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JP
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I love children! I am enthusiastic, energetic, hardworking, and dedicated to what I do. I have 8 years of experience with children infant-5 years; specializing with children ages 3-5 years old. My experience includes changing diapers, potty training, teaching, cleaning, cooking/baking, filing papers,
and much more. My unique...
3.7
(3)
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I have been watching kids for a 9 years now. I love having playtime with kids. I am good at putting kids down for bedtime. I am also great at working with special needs children, have lots of experience and great references. I am 29 but I think that's what makes me a great nanny because I can connect with the kids on their...
5.0
"We had a wonderful initial interview with her arriving on time and making an excellent first impression. She's easy going and so far the girls adore her. This is our first week with her but so far it's been a...
Reviewed by Nicole B.
Nichole W.
Chicago Heights, IL
$20-31/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hi, I'm Nichole. I'm new to the area and seeking my next babysitting opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in the midwest. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. So, naturally, I turned to childcare as a profession at the age...
5.0
"Very punctual and kind. My daughter is scared of new people but warmed up to her before the night was over. She was very determined to make me feel comfortable with the whole situation. I greatly appreciated...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
(1)
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I recently stopped doing clinic work but would like to continue providing care a couple days a week. I'm available as a backup or special event sitter, as well as, part time two to three days per week.
I'm an Occupational Therapy Assistant with experience working with newborn children all the way to 100 years old. In addition,...
5.0
"Shannon has been a part of my family for 15 years. She is an amazing person and incredibly trustworthy. I would recommend her to anyone to serve your family."
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Kimberly R.
Thornton, IL
$16-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment
5.0
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I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...
5.0
"Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family. We miss her terribly and would hire her again if she...
Reviewed by Andrea G.
5.0
(3)
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I love children. This is what I am going to school to pursue. I have worked with children for many years. I was a teachers' aide two years with the preschool at my high school. I teach Sunday school at my church to an age group of 2 to 6. I have a cousin who is special needs and I often babysit him. I love children and enjoy...
5.0
"Jasmine is very tentative and gentle with my one year old daughter, who is fussy and attached to her dad and I . She is a professional in this field . My daughter cries when we get there and before leaving out...
Reviewed by Angelique B.
5.0
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Hello my name is heather I have been a c n a for 16 years and have been doing home care 18 years. I have a clean back ground current CPR card . I am on the nursing registry for both Illinois and Indiana in good standings. I am responsible, caring, compassionate and reliable. services I provide
include but are not limited to...
Jenna R.
Munster, IN
$5-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Full Time Nanny Position!
4.5
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I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 12 years years old for children ages birth to 13 years old. I have experience with children with special needs and ADHD also. I have worked with children through sports camps and have taught Sunday School for years too. I am passionate about caring for children and love being a part...
4.0
"I interviewed Jenna for a nanny position. I liked her profile, but she also came recommended from a few mutual acquaintances. She was punctual. She seemed very comfortable with my children and well...
Reviewed by Kristin M.
5.0
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I am a 2nd grade bilingual elementary teacher. My experience goes beyond babysitting. I have had to take care of 20 kids at a time, while also teaching. Therefore, I believe my experience in my classroom will carry on in any babysitting role. I am able to be fun and adventurous with kids but I am also able to teach them and...
5.0
"Very professional, you can tell that Dalia is very passionate and caring when working with children. It was great that she was also an educator and my kids loved learning from her. No family could go wrong with...
Reviewed by Juan C.
5.0
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Afordable and quality care provider!! I I have many references, CNA, CPR and DSP certified! Very reasonable many employment references , in the nursing of Illinois registry, fingerprinted in all 50 states, certified have very great reliable transportation! Fully vaccinated also!
5.0
"Very good about the patients needs"
Reviewed by Diane M.
Kaylie T.
Griffith, IN
$15-18/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
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About myself & my philosophies for child care:
*Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education
*Past experiences include: one on one pre-K teacher, daycare Pre-K teacher, mothers helper, nanny.
*Home is the first and most important classroom. I focus on emotional learning and problem solving along with the basics.
*Learning...
Bryancka J.
Crete, IL
$20-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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I always make my client feel as he/she is no different from others. I have been working in the health care field for five years. I love what I do. I am very compassionate. I am certified in CPR. I am certified by the state of Illinois.
My qualifications include:
-Meal preparation
-Reporting changes in client's physical...
5.0
(3)
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My name is Yasmeen I'm a full time nanny with 7 years experience working with children ages 8 months to school age. I worked in ABA for 4 years as an RBT, 2 years in a classroom with kindergarten & 1st graders & this past year as a full time nanny with children ages 8 months to 7 years old. I've taken several classes in early...
Lakeia P.
Crete, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I have fostered children from the ages of three months to 16 years of age, ran a summer camp with ages prek to 7th grade, trained and certified with medical and behavior children. I was a respite worker for children with cerebral palsy, ADHD, autism and alcohol fetal syndrome for 10 years.
5.0
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Hi there! I am 34 years old & have over 20 years of nanny & babysitting experience, ages ranging from 6 weeks and up! I have 11 years of experience with individuals of all ages with various special needs. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology & Human Development, a year & a half of Child Counseling Masters level experience,...
5.0
"Emily is energetic and enthusiastic about child care. She showed up right on time for the interview. My 2 year old son hasn't had child care since March 2020, so I expected reluctance from him. But he took...
Reviewed by Alycia B.
4.0
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I've Worked Hands On With Special Needs Children in a School Environment and Adults As A Sitter While Hospitalized. My Special Needs Experience With Children Was With Primary Age To Intermediate Age At A. E. R. O, ECHO And SPEED Special Education, From1997 To 2000. I Worked As A Sitter from 2015 to 2019 At St. James Hospital For...
5.0
"She does a great job with my daughter, very kind."
Reviewed by Julia O.
5.0
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Hi! My name is Dani, and I am a school social worker at an elementary school. I am a licensed social worker with several years of experience working with kids, especially children and adults with special needs such as Autism. My previous job was as a behavior clinician- no tantrum is too big for me to handle!
I have 4 younger...
5.0
"Dani is Amazing! She did everything we asked and more. Our kids loved her and they said she was the best babysitter they have ever had! "
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
(6)
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First, I would like to thank you for viewing my profile. I am pleased to tell you that I am a personable and reliable nanny with 10+ years' progressive experience in providing child care and early childhood development. I worked as a Lead Teacher with all age groups at a daycare for 4 years all whilst nannying for multiple...
5.0
"Asia is a very compassionate and caring individual. She was a companion for my 91 year old mother that was recently diagnosed with dementia. She engaged my mother in conversation and activities. They had...
Reviewed by Mary W.
5.0
(1)
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Hi there! I am 34 years old & have over 20 years of nanny & babysitting experience, ages ranging from 6 weeks and up! I have 11 years of experience with individuals of all ages with various special needs. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology & Human Development, a year & a half of Child Counseling Masters level experience,...
5.0
"We are so lucky to have found Emily! Our daughter clicked with her right from the start! She's so sweet and asked all the appropriate questions! We are super grateful to have her watch or daughter!"
Reviewed by Breann W.
Shannon H.
Munster, IN
$19-41/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I recently stopped doing clinic work but would like to continue providing care a couple days a week. I'm available as a backup or special event sitter/caregiver. There's also a possibility of something part time with a set schedule as well.
I'm an Occupational Therapy Assistant with experience working with newborn children all...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Glenwood, IL
Keairra M.
5.0
We had a wonderful initial interview with her arriving on time and making an excellent first impression. She's easy going and so far the girls adore her. This is our first week with her but so far it's been a great experience for our family! We hope to see continual growth and progress in the...
- Nicole B.
Nichole W.
5.0
Very punctual and kind. My daughter is scared of new people but warmed up to her before the night was over. She was very determined to make me feel comfortable with the whole situation. I greatly appreciated everything she did. I would recommend her services 100% and look forward to working with...
- Care member
Shannon H.
5.0
Shannon has been a part of my family for 15 years. She is an amazing person and incredibly trustworthy. I would recommend her to anyone to serve your family.
- Care member
Kimberly R.
5.0
Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family. We miss her terribly and would hire her again if she moved back to sunny Arizona!
- Andrea G.
Jasmine M.
5.0
Very dependable! My 3yo said he had fun while in her care. As a mother that's all you want to hear. she also cares for my newborn and is great with him as well. Definitely recommend.
- Catearina C.
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