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Laurie B.

Experience with Special Needs

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have about 5 years of experience in special ed. I was a teachers aide at kirk school in Palatine for 3 years. I have also been a private caregiver for an adult male with special needs.

Care Member says "Laurie took care of our special needs son and was amazing with him. From helping to feed him, play with him, give medication, etc. Laurie always...

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21 Years Old, Palatine,IL,Elementary Education Major

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi Families! I am an Education Major at Mizzou and will be a senior in the fall. I can start immediately - days, nights, weekends, and with little notice. I have a reliable, safe SUV to drive your children. I enjoy kids of all ages and abilities. I bring several years of experience being a nanny to a family with special needs....

Chris D. says "Great with children, very polite"

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Experienced Care Giver

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Over the last 18 years, I have worked with adult and children who have developmental disabilities. This includes one on one settings, as well as group settings. My job is to ensure the safety and well being of all individuals with whom I work and care for. Additionally, I create programs to assist with community integration. I...

Care Member says "Karyn deserves more than 5 stars! She worked with our severely handicapped adult daughter who required feeding, diapering, showering and medications....

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Rolling Meadows, IL

3.0(0)
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$25/hr
3 years experience
I am a nurse for over 9 years and a CNA for more than 10 years. I do my job with passion because I believe it is more than a job, I believe it is a calling. I am a mother and wife and I have worked with families that have considered me as part of their family. I am dependable, flexible and a positive person. I am honest and I am...
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Elgin, IL

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
specialized care
errands
personal care
Hi, my name is Amy and I'm a freshman at Michigan State University! I have 4+ years of experience with ages 3 months through 12 years, along with 3 years working with teenage students with special needs. I'm CPR certified and have reliable transportation. With kids, I love creating fun crafts, baking, and spending time...
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Every Kid Deserves To Have Fun.

Rolling Meadows, IL

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
I have worked at summer camps for 2 years now in Boston and Maryland. I have been trained to take care of children and how to also take care of children with special needs
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Special Needs RN Available

Schaumburg, IL

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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
hospice services
visiting nurse
dementia
respite care
I am a compassionate and dependable nurse, I have been working in a hospital in Michigan for 3 years, just recently moved to Illinois. In the past, I also worked in a nursing home and home care for 3 years too. I pride myself in the ability to adapt to any situation and learn new skills quickly. I have assisted clients/patients...
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Part Time Caregiver Available

Palatine, IL

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
hospice services
dementia
respite care
I have been a caregiver working in senior care and special Ed for several years . I worked at Kirk school for 4 years with special needs children and . I was a caregiver to a special needs boy for 4 years while doing senior care in the morning . I also worked with children years ago and have college courses in early childhood
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Addison, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
I was currently employed as a paraprofessional and have been doing this for 17 years. I worked with special needs children and love my work. The children bring me so much joy and although it can sometimes be exhausting, I cannot imagine doing anything else. Before that I worked at a preschool (5 years). Previous to that I was a...
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Friendly, Kind, Responsible Babysitter

Schaumburg, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am CPR certified and I have my drivers license. I can cook, clean, do laundry, and general house work along with childcare. I've also worked in a preschool and with special needs children. I can help with pre-K through junior high tutoring. And I've had my babysitting license in the state of Illinois for 6 years, and have tons...
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Schaumburg, IL

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$19/hr
3 years experience
My name is Noemi. I am a former Registered Behavioral Technician with experience providing ABA services to children in clinical, school, and home settings. I am knowledgeable in using AAC devices and have a basic understanding of sign language. During high school, I also had the opportunity to work with individuals with cerebral...
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Elgin, IL

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Amy and I'm a freshman at Michigan State University! I have 4+ years of experience with ages 3 months through 12 years, along with 3 years working with teenage students with special needs. I'm CPR certified and have reliable transportation. With kids, I love creating fun crafts, baking, and spending time...
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Elk Grove Village, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have experience taking care of a elderly gentleman who I consider part of my family. My personality is compassionate, trustworthy, and helpful. I am respectful to the needs of each individual and for them being a living person in this world that have their own stories to teach us.
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Personal Assistant

Carpentersville, IL

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I can help at your home individual special needs. I am very familiar with children and adults wide variety of special needs. I can help with children on the spectrum. I am very good with children and adults with the G-tub. I am very familiar with individuals that have epilepsy and a seizure disorder. Looking for spending time...
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Babysitting/ Caregiver/ Pet Sitter

Barrington, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
My name is Megan and I graduated from University with a bachelors degree in occupational science and technology in 2024. I am currently pursuing my doctorate in Occupational Therapy and just finished my first year in graduate school. I am looking for a family to help out during the summer and am free Monday- Saturday. I am also...
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Hanover Park, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Former DSP with Clearbrook (5 years) and stepmom to now 28-year-old stepson living with Autism. I am enthusiastic, upbeat and extremely positive. Love to engage and foster social integration, always meeting clients where they are and holding their hand along their journey. Impeccable references.
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South Elgin, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I just graduated from the University of Tampa and am living at home this summer before starting graduate school in August . I am an occupational therapy student so I have extensive experience working with children with special needs. I am the oldest of three and have been taking care of my younger siblings my whole life....
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Schaumburg, IL

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$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Experience * I have been working with children in multiple forms for over 10 years, including as an assistant teacher in a preschool setting * I have experience in working with special needs children * I was a stay-at-home mom of two for 6 years * I am currently working with a family that I have been with for 9 years, and I am...
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Looking To Put My Skills To Use!

Palatine, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! my name is Jessica. I have spent most of my adult life babysitting/ nannying. I love being around kids and watching them grow. I also have worked with children with sensory issues and physical disabilities. On top of that I have worked in the emergency room transporting people so I have experience with all age groups in...
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Schaumburg, IL

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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
work experience as a nanny with special need children around 10 years I love to work with kids I am very responsible, loving , patient, honest, respectful. I am mother of two beautiful boys also I work as rehab aide , nursing assistant, I graduated as nurse (LPN) in 2012 I have around 13 years of career experience working with...
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Special Needs Caregivers in Hoffman Estates, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Laurie B.

Laurie took care of our special needs son and was amazing with him. From helping to feed him, play with him, give medication, etc. Laurie...

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Megan P.

Great with children, very polite

- Chris D.

Karyn L.

Karyn deserves more than 5 stars! She worked with our severely handicapped adult daughter who required feeding, diapering, showering and...

- Care member

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