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Samantha H.

Part-Time Baby Sitter Or Nanny

Orland Park, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, My Name is Samantha. I am a Special Education Paraprofessional in New Lenox D122! I have over 10 years experience in child care and a ficus on child development. I work with all special needs population and average children as well. I have a Bachelors in Child Psychology and will be starting a master certification 2023...
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Cheerful Dependable College Student

Orland Park, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a positive, trustworthy and patient person who adores children. I am currently a school social worker and work with preschool aged kids and 4th and 5th grade students. I have quite a bit of experience with children. I have worked in my school as the social worker for two years working with students with special needs as...
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Lockport, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Raised 3 kids all grown adults now, 5 grandchildren ages 9, 13, 16, 16 &21. Love all babies & all kids, very good with them. Worked 36 years in the field of mental health & developmental disabilities, retired. Worked after retirement as lead in a day care center infants room with 10 children 6 weeks to 12 months for about 4...
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Medical Assistant 20 Years Experience

Lockport, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have been a medical assistant for over 20 years. My background is in Orthopedic Spine and out patient surgery. Home health is a path I started 3 years ago when the physician I was employed by retired. My heart is in home health now, it has been truly rewarding. In the past three years I have worked with quadriplegic and the...
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Caregiver:Adults ,Children Over 15 Yrs...

Joliet, IL

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$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
Bilingual mother of two, my kiddos are all grown up so now it's time to share some of my love to others. Senior Caregiver 15 years , children over 24 years. Alzheimer, Dementia , Parkinson and special needs adults & children 10years. MS, ALS , Paraplegic and experience with hoyer lift.
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Orland Park, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
I have certificates in CNA, MA, and ParaEducator. My work experience includes working for a home health care agency. Worked in nursing homes and private care in homes. As a Medical assistant I worked giving allergy shots, and drawing blood. I also did office book keeping. For 19 years I was a ParaEducator for high school...
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Orland Park, IL

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$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Lauren and I graduated with a bachelors degree in kinesiology at Iowa State. I'm looking for an evening job and thought babysitting would be perfect since I'm wanting to work with children in my future. I have experience babysitting infants, toddlers, and young children. I currently work at a therapy center...
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Country Club Hills, IL

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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Sparking joy and fostering growth in children is my passion. My previous licensed childcare experiences solidified my desire to positively impact young lives. With 28 years of experience caring for children, I offer a patient, creative, and friendly approach. I am comfortable enforcing household rules and enjoy playing outdoor...
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Highly-Experienced Caregiver

Orland Park, IL

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a retired firefighter/paramedic and have also worked in the medical field for an additional 10-15 years before that. I have many years of caring for my own family and working as a caregiver. I know how hard it is to find people to come into your home that you can trust and that can be there for you and your loved ones....
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New Lenox, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
I have 10 years of experience being a nanny and I have raised my own kids. Two of them have special needs so I have a very patient and nurturing personality. I am a reliable and responsible caregiver who likes to work with parents and children to meet the family needs. I have worked with infants through school age and multiples...
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Homer Glen, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Weronika I'm currently a nursing student at Lewis University. With summer starting I'm very flexible with my hours! I'm fluent in English and Polish and have been babysitting since I was 15. I've cared for children ranging from 4 months to 12 years old, including twins, those with special needs and different...
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Frankfort, IL

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Hello, I'm a kind, reliable caregiver. I have been a full-time nanny for 8 years. I have several reviews on Care. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks, Jillian
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Orland Park, IL

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$16/hr
Hello, my name is Joanne. I'm 42 years old. I am married and I have two kids and 1 dog. I have a beautiful 13-year-old daughter and a 10-year-old son who is autistic. I have had many experiences in the medical field as well with pet care. In my past, I did much CNA work, which included also a position where I was the director of...
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New Lenox, IL

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$20/hr
15 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm a mother and experienced provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. As a mom myself I understand the importance of reliable care. 20+ years of caring for children of various ages and abilities. I'm comfortable caring for multiple children at a time. I am known to be calm and patient and I...
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Experienced Orland Park/ Chicagoland Babysitter!

Orland Park, IL

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$10/hr
8 years experience
I have been babysitting special needs children for 8 years years now. I have experienced working with kids with Autism, mental impairment, heart problems, Cerebral Palsy, behavioral disorders, and more. I enjoy helping to care for these kids in any way I can!
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Richton Park, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
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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Lockport, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Liz, and I am looking for a full time nanny position, or a few part times. I am 37 years old, and I am leaving a position where I have been a nanny for 2 special needs autistic boys (ages 8, 9 now) for 5 years. I have also worked with the LWSED as their Paraprofessional Art and Music Instructor for students...
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Orland Park, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
My name is Lily and I am a sophomore in college at MU. I am planning to go on to law school and hopefully study to become an environmental lawyer. I am currently looking for a summer babysitting job. I am the oldest of three younger siblings and the oldest of my cousins, so I am very comfortable taking care of children of all...
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Orland Park, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I have been working with adults and seniors with Special Needs in some capacity ever since I graduated college in 2013. I started out working hands on with multiple individuals in their home and assisting with different ADL tasks including toileting, dressing, medication administration, and meal preparation/feeding. I...
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Helping Professional

Country Club Hills, IL

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$18/hr
Meal prep
transportation
dementia
errands
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Briana and I am 24 years old. I have four years of experience in baby sitting and care taking. I am experienced in working with individuals with special needs as well as mental, physical, intellectual, and developmental challenges. I graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2022 and received my bachelor's...
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