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Anita S.

Itasca, IL

from
$25/hr
4 years experience
I have been caring for the most wonderful little human who is 4 and is autistic. I also have experience working with an amazing woman who has Down syndrome. I absolutely love what I do and there is no better feeling then seeing those smiles and the joy they bring!
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Alliesha B.

Alliesha: Reliable, Fun, Always On Time!

Itasca, IL

from
$21/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Katerina V.

Lombard, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Visiting physician
personal care
live-in home care
Hi, my name is Katerina, mom of 2 teens living in Lombard. I am highly organized, patient, trustworthy, motivated, multi-tasker with a pleasant, positive personality ready to help you with personal care, light cleaning, organization, running errands, shopping, taking you to appointments, companionship and ANYTHING else that...

Kj W. says "Katerina is always upbeat and has a positive attitude. She's hard working, punctual, and very reliable. She has a family of her own and brings those skills...

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Tracy S.

Experienced Child Care Provider/Senior Care and Special Needs Care

Bartlett, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I have over 20 years of child care experience, within a daycare facility, nannying, directing and teaching a church bible school, and providing home daycare out of my house. I have my CNA license and I am CPR certified with infants through adults. I am extremely compassionate and I love children and animals! I enjoy care giving...

Christina K. says "Can't say enough good things. Watched our little boy from 9 weeks until he was almost 3 years old. Reliable, super friendly, nicest family that I...

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Katerina V.

Lombard, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I am loving, trustworthy, active, patient mom of 2 teens with a pleasant, positive personality who loves children and has been working with children since the age of 18. I studied early childhood education and graduated in special psychology major. I have over 25 years experience as a special needs teacher, nanny and a household...

Lis H. says "I only interacted with Katerina during a phone interview and a few follow ups. She was an absolute joy to speak with, and I am left with a very positive...

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Elyse M.

Fun And Professional Nanny/babysitter With 8 Years Of Experience & A College Degree

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been lucky enough to work with many children ages ranging from 6 months to 13 years! I have a degree from Marquette University and am bilingual in English and Spanish. I have 8 years of paid experience and have had the opportunity to work with children ranging from 6 months to 13 years. Most recently I worked as a before...

Peter And Amy H. says "Elyse worked for us last year, and managed the after-school/evening chaos for my three children, ages 12, 9, and 6. She was always on time, drove...

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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
Meal prep
errands
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
+ 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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Amy D.

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a certified Preschool teacher and have hours in training and certification for assisting children with special needs ranging from autism to physically disabled. I enjoy story time, puzzles, drama and arts and crafts. I am flexible and reliable. Hope that I can be a great fit you and your family.
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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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Jordan S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Jordan, and I am looking to help an awesome family. I love working with kids, so I used that passion and became a camp counselor. I did that for two years at my local park district. I have experience with children as young as 3 and as old as 13. I also have experience with working with children with special...
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Branndi C.

Caregiver/Companion

Hillside, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
transportation
Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...

Care Member says "Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of."

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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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Colleen B.

Professional Nanny And Babysitter

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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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Laurie B.

Experience with Special Needs

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 10 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 and a. caregiver to a lovely little boy for over 3 years my most recent job was with a little boy with autism.

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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Megan P.

21 Years Old, Palatine,IL,Elementary Education Major

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$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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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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Michelle R.

Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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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Elizabeth F.

Happy Helper

Lombard, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Elizabeth. I am a energetic, loving nanny who absolutely adores children! I have a passion for child care and love helping families! I aim to bring positivity, love, and creativity into the house of my nanny family. I do my best to go the extra mile. I love finding age appropriate activities to do with my...

Elaine F. says "Elizabeth was great with our children! She helped out with homework and was always finding new things for the kids to do! She has a great personality and...

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Vicky W.

Part Time Summer Caregiver

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience
I worked at Philip J Rock Center & School in Glen Ellyn it is school & home for children with both deaf & blind disabilities compiled with cerebral palsy & other learning disabilities. I was trained how to communicate with the children with a basic version of sign language & supervised children during activities & daily living...
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Emily B.

Caring And Fun-Loving Nanny With Experience!

Wheaton, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Emily! I am a licensed paraprofessional and substitute teacher, with experience from babies to young adults! I have also been a nanny since 2017. With all of my years nannying, I have cared for only children and multiple siblings (and have overseen countless play dates), and I am comfortable with pretty much any...

Care Member says "Emily nannied for me for a year and she still helps me with the kids whenever I need her. Emily is punctual, responsive, reliable, and treats my...

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  • The average post rate is $23.00/hr as of November 2025

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Katerina V.

Katerina is always upbeat and has a positive attitude. She's hard working, punctual, and very reliable. She has a family of her own and...

- Kj W.

Tracy S.

Can't say enough good things. Watched our little boy from 9 weeks until he was almost 3 years old. Reliable, super friendly, nicest family...

- Christina K.

Katerina V.

I only interacted with Katerina during a phone interview and a few follow ups. She was an absolute joy to speak with, and I am left with a...

- Lis H.

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