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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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SLP Masters Student

Ottawa, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I am a social, uplifting, & personable college student home for the Summer who loves working with children and has a passion for those with special needs. As an aspiring Speech Pathologist, I love the challenge and experience with caring for those with disabilities & working with families for the best care. I've completed course...
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Ottawa, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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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Child care

Ottawa, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
The joy of watching children learn and grow inspired me to become a caregiver. My goal is to positively impact their lives. I am especially passionate about children with special needs. This passion led me to pursue a master's degree in Speech Pathology this fall. I am patient, calm, friendly, and detail-oriented. I enjoy...
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Senior Home Care Assistance

Ottawa, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
After being a special needs nanny for most of my working career, I enjoyed working with seniors. I can assist with afternoon needs, including meal prepping, grocery shopping, errands, light housework, laundry, daily exercises, medication, and companionship. I find it important to put the needs of the senior community a priority....
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CNA

Ottawa, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
personal care
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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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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Sandwich, IL

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a 21-year-old college student. I am attending college to become a future speech-language pathologist. I completed my B. S. degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology along with a minor in Public Health in May 2025. I will be starting my graduate school program on June 16th at Northern Illinois University. I...
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Somonauk, IL

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$18/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Registered Behavior Technician

La Salle, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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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Trustworthy, Kind And Reliable Caregiver

Sandwich, IL

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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!!
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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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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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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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