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Mariah G.

Plainfield, IL

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$12/hr
1 year experience
I have babysat and watched over kids since I was a young teenager. My brother is on the spectrum and I have also volunteered and hung out with children that have disabilities. I know pretty well how to interact with children on the spectrum or with learning difficulties. I am a very patient person and understanding when it comes...
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Clinical Experience Caring For Elderly

Plainfield, IL

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$30/hr
8 years experience
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
companionship
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Cailee. I'm a registered nurse with several years of experience. Before becoming a nurse, I worked full-time as a nanny and also as an activities coordinator at a senior living facility. I live in Plainfield with my awesome husband and two wonderful kids. As a mother of two children who are in preschool Monday...
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Plainfield, IL

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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Kamiya. I have experience with children ranging from infants to grade school. My background in childcare includes working in daycares, nannying, and helping out in after school programs. I am First Aid and CPR certified. I have experience with children with special needs. I am also comfortable with pets. I...
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Many Years

Aurora, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience
I have always had a passion for children. I started babysitting in my neighborhood when I was 11 and kept that going for many many years. I have worked for many years with special needs children. I nannied for a boy who is now 21 for 7 years. I also worked as a care giver part time at a young girls group home for special needs...
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Plainfield, IL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
I just graduated from North Central College with a bachelors in psychology. During that time, I've taken many classes about child development, child psychopathology, and drugs and behavior classes. One of my requirements I had to complete to get my bachelors degree was interning at Little Friends. Little friends is an...
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Naperville, IL

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$30/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
live-in home care
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
I have extensive hands-on experience in senior care, supporting individuals with special needs, private childcare, and academic tutoring. I am deeply attentive to emotional well-being, safety, and comfort, and I take pride in creating an environment where clients feel respected, supported, and truly cared for.
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Plainfield, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello everyone! I have been working in health care and as a nanny for the past 20 years. I have experience working with special needs children and adults, memory care for seniors and people with traumatic brain injury.
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Aurora, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Prior to 2012, I worked the public school districts 93 and 4 as a Reading Intervention Aide where I targeted and supported elementary aged students struggling to read. Since 2012 I have been working at Clare Woods Academy as a Paraprofessional working with a variety of ages and children with Special Needs... I. e. Autism, Downs...
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Kind, Caring, Fun Loving Adult To Care For Your Children

Aurora, IL

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$20/hr
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
I am a professional woman with an AAS in Education for Paraprofessionals. I currently work with seniors and 1 young adult with special needs. I enjoy engaging in other's interests and also teaching and learning about new things with others. I speak Spanish, but I am not a native language speaker. I will do household chores once...
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Compassionate, Empathic, Caring And Skilled CNA

Yorkville, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
dementia
mobility assistance
personal care
companionship
+ 1 more
Experience with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Special Needs, Feeding Tubes, Foleys, Wound Care, and Mechanical Transfers. Looking for part time hours during the weekends and occasionally during the week. I'm currently a Hospice Cna with years of experience. I also have a special love for people of special needs and 8 years of...
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Aurora, IL

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
companionship
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Paulina, I have 3 years of experience as a Care Giver, I have CPR, I am studying to be a medical assistant, I adapt to the needs of my clients, I like to help, I have worked with people with special needs. resilient, constant, persevering, positive, altruistic I like caring for seniors because I'm looking...
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Part-Time Caregiver

Aurora, IL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have a lot of experience with children and young adults with special needs. I have been a school psychologist for 25 years, and have a lot of background knowledge about various conditions. I used to work with families to provide respite care for their children in the evenings and weekends. I am very patient and caring with...
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Responsible Babysitter

Yorkville, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience up to 4 kids 1 year baby-sat for autistic child on weekends 12 hours a day, fed, showed, helped dress, changed dippers, drove back and forth from there home to my home, took swimming, to parks, to arcade, black berry farm, red oak nature center ect. Took care of my own child and sister ADHD who are now...
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Yorkville, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Availale Full Time 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 watched up to 4 kids and experience with special needs with child with down syndrome, ADHD, bipolar, autism. My...
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Aurora, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hi I am a very reliable patient person who is willing to help out. Very entertaining, enjoy doing my job which is caring for others. I've worked at a therapeutic day school for 2 years I have a paraprofessional license. I also have a degree in early childhood education. I think I would be a very good fit for your special needs...
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Fun Loving Mom Looking To Love On More Littles

Aurora, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am looking to find a family to be with long term. I currently have a full time nanny job watching an adorable almost 2-year-old and a spunky 7yo. Unfortunately they are moving out of state so I am looking for a full time nanny position. Start date can be flexible but would need to be no later than June. I have always had a...
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Naperville, IL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Ami! I have been watching kids with special needs since I was in elementary school. I fell in love with kids with special needs and now currently babysit an 11 yr old. I assist him with dressing, changing diapers, making his meals, preparing and giving him his meds and I can handle a situation if he has a seizure....
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Nanny Needed?

Aurora, IL

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Hi everyone! My name is Emma, and I'm a Junior at North Central College in Naperville. I'm currently working as a nanny, but the family's schedule will unfortunately no longer align with my new class schedule starting in January. Beginning in January, my availability will be: • Monday & Wednesday: Open all day until 4 p.m....
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Medical Assistant

Yorkville, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
My name is Leah, and I am a dedicated and experienced Certified Medical Assistant with over 20 years of hands-on clinical expertise in both skilled nursing facilities and physician office settings. I specialize in primary care, geriatrics, behavioral health, and home care, bringing a compassionate, patient-centered approach to...
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Aurora, IL

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$18/hr
The last two years I was a nanny for two fantastic kids. One of the kids is neurodivergent. It was such a wonderful experience and I really enjoyed it. I also drove a special needs school bus for 16 years. I worked at an adult daycare for a few years and we had several clients that were special needs. I love all animals so...
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