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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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Angela B.


Matteson, IL

$15-25/hr ā€¢ 7 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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Gabrielle S.


Matteson, IL

$20-34/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

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Hello! I am Gabrielle, I usually go by Bree. I used to babysit since I was about 12 years old. I am now 25. I still currently babysit but mainly family. When I was younger I would babysit children around my neighborhood. I am very family friendly. I am great with animals as well. I absolutely love children, I believe that being...
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Shamari A.


Matteson, IL

$18-50/hr ā€¢ 3 yrs exp

Hello My Name Is Mari Nice To Meet You! My Availability Is Saturdays Only Until Further Notice.

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Hello my name is Mari I have plenty of experience in Child care services. Especially working with children with special needs. I work as a special education paraprofessional and training to become a registered behavior technician. I'm also CPR and AED certified. I'd describe my personality as Kind, Charismatic, and...
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Deyza S.


Matteson, IL

$5-10/hr ā€¢ 1 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

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I love working with kids. My mother passed away when I was only 15 years old. I help my father raise my 3 younger sisters. My baby sister has Fragile X. I understand how it is to work with kids with special needs. I have worked with kids from 8 months and up.
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Emily R.


Tinley Park, IL

$25-50/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Experienced And Enthusiastic

5.0

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Hi there! I am 34 years old & have over 20 years of nanny & babysitting experience, ages ranging from 6 weeks and up! I have 11 years of experience with individuals of all ages with various special needs. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology & Human Development, a year & a half of Child Counseling Masters level experience,...
5.0
"Emily is energetic and enthusiastic about child care. She showed up right on time for the interview. My 2 year old son hasn't had child care since March 2020, so I expected reluctance from him. But he took...

Reviewed by Alycia B.

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Ruth A.


South Holland, IL

$15-25/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant!

5.0

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Afordable and quality care provider!! I I have many references, CNA, CPR and DSP certified! Very reasonable many employment references , in the nursing of Illinois registry, fingerprinted in all 50 states, certified have very great reliable transportation! Fully vaccinated also!
5.0
"Very good about the patients needs"

Reviewed by Diane M.

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Lakeia P.


Crete, IL

$10-15/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have fostered children from the ages of three months to 16 years of age, ran a summer camp with ages prek to 7th grade, trained and certified with medical and behavior children. I was a respite worker for children with cerebral palsy, ADHD, autism and alcohol fetal syndrome for 10 years.
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Heather M.


Steger, IL

$20-30/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

5.0

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Hello my name is heather I have been a c n a for 16 years and have been doing home care 18 years. I have a clean back ground current CPR card . I am on the nursing registry for both Illinois and Indiana in good standings. I am responsible, caring, compassionate and reliable. services I provide include but are not limited to...
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Jasmine M.


South Holland, IL

$17/hr ā€¢ 8 yrs exp

Jasmine M.

5.0

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I love children. This is what I am going to school to pursue. 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...
5.0
"Jasmine is very tentative and gentle with my one year old daughter, who is fussy and attached to her dad and I . She is a professional in this field . My daughter cries when we get there and before leaving out...

Reviewed by Angelique B.

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Asia B.


Flossmoor, IL

$15-25/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Strong Passion For Children And Families

5.0

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First, I would like to thank you for viewing my profile. I am pleased to tell you that I am a personable and reliable nanny with 10+ years' progressive experience in providing child care and early childhood development. I worked as a Lead Teacher with all age groups at a daycare for 4 years all whilst nannying for multiple...
5.0
"We interviewed Asia for a nanny position recently. Ultimately our family care plans changed however I was super impressed with Asia's professionalism, energy, knowledge, and over warm friendly feeling she gives...

Reviewed by Liz C.

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Dalia M.


Chicago Heights, IL

$12-18/hr ā€¢ 2 yrs exp

Teacher And Babysitter!

5.0

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I am a 2nd grade bilingual elementary teacher. My experience goes beyond babysitting. I have had to take care of 20 kids at a time, while also teaching. Therefore, I believe my experience in my classroom will carry on in any babysitting role. I am able to be fun and adventurous with kids but I am also able to teach them and...
5.0
"Dalia is responsible, dedicated, organized, and punctual. She is also very communicative and always takes into consideration what is best for the person she is helping. Dalia is available and continuously cares...

Reviewed by Elizabeth C.

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Magdalena N.


Orland Park, IL

$20-22/hr ā€¢ 1 yrs exp

Interactive Nanny

3.7

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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...
5.0
"Maggie was punctual and professional during her interview! She had great questions and was forth coming with her schedule and other obligations! Our schedules didn't sync (my schedules was a little complex, no...

Reviewed by Kimberly C.

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Bonniejean M.


Mokena, IL

$21/hr ā€¢ 9 yrs exp

"Joy Of Children"

4.6

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My personality: Joyful and outgoing. I'm a nurturer, caring and compassionate and patient. Great with kids! I love working as a Nanny. This is very rewarding for me. I help children build social skills and character as well. I like working with kids because kids rock! They are unique! Each and every one of them and they matter....
5.0
"Bonnie was great!- she was on time, courteous, and able to adjust when our dinner went late. She cleaned up after the kids and herself. The girls had so much fun with her! Can't wait to use her again!"

Reviewed by Care member

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Danielle H.


Tinley Park, IL

$13-18/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Caring And Creative Chaos Coordinator

5.0

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Hi! My name is Dani, and I am a school social worker at an elementary school. I am a licensed social worker with several years of experience working with kids, especially children and adults with special needs such as Autism. My previous job was as a behavior clinician- no tantrum is too big for me to handle! I have 4 younger...
5.0
"Dani is Amazing! She did everything we asked and more. Our kids loved her and they said she was the best babysitter they have ever had! "

Reviewed by Care member

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Patricia B.


Park Forest, IL

$15-35/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Sitter/ Companion-Certified Nursing Assistant

4.0

(3)

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I've Worked Hands On With Special Needs Children in a School Environment and Adults As A Sitter While Hospitalized. My Special Needs Experience With Children Was With Primary Age To Intermediate Age At A. E. R. O, ECHO And SPEED Special Education, From1997 To 2000. I Worked As A Sitter from 2015 to 2019 At St. James Hospital For...
5.0
"She does a great job with my daughter, very kind."

Reviewed by Julia O.

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Kimberly R.


Thornton, IL

$16-20/hr ā€¢ 7 yrs exp

Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment

5.0

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I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...
5.0
"Kim has been watching my 3 year old son since he was born. I hired her on the spot. She is a wonderful babysitter with a strong work ethic and provides excellent care for my son. In 3 years, she has never...

Reviewed by Colleen C.

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Madison B.


Frankfort, IL

$25/hr ā€¢ 9 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi! My name is Madison and I am currently a senior at GVSU. I am 22 years old and will be graduating with my nursing degree in late April. I have been babysitting/ nannying for years now and am also employed at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago & work on the hematology/oncology floor. For the past 6 summers I have been a full...
5.0
"Madison has been working for us for the past three months, and she is fantastic! She has kept our four children (ages 2-8) happy and engaged all summer long. From developing a reward system for good behavior,...

Reviewed by Kaitlin O.

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Nichole W.


Chicago Heights, IL

$20-31/hr ā€¢ 7 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi, I'm Nichole. I'm new to the area and seeking my next babysitting opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in the midwest. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. So, naturally, I turned to childcare as a profession at the age...
5.0
"Very punctual and kind. My daughter is scared of new people but warmed up to her before the night was over. She was very determined to make me feel comfortable with the whole situation. I greatly appreciated...

Reviewed by Care member

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Emily R.


Tinley Park, IL

$25-50/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Positive, Fun, & Creative Influence

5.0

(1)

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Hi there! I am 34 years old & have over 20 years of nanny & babysitting experience, ages ranging from 6 weeks and up! I have 11 years of experience with individuals of all ages with various special needs. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology & Human Development, a year & a half of Child Counseling Masters level experience,...
5.0
"We are so lucky to have found Emily! Our daughter clicked with her right from the start! She's so sweet and asked all the appropriate questions! We are super grateful to have her watch or daughter!"

Reviewed by Breann W.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Matteson, IL

Emily R.

5.0

Emily is energetic and enthusiastic about child care. She showed up right on time for the interview. My 2 year old son hasn't had child care since March 2020, so I expected reluctance from him. But he took right to her, handing her every toy he had. She engaged with my son, played with him, asked...

- Alycia B.

Ruth A.

5.0

Very good about the patients needs

- Diane M.

Jasmine M.

5.0

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 as well. Definitely recommend.

- Catearina C.

Asia B.

5.0

Asia is a very compassionate and caring individual. She was a companion for my 91 year old mother that was recently diagnosed with dementia. She engaged my mother in conversation and activities. They had discussions that my mother loved. My mother not only had a caregiver that assisted her but a...

- Mary W.

Dalia M.

5.0

Very professional, you can tell that Dalia is very passionate and caring when working with children. It was great that she was also an educator and my kids loved learning from her. No family could go wrong with having Ms. M. looking after their precious gems.

- Juan C.

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