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Courtney R.

Hi My Names Courtney And I Am 19 Years Old. I Look Forward To Hearing From You! :)

Orland Park, IL

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$23/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello, my name is Courtney I am 22 years old. I am a career nanny with 4 years of experience. I am CPR, First aid and AED certified. I have always had a passion working with children. I am from Orland Park IL. My childcare experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive...
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Chicago, IL

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Hello my name is Gloria and I am finishing my masters program in music therapy. I currently work at a day program for adults with disabilities where I am a caregiver as well as a piano instructor. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me regarding my services and music therapy. Thank you and have a great day.
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I Care Child Care. Need Help I'm The One.

Willowbrook, IL

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$15/hr
20 years experience
I bring over 26 years of dedicated experience in child care, with a strong background supporting children of all ages and developmental needs. I successfully raised two productive, independent adults, giving me firsthand experience in the patience, consistency, and guidance children need to thrive. My expertise includes working...
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Western Springs, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Errands
meal prep
transportation
dementia
light cleaning
I am a practicing registered nurse with 2. 5 years of experience. I enjoy spending time and assisting those with special needs. I am CPR certified and vaccinated against the Flu and COVID.
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Darien, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I've had a lot of experience with young kids, last summer I was a nanny for two boys. I have been babysitting for almost 5 years now and have had experience with babysitting special needs kids. I've watched up to 4 kids at a time. I enjoy keeping the kids active and try to keep them away from electronics. I know a lot of good...
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Highly-Experienced Caregiver

Orland Park, IL

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$28/hr
10 years experience
I am a retired firefighter/paramedic and have also worked in the medical field for an additional 10-15 years before that. I have many years of caring for my own family and working as a caregiver. I know how hard it is to find people to come into your home that you can trust and that can be there for you and your loved ones....
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Special Needs Caregiver

Oak Lawn, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
My experience with special needs came from a previous family that I nannied for. The young boy had ADHD and required medication, counseling and follow through on behavior modification techniques. Another experience was a young boy I tutored who had Down Syndrome. He was a high functioning little guy who was able to learn to read...
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Loving/ Family Educator

Lyons, IL

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$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Greetings, I have experience w/ children since my early youth; I took childhood education during college, then switched majors to what I believed would prep me to serve families at a wider scale. After years in social services, I 'fell back' into education & family care, which I've been doing several years - ranging from...
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Homer Glen, IL

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$20/hr
12 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Bringing over a decade of childcare experience, I'm passionate about positively impacting children's lives and supporting families. My previous babysitting roles solidified my desire to provide reliable care. I'm known for being patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, and educational...
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Part Time Caregiver

Berwyn, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I have worked with numerous families with special needs kiddos on the Autism spectrum. I am also a CPS special education teacher.
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Special Needs Caregiver

Darien, IL

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$25/hr
1 year experience
I have taken care of a special needs boy in the past. He was 17 years old but had the mentality of a 5-year-old. The job was difficult but he was a joy to work with. He needed constant attention and supervision. At the beginning, he was not speaking at all but as I interacted with him on a daily basis, he began to speak a few...
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Bridgeview, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hello, I'm Diana! I've worked with children with Down syndrome. I know each person has different levels to their disability thus individual care is needed.
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Berwyn, IL

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
I have 5+ experience working with children and adults with Special Needs including assisted living skills. I play the guitar, and can cook pretty well. I look forward to hearing back.
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Special Needs Caregiver

Willowbrook, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello! . I have a lot of experience with special needs kids for the last 20 years.
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Part-time Caregiver, Oak Lawn

Oak Lawn, IL

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$10/hr
5 years experience
I have 15 years of experience in a health care setting. In Lithuania (where I came from) I worked in a hospital of mental diseases, as an attendant for 5 years. I was taking care of mentally ill patients, most of them were seniors. I am a compassionate, caring, patient and kind health care provider. I also organized and...
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Orland Park, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have been in the special needs field in some capacity since high school. I have worked hand in hand with many different types of individuals, especially those with CP. I have assisted with all different ADL's (Feeding, Bathing, Dressing, etc.). I work at a slower pace to make sure the individual I am working with is...
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A Helping Hand

Berwyn, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hello, My name is Luisa. I am currently a Graduate student studying Occupational Therapy. I have previous experience care giving for an adult with a physical disability. My studies have allowed me to gain experience interacting with many individuals such as children with a variety of physical and cognitive conditions, adults...
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Orland Park, IL

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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Tiffany. I hold a degree from the College of DuPage's Interpreting program and am proficient in American Sign Language. I currently work as a private caregiver for a teenager with special needs, specifically autism and epilepsy. I have many years of experience supporting individuals with diverse needs and...
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Westmont, IL

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Experience as a daycare teacher for children from two months to 2 years old. Early education courses and all those necessary to obtain a CDA . Currently working with twins and with a person with special needs. Associate degree in special education . Verifiable personal references Native language Spanish, intermediate level of...
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Patient, Cheerful, Experienced Child Care Provider

Midlothian, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
I have been a teacher for eight years full time, and am looking for part-time work in baby-sitting while I return to graduate school. I have extensive experience with children with special needs including Autism, seizure disorders, cognitive impairments, etc. I love working with children of all ages and abilities.
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