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Ava W.

Lake Geneva, WI

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
transportation
dementia
respite care
errands
+ 1 more
Making a positive impact on people's lives is my passion! For the past five years, l've provided reliable care and supported families. I am looking to help families in need of respite with their special needs children/adults. I work at 3 different organizations within the disability community, and i'm eager to help where ever I...
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All Star Care

Crystal Lake, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I have many year's experience and very professional. I love helping others. Great companion and listener.
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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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Woodstock, IL

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$20/hr
20 years experience
I have worked with kids with special needs in the schools for 30 years. While I do not have children of my own, I have a large family with many nieces and nephews. I am creative, kind and energetic. I am looking to support families that need a few hours of assistance each week.
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Patient And Loving Care For Your Child

Crystal Lake, IL

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Kids and pets - I love them both! I'm hard-working, kind, fun, compassionate, punctual, and reliable. I've been working with children for the past 8 years - Special needs buddy, assistant to choir students, camp program aide, and routine babysitter. My experience with pets includes years caring for my own dog as well as friends'...
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Woodstock, IL

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$16/hr
7 years experience
Hello, my name is Julia, I am looking for Full Time work as a Contracted Nanny. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and school age children. I am Food Safety & CPR certified, and Fire Safety Certified. I am very helpful around the house and love to help with cleaning. I am very routine based with my caregiving and...
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Love To Help Others Out

South Beloit, IL

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Stay at home mom that now has independent teenagers that don't need mom to be home all the time or that need to be driven to practices. Looking to help out others families while also making extra money (because teenagers are expensive lol). Experience taking care of Special need kids.
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Caring, Patient Professional Nanny

McHenry, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
I have worked with special needs children as a special needs bus driver and summer school teacher's assistant for eight year. I have a cover letter and resume that I will bring to an interview. Thank you.
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Very Nice Young Lady New Registered Nursing Assistant In The State Of Mn

Woodstock, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I love working with the elderly and disabled. I enjoy caring for them and helping them lead happy lives.
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Woodstock, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
errands
light cleaning
respite care
Hello! My name is Katie. I'm an experienced mother of 2 school-age children, with a strong history of experience in childcare, and am familiar with a variety of neurodiversity or special needs. My professional history also includes 15+ years of management, human resources, and customer service. While I have more paid experience...
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Mrs. K

Delavan, WI

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$43/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
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Hello, I am 56 and have just become semi retired, I worked in OB/Gyn for 30 years for a private practice as a Medical assistant and office administrator. Then the opportunity came along for me to work for a Natural gas company for the last 5 years. I have 3 children of my own and 3 step children. They range from ages 26 to 16,...
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Huntley, IL

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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi! I'm currently a Freshman at Iowa State University! I am majoring in Family Consumer Sciences (Home Economics) with a minor in History and plan to become a future teacher! I absolutely adore kids. I previously babysitting for two 5-year-old boys. I was a cheer coach for 4 years (K-3), had several student teaching...
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Belvidere, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
Caring for children is more than just a job for me. My older brother has special needs, and I've spent years helping care for him. This experience has instilled in me immense patience and a calm demeanor. I have three years of experience caring for children between the ages of 6 and 11, and I'm comfortable looking after up to...
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Sami Retired Registered Nurse

McHenry, IL

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$15/hr
I have more than 25 years experience of working with all age categories patients including cerebral palsy, autism, mental development, diagnosis associated , dementia, diabetes, cancer patients, ALS, MS, autoimmune disorders. I am available for 4 days per week assignments.
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Experienced Caregiver. Worked With Several Types Of Disabilities

Twin Lakes, WI

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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have taken care of several different people with different disabilities. I have held my full-time job for 8 years now. I enjoy what I do and I have a big heart.
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Medical Assistant Experienced In Special Education, College Age Health, Elderly Care. I've Worked In Home Health, Hospitals, Clinics, And Assisted Living Facilities.

Delavan, WI

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$27/hr
10 years experience
I'm a honest, hard working person. I love taking care of those in need. I find it very rewarding!
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12 Hour Caregiver Available

Woodstock, IL

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$20/hr
9 years experience
I am an experienced CNA who is loving, kind, dependable and have worked for 3 years. I can cook, clean the house, help with dressing, help with toileting, transferring, range of motion, medication reminder, grocery shopping, help with showering, escort to doctors appointments. I am highly organized, dedicated and with a positive...
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Woodstock, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
As a Certified Nurse's Assistant, I have over 18 years of experience working with special needs individuals. I am a natural caregiver with a willingness to help those in need. From infants to older adults, I can assist with all activities of daily living. I am a fast learner that doesn't shy away from learning a new skillset in...
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Lake Geneva, WI

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Making a positive impact on people's lives is my passion! For the past five years, l've provided reliable care and supported families. I am looking to help families in need of respite with their special needs children/ adults. I work at 3 different organizations within the disability community, and i'm eager to help where ever I...
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McHenry, IL

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I have worked with children with ASD for 3 years and have tons of experience with all ages. I have a master's in Special education and ABA
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