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Sharon J.

20+ Years Of Special Needs Care

Lincolnwood, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
I have further expertise in caring for children with learning disabilities, speech and emotional disorders, and children with multiple health problems.
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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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Sylvia B.

Speech Therapist/Tutor- Polish-Speaking/ Special Needs & All Ages

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello all, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I live in Chicago and am providing services for children of all ages as a Speech-Language Pathologist as well as a caregiver! I am an elementary school-based SLP and am finishing up my 7th year there. I completed my Master's coursework in Speech-Language Pathology at...

Renee G. says "Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop...

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Maria A.

Child Care

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm Venezuelan with 3, 5 years of nanny and house manager experience. I took care of 5 months to 8 years old children, also have experience with special needs kids, and CPR certified. Currently Spanish/English teacher for kids, teenagers and adults.

Care Member says "Wonderful nanny our kids who still miss her very much. She was on time, never missed a day of work, flexible with our schedules. Also helped around...

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Emily T.

Franklin Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
12 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Alfredo R.

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am very interested in the opportunity to assist, I want to be a true companion on uplifting someone who needs care by listening to my clients first and provide comfort to their worries and fears. I took my medical board exams in order to practice medicine in United Sates. My medical degree is from Mexico where I have practiced...

Care Member says "The entire family was very pleased with Alfredo's professionalism. He always performed his duties with a smile and a pleasant attitude. He undertook...

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Bisola A.

Full Time/ Part Time Care Giver

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
companionship
light cleaning
hospice services
dementia
+ 1 more
I have been working with seniors for the past 10 year, duties and responsibilities include bathing, companionship, light house keeping, meal preparations, outing with the clients. PERSONAL OBJECTIVE I have a strong commitment to serving the needs of individuals with special needs, especially adults and people with developmental...
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Natacha P.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I am a recent graduate looking for an income and I have 5 years experience working in healthcare. Thank you.

Yulanda C. says "Natacha was a great conversationalist and was helpful when I needed assistance going to a medical procedure. She's very dependable and I would recommend...

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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Cynthia H.

Mama C / Encourager Of Children

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have 6+years of experience in foster care at SOS Children's Village in Lockport. I have fostered approximately 30 children, and loved the experience and my foster families. I recently moved back to Chicago in September of 2022. Before moving back to Chicago I was a member of my church in Joliet for 17 years and I was involved...

Care Member says "Cynthia is a compassionate, loving and fun caregiver. She was the first person outside of family to care for our daughter when she was 6 months old....

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Kristy C.

Caregiver With Deaf Education Degree

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
I majored in Deaf education and have several years of experience working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students as well as students with other communicative, social, and emotional needs. I am currently teaching 3rd through 5th grade in a Deaf Education program, but would like to continue to work with children for the summer. I...

Kathy K. says "I have the honor of working alongside Kristy at Children of Peace. I teach 1st through 3rd grade Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and co-teach religion...

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Isadora T.

Evanston, IL

4.8(1)
from
$21/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Part-time, on call, substitute in Evanston & surrounding areas + Overnights anywhere 4+. I think children are some of the most interesting people on the planet ! If you are seeking a calm, patient, experienced, safety conscious, reliable Covid-19 and RSV vaccinated, boosted, non-smoking sitter with an intuitive understanding...

Care Member says "Isadora watched my 6 and 4 year old boys while my primary care was out of town. She has an amazing knack for communicating and listening effectively to...

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Maureen M.

Patient and Loving Mom available for ALL your Childcare Needs

Oak Park, IL

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Available for respite care, weekend, overnights. I have been a licensed IL foster parent and have worked with 2 children that suffered from Fetal Alcohol syndrome and another who has ADHD as well as depression/anxiety. I have worked at an institution where I gained experience with immobile children, Batten disease, Charge...

Jennifer V. says "Maureen has cared for my daughter for over a year on Saturdays. She sets her feedings up and gives medication via g-tube - with our training. And she...

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Olivia K.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
A Little bit about myself, I'm a kindhearted energetic childcare provider. I've professionally cared for children of all ages including special needs. I have 10+ years on my belt in the Nanny/Childcare industry, along with my working towards my BA in early childhood education. I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I strongly...

Jonathan T. says "She did an amazing job looking after my two children, and I would definitely use her again!"

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Watcharaphan T.

Evanston, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, My name is Pam. I am 34 years old. I graduated from bachelor degree in preschool education. I study, art education, special needs, children physiology, and child care. I was a kindergarten teacher for 2 years. I moved to Chicago for an Au Pair opportunity on 2013. After the Au Pair program is over, I continue working as...

Catherine H. says "Pam did a great job with our daughter on a Monday where our Nanny was out of town. She is sweet, lovely, and everything you'd want in a nanny. Lots of...

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Marian H.

Graduate Psychology Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I recently moved to Chicago to pursue a doctorate in clinical psychology, with an emphasize on children and adolescents, and am looking for opportunities to continue working with children while I study. Happy to provide recommendations and referrals. I hold a Master's degree in psychology and have three years experience in...

Coney P. says "Marian is awesome. I was looking for someone with experience with autistic children to spend some time with my twins who are on the spectrum. Marian came...

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Grace Z.

Happy And Fun Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
I have worked with kids since I was 13, including working at the daycare, babysitting, and being a counselor at a camp for kids with special needs. Additionally I am a Pediatric Registered Nurse.

Cassandra K. says "Grace is such a sweet and loving caregiver to our 5 month old son. I highly recommend her!"

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Erika M.

The "Experience" You Want

Chicago, IL

4.2(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Travel
I have been nanny and a baby-child sitter for more than 20 years. I worked for public schools for 10 years. Playing outside. Helping/teaching children to write or do some homework is fine with me. I have also worked with all sorts of "special needs and children with disabilities". The families I have worked with have children...

Jonathan A. says "Erika was able to come on short notice and help with an apartment deep cleaning. Punctual, great eye for detail, and super friendly!"

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Karen A.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
12 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
For over a decade, I've been dedicated to nurturing children's development and sparking their curiosity. My passion stems from watching kids learn and grow, fueled by wonderful experiences in previous babysitting roles. I hold a college degree and bring my CPR Training and experience with special needs children to every role. I...

Ana F. says "We have been working with Karen over the past year and she is amazing. Responsible, trust-worthy and awesome with my son. "

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Michele D.

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
I have been caring for children since I was 12 then, in high school I received my infant, toddler and school age assistant/lead teaching licenses as well as SIDS, CPR, AED and first aid certification. I then did a school-to-work program, serving children K-6. In college I worked at two child care centers that served 6 week-...
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Miriam T.

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...

- Erik W.

Sylvia B.

Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she...

- Renee G.

Maria A.

Wonderful nanny our kids who still miss her very much. She was on time, never missed a day of work, flexible with our schedules. Also...

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