! She’s very professional and always on time!
- Care member
Julie D.
5.0
Julie worked for us for 6 months and she was fabulous with our 1 year old son. He would always get excited to see her. She did a great job teaching him new skills like waving and blowing kisses.
- Care member
Jill K.
5.0
Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two boys (3 mo. and 18 mo. at the time). Throughout the approximately 3 1/2 years that she worked for us, she was always dependable, always on time, and...
- Margaret D.
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