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Megan P.

21 Years Old, Palatine,IL,Elementary Education Major

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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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Meet Me! :)

Wauconda, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! I would be so excited to be a part of the family! My passion in life is helping and caring for others, especially children! I have a Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology. I am CPR / First Aid Certified & renewed those certifications this year (Nov 2023). I have experience with children with special needs & I have been...

Susan O. says "Morgan was charming and conscientious. She took excellent care of our toddler. She was personable and fun. Our toddler was instantly at ease and never...

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Autism Life Coach

Cary, IL

5.0(1)
from
$40/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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Licensed Practical Nurse

Rolling Meadows, IL

3.0(0)
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$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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Arlington Heights, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Errands
dementia
companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
About Me: Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with extensive experience providing high-quality care to seniors and individuals with special needs in both hospital and private home environments. I bring a strong background in health management and elder care, with a deep commitment to maintaining clients' dignity, comfort, and...
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Mundelein, IL

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$30/hr
12 years experience
Errands
dementia
companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am CNA for 16 years. I work with old people with special needs. I am driven my car, I have citizenship and I able to work different hours I'd describe my personality as hard working, responsible and l love my patients I like caring for seniors because I like helping people, who needs help I started caring for seniors...
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Part Time Caregiver

Wheeling, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
I worked in one of the nursing homes for a year. I have been working with several home health agencies since 2010. I also worked some private duty caring for young people with special needs.
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Barrington, IL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Sophia P. I am a rising junior in college at Virginia Tech studying architecture. I love kids and have worked with them in the past in both babysitting and volunteering at a therapeutic riding center for special needs kids. I am patient, responsible, organized, fun and active. My schedule is very flexible (day and time)...
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Palatine, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
I will always strive to make sure your child of all ages is safe and having fun. I'm certified in first-aid and CPR, as well as special needs care. I'm looking forward to meeting you
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Been Working With Children Of All Ages For More Then Ten Years

Island Lake, IL

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Professional Nanny & House Manager Dedicated, nurturing, and highly experienced childcare professional with over 18 years of hands-on experience caring for children from newborns to teenagers, including multiples and children with special needs. CPR and First Aid certified, I specialize in creating safe, engaging, and...
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Vernon Hills, IL

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Home modification
dementia
companionship
hospice services
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Cary & I love working with others to create engaging experiences through an environment that fosters safety, creativity, curiosity, & kindness. I have incredibly strong communication skills, reliability, punctuality, maturity, a very high emotional intelligence, & an unmatched sense of integrity. Other...
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Fun Mother Of 2 Teens And Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Arlington Heights, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
With being a mother of 2 teens and a special needs teaching assistant, I have 15+ years of experience with childcare. I am positive, creative, kind, helpful, reliable, and a fun person to be around. It would be a pleasure to help with homework and zoom as I love to make learning fun! Also, I am flexible and can do light...
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Part Time Nanny/ Babysitter

Rolling Meadows, IL

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$23/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I am a student at National Louis University in Wheeling, majoring in Early Childhood Education, and minoring in Special Education. I have had babysitting experience since I was 11 years old, always watching over my younger cousins. I started actual babysitting work for clients when I was in middle school; babysitting children in...
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Part Time Caregiver Available

Palatine, IL

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
hospice services
dementia
respite care
I have been a caregiver working in senior care and special Ed for several years . I worked at Kirk school for 4 years with special needs children and . I was a caregiver to a special needs boy for 4 years while doing senior care in the morning . I also worked with children years ago and have college courses in early childhood
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Part-time/Full-time CNA Caregiver

Wheeling, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I worked in nursing home for a year. I have been working as CNA/caregiver in home health setting since 2010. I have had experiences in taking care of clients with quadriplegic, Cerebral Palsy (mild to severe type), Autism, mental illness, Asperger's, ADHD, Neurological genetic disorder and other special needs. I also possess the...
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Palatine, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
I'm a dedicated childcare professional with over 5 years of experience. Currently pursuing a degree in children's therapy at Walden University, I'm passionate about nurturing children's emotional, cognitive, and social development. I attend online school so I'm available long past summer! I currently work as a Behavioral...
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Wheeling, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience
I am an experienced mother who has cared for two special needs children. My daughter had cancer at 9. My son was speech and language delayed, LD, and has ADHD.
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Supporting You

Wheeling, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hello my name is Niaja, I am passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others. Making your life easier is always the goal. I am dedicated to making a positive impact in people's lives. I love providing support to others around me and hopefully I can include that in your lives. I have worked in the hospital for...
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Grayslake, IL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello! My name is Monica and if there is one thing that you should know about me it is that I love kids! It all comes very natural to me as I grew up always helping my Mom with my siblings. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old and have had many years of experience with babysitting various types of families and...
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Cna

Arlington Heights, IL

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Experienced in senior care as well as adults with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, epilepsy, low vision/glaucoma. I'm happy to assist in dressing, adl, cooking, housework, running errands, bathing, and companionship. Experience in both homecare and nursing home environments. Non smoker, comfortable with animals. Please don't...
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Megan P.

Great with children, very polite

- Chris D.

Morgan M.

Morgan was charming and conscientious. She took excellent care of our toddler. She was personable and fun. Our toddler was instantly at ease...

- Susan O.

Jeffery H.

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...

- Dawn C.

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