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Amanda G.

Carol Stream, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 7 families in your area

Craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

swimming supervision

Hello all, My name is Amanda and I am a Certified Newborn Care Specialist and Career Nanny. I have five years experience as a private nanny. Additionally, I have two years experience teaching preschool publicly, one of which I was a Director. I have cared for children from birth to 12 years, and those with a variety of special...

Katheryn M. says "Amanda was a thoughtful, knowledgeable, and responsible caregiver for my 6 mo baby when she cared for H 2 full days and made a huge difference in that...

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Branndi C.

Full-Time Nanny Position

Hillside, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

20 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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Amanda G.

Carol Stream, IL

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

2 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Hello all, I have two years experience caring for children with special needs, including autism, epilepsy, and ADHD. I use doctor recommended strategies and techniques to provide emotional and physical support to my clients and their families. I look forward to meeting with you!

Julia O. says "We hired Amanda as our full time nanny to watch our son when he was 8mo old. It was our first nanny experience so we didn't know what to expect, and now we...

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Dania G.

Experienced & Dynamic Childcare Provider

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

meal prep

swimming supervision

grocery shopping

+ 1 more

Dynamic and highly dependable Childcare Provider and Educator with over 13 years of experience. Background in Early Childhood Education and Childhood Development. Extensive special needs experience. Dedicated to helping shape children into confident, intelligent, and empathetic people who will carry those traits on into...

Laurie B. says "We cannot express enough how much we have loved having Dania become part of our family! Dania assisted with our three children ages newborn to four years...

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Miriam T.

Energetic Nanny

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 14 families in your area

Grocery shopping

light cleaning

travel

Hi there! I have been a full-time nanny for about 15 years now. My experience is from premature babies to middle school-aged kids, also kids with special needs. I am very patient and a loving person. Love to be outdoors, doing activities, singing, reading and dancing with kids. I have my own car willing to use to transport kids...

Erik W. says "Miriam did great watching our 1 year old daughter. She can be a little shy and before I left she was already comfortable with her. Miriam was great."

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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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Sarah S.

Full Time Nanny

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)

from: $22/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Hello, My name is Sarah. I am looking for a full time nanny position with a loving family. I'm looking to utilize my 11 and a half years of child care experience and knowledge in growth development by providing good guidance and exceptional care as a professional live out nanny. I also have two and a half years experience with...

Stephanie M. says "I have known Sarah for many years now and she has always been my go-to occasional nanny/sitter when she was available to help with my two children. She...

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Leticia B.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

meal prep

swimming supervision

grocery shopping

+ 1 more

I have over 6 years of experience with kids of all ages (from newborn to teenagers). I have experience with special needs as well as I used to work with autistic children. I have the following qualifications: -CPR certificate - Very good driver with a clean record - Comfortable with swimming supervision - Willing to work at...

Care Member says "Wonderful and an amazing person. Kind, generous and excellent with my daughter. First time mom and I had to go back to work but my daughter was 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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Emily T.

Franklin Park, IL

5.0(1)

from: $24/hr

12 years experience

Carpooling

grocery shopping

swimming supervision

light cleaning

meal prep

My passion for nurturing young minds and my positive experiences in babysitting inspired me to become a childcare provider. With over 12 years of experience caring for children of all ages, up to 11 years old, I have honed my skills in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. I pride myself on being patient,...

Care Member says "Emily was our nanny for almost 4 years, starting in fall of 2020. We have two boys that were 1 and 3 years old when Emily started with us and now...

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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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Joelle S.

Active, Fun, And Safe Sitter

Wheaton, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Carpooling

grocery shopping

swimming supervision

travel

light cleaning

+ 1 more

Hello, my name is Joelle. I have had various experiences when it comes to caring for kids. I taught English in Korea for several months during different years. Additionally, I worked as an equestrian camp counselor for the past two years. I have babysat kids of all ages, from 0-15 years old, and have been a paid babysitter for...

Nancy B. says "Joelle did a great job as 1 of 2 sitters for a situation that involved 3 kids of different ages and a dog. She arrived on time and immediately jumped in...

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Larissa D.

Kind And Patient Caregiver

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Hi, my name is Lara. When I was younger, my first job was working in an elderly home, and I've always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to caring for my own mother in my past, I have been working for a senior care agency this year as well as people from care. com. I am certified in CPR, First aid, CPI (from my...

Amaralys A. says "Lara was kind, helpful, and showed great concern for me after my hysterectomy. she continues to check on my recovery even after the job was complete....

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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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Dania G.

Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(0)

from: $18/hr

4 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Hello Parents! I've been a professional in childcare and education for 13+ years. As a daycare teacher, tutor, babysitter, summer camp counselor, and nanny, I've worked with children with special needs in several different capacities. I have specific and extensive experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD, Down...

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Virginia R.

Virginia

Des Plaines, IL

from: $25/hr

6 years experience

Hi, I'm a Preschool Teacher who love working with children. I'm caring, compassionate, reliable and hardworking. I have many years of experience working with children and people with special needs.

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Manita H.

Care Giver

Des Plaines, IL

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Dementia

light cleaning

meal prep

transportation

My name is Manita. I'm a mother of two children. I have been a caregiver giver for the past 15 years. I worked for Sunrise Senior Living for more than 10 years. I have a lot of experience working for seniors. I do personal care. cooking, cleaning, and more. l enjoy working as a caregiver. I also have many years of experience...

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Antonia D.

Arlington Heights, IL

from: $30/hr

3 years experience

Hello, my name is Antonia I'm 58 years old I'm a mother of 3 kids and have 3 grandchildren. My current jobs are special needs school bus driver ( part time), and hairdresser. I have experience with babysitting my own grandchildren as of raising my kids as a single mother. I have a clean background, I speak Italian Swiss and...

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Nori C.

Part Time Babysitter Available Some Evenings And Some Weekends, Also Experienced With Special Needs

Palatine, IL

from: $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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Cori K.

Special Needs Caregiver

Mount Prospect, IL

from: $18/hr

4 years experience

Grocery shopping

light cleaning

meal prep

I have 4 years of experience with special needs. I worked for the transitions program at Glenbard North high school for almost 2 years. At that program I worked with non-verbal, autistic, down syndrome, schizophrenia and much more. I am currently a special education Para educator for 6th graders in U-46 with a learning...

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Amanda G.

Amanda was a thoughtful, knowledgeable, and responsible caregiver for my 6 mo baby when she cared for H 2 full days and made a huge...

- Katheryn M.

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

Amanda G.

We hired Amanda as our full time nanny to watch our son when he was 8mo old. It was our first nanny experience so we didn't know what to...

- Julia O.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Itasca, IL

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Amanda G.

Branndi C.

Full-Time Nanny Position

Amanda G.

Amanda G.

Dania G.

Experienced & Dynamic Childcare Provider

Miriam T.

Energetic Nanny

Noel B.

Demonstrating A Love And Passion For Teaching

Sarah S.

Full Time Nanny

Leticia B.

Kylie S.

Best Babysitter

Emily T.

Karyn L.

Experienced Care Giver

Joelle S.

Active, Fun, And Safe Sitter

Larissa D.

Kind And Patient Caregiver

Nicoleta R.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Dania G.

Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

Virginia R.

Virginia

Manita H.

Care Giver

Antonia D.

Nori C.

Part Time Babysitter Available Some Evenings And Some Weekends, Also Experienced With Special Needs

Cori K.

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