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I just graduated ISU with a degree in special education. I have 8 years of experience. That experience included being a nanny, inclusion companion, clinical hours for my college.
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My name is Caroline I am a special education teacher! I am born and raised in the Chicago burbs! I have been nannying off and on for the last few years. For the last 7 years I worked for family, friends, and families around, where I met more amazing families! I have also worked with children who have special needs for the last 5...
Tatiana M.
Garden Prairie, IL
$22-37/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I am Tatiana I'm 24 and I started working with kids almost 2yr ago! I started as a para at a school for students with autism. I was assigned to the kinder room and loved it. Now, at a public school working with students as a speech therapy assistant. All students are the ages from 5-8 y/o, some are special needs. In my spare...
5.0
"Tatiana is so patient and thoughtful as a caregiver for our 2-year-old! He asks about her when he has not seen her in a while. She is detail-oriented and asks open questions to understand his needs and...
Reviewed by Maddy S.
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Hi!!!! I have been involved in working with children for 10 years. I began by babysitting for a few neighbors. I then became a nanny every day for about 3 hours Monday through Friday. I have worked at summer camps for children with special needs. I have been a nanny for two different families for the last 2 summers. This past...
Lynn D.
Rockford, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Qualified Special Needs Mom Providing Care For All Ages And Abilities
5.0
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Hi! I'm a mature, responsible grandmotherly type. I absolutely love children and treat the children I care for as if they were my own family. Also, I am reliable, I show up and on time. I am also a qualified Special Needs mom with 24+ years experience with Autism, ADHD, IDD, and MI with my special needs son. In combination with...
5.0
"Lynn was very kind with our 2 year old and our 12 year old daughter! Would definitely hire her again. "
Reviewed by Kimberly A.
Ava S.
Hebron, IL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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Hi, I am Ava! I am 22 years old.
I am the oldest of 6 siblings ranging from the ages of 20 to 3 years old. I have ample experience caring for newborns and toddlers and experience providing care for babies and toddlers with special needs (my youngest brother is vision impaired, epileptic, and has neurological issues that require...
5.0
"Ava is very responsible and caring. She is truly excellent with challenging kids and they love her! "
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
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I've been a stay at home Mom/
Licensed Massage Therapist for 25 +
years. My oldest child is 30, and my
youngest just turned 20. I am looking
for part time caregiver position. I have
worked with elderly care, handicapped,
disabled, learning disabled, ADHD,
special needs, of teenagers to senior
citizens. My son was a quadriplegic...
5.0
"I met Robin during the most difficult time in her life. She was facing the challenges of dealing with her son who was hit by a drunk driver and paralyzed from the neck down.
Although she was facing many new...
Reviewed by Luciana S.
3.6
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I am the mother of a 19 yr old son, a 26-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 6-year-old boy. I have over 15 years babysitting and Nanny experience with all ages as well as special needs care. I find joy in helping children learn and grow. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, going to parks and taking nature walks. I am...
5.0
"Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her."
Reviewed by Shannon C.
Kamila P.
Crystal Lake, IL
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
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Hi my name is Kamila and I am college student. I am graduating with my nursing degree this May, and am looking for a babysitting job for the summer before I pass my boards! I have experience working with with infants, toddlers, kids with special needs and I am CPR certified. Right now I want to apply as a child care taker for...
3.0
"Kamila seemed nice enough the first time she babysat for us, but it was only for a few hours. She did play some games with the kids and made a light lunch but when she babysat again, the house was a mess! And...
Reviewed by Raquel D.
Jessica W.
Woodstock, IL
$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Being adopted and raised by my grandparents, I have a deep respect to this population. So many life experiences have brought them to where they are and each other of them deserve the care and respect to help carry them further. I received my Certified Nurses Assistant degree over 10 years ago. I worked in a nursing home (4...
5.0
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Hi my name is Rhonda. I am CNA Certified and also have my certificate in dialysis. I have been doing home healthcare for the past 8 years. I recently cared for a gentlemen that's wheelchair bound and has heart, renal and diabetes. I transfer him from bed to wheelchair, to bathing, to dressing, prepare and serve meals, check...
Karen R.
McHenry, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Honest, Personable, Responsible, Compassionate And Dedicated Caregiver /Nanny For Six Families
4.6
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My first experience as a childcare provider is when I was a young teenager. Later, I worked with special needs children as a bus driver and teaching assistant for eight years. I have worked with families who had infants, preschool and school-aged children as a nanny since 2011. I fully enjoy being a nanny and I am in excellent...
5.0
"Karen is very nice and has a vast range of experience in a variety of areas. She babysat our 2 1/2 year old boy for a week during the day when we were in the Lake Geneva area. She was very good at taking our...
Reviewed by Ian G.
5.0
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As a big sister of two little brothers, and a member of a large extended family (with lots of little cousins!), my love for kids has only grown over the years. Kids are my passion, and I always feel comfortable around them. I love to play, teach, and create with children, as I've always been a very creative and driven person...
5.0
"Miranda was the absolute perfect fit for our family. She was extremely flexible with our schedule which was exactly what we needed. My girls absolutely loved her. We provided a vehicle for her, so she could...
Reviewed by Brandy P.
Moriah B.
Lake in the Hills, IL
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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I provide excellent care services by having clear, structured expectations and offering fun, engaging activities. I am experienced with a diverse variety of needs.
Below is a summary of my experience/qualifications:
-Currently pursuing B. A. in Elementary and Special Ed. (Dual License)
-Teaching assistant/after school care...
5.0
"We wish Moriah still cared for my son but she just moved out of the area.
She met my son who is not that verbal and engaged him within a few minutes . She always looked past his disability and treated him like...
Reviewed by Margarita M.
Sophia D.
McHenry, IL
$10-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello! I am interested in your care job!! I have 14 years experience taking care of children of all ages. Also special needs kids. I am CPR certified and I have taken college courses on early child development and early learning. I am very out going and have alot of energy. I love being outside, teaching, and exercising. I'm...
5.0
"Sophia is great. She provides my daughter and all the other kids lots of attention and care. There are a lot of toys for all ages and her home is always clean. My daughter loves going to her house and even...
Reviewed by Care member
Norma M.
Crystal Lake, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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I have cared for children with autism and Down syndrome, ADD/HD. I worked at School District 95 Special Education Department.
5.0
"Norma is the best! Very professional and helpful with our special needs son. "
Reviewed by Scott G.
Jessica W.
Woodstock, IL
$15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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Currently I work as a Caseworker for adults with intellectual disabilities. Over 7 years in the field from a camp counselor to a Direct Service Professional to a QIDP (caseworker) I have learned from them and taught others how much love in life can be given from them. My goal for those I support is not only to care for them but...
Kimmarie K.
Algonquin, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Loving Mother Of Three Grown Children Would Love To Care For Your Precious Children
5.0
(2)
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In home childcare! My home backs up to Neubert Elementary. If you need care, reach out. Let's chat!!!!
I am a mother of three grown children. In the past
I have nurtured, loved, taught and cared for children in and out of my home. I have experience caring for up to 7 children at a time; from newborns to teenagers. I have also...
5.0
"Ms. Kim worked with my 4 year old daughter on preschool concepts such as reading, writing letters and numbers and on improving her vocabulary by teaching her new words and practicing them with her. She is great...
Reviewed by Tanushree B.
5.0
(2)
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I'm interested in your position! My name is Lauren. I am 29 years old. I was previously a full-time nanny for a family of 4 kids, ages 5 months, 2 years old, 12 years old and a 14-year-old with special needs. Most recently I was a full-time nanny for a 2. 5-year-old girl and 15-month-old boy. I was with them for close to 3...
5.0
"Lauren is great! Friendly, reliable, and trustworthy! Our kids love her and we do too! I can’t recommend her highly enough. "
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
(1)
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Hello! I am seeking occasional work in the Lake in the Hills area (within 10-20 miles is ideal). I am fairly flexible with hours but do work varying shifts so please reach out to me to inquire about certain days or times. Unfortunately, I am not accepting recurring jobs at this time.
Previously employed as a teaching...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Marengo, IL
Tatiana M.
5.0
Tatiana is so patient and thoughtful as a caregiver for our 2-year-old! He asks about her when he has not seen her in a while. She is detail-oriented and asks open questions to understand his needs and preferences and how they are different depending on the day. She provides a form (that she created...
- Maddy S.
Lynn D.
5.0
Lynn was wonderful with our 18 month old son! He is very attached to us and has a little stranger anxiety. He took to Lynn right away. Children can tell when someone is a kind soul and that’s what Lynn is. Love her!
- Care member
Ava S.
5.0
Ava is very responsible and caring. She is truly excellent with challenging kids and they love her!
- Care member
Robin F.
5.0
Robin was kind and so gentle as she cared for our 100 year old mom who needed help transferring initially and then was bed ridden by the end. Her compassion and respect during each stage for was beautiful.
- Margaret M.
Dawn C.
5.0
Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her.
- Shannon C.
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