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Kelda H.

Catered Childcare For You

Homewood, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Bringing a decade of experience to your family, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My approach is patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules and enjoy playing board games, puzzles, and educational games. I have some college...
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Babysitter / Caregiver Part-time Short Available For Short Term Notices.

Alsip, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Ive been working with kids for 3 years. I have worked with twins, special needs, newborns, etc. I am college learning about physical therapy. Eventually I want to specialize special needs physical therapy. I am fun, patient, responsible, and reliable.

Anne M. says "Cassie was wonderful. She was a part-time nanny for us for 2 years. My kids adored her and I loved having her around. She was always upbeat and truly...

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Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$13/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I was blessed to take care of my special needs daughter and my Mom. It was an honor to serve them. I didn't see them as burdens I saw them as blessings. This is my passion, love Is the key because everybody responses to love. I strongly believe that your job should be centered around your gift.
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Caregiver/Nanny

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am looking to help people care for their children while they are working. I am a mother of 3 grown children and I have been working with students with special needs for about 7 years. I have a big family and love being the fun aunt to my young nieces and nephews. We love to do crafts, go to the zoo, swim, plays games,...

Angela K. says "Janice has been with us for almost a year. She watches my 1 year old since he was a newborn while I went to work as a nurse. She is very flexible and...

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This Is My Passion

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
dementia
I had the privilege of taking care of my beautiful Mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I also had a child with special needs, her diagnosis were Cerebral Palsy, Seizure Disorder, and she was G Tube fed I was so honored to care for the both of them. Love is the key, anybody and everybody responds to Love. I didn't...

Jasmine W. says "She's an angel. Caring and kind."

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Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 4 years of experience as a summer camp councilor taking car of 10+ kids aged 5-10 for 2 hours a day four days a week. Recently, I had the honor of taking over as camp director for our summer drama camp which provided me with the opportunity to work with 42 campers alongside my staff. I had the privilege of being a part...
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Experienced Nanny

Calumet City, IL

3.7(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been watching kids for a 9 years now. I love having playtime with kids. I am good at putting kids down for bedtime. I am also great at working with special needs children, have lots of experience and great references. I am 29 but I think that's what makes me a great nanny because I can connect with the kids on their...

Nicole B. says "We had a wonderful initial interview with her arriving on time and making an excellent first impression. She's easy going and so far the girls adore her....

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Experienced Babysitter Available For Full Time Nanny Position!

Munster, IN

4.5(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 12 years years old for children ages birth to 13 years old. I have experience with children with special needs and ADHD also. I have worked with children through sports camps and have taught Sunday School for years too. I am passionate about caring for children and love being a part...

Maria W. says "We love Jenna! She is a great fit for our family. Jenna is always on time, very knowledgeable, and takes care great care of our kids. "

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Crestwood, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
18 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hello My name is Cyndy. I have 18+ years of caring for children, seniors. I do not mind light housekeeping or driving in immediate area. I have transportation w an excellent driving record. I have Great References. Have experience w diabetes, dementia, tbi special needs care and more. I am looking to fill my weekdays as I work...

Sara T. says "Cyndy is reliable, great with people, seniors, and children, kind, patient, honest, and really puts in 100% to what she enjoys doing!"

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Jasmine M.

South Holland, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I love children. I have worked with children for many years. I was a teachers' aide two years with the preschool at my high school. I teach Sunday school at my church to an age group of 2 to 6. I have a cousin who is special needs and I often babysit him. I love children and enjoy working with them very much. I have been and am...

Catearina C. says "Very dependable! My 3yo said he had fun while in her care. As a mother that's all you want to hear. she also cares for my newborn and is great with him...

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University Park, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
light cleaning
errands
I have been employed with the State of Illinois as a mental Health Technician, Human Services Caseworker, Executive Secretary, and a Staff Development Assistant over the course of 30 yrs. I have a Bachelor's in Human Services Management, Some Graduate courses in Psychology-- 1/2 way to Masters. I have various...
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Kind Heart

Richton Park, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
travel
I have an 8-year-old son who keeps me on my toes and shows me more and more of what I am capable of. I have worked in child care for about 4 years and provided care to adults with special needs as well as the elderly. I feel that my experiences have prepared me for anything that comes my way. Children can be a mystery and as...
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Patient And Fun-loving Caregiver

Munster, IN

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Live-in home care
errands
dementia
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello everyone, my name is Julie I've worked as a caregiver for over 10 years and with special needs now for over 6 years and have learned a lot in my time as a caregiver. I've worked with clients with Alzheimer's, dementia, special needs, and disabilities. Walking assistance and guidance assistance whether it is with a gait...
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Oak Forest, IL

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Meghan. I am 25 years old and have many years of experience working with younger kids. I previously worked in daycare settings for a little over 2 years, and have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. For the past 3 years, I have been a pre-kindergarten teacher in an elementary school for children...
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Creative And Fun-loving But Responsible Sitter :)

Crestwood, IL

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have a nice big Greek family: 4 siblings, 3 younger and my older brother has special needs. I've been caring for them all since age 12 plus babysitting my cousins occasionally on top of that. They're all older now and don't need care, but I adore children and miss caring for them but am too young for my own! I have various...
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Making Life Easier And Stress Free

Thornton, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
hospice services
errands
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Loretta, I am 64 I have been taking care of elders and adults with special needs for over 40 years. My hope is that I can make your life a little easier and stress free with my help. My experience is extensive. I can help with getting ready for the day, light cleaning and laundry, cooking, feeding, bathing,...
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Loving, Fun, Experienced Special Needs Childcare provider

Midlothian, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have 8 years teaching experience as a Special Education teacher in California; I am familiar with IEP's, behavior management, communication devices as well as medical procedures such as G Tubes, urinary catheters, diabetes and seizure protocols. I have great references available upon request! I am returning to grad school to...
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Hazel Crest, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
live-in home care
errands
transportation
I'm a trusting & reliable sitting who's currently registered to start college fall '25 in the Early childhood education field. I currently work as an inclusion aide / special recreation leader working with Special needs Children / adults of ALL ages! Currently Working on getting my RBT certification. So my experience with...
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Special Needs Care Provider

Chicago Heights, IL

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$21/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi My name is Riza 32yrs old Filipino living in sauk village illinois. I love working with senior people or special needs with there daily living activities such as Bathing, shower, help feeding, preparing meals, dressing, med reminders, encouraging exercise, light housekeeping, transferring's, What I love working for them is...
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Calumet City, IL

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been caring for children on and off since 2016. I used to work in a daycare and received CPR and first aid training. I have also taken care of children in my home as well as their homes and most of them since they were newborns. I have cultivated patience and also worked with special needs children. My cousin is autistic...
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  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of February 2026

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Special Needs Caregivers in Homewood, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Cassie J.

Cassie was wonderful. She was a part-time nanny for us for 2 years. My kids adored her and I loved having her around. She was always...

- Anne M.

Janice B.

Janice has been with us for almost a year. She watches my 1 year old since he was a newborn while I went to work as a nurse. She is very...

- Angela K.

Kimberly J.

She's an angel. Caring and kind.

- Jasmine W.

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