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Lauren S.

Frankfort, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. Hi my name is Lauren! I am 23 years old. I have more then 10 years of babysitting, I nanny when I'm not in school too, currently I'm a runner and swimmer, I am as swim instructor at lock port park district I also work at the before and after care for...
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Frankfort, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
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!
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Special Needs Professional

Wilmington, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
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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Frankfort, IL

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$16/hr
6 years experience
am an energetic sitter with a genuine passion for caring for children. I am a recent college graduate with a degree in psychology, focusing on human development and disability studies. I have 5+ years of paid experience as a nanny and working with children. I am CPR and First Aid certified and have extensive experience with...
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Frankfort, IL

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$10/hr
Hi, my name is Amy. I have been working with children for over 30 years. My specialty is Special needs children, I am qualified for all children. I am also Illinois state Certified. I am a para professional. I have always loved children. I started babysitting at a young age and I knew then that I wanted to work with children. I...
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Child care

Frankfort, IL

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, responsible, compassionate I like working with kids because I grew up around kids of all ages in clinics as well as in my own home, my sister is 8 years younger than me so I learned a lot as I helped her grow up! I also like working with kids because it's fun and never dull! I'm...
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Mokena, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with special needs children and adults in the past. Special needs hold the key to the pure joy of what life is really about.
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Future Early Childhood Special Educator With Paraprofessional Experience.

Mokena, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have babysat children since I was 10 years old (I passed the American Red Cross Babysitting course). I have worked in daycares and in homes, and I worked in a preschool as a paraprofessional for kids between the ages of 3 and 5 with special needs ranging from ASD to cerebral palsy. I have changed countless diapers, worked on...
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(Special Ed, Transportation )

Joliet, IL

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$25/hr
8 years experience
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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Professional childcare

Wilmington, IL

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
Thank you for stopping by . I am interested in working in special education and childcare. I have experience being a special education teaching assistant, a job coach and a personal assistant for individuals who have special needs. I have experience in ABA therapy as well . Please feel free to reach out to me if you are looking...
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Joliet, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
errands
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Terri. I have over 23 years experience in senior care and caring for people with special needs. My Experience includes, all mobility issues, hoyer lift, specialize in Dementia/ Alzheimer's disease. Bathing and showering. Was certified to pass medication. I am caring, conscientious and kind. I have a great sense...
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Mokena, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
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.
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Dependable, Compassionate Caregiver Familiar With Special Needs

Frankfort, IL

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$14/hr
6 years experience
Hi! I am excited for the opportunity to provide care & assistance to those who need extra TLC. Though my main position has been either a nanny or tutor, while performing these roles, I was responsible for providing care to children (and one adult) with special needs ranging from ADHD, autism, apraxia, ODD, GAD, seizure disorder,...
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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Joliet, IL

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I'm Terri! I have 21 years experience caring/helping people with special needs. I have worked with low-high funtioning children- adults. In residential and in home settings. Helping people with special needs is my passion. I currently have someone on Monday and Wednesday. I am free to talk about other days..
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Annalise

Frankfort, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Annalise and I am a 21) year old part time college student.(all online, no meeting time, I can do classes whenever I want.) I love working with kids and have worked with them since I've been younger! I have been watching kids with paid experience since I was 14 and have a developmental therapy background and...
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Frankfort, IL

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$50/hr
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Young & Experienced Professional Looking For Part-Time Work

Mokena, IL

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Current graduate student in the field of school psychology with 6 years of experience in special ed.
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Dear Prospective Family

Frankfort, IL

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$40/hr
10 years experience
My name is Toni. I have worked as a babysitter from middle school through high school. While in my early hs and college years I cleaned homes, I babysat in my early 20s then got a job I absolutely love, working with developmentally disabled adults (I'm still there pt) I have worked with this company the past 25 years and...
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Joliet, IL

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$17/hr
Hello! I am a speech pathology graduate student clinician from St. Mary's College. Excited to meet you and your family. I am home for the summer and I am looking for a job working with people with special needs to gain more experience as a graduate student clinician. I am passionate about making my care client centered and...
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