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Robin F.

Caregiver With A Smile

Lake in the Hills, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
companionship
mobility assistance
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I've been a stay at home Mom/ Licensed Massage Therapist for 25 + years. My oldest child is 30, and my youngest just turned 20. I am looking for part time caregiver position. I have worked with elderly care, handicapped, disabled, learning disabled, ADHD, special needs, of teenagers to senior citizens. My son was a quadriplegic...

Margaret M. says "Robin was kind and so gentle as she cared for our 100 year old mom who needed help transferring initially and then was bed ridden by the end. Her...

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Lake in the Hills, IL

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I'm Emma and I am well versed in working with children with Autism, ADHD, and more. My previous babysitting experiences, (mostly my younger cousins and friends' siblings) have solidified my passion in taking special care of others! I am very patient, calm, and easygoing, and I love to go outside and play games and sports! I...
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Reliable And Patient

Lake in the Hills, IL

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$21/hr
1 year experience
Looking for a position to take care of someone and their needs. I'm very patient and a problem solver and a good listener. There's nothing I can't or am not willing to do.
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Lake in the Hills, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I have been working with children for 5-6 years or so. I've worked as an assistant teacher in a Montessori school for a couple years as well as private home care for special needs children and after school aides. I've worked with infant to adult aged.
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Lake in the Hills, IL

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
-11 years experience with children age 2 months and up -4 years experience caregiving for people with special needs such as down syndrome, autism, and cerebral palsy -4 years experience following medication schedules -3 years experience cleaning houses
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Lake in the Hills, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Hello everyone! I have been babysitting since I was 12 and now have 3 children of my own (3-year-old and 3-month-old twins). After having twins working full time wasn't going to be possible at my healthcare job. I was there for 6 years. I thought why not do something I love and look into providing childcare. I have experience...
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Lake in the Hills, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Currently I have enjoyed nanny/Babysitter positions for several families throughout past 6 years. The children and I have enjoyed many activities and adventures together. For the past 20 years, I have worked in early childhood development, ages newborn to 12 including, children with special needs. Previous to that, I spent 5...
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Caregiver

Lake in the Hills, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
companionship
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I have cared for a variety of people with special needs I have worked in physical and speech therapy for stroke clients I have worked with clients with m/s I have worked with clients who have lost their eye sight and Alzheimer's I have many years of experience in care-giving field I am available days or nights and weekends I...
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Autism Life Coach

Cary, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, My name is Jeff. I am a Autism Life Coach. I work with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Communication Disorders, Behavior Disorders, and Learning Disabilities. My experience is extensive beginning as a Substitute Teacher in the public schools, as well worked as a Paraprofessional/Job Coach Coordinator at a non-public...

Dawn C. says "What a great life coach and a huge heart for the special needs community. He worked with my son for a couple of years. No a complaint and taught my son with...

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Gilberts, IL

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$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi families! I'm Brooke-a dependable, experienced nanny with 9+ years of full-time experience, including 3 years as a newborn night nanny. I'm CPR-certified, a pediatric occupational therapy graduate, and have worked with children from newborn through preteen-including multiples, special needs, severe allergies, and asthma. I...
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Dundee, IL

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$8/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Currently working as a Teaching Assistant. Experienced with ages 2-18 and special needs/education :) I have open availability to meet your needs. Very kind, caring, energetic and fun. Very active and always coming up with new ideas. Willing to help with housekeeping, E-Learning/home schooling and I'm a great cook. Very flexible...
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Carpentersville, IL

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
dementia
respite care
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
I am a mom to 4 grown children. Three sons and one daughter. My daughter lives w special needs, was born with a chromosomal disorder . I have taken care of my father who lived w severe Alzheimer's for the last years of his life. This past year I have worked with two Medicare funded services-that do home health care, for the...
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Crystal Lake, IL

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$16/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi there, my name is Mikayla. I provide childcare/housekeeping services. I am fully certified to handle food, and cook fairly well so I can help with meals. I am CPR certified and I also am pursuing a career working with autistic children. I'm very calm and patient and I do work currently but some weeks I work less than others....
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Job Coach/Life Skills

Crystal Lake, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I have over 10 years experience working as an Aide and Job Coach in a Special Needs environment. I enjoy assisting and teaching kids/adults life skills and job skills. It's very rewarding to see a child/adult feeling empowered when they learn something new. My availability, Monday though Friday would be 4-8 p.m. and...
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Algonquin, IL

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$25/hr
17 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
respite care
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Making a difference in the lives of adults and seniors is my passion. I'm a friendly and patient caregiver with three years of experience providing respite and live-in care. I assist with daily tasks, including errands, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. I also have experience supporting individuals with dementia and...
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Crystal Lake, IL

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$15/hr
I have over 10 years of experience with special needs. autism, adhd, severe anxiety. Im CPR certified and first aid I provide my own transportation.
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Barrington, IL

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$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Summer. Over the past three years, I've had the privilege of working with children in various settings, from volunteering at a special needs school to babysitting in my neighborhood and working at a summer camp. Each experience has been incredibly rewarding, and I've gained valuable skills in connecting with children and...
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Crystal Lake, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
im Alvin 44 years old, live in Crystal Lake, 11years of caregiver. -took care of Alzheimer's for 3 yrs helping bathing, sponge bath, feeding, cleaning. -did take care of quadriplegic for 5 yrs lifting transferring, bathing, cooking, cleaning, driving, change catheter, errands. -also help old man stroke for 1 yr and half...
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Patient And Loving Care For Your Child

Crystal Lake, IL

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Kids and pets - I love them both! I'm hard-working, kind, fun, compassionate, punctual, and reliable. I've been working with children for the past 8 years - Special needs buddy, assistant to choir students, camp program aide, and routine babysitter. My experience with pets includes years caring for my own dog as well as friends'...
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Huntley, IL

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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi! I'm currently a Freshman at Iowa State University! I am majoring in Family Consumer Sciences (Home Economics) with a minor in History and plan to become a future teacher! I absolutely adore kids. I previously babysitting for two 5-year-old boys. I was a cheer coach for 4 years (K-3), had several student teaching...
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  • The average post rate is $20.88/hr as of May 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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