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Chris B.

All Star Care

Crystal Lake, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I have many year's experience and very professional. I love helping others. Great companion and listener.
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Crystal Lake, IL

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$16/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there, my name is Mikayla. I provide childcare/housekeeping services. I am fully certified to handle food, and cook fairly well so I can help with meals. I am CPR certified and I also am pursuing a career working with autistic children. I'm very calm and patient and I do work currently but some weeks I work less than others....
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AT HOME DAY CARE

Round Lake, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I love children and always establish a meaningful relationship with them. I am consistent with creating functional and fun activities. I have been teaching and tutoring for 11 years. I also have experience working and babysitting children who have Autism and a wide variety of children with special needs of all ages. I have been...
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Child And Animal Lover

Wauconda, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
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I have worked with special needs children the past 18 years. I also take care of 2 adults at night and have coached Special Olympics for 6. My husband and I have 4 rescue dogs and a bearded dragon. Taking care is my passion. If you would like to know more please message me :-)
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Woodstock, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children grow and thrive. With six years of experience, I have the knowledge and skills to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children of all ages. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love to play games, read stories, and help...
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Mature And Experienced With BA In Psychology

Cary, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Supervised group homes for developmentally disabled children and adults, writing and implementing Individual Service Plans to assist clients to reach highest potentials, implementing behavioral plans, supervising and training care staff.
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Round Lake, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
light cleaning
errands
companionship
I'm a mom of three with experience supporting children and adults with special needs. I've also worked as a personal care assistant for an adult in a wheelchair, helping with daily activities and providing kind, compassionate support. I'm patient, dependable, and love helping seniors feel comfortable, safe, and happy. I'm happy...
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Woodstock, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
As a Certified Nurse's Assistant, I have over 18 years of experience working with special needs individuals. I am a natural caregiver with a willingness to help those in need. From infants to older adults, I can assist with all activities of daily living. I am a fast learner that doesn't shy away from learning a new skillset in...
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Your Very Own Provider And Friend

Round Lake, IL

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$10/hr
Hi! Ive worked with family thru Care. com for 5 years. Sadly, I wasn't needed for the current school year, the boys are now at that age where a babysitter is no longer. On that note, I'm a 39-year-old, married, pet loving, non-smoker. I'm CPR certified by the American Red Cross and taken Basic First Aid and basic Pharmacology...
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Round Lake, IL

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a dedicated Special Needs Caregiver with over 10 years of one-on-one caregiving experience in both special needs. I am a nurse by profession in the Philippines, and while I am not licensed in the United States, I bring extensive hands-on experience, strong clinical knowledge, and a compassionate approach to every client I...
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Woodstock, IL

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$17/hr
7 years experience
I am currently a special education teacher for the past 5 years. I am also a caregiver for seniors and have worked in senior communities with Alzheimer's and dementia.
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Cary, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I have been a preschool therapy aide for special needs children and learned a lot about the social, emotional, and development needs of the youth population. I am planning on being an early interventionist in 2025.
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Fox Lake, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I am 20 years old and I currently teach at school for children on the spectrum. Everyday we manage bathroom/diapers, speech, OT, math, ELA, movement, and sensory stimulation. In my class we have self-injurious kids that I manage and help them find better ways to cope.
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Job Coach/Life Skills

Crystal Lake, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I have over 10 years experience working as an Aide and Job Coach in a Special Needs environment. I enjoy assisting and teaching kids/adults life skills and job skills. It's very rewarding to see a child/adult feeling empowered when they learn something new. My availability, Monday though Friday would be 4-8 p.m. and...
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Special Needs Caregiver!

Woodstock, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is Lizzi and I would love to help you out. I have had experience almost all my life working with children with special needs. I got involved in volunteering at NISRA when I was about 8 or 9 because my sister had worked there. I absolutely LOVED going to work with her and helping her/hanging out with everyone for...
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Part-time Caregiver

Island Lake, IL

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Maintaining positive working relationship with client, client family, provider(s), and other referral sources. 20 plus years of handling client(s) with or have had dementia, alzheimers, stroke and copd, both professionally as well as personally. Administer medications, personal hygiene, light housekeeping/ laundry, light meal...
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Very Nice Young Lady New Registered Nursing Assistant In The State Of Mn

Woodstock, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I love working with the elderly and disabled. I enjoy caring for them and helping them lead happy lives.
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Round Lake, IL

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I'm Niko (she/her). I'm a licensed Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). I currently work at an ABA clinic where I create individualized plans and provide one-on-one support for children on the autism spectrum. I'm passionate about helping every child feel understood, safe, and empowered. Outside of my weekday clinic work,...
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Experienced Mother And Nanny

Wonder Lake, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am the mother of a 21 yr old son, a 28-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 7-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...

Shannon C. says "Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her."

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Crystal Lake, IL

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Willing and experienced to work with any individual. Worked with all individuals within hospitals, K-12 schools, teaching certificate with specialization in special education, nursing care centers and volunteer work.
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