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Grace G.

Patient And Loving Care For Your Child

Crystal Lake, IL

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Mrs. K

Delavan, WI

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$43/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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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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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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Crystal Lake, IL

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$16/hr
Very friendly. I'd love to meet u, I help my grandma as she got older and daily things got harder. I can help with cleaning , food prep, moving , shopping.
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Part-time Caregiver.

Marengo, IL

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$15/hr
I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver. I enjoy conversing and providing companionship while looking out for your beloved family member's wellbeing. I am willing to provide light housekeeping, meal prep, and run errands as well.
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Darien, WI

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Kayla, I love children and helping them learn and grow. I have over 10 years experience being a professional nanny. I have 13 siblings, 11 of which were adopted through special needs adoption. I love animals and used to foster animals until they found their forever homes. I'm fluent in American Sign Language....

Bria S. says "Kayla was phenomenal! She got our daughter down in record time, actively played with her, and kept us in the loop throughout the evening. My fiancée and I...

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Experienced Mother And Nanny

Wonder Lake, IL

4.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am the mother of a 21 yr old son, a 28-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 7-year-old boy. I have over 15 years babysitting and Nanny experience with all ages as well as special needs care. I find joy in helping children learn and grow. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, going to parks and taking nature walks. I am...

Shannon C. says "Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her."

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CERTIFIED CAREGIVER

McHenry, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My hands-on experience covers all aspects of daily living AL'S with over 20 years of experience in and out of nursing care facilities and in personal home care setting I feel confident I bring professional and caring to each and every client and their specialized needs.. Entrusting me with your loved ones means they will...
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Crystal Lake, IL

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Willing and experienced to work with any individual. Worked with all individuals within hospitals, K-12 schools, teaching certificate with specialization in special education, nursing care centers and volunteer work.
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Special Education Teacher

Genoa City, WI

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$25/hr
7 years experience
I have lots of experience working with kids with all types of needs (majored in Elementary/Special Education). I love spending time with kids and being a part of their lives!
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