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Gina L.


Joliet, IL

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Elder Senior Care Only

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I am a former special education teacher and homemaker with over 20 years experience, 3 in senior care, I am fully vaccinated, I am CPR/First Aid certified and a certified professional caregiver. I have experience with mobility issues (Hoyer lifts, wheelchair, gait belt, walker), personal care, personal errands, cooking, light...
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Bonniejean M.


Mokena, IL

$20-27/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi, my name is Bonnie and I serve ministry in church for autistic teens and adults. I also volunteer at Navarro Farms where this is a special farm for teaching special need adults how to farm and grow vegetation. It's a wonderful place. Also worked after school care at Ivy League Montessori and other school classes. I love kids....
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Jackie S.


Beecher, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

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Hello. I am Jackie and I have been a special needs caregiver for 23 years. I have been long term with a set of Rett syndrome twins, and my niece is middle spectrum autistic. I have worked with traumatic brain injury and a stroke in the womb that left her with seizures and no speech. I work with non-verbal, non-ambulatory, and...
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Heidi K.


Matteson, IL

$15-25/hr

Elderly Caregiver

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Previous experienced elderly caregiver. Housekeeping, cooking, medications, took care elderly woman who passed away age 87. Also several years caregiver to eldery male who had cancer and passed away. Companionship also experienced with pets. Used to be medical tech. 30 years ago.
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Christine B.


New Lenox, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

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I have worked in the field of Special Education since 1994. I have experience from Early Intervention Age to the geriatric population. Working with individuals with different abilities is my passion, I enjoy helping to allow whomever I work with to reach their fullest potential. I am a lifelong learner and always honing my...
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Xiya A.


Mokena, IL

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

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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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Lauren S.


Frankfort, IL

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

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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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Gina L.


Joliet, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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I am a retired special education teacher who made a career change to professional caregiver! I have experience with dementia and Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ADHD/Autism, developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, mobility and bathing (Hoyer, gait belt, wheelchair), exercise (passive ROM, chair yoga), hospice care, and I...
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Aaliyah J.


Park Forest, IL

$17-50/hr2 yrs exp

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Hi, I'm Aaliyah and I'm so excited to meet you! I'm currently attending Prairie State College to major in teaching for the kiddos. I am 20 years old I have been working with kids for a year now from ages two months to 7 years old I have experience with special needs. I am CPR certified. I'd describe my personality as funny,...
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Annalise M.


Frankfort, IL

$13-19/hr5 yrs exp

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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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Lauren C.


Frankfort, IL

$20-35/hr9 yrs exp

Fun, Engaging, Highly Trained Sitter

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Hello, my name is Lauren, and I am 30 years old. I currently work as a paraprofessional in a special needs school with elementary aged children. Prior to that, I worked as a nurse for about 5 years. I have worked in the ICU, cardiology, mental health, and operating room. I am looking for something for occasional evenings or...
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Toni D.


Frankfort, IL

$34/hr10 yrs exp

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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 24 years and...

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I have some experience with autism. My first nanny job I cared for a 3-year-old autistic child. My now 3-year-old twin daughter was diagnosed with autism, asthma, and tree nut allergies.
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Patricia K.


Frankfort, IL

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver For Seniors Or Special Needs

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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...
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Amy L.


Matteson, IL

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

I Was A Senior Caretaker

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I was a senior care giver part-time. I am very easy going and kind. I absolutely loved being there for the families' loved ones. I would love to run errands for your loved one. I also am available to take any senior to doctor appointments. I can also help around the house. When I did help senior's, I was staying at the 2 houses...
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Brooke K.


Mokena, IL

$22-25/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Nanny

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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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Judith H.


Essex, IL

$11-16/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For A Babysitter/nanny?

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Hi! My name is Judie and I have one bio son, 2 bonus kids and I am the legal guardian of our newest family member who is 3! I've always loved kids and felt like I was just meant to be a mom, so what better job than to work with others kids as well!? I also have worked with special needs kids (in the local school district) for...
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Madison E.


New Lenox, IL

$20-22/hr2 yrs exp

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Hi, I'm Madison! I'm between jobs pursuing a career in public health. I have a degree from the university of Arizona and am hoping to go on to my masters program soon. I have been a care giver for many different people, all with their own uniqueness! The past jobs have taught me flexibility, time-management, patience and most...
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Angela B.


Matteson, IL

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Skilled Caregiver/CNA

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My name is Angela. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant, with CPR certification. I take great joy in helping those in need. Please contact me to discuss your personal needs.
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Haley K.


New Lenox, IL

$13-23/hr10 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Haley. I am a senior at the University of Iowa on the pre-med track. I also am minoring in Spanish. I have over 10 years of babysitting and nannying experience. I have worked with children from the ages of 5 months and children with special needs. I can provide many references! Looking forward to hopefully meeting...

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