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Hello!! My Name is Christy and I currently have a Monday thru Friday, Elderly Client I take care of, been with him for 2. 5 years now, but my hours are being cut in half soon, due to their Financial Situation. So I'm looking for another Client to add on to my weekly schedule!! I'm thinking it will be on Mondays and Fridays when...
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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Hello! My name is Meghan. I am 25 years old and have many years of experience working with younger kids. I previously worked in daycare settings for a little over 2 years, and have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. For the past 4 years, I have been a pre-kindergarten teacher in an elementary school for children...
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm a mom to the friendliest 4-year-old , I used to babysit my nephew while my cousin worked (1yo) and I used to baby sit my youngest sister and in charge of taking her to school and making sure she was always behaving (behavioral issues and special needs 16yo) I'm bilingual, fluent in both Spanish and English. My daughter is...
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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My name is Cyndy. I have 18+ years of caring for children, seniors. I do not mind light housekeeping or driving in immediate area. I have transportation w an excellent driving record. I have Great References. Have experience w diabetes, dementia, tbi special needs care and more. I am looking to fill my weekdays as I work...
Sara T. says "Cyndy is reliable, great with people, seniors, and children, kind, patient, honest, and really puts in 100% to what she enjoys doing!"
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- $15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
dementia
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...
Jasmine W. says "She's an angel. Caring and kind."
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.
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- $15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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...
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- $20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am looking to help people care for their children while they are working. I am a mother of 3 grown children and I have been working with students with special needs for about 7 years. I have a big family and love being the fun aunt to my young nieces and nephews. We love to do crafts, go to the zoo, swim, plays games,...
Angela K. says "Janice has been with us for almost a year. She watches my 1 year old since he was a newborn while I went to work as a nurse. She is very flexible and...
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- $17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I love children. 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 working with them very much. I have been and am...
Catearina C. says "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...
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1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
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...
Kimberly C. says "Maggie was punctual and professional during her interview! She had great questions and was forth coming with her schedule and other obligations! Our...
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- $15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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.
Anne M. says "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...
Travel
swimming supervision
I have been caring for children since I was 10 years old, gaining experience with kids of all ages, including those with special needs. I'm comfortable managing multiple children at once and creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for them.
My approach to childcare is built on patience, creativity, and strong...
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- $25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I have been working as a nanny since 1997, I have experience with different age group, and I worked with families in different part of Chicago-land,
I am responsible, reliable, patient, and professional nanny, I have a great love and passion to work with children, I can play, read and engage the child into different activities...
Jeff H. says "Our 2 year old warmed up to Hakima immediately, and enjoys their time together every week. She currently comes over one morning a week, and has been...
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hey, so I was working as a teacher's assistant for a special needs classroom. I specifically worked with two children throughout the day. One of them had autism and the other had behavioral problems. However, that did not stop me. I was attentive to each and met their individual needs. I ended up losing my position once the...
Hospice services
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
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Hello my name is Luz, I am a caregiver and DSP (direct support professional) as a DSP I have experience with people that have been on hospice, and working with people with special needs and physical disabilities. I love to do this work because it is fulfilling and it makes me happy knowing that I can help others. I take care of...
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- $10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Agnes and I am a Licensed Paramedic. I have over 15 years of child care experience, caring for children of all ages, multiples, as well as special needs children. I am bilingual-Polish speaking. I am pet-friendly and able to do some light housework as well as laundry. I have my own, reliable car.
I have got 18 years of experience in caregiving I am a very kind person polite, gentle, well mannered lady and looking to start the job as soon as possible.
Nights shifts preferred.
Second priority is day shift.
Thank you
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
My babysitting/nanny experience has been incredibly fun! The former family I used to sit for had 3 children and two of them were under the age of 11. We did a whole bunch of crafts, games, walks to the park, and a lot of pool time. I really love being around kids having fun and experiencing new things. I also love watching them...
Bring comfort and supports to others is my calling. For the past 10 years, I've had the privilege of assisting adults and seniors with personal care, meal preparation, dementia care and medical management. My college degree has provided me with a solid foundation. I am CPR certified.
My approach is rooted in patience,...
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- $15/hr
I was the leader of Special Olympics for three years. This event was designed to hold time trials for athletes to compete for a chance to go onto the Special Olympic Games. If the athletes times, scores or throws qualified, the athlete would then move onto the next stage. My job was to help organize the event, and make sure the...
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Cynthia V.
Cyndy is reliable, great with people, seniors, and children, kind, patient, honest, and really puts in 100% to what she enjoys doing!
- Sara T.
Kimberly J.
She's an angel. Caring and kind.
- Jasmine W.
Janice B.
Janice has been with us for almost a year. She watches my 1 year old since he was a newborn while I went to work as a nurse. She is very...
- Angela K.
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