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Larissa D.


Arlington Heights, IL

$27/hr • 5 yrs exp

Kind And Patient Caregiver

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lara. When I was younger, my first job was working in an elderly home, and I've always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to caring for my own mother in my past, I have been working for a senior care agency this year as well as people from care. com. I am certified in CPR, First aid, CPI (from my...
5.0
"Lara was kind, helpful, and showed great concern for me after my hysterectomy. she continues to check on my recovery even after the job was complete. hiring her was the best decision I have made. I would definitely hire her for any future medical needs I or my...

Amaralys A.

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Caytie B.


Chicago, IL

$23-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Newborn Care Specialist

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've worked as a full-time nanny for over seven years. I love my job and am hoping to find more families to help! I have experience caring for children of all ages and abilities. This includes experience with children with special needs. I have also completed my newborn care specialist certificate and am CPR/First AID...
Caytie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very sweet and cared for my children as if they were her own. "

Amanda C.

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Lavinia B.


Wheeling, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

CNA,CPR

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.
5.0
"Lavinia has helped my family over the past several years. She is wonderful, honest, and is very committed to whomever she is working with. She has a great personality and engages people in conversation etc...my parents both loved "Our Lavinia" as my mom would...

Susan W.

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Vicky W.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part Time Summer Caregiver

I worked at Philip J Rock Center & School in Glen Ellyn it is school & home for children with both deaf & blind disabilities compiled with cerebral palsy & other learning disabilities. I was trained how to communicate with the children with a basic version of sign language & supervised children during activities & daily living...
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Alfredo R.


Skokie, IL

$30-37/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very interested in the opportunity to assist, I want to be a true companion on uplifting someone who needs care by listening to my clients first and provide comfort to their worries and fears. I took my medical board exams in order to practice medicine in United Sates. My medical degree is from Mexico where I have practiced...
5.0
"My husband had MSA and we are looking for caregiver on care.com. We meet Alfredo and instantly he is hired! He is very knowledgeable on his conditions. He not only take care of him on his daily needs but also gave him massages and help him stretch and workout. With...

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Kathryn S.


Des Plaines, IL

$16-22/hr • 8 yrs exp

I am currently working at a special needs high-school full time. I am only available for after school typically, date nights, and some weekends. I would be available for summers for a full time position if you are looking for that. My experience in child care started when I was in my teens for families around my neighborhood....
Kathryn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katy was our full time nanny for our twins for almost 3 years, from when they were babies til after they turned 3. She was so caring and they adore her! She always went above and beyond to plan age appropriate engaging activities and to make sure they were happy...

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Kaitlin B.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have babysat for 5 years. I worked as a one on one companion with a child who has special needs for the past 3 years. I enjoy playing games with the kids and am very adaptable to meet schedule needs.
Kaitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her. "

Ling L.

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Erika M.


Chicago, IL

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

The "Experience" You Want

4.2

(10)

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I have been nanny and a baby-child sitter for more than 20 years. I worked for public schools for 10 years. Playing outside. Helping/teaching children to write or do some homework is fine with me. I have also worked with all sorts of "special needs and children with disabilities". The families I have worked with have children...
Erika can also help with: Travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Erica is an amazing lady, kids had a good time with her, she is very friendly. She was very punctual, even in very short notice. Highly recommended."

Moshe S.

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Sylvia B.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Speech Therapist/Tutor- Polish-Speaking/ Special Needs & All Ages

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello all, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I live in Chicago and am providing services for children of all ages as a Speech-Language Pathologist as well as a caregiver! I am an elementary school-based SLP and am finishing up my 7th year there. I completed my Master's coursework in Speech-Language Pathology at...
Sylvia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop fun playing toys and being entertained. Sylvia was able to keep her nap schedule and I don't remember hearing...

Renee G.

Hi! I'm a friendly babysitter. I have 2 yrs experience with babysitting. I am very patient with kids and allow them to express what they want. I can help out with crafts and other tasks. People often tell me I have a warm aura because kids gravitate towards me a lot.
5.0
"Loved having Janae as a babysitter! She helped with packing my son's lunch for school and making sure both my son and daughter were fed on time, properly changed and into bed. I have two kids ages 5 and 3, both autistic so she had a lot of patience with them...

Corin P.

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Dina S.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

I cared for my cousin's husband for several months. He has Lewy Body Dementia. I helped with feeding, dressing, exercise, recreation and toileting. He and I became fast friends and have a close bond. I have also worked with children with autism and ADHD. My best friend from High School has Muscular Dystrophy, and my best friend...
5.0
"Dina is family and during my husband's illness she was his caregiver/companion during the day thereby giving me much needed time away from constant caregiving. She was reliable, responsible, and creative in thinking of ways to engage my husband. She provided...

Karen O.

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Nicole G.


Evanston, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny Who Wants Your Children To Have Fun And Be Critical Thinkers

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for children all my life from family to friends and have been caring for them professionally for the last 10 years. I care for children of all ages, with and without special needs. I am CPR and first aid certified, Direct Service person certified, Paraprofessional certified (teachers aide), sign language, and...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nicole is amazing with children! She's kind, patient, knowledgeable, resourceful and has an ability to tailor herself to children's needs. My son at 22 months had a difficult time having a nanny for the first time and cried every time I left and wouldn't play....

Meghan S.

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Claudia M.


Evanston, IL

$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter (M-F 10 Am On)

Hi! I love working with children who are eager to play and learn. I have worked with children my whole life. I have raised two very responsible, healthy young adults. I have taught all levels and have worked with special needs children. I have a fun, nurturing character. I am firm but loving and I think kids are amazing. I...
Claudia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Claudia treated our son as her own. She was always thinking of activities for them to do together. He loved her and would ask for her even on days she wasn't scheduled to come!"

Meret B.

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Karyn L.


Arlington Heights, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver

Over the last 18 years, I have worked with adult and children who have developmental disabilities. This includes one on one settings, as well as group settings. My job is to ensure the safety and well being of all individuals with whom I work and care for. Additionally, I create programs to assist with community integration. I...
5.0
"I am pleased to have the opportunity to provide a letter of recommendation for Karyn B. Karyn is an extremely reliable, punctual, responsible, trustworthy, organized and professional individual who has taken on numerous responsibilities both inside and outside of...

Heather S.

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Jill K.


Deerfield, IL

$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

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...
Jill can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is dependable and trustworthy and my girls 4.5 and 2.5 love it when she comes to watch them. "

Leslie R.

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Jessie N.


Skokie, IL

$15-18/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi! I am very reliable, patient and responsible. I have experience working with preschool and elementary-aged special needs children. I really enjoy and have fun working with children. If needed I am willing to do extra tasks. I am going into nursing, so I am CPR and first aid certified. I know how to have a good time with kids...
Jessie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Linda P.


Arlington Heights, IL

$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Registered Nurse And Care Giver

I am a RN with a 40 year multi- faceted career to include pediatrics for 14 years with special needs children at Shriners hospital. My natural abilities to be a care giver are part of my daily life. I am also a very young at heart and active grandmother. I am looking for a part time position in the field of child care to...
Linda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Elena B.


Evanston, IL

$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Lively Sitter Looking To Add Joy And Structure To Your Home

Hey! My name is Elena, I'm a Bay Area native who has recently relocated to Illinois. I've spent the past 3 years working with children with special needs and am returning to Evanston after a brief stint as an Au Pair in Germany. My intention as a nanny is to provide structure and peace of mind, and I value communication above...
Elena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Emily S.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hi! I have over 10 years of experience caring for individuals with special needs including severe/profound disabilities, dementia, stroke care and more. I am a current special education teacher looking for a part time opportunity. I have experience with grooming, bathing, and hygiene care. With me, individuals will receive...
Emily can also help with: Transportation, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Petr S.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Fullt-Time Babysitters

I am a certified babysitter with several years of experience caring for children ages five through high school. In the past, my duties have included driving children to various activities including school and extracurricular, preparation of light meals, monitoring of a healthy diet, and adherence to intricate schedules....
Petr can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Glenview, IL

Larissa D.

5.0

Lara was kind, helpful, and showed great concern for me after my hysterectomy. she continues to check on my recovery even after the job was complete. hiring her was the best decision I have made. I would definitely hire her for any future medical needs I or my family would have. I would highly...

- Amaralys A.

Caytie B.

5.0

Very sweet and cared for my children as if they were her own.

- Amanda C.

Lavinia B.

5.0

Lavinia has helped my family over the past several years. She is wonderful, honest, and is very committed to whomever she is working with. She has a great personality and engages people in conversation etc...my parents both loved "Our Lavinia" as my mom would say. My Dad was diagnosed with...

- Susan W.

Alfredo R.

5.0

The entire family was very pleased with Alfredo's professionalism. He always performed his duties with a smile and a pleasant attitude. He undertook duties without being asked to do them. His care and concern for my mother were much appreciated. My family wanted to give mom the best care during...

- Care member

Kathryn S.

5.0

Katy was our full time nanny for our twins for almost 3 years, from when they were babies til after they turned 3. She was so caring and they adore her! She always went above and beyond to plan age appropriate engaging activities and to make sure they were happy and safe.

- Care member

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