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- $20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am looking to help people care for their children while they are working. I am a mother of 3 grown children and I have been working with students with special needs for about 7 years. I have a big family and love being the fun aunt to my young nieces and nephews. We love to do crafts, go to the zoo, swim, plays games,...
Angela K. says "Janice has been with us for almost a year. She watches my 1 year old since he was a newborn while I went to work as a nurse. She is very flexible and...
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have a 2-year-old of my own and have been a caregiver from my very first job. I have worked homecare from birth-senior/hospice care, special needs, activity director at an assisted living facility, and in home daycare to be able to be with my little one. I had taken a break from using this site to pursue other jobs but have...
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- $35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Home modification
companionship
meal prep
errands
dementia
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I am a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over 10 years of experience providing high-quality care to seniors and individuals with special needs. I specialize in dementia, Alzheimer's, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) care, ensuring clients receive the attention and comfort they deserve. My...
Christina K. says "Barb has been phenomenal with watching and engaging my active father who has Alzheimers/dementia. She is very trustworthy & knowledgeable in dealing...
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- $20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I will be on school break December 16th - January 16th and will be in Joliet. If you're looking for some temporary help (1 month) on weekdays after 2 pm, feel free to message me and I will get back to you :) Thanks!
Things about me:
- 3+ years paid experience
- newborn/infant experience
- infant-teenage experience
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Cassandra B. says "Carolina was early and was amazing!!! My son wanted her to come back again tomorrow lol 10/10 says F. (5 stars)"
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- $20/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
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I am 28 years old and have babysat since I was 15 years old part time/full time. I am comfortable with changing diapers, bottle feeding, light house work, playing games/activities, along with cooking meals for the children when needed. Have looked after newborns, toddlers, preteens, and the elderly. I do own my own car so...
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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My name is Cyndy. I have 18+ years of caring for children, seniors. I do not mind light housekeeping or driving in immediate area. I have transportation w an excellent driving record. I have Great References. Have experience w diabetes, dementia, tbi special needs care and more. I am looking to fill my weekdays as I work...
Sara T. says "Cyndy is reliable, great with people, seniors, and children, kind, patient, honest, and really puts in 100% to what she enjoys doing!"
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- $20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi my name is Magdalena I am 26 years old. I am bilingual and can speak English and Polish. I attended University of Illinois at Chicago where I majored in Psychology and also minored in Polish. I graduated from there in 2016. Currently I am getting my masters through an online program at Liberty University. I love working with...
Kimberly C. says "Maggie was punctual and professional during her interview! She had great questions and was forth coming with her schedule and other obligations! Our...
Hi.. My name is Chris and I have a passion for helping people in need.. My sister had MS for over 20 years. My Mom had dementia and other medical issues... and took care for her until her passing.. So I understand that people need help..:)
Catherine K. says "Chris is the most wonderful person and helper. She is loyal and dedicated and always puts my needs and comfort first. Chris is passionate about helping...
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...
Sarah H. says "Cailee is awesome and you can't go wrong with her! She was always on time, very dependable and we would definitely hire Cailee again. Our kids loved her...
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
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I am an experienced Career Nanny/Household Manager and with over 20 years of supporting busy families through a seamless blend of childcare and home management. I specialize in infants, twins, and school-aged children, including those with special needs, and I am CPR and First Aid certified. Families often describe me as the...
Priscilla L. says "Sarah provided care for my two boys ages 6 & 8 at the time. She treated them as her own kids. She was flexible with my work schedule in addition to...
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- $15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
My name is Carrie. Prior to becoming a caregiver, I was a Cosmetologist and a Cosmetology teacher. I have always loved working with people. I used to care for a lady who had a rare neurological disease called cortical basal degeneration. It is so rare that they had no set treatment for it. She was dependent on me for everything...
I am a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over 10 years of experience providing high-quality care to seniors and individuals with special needs. I specialize in dementia, Alzheimer's, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) care, ensuring clients receive the attention and comfort they deserve. My...
Transportation
errands
meal prep
live-in home care
I'm a trusting & reliable sitting who's currently registered to start college fall
'25 in the Early childhood education field. I currently work as an inclusion aide / special recreation leader working with Special needs Children / adults of ALL ages! Currently Working on getting my RBT certification. So my experience with...
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- $18/hr
Meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
errands
transportation
Hello, my name is Briana and I am 24 years old. I have four years of experience in baby sitting and care taking. I am experienced in working with individuals with special needs as well as mental, physical, intellectual, and developmental challenges. I graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2022 and received my bachelor's...
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- $19/hr
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Lauren and I graduated with a bachelors degree in kinesiology at Iowa State. I'm looking for an evening job and thought babysitting would be perfect since I'm wanting to work with children in my future. I have experience babysitting infants, toddlers, and young children. I currently work at a therapy center...
Hello ! My name is Kyndall, and I'm currently a Lead Teacher with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I am also CPR certified. Over the years, I've cared for children of all ages-from infants and toddlers to preschoolers, elementary-aged kids, and those with special needs. My experience includes working as a nanny, preschool...
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sam, and I am currently a student at UIUC. I have experience working with children, including those with special needs. My expierences in childcare and tutoring have taught me a lot about nannying. Including that I love working in this position and am always willing to learn more!
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- $17/hr
Meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
errands
transportation
I worked with special needs adults in the public school system for over eight years. I took care of my mother and father-in-law, who had dementia for several years, and I have been a nanny where I prepare meals, do light housekeeping, and take care of children so I have experience with both, I am an animal lover I helped out at...
Light cleaning
Hello! My name is Ashley I have 90+ hours working with students elementary-highschool age. I love animals and have 2 dogs and a bird of my own!
I can help with homework when needed and have my own transportation. I have experience working with special needs children. I don't mind helping with housework or easy meal prep. My...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $17.00/hr as of May 2026
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Janice B.
Janice has been with us for almost a year. She watches my 1 year old since he was a newborn while I went to work as a nurse. She is very...
- Angela K.
Barbara B.
Barb has been phenomenal with watching and engaging my active father who has Alzheimers/dementia. She is very trustworthy & knowledgeable...
- Christina K.
Carolina A.
Carolina was early and was amazing!!! My son wanted her to come back again tomorrow lol 10/10 says F. (5 stars)
- Cassandra B.
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