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Live-in home care
meal prep
dementia
errands
light cleaning
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Experienced caregiver for children, elderly, and pets - patient, reliable, and nurturing.
Hi, I'm Therese! I have 10+ years of experience caring for children of all ages, elderly adults, and pets. I'm calm, compassionate, and highly dependable.
Experience includes:
• Special needs care (nonverbal autism, ADHD, sensory needs,...
Hi there! I'm Cailee. I'm a registered nurse with several years of experience. Before becoming a nurse, I worked full-time as a nanny and also as an activities coordinator at a senior living facility. I live in Plainfield with my awesome husband and two wonderful kids.
As a mother of two children who are in preschool Monday...
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- $20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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I am a positive, trustworthy and patient person who adores children. I am currently a school social worker and work with preschool aged kids and 4th and 5th grade students. I have quite a bit of experience with children. I have worked in my school as the social worker for two years working with students with special needs as...
Hi! I'm a registered nurse! Usually, you can catch me doing director of nursing in long term care and skilled nursing facilities! I've recently moved to the Bolingbrook area and look forward to meeting you!
My approach to care centers around safety, dignity, kindness, and tidiness. I'm comfortable with challenging behaviors,...
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- $16/hr
Hello, my name is Joanne. I'm 42 years old. I am married and I have two kids and 1 dog. I have a beautiful 13-year-old daughter and a 10-year-old son who is autistic. I have had many experiences in the medical field as well with pet care. In my past, I did much CNA work, which included also a position where I was the director of...
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- $10/hr
8 years experience
Specialize in mentally develop delay, downs, non verbal and behavioral issues. Autism Spectrum Disorder
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
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I have been taking care of children since 1985. I have been a nanny all over USA until 2002. I decided to make a change and moved to Mainland China (Shenzhen) to teach English. Now I own a small kindergarten in Shenzhen. Because they do not accept or understand learning issues in children, our school gets many special kids. My...
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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...
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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Nurturing children and supporting families has been my passion for the past seven years. I find deep fulfillment in making a positive impact on a child's development while providing reliable, consistent care for parents. My approach is patient, calm, and creative, ensuring a safe environment for up to five children ranging from...
I work primarily with children with autism, I can also help with general mental disorders. I have a younger brother with high functioning autism, and am currently going to school to study cognitive behavior, school and clinical psychology.
Bilingual mother of two, my kiddos are all grown up so now it's time to share some of my love to others.
Senior Caregiver 15 years , children over 24 years. Alzheimer, Dementia , Parkinson and special needs adults & children 10years.
MS, ALS , Paraplegic and experience with hoyer lift.
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- $19/hr
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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I have been around and worked with kids almost my whole life! For 3 years of my highschool experience I did Early childhood development classes where I worked with many different children and age groups! I have worked with special needs children, toddlers, babies you name it! I want to provide a safe and fun space for children....
Meal prep
light cleaning
My name is Paige. I am a college student that loves to work with children. I have taken many child development classes and have also worked with special needs children at a school. I am CPR, First aid, AED certified for adults, child and infants. My goal is to give the children a safe and fun environment to be in.
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi my name is Michelle. I am a mother of three. I have 2 boys and 1 girl, ages are 25, 20, and 18. love to spend my days with the children, reading, playing, having adventures, educational learning. I will diaper, bathe, feed, do arts and crafts, prepare meals, do laundry tidy up house, run errands, dr. Appointments, I have...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
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Nurturing a child's curiosity and watching them reach new milestones is my true passion. With 10 years of experience supporting children from newborns to pre-teens, I bring a patient, calm, and creative approach to every family I join. My background includes caring for children with special needs and volunteering in church...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
companionship
dementia
hospice services
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Hello!
My name is Lori. I have over 20 years experience as a certified nurse assistant. And six years with Lightways hospice, formally known as Joliet area Community hospice. I have worked private in home care for 6 years as well. I worked for three years at United cerebal palsy with special needs children. I cared for my...
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- $15/hr
Errands
meal prep
dementia
transportation
light cleaning
I am here to provide you with compassionate companion care and would be honored to support your loved one. I offer assistance with meal preparation, light housekeeping, and a variety of daily tasks to help ensure comfort and ease at home.
I have experience working with individuals with dementia and special needs, and I bring...
Meal prep
mobility assistance
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
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Hi there! I'm Cailee. I'm a registered nurse with several years of experience. Before becoming a nurse, I worked full-time as a nanny and also as an activities coordinator at a senior living facility. I live in Plainfield with my awesome husband and two wonderful kids.
As a mother of two children who are in preschool Monday...
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
I am the second oldest of 9 in a large blended family, some siblings have special needs. I have babysat, taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, tutored in various subjects, and am certified as an Early Childhood teacher. As a teacher, I taught everything from birth to 6th grade. I love to read, knit, crochet, and a variety...
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! I am a recent masters of occupational therapy graduate, and I am relatively new to the area. I am looking for any families that may need an occasional babysitter while I am studying for my licensing exam. I could also do weekdays, evenings, and occasional weekends. I babysat a lot for family friends in high school....
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The average posted rate is $20.00/hr as of September 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
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