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Hello ! My name is Kyndall, and I'm currently a Lead Teacher with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I am also CPR certified. Over the years, I've cared for children of all ages-from infants and toddlers to preschoolers, elementary-aged kids, and those with special needs. My experience includes working as a nanny, preschool...
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light cleaning
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Hello families! My name is Amanda and I am currently a student at Lewis University studying Health Sciences and aspiring to be a pediatric occupational therapist. I have a passion for working with children. I have worked in multiple settings including 2 ABA clinics in which I worked with children with special needs (primarily...
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light cleaning
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My name is Aislinn, and I am excited to apply for the babysitting position. I am 25 years old and have over six years of babysitting experience, in addition to helping care for my four younger siblings-two of whom have special needs-since I was 13. I am comfortable working with...
Hi!! My name is Andrea and I'm currently a special education teacher. I teach a K-3 self-contained/resource room and I am currently in my third year in this position. I do have one year experience working in a high school special education classroom (which was my student teaching year). Before that, I was a nanny for 3 years. I...
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Hi! My name is Sam, and I am currently a student at UIUC. I have experience working with children, including those with special needs. My expierences in childcare and tutoring have taught me a lot about nannying. Including that I love working in this position and am always willing to learn more!
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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...
I have worked with special needs children and adults in the past. Special needs hold the key to the pure joy of what life is really about.
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Hi there! My name is Diana, and I'm a dedicated and caring nanny with experience working with children of all ages, from infants and toddlers to school-age kids and teenagers. I'm also well-versed in supporting children with special needs, ensuring every child feels valued and understood.
I believe in creating a nurturing, fun,...
Hello and thanks for visiting my profile. My name is Beth. I have been working as a respiratory therapist for that last 11 years. Before that I had worked as a nursing aide for 3 years. I have taken care of adults and children of many different special needs. I truly enjoy taking care of people.
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My name is Kelcey and I have a bachelor's degree in special education and a master's degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis with an emphasis in autism. With about 17 years of professional experience, I have provided services as a babysitter, caretaker, DSP, tutor, special educator, RBT, and BCBA in residential, community,...
Creative & Compassionate Caregiver Dedicated To Helping Children Learn & Grow
Midlothian, IL
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5 years experience
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I'd describe my personality as creative, compassionate, and patient. I love working with children because no two children are the same. Every child learns and expresses themselves differently, and I believe every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued.
I started working with children in middle school as a teacher's...
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3 years experience
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Caring for others has been both my profession and my passion for over 21 years. As a Registered Nurse with experience in home health, inpatient care, surgical services, and intensive care, I bring extensive clinical knowledge, compassion, and a calm, reassuring presence to every family I serve.
Beyond my professional...
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Previous experienced elderly caregiver. Housekeeping, cooking, medications, took care elderly woman who passed away age 87. Also several years caregiver to eldery male who had cancer and passed away. Companionship also experienced with pets. Used to be medical tech. 30 years ago.
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respite care
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Hi I'm Loretta, I am 64 I have been taking care of elders and adults with special needs for over 40 years. My hope is that I can make your life a little easier and stress free with my help. My experience is extensive. I can help with getting ready for the day, light cleaning and laundry, cooking, feeding, bathing,...
I have 15 years of experience in a health care setting.
In Lithuania (where I came from) I worked in a hospital of mental diseases, as an attendant for 5 years. I was taking care of mentally ill patients, most of them were seniors. I am a compassionate, caring, patient and kind health care provider.
I also organized and...
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Hello.. my name is Cathy. I have 20+ years of experience with seniors , alhizemers Parkinson's, Autism, ALS, Diabetic care, High Blood Pressure and children with special needs. Will do laundry, meal preparation, housekeeping errands, Dr. appointments. I love taking care of seniors I usually adopt them as my grandparents since...
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I'd describe my personality as eccentric but slightly reserved. I'm a bit unconventional when it comes to my appearance but children tend to be fond of me.
I'm looking for a job that would give me a child/children that I would see regularly to build a build a solid connection not only for the child but for the family as well....
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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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Hi! My name is Weronika I'm currently a nursing student at Lewis University and a CNA. I'm available Tuesdays and Fridays.
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 medical...
I am a Licensed Paramedic in IL with about 10 years of Healthcare experience, with more than 7 years in EMS. I have experience with people of all walks of life, as well as healthcare needs. I also have experience caring for children of all ages, multiples, and children with special needs. I am a non-smoker, pet friendly, and...
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