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Wendy W.

Ready To Encourage!

Arlington Heights, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Live-in home care
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
respite care
+ 1 more
Personable, deeply caring, fun. Background in hospital chaplaincy, retirement communities (Life Enrichment Specialist and reception), special needs' children, pets, international and stateside church work. Love making connections with people, comforting, and encouraging. In my spare time I love volunteering with prayer ministry,...
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Child Care And Special Needs Care

Elgin, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
I have been working with children my entire life and I love it. I am the 3rd child from a family with 10 kids. So, even when I was a small child I helped take care of my younger siblings. I am a graduate from Elgin Community College and Providence Baptist College where I studied education. I payed my way through both colleges...
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Carpentersville, IL

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$20/hr
Hello ! Been a caregiver for over 5 years. Not in specially with special needs but with my clients I have had clients with all different needs. Can always learn new things ! Caring, patient. Any questions please don't hesitate to ask! (:
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Schaumburg, IL

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$15/hr
Hello my name is Livvy and I am looking for a summer job!! I go to the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and I also play on the women's soccer team there! I love kids! I am VERY energetic, outgoing, fun, and I never stop moving! I am a soccer coach for special Olympics and I play on a unified soccer team called team USA ran...
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Schaumburg, IL

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$25/hr
7 years experience
I have 6 years experience with live in caregiver and companion job. I love to help elder people: driving for appointments, make groceries, medicine remind, cook and light housekeeping...
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Wood Dale, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have several years experience caring for children of all ages ranging from newborns to teens. I have routinely cared for healthy, ill and special needs children. I enjoy being actively involved with the children in age appropriate activities, such as puzzles, books and imaginary play. I concentrate on the children while they...
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Medinah, IL

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$20/hr
Hello, I have worked with special needs teenagers for 3 years. I led a special needs gym class at my high school . I have worked with both mental and physical disabilities.
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Part Time Care Giver/pet Sitter

Schaumburg, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I worked for an Association for 10 years and loved working with people that need a bit of extra help. I also have a Type 1 diabetic son who is on the spectrum and struggles with comprehension among other issues. I would love to connect with a family and fulfill my passion of helping others. I also have a love for cats, which I...
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Arlington Heights, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
companionship
errands
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
About Me: Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with extensive experience providing high-quality care to seniors and individuals with special needs in both hospital and private home environments. I bring a strong background in health management and elder care, with a deep commitment to maintaining clients' dignity, comfort, and...
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Part Time Babysitter Available Some Evenings And Some Weekends, Also Experienced With Special Needs

Palatine, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
I am a mother of two grown children, a grandmother of a 20 yr old young lady . Who works part time as a school bus assistant and also a Zumba instructor. Love the spark of life children put in my days! Seems I am always surrounded by them. :) I have been working for District 15 for 26 years now while in between routes I teach...
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Fun Mother Of 2 Teens And Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Arlington Heights, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
With being a mother of 2 teens and a special needs teaching assistant, I have 15+ years of experience with childcare. I am positive, creative, kind, helpful, reliable, and a fun person to be around. It would be a pleasure to help with homework and zoom as I love to make learning fun! Also, I am flexible and can do light...
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Special Education Teacher

Wood Dale, IL

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$18/hr
5 years experience
I just graduated ISU with a degree in special education. I have 8 years of experience. That experience included being a nanny, inclusion companion, clinical hours for my college.
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Caregiver

Roselle, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
I have truly enjoyed working as a caregiver for seniors or special needs for around 8 years. I am a patient, empathetic, respectful person who values honesty and compassion. It is very important to me to do my best in my work.
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Hannah

Mount Prospect, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with laundry, travel, and errands. I have a lot of experience with ages 3-15 and special needs children. CPR certified and RBT certified.
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Palatine, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I have a passion to make people feel happy , feel loved, and feel safe. I love working with kids and adults who have disabilities. Previous experience includes: Working for NWSRA and Clearbrook! I worked an after school program with school aged children and a day program on weekends with adults. I have some home care...
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Elgin, IL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
As a caring and experienced childcare provider with over six years of experience (nanny, babysitting, special needs/medically complex daycare, respite) I'm enthusiastic about nurturing young minds and supporting families. My passion for childcare stems from my previous roles, where I discovered the joy of positively impacting...
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Glendale Heights, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Hi my name is Jen. I have bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. Lately, I have been working as a substitute teacher in Glendale Heights near where I live. As a substitute I have experience with working with kids with ADHD, anxiety, and Autism. I have had experience in the past with Cerebral Palsy as a swim instructor. I am...
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Part Time Care Giver Available

Palatine, IL

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$20/hr
The past 2 school years I have worked 1:1 with special education students at the junior high level. I have worked with some kids with a disability at a summer camp as well.
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Part Time Caregiver

Palatine, IL

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Makila, and I am currently a sophomore in college. I am going to be studying nursing with the dreams of becoming a pediatric oncology nurse. I have been babysitting for almost 10years now, and I love kids. I'm certified in babysitting, CPR, special needs care, and I'm also a certified nursing assistant, so your...
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Palatine, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
I'm a dedicated childcare professional with over 5 years of experience. Currently pursuing a degree in children's therapy at Walden University, I'm passionate about nurturing children's emotional, cognitive, and social development. I attend online school so I'm available long past summer! I currently work as a Behavioral...
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