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Experienced care provider, administering supervision and guidance to children in public venues and private home settings. Dedicated to helping children better understand the world around them while providing enrichment through play and learning. Committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for learning and growth. Adept...
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Hello! I am 27 years-old and currently live in Oak Forest, IL. Outside of caregiving, I am a special education teacher and have been for the past 5 years. I grew up with 3 younger brothers that I helped care for regularly while my parents worked to help keep our large family afloat. I have been babysitting/caregiving since I was...
Meghan L.
Oak Forest, IL
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Meghan. I am 24 years old and have many years of experience working with younger kids. I have worked in daycare settings for a little over 2 years, and have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I am currently a pre-kindergarten teacher for children ages 3-5, including children with special needs. I...
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Hello! My name is Alaysia and my experience with children comes from family, babysitting I did for families around the neighborhood, being the legal childcare for two foster children and private nannying I have done as well. Between my brothers they have given me 8 beautiful children that I have taken care of for days at a time....
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I have 10 years of experience, growing up babysitting younger family members and neighborhood kids. I live in Oak Forest, and attended Tinley Park High school. I am a junior at St. Xavier University, I am studying Early Childhood Education. I plan on getting my LBS1 endorsement. I was a nanny for the past three summers with kids...
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I have extensive experience with special needs children and adults. I worked professionally with adults with disabilities for 6 years and myself have a 19-year-old son with special needs who I have been caring for since birth. I was also a preschool teacher for 14 years.
Cassie J.
Alsip, IL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Babysitter / Caregiver Part-time Short Available For Short Term Notices.
5.0
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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.
5.0
"Cassie has been a reliable and caring after school sitter for us."
Reviewed by Lauren O.
5.0
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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...
5.0
"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 Management, light housekeeping, Meals Prep & handle daily...
Reviewed by Chris J.
4.3
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I am a loving mother of four fantastic individuals, one with special needs. I have 20 plus years of playing/interacting with children. I love playing games and reading with children. I have numerous years of experience working with children of all ages and many disabilities. Previously employed by Chicago Public Schools as a bus...
5.0
"Kesha has been a caregiver for my son (now age 18, with Fragile X Syndrome and Autism) for the past two years and she has been a fantastic addition to the family. She formed a great rapport with my son right...
Reviewed by Rachel H.
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!"
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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.
5.0
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My name is Carrie. Prior to becoming a caregiver, I was a Cosmetologist and a Cosmetology teacher. I have always loved working with people. I used to care for a lady who had a rare neurological disease called cortical basal degeneration. It is so rare that they had no set treatment for it. She was dependent on me for everything...
Madison B.
Frankfort, IL
$25/hr • 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.
5.0
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I love my job! What I love most are the amazing people I get to work with. I have over 10 years experience working with students and clients with multiple abilities and diagnoses. I have worked as a paid employee and volunteer for school districts, special need cooperatives and adult service providers. This has given me...
5.0
"Rita is a very calm, competent, and dependable caregiver. She very capably managed many challenging incidents with our special needs son during her tenure with our family. She is trustworthy, pleasant to...
Reviewed by Charles S.
Kimberly J.
Chicago, IL
$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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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.
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
"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."
Reviewed by Catearina C.
5.0
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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...
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"Ms. J. will care for you child like they are her own. She has a heart of gold and being a care taker is her ministry. She will go above and beyond to ensure the patient or individual get the proper care they...
Reviewed by Brandy J.
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! "
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Kimberly R.
Thornton, IL
$16-20/hr • 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 was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family. We miss her terribly and would hire her again if she...
Reviewed by Andrea G.
Cassie J.
Alsip, IL
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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I've been engaged in childcare since the age of 15, and my passion for working with kids has only grown. Currently pursuing a degree in Pediatric Nursing, it's a lifelong dream of mine to contribute to children's well-being. With a 4-year-old brother, I have firsthand experience understanding children. Throughout high school, I...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oak Forest, IL
Cassie J.
5.0
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 enjoyed the kids which they pick up on. Miss having her. Could not recommend her enough.
- Anne M.
Vickey C.
5.0
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 Management, light housekeeping, Meals Prep & handle daily tasks.
My sister showed significant improvement. Vickey really knew how to care for my sister....
- Chris J.
Keesha H.
5.0
Keesha was great with our kids and my brother in law who is special needs. She really is a Super Nanny
- Brittany F.
Bonniejean M.
5.0
Our two girls had so much fun with her! She is so bubbly and friendly that are toddlers easily warmed up to her. She is punctual, respectful, and goes with the flow- she cleans up after herself and after our date night ran a little late. She was not bothered that we came home a little bit after our...
- Lindsey F.
Ruth A.
5.0
Very good about the patients needs
- Diane M.
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