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Alliesha B.

Alliesha: Reliable, Fun, Always On Time!

Itasca, IL

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Greetings! I'm Alliesha, a sunshine-loving Floridian who recently planted roots in Illinois in May 2024. While I'm currently pursuing my passion to become a dental hygienist, my heart has always been drawn to caring for children. With over 4 years of experience as a dedicated nanny and babysitter. Whether it's crafting,...
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Michelle R.

Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am an experienced nanny, early childhood educator, nanny house manager and newborn care specialist. I've dedicated my career to working with families and children in a variety of settings. My background extends beyond working in private homes of families and includes teaching and leadership roles in quality early childhood...

Jacki R. says "Michelle is incredible with children - she is patient, kind, high energy and creative. Her experience extends well beyond most nanny job descriptions and...

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Kathryn S.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I am currently working at a special needs high-school full time. I am only available for after school typically, date nights, and some weekends. I would be available for summers for a full time position if you are looking for that. My experience in child care started when I was in my teens for families around my neighborhood....

Care Member says "Katy was our full time nanny for our twins for almost 3 years, from when they were babies til after they turned 3. She was so caring and they adore...

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Nicoleta R.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Rolling Meadows, IL

3.0(0)
from
$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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Branndi C.

Full-Time Nanny Position

Hillside, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
I attended college, and although I didn't receive a degree I was given several opportunities to be an assistant teacher & a lead teacher in different daycare facilities because of my qualifications & background in child development. I've taught from infant- 5 years... I have 20 years in teaching, & 30+ years working with...

Care Member says "Branndi is a gift, an angel, an amazing caretaker, and a truly special person. Branndi has been with our family as our daughter’s nanny from age 6...

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Starla B.

Child Care Provider-Nanny

Glen Ellyn, IL

4.9(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Starla. I'm a Mom, mentor, teacher, Chef, and so much more. I begin caring for children at a very young age. I've worked with babies, toddlers, elementary ages kids, teenagers, I also have experience working with special needs kids. I provided childcare from home and nannied for several families. I'm fun, loving,...

Care Member says "Starla watched my adult son with special needs while I hosted my daughters graduation party. He really liked her and she did a great job with him. I...

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Lorraine G.

Part-time / As Needed Care Giver Available!

Glendale Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, My name is Lorraine. I m 34yrs old. I'm a certified nurses assistant and have completed 3 yrs towards a nursing degree. I have experience taking care of children and adults with special needs. I am naturally patient, loving and nurturing. I believe in treating the people I care for with respect and as though they are a...

Susan C. says "Lorraine assisted me with transportation and after care of surgery. She is dependable, kind, willing to run errands for me. Would highly recommend her and...

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Lorraine G.

Bilingual Experienced College Student Available for Babysitting

Glendale Heights, IL

4.6(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I enjoy working with children of all ages. I've been working with children since I was 15 years old. But I've been a professional nanny since 20. I have excellent references upon request. I finished my associates degree and completed 3 years towards a nursing degree. I am a certified nurses assistant. I reside in Glendale...

Care Member says "We have been working with Lorraine for about a month and she is wonderful! She is caring and attentive to our child and goes the extra mile to help with...

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Jhan I.

Compassionate And Trustworthy

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. a wife and a mother of two boys 27 years and 14 years lived in Chicago and suburbs for over 30 years I'm a licensed cosmetology. I work as a nany from age of 21 for a special need 30-year-old girl . And the then got my license and worked as hair...

Maryam A. says "Jhan was very engaged in helping care for your child. My child enjoyed her helping us. As with anyone helping with care-giving of your child, make sure...

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Heather V.

Experienced Nanny Available Full/Part-Time

Melrose Park, IL

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been a professional nanny for 26 wonderful years. I also have been an Assistant Teacher and a nanny for special needs children. I believe that all children are special and true gifts. I have a lot of fun and creative ideas for art projects, games and playtime. I have alot of experience helping with potty training. I am...

Care Member says "Heather joined our family when my son was 7 months old, when our parental leave was up. From the start, Heather has been great at implementing the...

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Clemonce M.

Special Needs Caregiver

Wheaton, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have had a good amount of experience with special needs from young to old. I have been working through Care for sometime now and love the families I work for. I am very positive and upbeat, very patient and kind, and do everything I can to make my client feel loved and comfortable and happy.

Elle A. says "Clem is the best caregiver I have ever had. She helps me by making great suggestions on how to make my life simpler and easy for me! She is very...

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Sally T.

Friendly Sitter And Experienced With Children

Elk Grove Village, IL

4.8(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Sally. I have been working with special needs children children at a therapeutic day school as a paraprofessional for the last year with aged 5-22. I also have experience at a day cares with ages 1-5. In addition I have worked at Boys and Girls club with 1st-2nd graders. I love playing board games with children, reading...

Care Member says "Sally I helped us out when our nanny had a baby. Sally I s professional, reliable, communicative, and punctual. She watched my 2 very mobile kids under...

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Judith D.

Nanny

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
In my history of being a nanny and a Special Education Teacher Assistant, I have always treated the children in my care as an extension of my own family. I worked as a full time nanny from 2012 to 2020 for several families. In that time period, there was a brief pause to nannying while I cared for my elderly mother in my home...

Erica F. says "We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well."

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Kaeleen E.

River Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a certified nursing assistant/patient care technician. I have experience working as a CNA at a nursing rehabilitation facility. I've had training with younger patients, special needs, and of course elderly. I currently work in an ICU at Elmhurst Hospital for the last two years: My skills range from transportation,...

Care Member says "Kaeleen is very patient, caring and sweet with children.She is extremely responsible, strategic, playful, and I feel very safe knowing she's trained in...

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Kylie S.

Best Babysitter

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have a lot of experience working with children! I have babysat many children and babies at once for years now and am very passionate about caring for them! I used to work for NWSRA last year which was working with special needs children. I also have tutored kids ages 6 and up! I have three brothers and over 30 first cousins...

Nicole O. says "We hired Kylie for the summer to take care of our infant son, she was beyond amazing! She always cared for him as part of the family and was flexible with...

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Colleen B.

Professional Nanny And Babysitter

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Currently, I am a PE and Health Teacher, and I love it! I have been working with children since I was a teenager. I was the neighborhood go to Babysitter and Pied Piper for family and neighbors. My experience is as a Nanny, Babysitter, Certified Elementary and Physical Education and Health Teacher, Language Arts Teacher,...
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Karyn L.

Experienced Care Giver

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$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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Doris A.

Part Time Nanny

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
work experience as a nanny with special need children around 5 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 12 years of career experience working with...

Evangeline E. says "Doris was great with my kids. Very reliable. We will continue to re hire her."

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Noel B.

Demonstrating A Love And Passion For Teaching

Lombard, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hi there! My name is Noël and I live in Villa Park, IL. I have a significant amount of experience caring for special needs individuals as I have a younger brother, Joshua, who is Autistic - he is my pride and my joy! In addition to caring for him, I assisted my parents with facilitating an at home early intervention program...

Clint S. says "Noel was amazing to work with. She is communicative, responsive, and caring. I would strongly recommend hiring Noel."

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Larissa D.

Experienced And Helpful Caregiver Availiable

Arlington Heights, IL

4.8(1)
from
$21/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Hello , my name is Lara and thank you for considering me for this position! My first job was at a senior care facility (in Arlington Hts.) and I have always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to personally caring for my own mother and others in the past, I have been professionally working as a senior caregiver for...

Ed A. says "Larissa cared for my disabled brother with kindness, compassion, and expertise. I would highly recommend her!"

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Michelle R.

Michelle is incredible with children - she is patient, kind, high energy and creative. Her experience extends well beyond most nanny job...

- Jacki R.

Kathryn S.

Katy was our full time nanny for our twins for almost 3 years, from when they were babies til after they turned 3. She was so caring and...

- Care member

Branndi C.

Branndi is a gift, an angel, an amazing caretaker, and a truly special person. Branndi has been with our family as our daughter’s nanny from...

- Care member

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