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Kamonchanok P.'s Photo

Full-time Experienced Nanny

River Grove, IL

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
Hi! I'm 32 years old and a friendly, dependable, energetic, and imaginative caregiver with over 10 years of childcare experience. I have cared for children from infants to 13 years old and have experience with special needs children. I've worked as a full-time nanny for multiple families, including: • Caring for a special...
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Willow Springs, IL

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
Nurturing young minds is one of my passion. With seven years of experience, I offer attentive and engaging care for children. My college education has provided me with a solid foundation, complemented by years of experience in art teaching, and special needs care. I am patient, creative, and friendly, and I enjoy playing outdoor...
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Yesenia P.'s Photo

Worth, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
For the past five years, I've found immense joy in nurturing children's growth and development. My positive experiences in previous babysitting roles motivated me to become a caregiver. I'm patient, creative, and friendly, and I strive to make a positive impact on each child's life while supporting families. I am comfortable...
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Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a 24-year-old looking to nanny/babysit this summer. I am a former reading tutor turned Special Ed Classroom Assistant. I am familiar and well rounded with assisting children with special needs as well as neurotyoical children. I enjoy doing arts and crafts, going on walks and fun adventures!
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Riverside, IL

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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hey, I'm currently a family ministry major with over 7 years of experience, Babysitting, nannying, and working with children. I volunteer on Sundays at my local church in the children's ministry and was an intern in their family ministry this summer. I've worked as a camp counselor for the past five years and was the lead of my...
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Dominique D.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

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$14/hr
10 years experience
I have over 10 years of personal experience in special needs I am very knowledgeable reliable and compassionate about this
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Kotche K.'s Photo

Elmwood Park, IL

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$23/hr
1 year experience
I am currently a caregiver at Golf View residence. I work with disabled people by providing to their need such as giving them showers, feeding them and so on.
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Special Education Teacher

Westmont, IL

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$14/hr
10 years experience
Experience as a daycare teacher. Associate degree in special education . Early education courses and all those necessary to obtain a CDA . Verifiable personal references Native language Spanish, intermediate level of English Experience for more than 20 years in my home country, working with people with special needs
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Artist, Lover Of Children, Development, Play, And Creativity

Chicago, IL

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$28/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
I'm currently pursuing my Master's in Art Education at DePaul and hope to become an art teacher. I love creating, and who better to create with than the original creators themselves-kiddos! I grew up in a family of educators and have years of childcare experience. My first job was teaching in a Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool,...
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Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Ava! I have been nannying for about 5 years now! I have experience with infants, toddlers, and elementary school aged kids! As well as neurodivergent and special needs children. I love working with kids, and joining families in helping children learn and grow. Prior to nannying I worked at Walt Disney World for a year and...
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Nanny/School Teacher And Carriculum Writer

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Allegra and I have a degree (double major) in Arts and Literature and have taught elementaryschoolchildrenin the Chicago and NYC Public schools. I love kids and come from a family of teachers. I have been a teaching artist for both Geothe and Morton elementary schools in Chicago. I have been entrusted with the...
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Personal Care Assistant Available

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Raised multiple children from one or shared families. Did tutoring in English, Arabic and French students. Cared for autistic children and Alzheimer s and dimensia elderly people.
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Part-time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$28/hr
Hello, my name is Natalie, and I am a 22-year-old Elmhurst University student. Because I am majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders, I am extremely keen in children's development and communication disorders. I've always been involved with children, and before to covid, I worked at a childcare facility. When it comes to...
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Special Needs

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hi, I worked for CPS as a SECA (Special Ed Classroom Assistant) for 6yrs. Being a SECA was an amazing job. I am now a stay-at-home mom to a sweet 2yr old boy. I believe I have the patience, and kindness to work with children. Safety is my priority, but also making sure having fun and learning are incorporated too!
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Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I absolutely love working with kids, and I believe that I am very good at it as I have my own little one. I treat the children that I care for as if they were my own, so they are always in good hands.
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Certified Professional Caregiver

Westmont, IL

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$17/hr
While "just" a Certified Caregiver, I often work WITH the client, doing/prompting client, to do their physical and occupational therapy, WITH the client. I love seeing clients get stronger, and truly enjoy physical and occupational workouts, with the client. Also, I am hard working, and also, patient. I have a high level of...
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Chicago, IL

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Derri and I'm a recent college graduate! This fall I'm going on to get my masters and have a lot of time on my hands to nanny or babysit. I've worked in elementary school classrooms, daycare, and with individuals with special needs. I love drawing, music, learning, and being outdoors! I'm so excited to be a...
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Laura M.'s Photo

Cicero, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I strongly believe that we have been two hands for this purpose. One to help ourself and the other to serve and help others. That why 34 years I decided to dedicate my life to nursing and caregiving. Life blessed me with a child of special needs ( Autism Spectrum Disorder) which has given me an abundance of joy and...
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Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hey there! I'm Tamara. I have 26 years old and I have a bachelor's degree in pedagogy, I have 6 years of experience in infant care! I am also trained to care for children with special needs. I am experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles allowed...
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Summer And School Year Nanny

Bellwood, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
I have watched several children over the past 5 years. I began babysitting in high school and have continued to do so throughout college. I have tutored a special needs 6th grader and have been a diver for a 8th grade girl in river-forest. I am currently a live in nanny in oak park where I look after two children, a 10-year-old...
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