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- $22/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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Hi! I'm Lauren, a caring and experienced caregiver with a lifelong passion for helping others. As a mom of four grown children, I've spent years nurturing, guiding, and supporting kids through every stage of life.
In addition to raising my own family, I have professional experience in foster care, elderly care, and working with...
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- $15/hr
Dementia
errands
live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
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Hi! I'm Lauren, a mom of four grown children with years of hands-on and professional caregiving experience. I've worked in foster care, elderly care, and with children of all ages, including those with autism, special needs, and twins.
I'm patient, reliable, and attentive, and I truly enjoy creating a safe, calm, and positive...
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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Bringing more than a decade of experience to childcare. I also worked as a Paraprofessional for 10 years in local school districts with special needs students. I assisted in all grade levels and worked alongside teachers from Pre-K to 8th grade. I'm patient, creative, and friendly, always ready to engage kids with outdoor games,...
Carpooling
craft assistance
I have nannied & babysat for several families over the years. I worked as a special needs teacher assistant. Please see my reviews from the previous families. I am a US Veteran and homeschooling mom of 3 boys (7, 4 & 10-month-old).
I look forward to hearing about your family and how I may be able to help.
marvin D. says "Yanira is an exceptional mother herself and thrives on caring not only for her own children but the children of others."
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- $25/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Maggie and I'm finishing my senior year of college. I have experience babysitting/nannying for every age from infants to preteens, for over 6 years. I am understanding, energetic, and love keeping kids active and entertained. Additionally, I am happy to help with housework, laundry, or errands. I have experience...
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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I have a vast amount of experience ranging from providing nursing assistant care in a Pediatric Acute Unit and Peds ICU unit to working as a nanny for a high profile family in Germany. Because of my healthcare experience, I have worked with children of all ages and those who have special needs as well. I understand the need for...
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have over 20 years of experience working with and taking care of children. Prior to starting my career I babysat, and I also took care of my premature niece and I still do now. I've been working with special needs children for over 15 years.
Hi! My name is Olivia and I am a 23-year-old graduate student in speech pathology from Joliet, IL. I have babysitting and special education preschool experience watching both verbal and nonverbal children
Light cleaning
I have 10 years of experience being a nanny and I have raised my own kids. Two of them have special needs so I have a very patient and nurturing personality. I am a reliable and responsible caregiver who likes to work with parents and children to meet the family needs. I have worked with infants through school age and multiples...
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- $17/hr
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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I have several years of hands-on experience providing care for children of various ages, from infants to school-aged children. My responsibilities have included assisting with feeding, diaper changes, bathing, bedtime routines, homework help, and engaging in age-appropriate activities that support development and creativity.
I...
I have experienced caring for adults and children with different cognitive and physical disabilities. I have experience with autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, down syndrome, and more.
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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I have been caring for children since I was 14. I'm the oldest of 4 so taking care of kids has always come natural to me. Besides looking after my sisters and brother I have attained several nanny jobs over my 8 years of experience. I have nannied for children of all ages throughout the school years and for entire summers. I...
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- $20/hr
4 years experience
Hello my name is Tricia, I am currently a live in caregiver I have been at this job for three and a half years. I love my job and I love my patient she has suffer a bad Brain Aneurysm and requires 24 hour care. I am looking for a full time job with no weekends. The only reason I am leaving is I no longer want to live outside my...
Hello,
I'm a kind, reliable caregiver. I have been a full-time nanny for 8 years. I have several reviews on Care.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks,
Jillian
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- $25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
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.
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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I'm a mother and experienced provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. As a mom myself I understand the importance of reliable care. 20+ years of caring for children of various ages and abilities. I'm comfortable caring for multiple children at a time.
I am known to be calm and patient and I...
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
I love kids, so much so that I went to school for Early Childhood Special Education. I took the American Red Cross Babysitters Course over 15 years ago and have been babysitting and working in childcare centers and schools on and off since then. I have cared for children age 3 months to 12 years old, both boys and girls. I love...
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- $25/hr
6 years experience
I am a 25-year-old graduate student living in Chicago. I have 6 years of experience working with children and adolescents with moderate to severe special needs, primarily in the school and recreational setting. I am currently in the final year of my Master's program studying school psychology, so I am also well versed in...
I'm looking to support families who need assistance/ respite care for loved ones in their lives. I spent 15 years teaching in the public schools and the last 3 volunteering with adults and teens with intellectual disabilities. I'm creative, love to talk, and am always down for a good dance party/karaoke session!
I have experience as a special education teaching assistant, a job coach and a personal assistant. I also have a background in theatre and music . Please message me for more information. I look forward to hearing from you !!
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