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Adrienne O.

Ottawa, IL

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$15/hr
I have been doing home health care for about 3 years. I have experience with Alzheimer's and dementia clients, one on one care, full assistance (quadriplegic), and since I have moved to Illinois, I am currently working in a group home with 13 individuals, all with different developmental disabilities.
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Ottawa, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
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I'm compassionate and caring. A mom and a grandmom. I've taught toddler room, twos and threes, and helped out with infants and school age in a private daycare. I currently work in the school system as a substitute teacher when in session, and in the past as an individual aide to special needs students , and in the capacity of a...
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Ottawa, IL

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$14/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I babysit my younger siblings, did vocational child care in highschool, did respite care for a family of 9 children with one child being handicapped with special needs. Recently was a nanny for 6 kids with one child having cerebral palsy.
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Ottawa, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hello! My name is Heidi, I'm a mom to three (ages 13, 9 and 8) and I have over 10 years of experience as a stay-at-home mom, where I've gained extensive hands-on experience caring for children of all ages. For several years, I also owned and operated a licensed home daycare, providing a safe, structured, and nurturing...
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CNA

Ottawa, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
dementia
I have worked in Home Health, Nursing Homes, Hospital and worked with special needs kids. I'm out going love to laugh! I'm always smiling! I have 25 years of childcare experience and 17 years of experience as a CNA.
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Heidi S.'s Photo

Ottawa, IL

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$24/hr
Meal prep
errands
transportation
light cleaning
companionship
Hello! My name is Heidi, and I have over 10 years of experience as a stay-at-home mom, where I've gained extensive hands-on experience caring for children of all ages. For several years, I also owned and operated a licensed home daycare, providing a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for multiple children at once. In...
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Triumph, IL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Experienced Early Childhood Educator Certified Nursing Assistant Experienced With Infants-elderly I've worked with many types of delays and Disability. Special training with autism.
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Trustworthy, Kind And Reliable Caregiver

Sandwich, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
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!!

Carole G. says "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...

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Heather C.'s Photo

Sheridan, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Making a positive impact on children's lives and supporting families is why I love being a childcare provider. I have five years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. I have the most experience caring for children with special needs. I am comfortable caring for up to three children at a time....
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Somonauk, IL

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$18/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
Experienced nanny, wife, and mother of a 2. 5-year-old has availability to care for your child or children. I am 28 years old and have been nannying for the last 9 years. In addition to having my own son, I also have grown up taking care of my nephews and nieces, including a special needs niece. Patience is one of my strongest...
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Cedar Point, IL

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Am am currently working at Crothersville Elementary with special needs children. I am very patient, and do not get frustrated easily. I am happy to learn your child's likes and dislikes, and I am more than willing to try to help them in whatever area they need!
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Registered Behavior Technician

La Salle, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a single parent who currently works with children in the ASD community as a Registered Behavior Technician for almost 4 years now. However, I have almost 12 years experience working within the Special Needs community. I am a highly detailed, organized, compassionate person. I would love to provide any information or answer...
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Part-time To Full-time Care Giver

La Salle, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am currently an RBT for an ABA Therapy company, as well as an advocate for the neuro-diverse community for 10+ years. I have had several positions caring for adults, as well as children who needed anywhere from extensive care, to minimum assistance. Within my 12 years experience/many hats I've worn, I have become a very detail...
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Special Needs

Sandwich, IL

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$20/hr
8 years experience
8 years experience in Early Childhood with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADD/ADHD, cognitive impairment, disabilities
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I have a son who has an ADD with Severe Hyperness Disorder. I have experience with 8-year-old triplets, one boy has Down Syndrome and asthma, another boy has ADD with Severe Hyperness Disorder and the daughter has a learning disability. I went to her house in the early morning. When there was school I would get them up in the...
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