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Anita S.

Itasca, IL

from: $26/hr

4 years experience

I have cared 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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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

Meal prep

swimming supervision

light cleaning

craft assistance

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 "We love Starla! My kids love when she comes because she always tries a new craft them."

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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

swimming supervision

light cleaning

grocery shopping

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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Amy M.

Mature, Reliable, Responsible, Trustworthy And Experienced Female Caregiver

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Errands

hospice services

dementia

companionship

live-in home care

+ 1 more

If your care needs require a mature, reliable, responsible, trustworthy and experienced female caregiver, then contact me. I've been fortunate enough to amass a wide range of direct-care experiences that include: bathing, dressing, eating assistance, diet management, medication management, spinal cord injury care, walking...

Madelene R. says "Amy watched our dad the last month before he passed. Amy was not only wonderful to our father but to us as well. She was a blessing to our family. Amy...

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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

Light cleaning

meal prep

craft assistance

carpooling

travel

+ 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: $30/hr

4 years experience·

Hired by 9 families in your area

Errands

hospice services

dementia

companionship

meal prep

+ 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

transportation

light cleaning

errands

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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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

swimming supervision

craft assistance

carpooling

travel

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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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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Branndi C.

Hillside, IL

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience

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 of teaching and 30+ years working with...

Care Member says "When my MIL died, we needed care for our 25-year old, non-verbal son with Cerebral Palsy. It was a long funeral. Branndi bought snack and even toys to...

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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

Light cleaning

meal prep

grocery shopping

carpooling

travel

+ 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

Light cleaning

meal prep

grocery shopping

carpooling

travel

+ 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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Tracy O.

Experienced Full Time Nanny Available

Franklin Park, IL

5.0(0)

from: $10/hr

5 years experience

I have worked through DCFS in a foster home, with children ranging from 5 months to 15 years old. There were many different special needs involved. I worked there for 5 years. I enjoy this type of work because children are loving and sweet and teach us something new every day. The appreciation of life is greatly increased in...

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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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Branndi C.

Full-Time Nanny Position

Hillside, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

30 years experience·

Hired by 6 families in your area

Meal prep

swimming supervision

light cleaning

craft assistance

travel

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 not just a nanny — she is family. I am not someone who trusts easily, not even with close relatives, but I trust Branndi with my children...

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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.

Starla B.

We love Starla! My kids love when she comes because she always tries a new craft them.

- Care member

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.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Itasca, IL

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Available Now in Itasca!

Anita S.

Alliesha B.

Alliesha: Reliable, Fun, Always On Time!

Katerina V.

Starla B.

Child Care Provider-Nanny

Tracy S.

Experienced Child Care Provider/Senior Care and Special Needs Care

Amy M.

Mature, Reliable, Responsible, Trustworthy And Experienced Female Caregiver

Elyse M.

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

Larissa D.

Experienced And Helpful Caregiver Availiable

Amy D.

Judith D.

Nanny

Jordan S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Branndi C.

Caregiver/Companion

Megan P.

21 Years Old, Palatine,IL,Elementary Education Major

Laurie B.

Experience with Special Needs

Branndi C.

Michelle R.

Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager.

Elizabeth F.

Happy Helper

Tracy O.

Experienced Full Time Nanny Available

Clemonce M.

Special Needs Caregiver

Branndi C.

Full-Time Nanny Position

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Katerina V.

Starla B.

Tracy S.

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