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Jamie P.

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Glenwood, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...
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Experienced Babysitter Available For Full Time Nanny Position!

Munster, IN

4.5(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Maria W. says "We love Jenna! She is a great fit for our family. Jenna is always on time, very knowledgeable, and takes care great care of our kids. "

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Caregiver - Teacher And Mother

Griffith, IN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently a stay at home mom looking for part time work. For many years I worked within the public schools and taught modify behavior within the special education curriculum. I also have several years experience being a caregiver for Seniors as well with people who have developmental disabilities, from severe to moderate. I...

Mari G. says "I have known Christy since 1990. She is not only a friend of mine, but I have relied on her to watch my children and transport them on several occasions....

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Certified Nursing Assistant

Steger, IL

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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...
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Patient And Fun-loving Caregiver

Munster, IN

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
companionship
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Hello everyone, my name is Julie I've worked as a caregiver for over 10 years and with special needs now for over 6 years and have learned a lot in my time as a caregiver. I've worked with clients with Alzheimer's, dementia, special needs, and disabilities. Walking assistance and guidance assistance whether it is with a gait...

Care Member says "What can I say about Julie? There truly are not enough words to describe the type of person she is. I lost my grandmother at the beginning of this month...

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Caregiver/Nanny

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am looking to help people care for their children while they are working. I am a mother of 3 grown children and I have been working with students with special needs for about 7 years. I have a big family and love being the fun aunt to my young nieces and nephews. We love to do crafts, go to the zoo, swim, plays games,...

Angela K. says "Janice has been with us for almost a year. She watches my 1 year old since he was a newborn while I went to work as a nurse. She is very flexible and...

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Experienced Nanny

Calumet City, IL

3.7(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
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...

Nicole B. says "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....

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Crete, IL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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.
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Chicago Heights, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Experienced Nanny Seeking Welcoming Family

Park Forest, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Michelle and I am 28 years old. Below is a few things about myself! - 9+ years experience in the ECE Field - Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certified - Fully Vaccinated - Non Smoker - Clean Driving Record - Infant/Toddler CDA - Experience working with twins, children with special needs & sibling groups - In addition...

Care Member says "Michelle was an amazing nanny to my little girl. She was nurturing, educational, structured and also incorporated our preferences. She’s extremely...

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Munster, IN

5.0(0)
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$21/hr
5 years experience
I have over 5 years of experience working with special needs clients. I work at a day facility and side by side in group home facilities. I also have family members with disabilities. I know not every client will be a fit, but it also takes time and patience. In which I'm willing to put forth the effort. Please contact me if you...
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Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment

Thornton, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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...

Andrea G. says "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....

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Fun Sitter & Smile Creator

Highland, IN

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
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...
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Griffith, IN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Katelyn T. says "Kaylie was on time and very courteous. She was interested in our rules in regards to our children and wanted to follow our routines. The kids were safe...

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Hazel Crest, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
live-in home care
errands
I'm a trusting & reliable sitting who's currently registered to start college fall '25 in the Early childhood education field. I currently work as an inclusion aide / special recreation leader working with Special needs Children / adults of ALL ages! Currently Working on getting my RBT certification. So my experience with...
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Caregiver

Griffith, IN

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I love careing for people. I have experiance with many different kinds of people. Children. Toddlers. Babies. Elderly . Dementia. Special needs.
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Dolton, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
Hi Everyone, My name is Cierra. I'm a recent graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign majoring in political science and have aspirations of being a corporate lawyer. I babysit on my freetime to help fund my LSAT studies. In the fall I will be going back to school for my masters but it is virtual. My...
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Get To Know Tee!

Tinley Park, IL

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$18/hr
9 years experience
I'd describe my personality as silly and creative yet serious when need to be. I like working with kids because they make me happy. They are hilarious, imaginative, honest, silly. I really couldn't imagine doing anything else! I'm looking for a job that makes me happy and that allows me to help children. I started working...
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Mikhiya Tuajanae S.'s Photo

Flossmoor, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
I have worked for many companies and worked for personal clients that requested me for home health care I have experience with Alzheimer's , dementia, hospice and special needs patients with different severity cases ages 8+
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Tinley Park, IL

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Hi there! My name is Vanessa. I am a former special education teacher that has experience with neurodivergent children with various needs. I have also been a nanny for families who have had children with physical needs. I enjoy doing daily tasks with my friends and keeping an upbeat atmosphere. I'm reliable and have a deep...
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Special Needs Caregivers in Glenwood, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Jenna R.

We love Jenna! She is a great fit for our family. Jenna is always on time, very knowledgeable, and takes care great care of our kids.

- Maria W.

Christy A.

I have known Christy since 1990. She is not only a friend of mine, but I have relied on her to watch my children and transport them on...

- Mari G.

Julie A.

What can I say about Julie? There truly are not enough words to describe the type of person she is. I lost my grandmother at the beginning...

- Care member

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