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Melanie S.


Morris, IL

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Experienced RN Available

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I am a registered nurse, former teacher, with experience with special needs adults and children, particularly autistic and medically complex patients. I am flexible, resourceful and patient.
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Alexis S.


Morris, IL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Hello Everyone!

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Hi, I'm Alexis! I am a 22-year-old student majoring in child advocacy social work. I have student taught since I was 17 from grades infant to 5th grade. I have arranged recess games, class activities, parent meetings, and classroom parties for all my students/kids! I have also nannied and babysat for 6 years. I regularly babysit...
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Zitlaly R.


Morris, IL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

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I have been in child care for about 5 plus years! I will be finishing with a family I have been with for three going on four years watching their son and two daughters. I recently just had a son of my own who is six months, they did not have an issue with me being pregnant nor bringing my son to work when he was born, I was able...
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Evelyn R.


Minooka, IL

$18-50/hr1 yrs exp

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My name is Evelyn, I'm 19 years old and for the past year I've been working as an Emergency Medical Technican (EMT). As an EMT I can say I've learned to work with a diverse group of people. For example I've worked with people with mental disabilities, children, special needs, elderly population, etc... I'd say my strong suit...
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Allison M.


Minooka, IL

$5-10/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Care Provider

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I have cared for a male adult that was visually handicapped, and a senior that had severe Parkinson disease. Also I baby-sat regularly twins with Aspberger's/ autism.
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Sharon F.


Minooka, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

10 Years Experience Working With Elderly Patients. Ambulatory And Non Ambulatory

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I have worked at nursing homes for 10 years until I became a mother. Now that kids are in school I'm looking to work again. I have experience with dementia and Alzheimer's patients as well as patients with multiple disabilities. I was a certified nurse assistant but it expired due to having children. I am still very...
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Annrose T.


Oswego, IL

$18-20/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

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RN, BSN, dog mom looking for small gigs and a change of pace from work. I am experienced in taking care of children with special needs. Have a car, willing to drive children to school/extra circulars. Willing to help with small errands or online schooling/tutoring.
5.0
"Annrose is friendly, intelligent, honest, and diligent in her work. She has a history of working with special needs children, and works well with my non-verbal Autistic son. She is near completing her nursing...

Reviewed by Shannon B.

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April L C.


Sandwich, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Trustworthy, Kind And Reliable Caregiver

5.0

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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Assistive Technology/AAC. Feeding and tube feeding. I was with the last girl I cared for for 16 years she passed away in February which broke my heart but I'm now ready to care for someone else!!
5.0
"April is a very caring, trusting, knowledgeable person that watched my daughter for many years. I was a very protective mother of a severely handicapped child who needed total care ( g tube feedings, frequent...

Reviewed by Carole G.

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Virginia R.


Plainfield, IL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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My name is Virginia and I am 46 years old. I have worked in a daycare setting for about 24 years. I have worked as a nanny/sitter and have experience with infants through school age for a number of years. In 2008, I graduated with a BA degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education Special...
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Julie S.


Yorkville, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Morning Care Provider

5.0

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I'm a registered behavior technician and I love working with young children that have ASD. I also enjoy working with families that have other special needs children.
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"Julie is amazing with both of my children but especially wonderful with my son with Autism. He just loves her, we all do! She is very patient with him and one of the kindest people I have ever met! We are very...

Reviewed by Rhonda H.

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Skyler A.


Plainfield, IL

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

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Hello! I am have recently transferred to a college near where I grew up from ISU and I am looking for a part time position, preferably with a special needs individual. I am a CNA, CPR certified, and have most recently worked with a teenage special needs individual providing both respite and skilled nursing care. I am already...
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Katherine L.


Plainfield, IL

$14-19/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced With Young And Special Needs Children

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I have been working with children since 2019, where I served as a teaching assistant/student mentor in a Chicago public school as part of the City Year public service program. After this program I worked in a daycare, mainly with infants-toddlers, and most recently I worked with autistic children ages 4-11 in a one-on-one...
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Amy F.


Yorkville, IL

$18-22/hr5 yrs exp

Responsible Babysitter

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Available Friday night 6:00 p.m. through Sunday night 10 p.m. I work during the week 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in customer service. I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, swimming supervision, bathing, feeding, meals, cooking, transportation, activities, errands, pets, person assistant, etc. I have...
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Kaitlin R.


Coal City, IL

$13-22/hr5 yrs exp

Fun & Creative Sitter!

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I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I have experience in the medical field as well as with children with special needs.
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Terri O.


Joliet, IL

$19-22/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

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Hi, I'm Terri! I have 21 years experience caring/helping people with special needs. I have worked with low-high funtioning children- adults. In residential and in home settings. Helping people with special needs is my passion. I currently have someone on Monday and Wednesday. I am free to talk about other days..
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John C.


Oswego, IL

$18-25/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Dad Available For Assistance

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I have a special needs kiddo (along with 5 other children) and am available to help your family for babysitting! My son, S , has epilepsy, significant developmental delays and uses a speaking device to support his communication. S has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Severe Hydrocephalus, VP Shunt and he currently...
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Skyler A.


Plainfield, IL

$17-21/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver .

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Special needs caregiver with 5 years of experience in pediatric disability., classroom, clinic, and recreation settings.
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Madison B.


Sandwich, IL

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

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I was in a club all four years of high school called S Friends. It's a club with special needs children. We did activities with them and we went on field trips with them. I taught preschool at my home school my freshman year of high school. I did Early Childhood Development at Vocational Center my Junior and Senior year of high...
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Kara S.


Oswego, IL

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

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Extremely personable , professional and dependable care for your loved one . Mother of three grown children with experience with seniors , special needs as well as dementia care .
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Korrine B.


Joliet, IL

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Full Time RN Looking For Part Time Caregiver Posit

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Hi! My name is Kory, I'm 24 years old and am currently a full time RN. I'm looking for a part time caregiver position so I can continue enhancing my skills and bring in a little extra money as I have quite a few student loans. I currently work 3 12 hour shifts a week that typically vary, so I'm hoping to find a position with...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Morris, IL

Annrose T.

5.0

Annrose is friendly, intelligent, honest, and diligent in her work. She has a history of working with special needs children, and works well with my non-verbal Autistic son. She is near completing her nursing degree so I always feel safe leaving my son with her. I highly recommend Annrose to anyone...

- Shannon B.

April L C.

5.0

April is a very caring, trusting, knowledgeable person that watched my daughter for many years. I was a very protective mother of a severely handicapped child who needed total care ( g tube feedings, frequent suctioning, non verbal, diapered) and had a seizure disorder. I totally trusted my child in...

- Carole G.

Julie S.

5.0

Julie is amazing with both of my children but especially wonderful with my son with Autism. He just loves her, we all do! She is very patient with him and one of the kindest people I have ever met! We are very lucky to have Julie as a part of our lives!!

- Rhonda H.

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