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I Am A Certified Respite Worker. Certified DSP, Certified In First Aid And CPR With Infants And Adults. Been In The Field Over Ten Years. Love What I Do And Care With Empathy.
Markham, IL
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- $10/hr
10 years experience
I've provided care for children, teens and adults for 10 plus years. I love what I do and currently have my own healthcare buisness in specialized services.
Swimming supervision
travel
I have been caring for children since I was 10 years old, gaining experience with kids of all ages, including those with special needs. I'm comfortable managing multiple children at once and creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for them.
My approach to childcare is built on patience, creativity, and strong...
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- $20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
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I have been watching kids for a 9 years now. I love having playtime with kids. I am good at putting kids down for bedtime. I am also great at working with special needs children, have lots of experience and great references. I am 29 but I think that's what makes me a great nanny because I can connect with the kids on their...
Nicole B. says "We had a wonderful initial interview with her arriving on time and making an excellent first impression. She's easy going and so far the girls adore her....
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- $17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
I love children. I have worked with children for many years. I was a teachers' aide two years with the preschool at my high school. I teach Sunday school at my church to an age group of 2 to 6. I have a cousin who is special needs and I often babysit him. I love children and enjoy working with them very much. I have been and am...
Catearina C. says "Very dependable! My 3yo said he had fun while in her care. As a mother that's all you want to hear. she also cares for my newborn and is great with him...
I was blessed to take care of my special needs daughter and my Mom. It was an honor to serve them. I didn't see them as burdens I saw them as blessings. This is my passion, love Is the key because everybody responses to love. I strongly believe that your job should be centered around your gift.
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- $15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Ive been working with kids for 3 years. I have worked with twins, special needs, newborns, etc. I am college learning about physical therapy. Eventually I want to specialize special needs physical therapy. I am fun, patient, responsible, and reliable.
Anne M. says "Cassie was wonderful. She was a part-time nanny for us for 2 years. My kids adored her and I loved having her around. She was always upbeat and truly...
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello
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!"
Light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
I have 30 years of experience in healthcare. I can help with Home Care - Light Housekeeping - Meal prep - Light Laundry - Medication Reminders - Helpful - Reliable - Caring - Certify CPR. I am a mother of twins (a boy and a girl). I have worked in healthcare for over 30 years, taking care of seniors, and patients with special...
Chris J. says "I'm pleased to recommend Vickey C for your caregiver. She became my sister's caregiver for 18 months. She helped my sister treat from Medication...
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- $23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 12 years years old for children ages birth to 13 years old. I have experience with children with special needs and ADHD also. I have worked with children through sports camps and have taught Sunday School for years too. I am passionate about caring for children and love being a part...
Maria W. says "We love Jenna! She is a great fit for our family. Jenna is always on time, very knowledgeable, and takes care great care of our kids. "
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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...
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 4 years of experience as a summer camp councilor taking car of 10+ kids aged 5-10 for 2 hours a day four days a week. Recently, I had the honor of taking over as camp director for our summer drama camp which provided me with the opportunity to work with 42 campers alongside my staff. I had the privilege of being a part...
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- $15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
respite care
I had the privilege of taking care of my beautiful Mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I also had a child with special needs, her diagnosis were Cerebral Palsy, Seizure Disorder, and she was G Tube fed I was so honored to care for the both of them. Love is the key, anybody and everybody responds to Love. I didn't...
Jasmine W. says "She's an angel. Caring and kind."
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Tiffany. I hold a degree from the College of DuPage's Interpreting program and am proficient in American Sign Language.
I currently work as a private caregiver for a teenager with special needs, specifically autism and epilepsy. I have many years of experience supporting individuals with diverse needs and...
Dementia
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
home modification
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Making a difference in the lives of others is what drives me. With a graduate degree and three years of experience, I provide compassionate senior care, including respite, live-in support, transportation, personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and assistance with mobility. I'm also experienced in dementia care and...
My passion for nurturing young minds ignited while volunteering in my son's kindergarten class but my experience began years earlier fueled by positive feedback from families.
Having a child with special needs and caring for my disabled father, I'm prepared to provide you with peace of mind knowing your loved ones are in capable...
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
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I am the oldest child, so I was always watching my siblings growing up. I always love to be around kids as they can teach you so much, and they're so funny and creative. I started babysitting for neighbors and relatives when I was around 14 years old and have continued over the years, so I have roughly 14 years of experience. My...
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Meghan. I am 25 years old and have many years of experience working with younger kids. I previously worked in daycare settings for a little over 2 years, and have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. For the past 4 years, I have been a pre-kindergarten teacher in an elementary school for children...
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- $15/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, my name is Briana and I am a certified teacher with four years of experience with children and individuals with special needs such as autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, etc. I received my bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Sciences with an emphasis in family social services from Northern Illinois...
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
I have 2 god children ages 2 and 6 months they are both handful but I adore them. I do everything from babysitting them to keeping them for as long as need. I have also worked at an elementary school for 2 years now which is the age group of 7-11. I've gone on plenty of field trips with the students. I've assisted with recess....
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Magdalena N.
Maggie was punctual and professional during her interview! She had great questions and was forth coming with her schedule and other...
- Kimberly C.
Keairra M.
We had a wonderful initial interview with her arriving on time and making an excellent first impression. She's easy going and so far the...
- Nicole B.
Jasmine M.
Very dependable! My 3yo said he had fun while in her care. As a mother that's all you want to hear. she also cares for my newborn and is...
- Catearina C.
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