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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Park Forest, IL
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
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I've Worked Hands On With Special Needs Children in a School Environment and Adults As A Sitter While Hospitalized. My Special Needs Experience With Children Was With Primary Age To Intermediate Age At A. E. R. O, ECHO And SPEED Special Education, From1997 To 2000. I Worked As A Sitter from 2015 to 2019 At St. James Hospital For...
5.0
"She does a great job with my daughter, very kind."
Reviewed by Julia O.
Aaliyah J.
Park Forest, IL
$17-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hi, I'm Aaliyah and I'm so excited to meet you! I'm currently attending Prairie State College to major in teaching for the kiddos. I am 20 years old I have been working with kids for a year now from ages two months to 7 years old I have experience with special needs. I am CPR certified.
I'd describe my personality as funny,...
Nichole W.
Chicago Heights, IL
$20-31/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi, I'm Nichole. I'm new to the area and seeking my next babysitting opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in the midwest. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. So, naturally, I turned to childcare as a profession at the age...
5.0
"Very punctual and kind. My daughter is scared of new people but warmed up to her before the night was over. She was very determined to make me feel comfortable with the whole situation. I greatly appreciated...
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Afordable and quality care provider!! I I have many references, CNA, CPR and DSP certified! Very reasonable many employment references , in the nursing of Illinois registry, fingerprinted in all 50 states, certified have very great reliable transportation! Fully vaccinated also!
5.0
"Very good about the patients needs"
Reviewed by Diane M.
5.0
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Hi there! I am 34 years old & have over 20 years of nanny & babysitting experience, ages ranging from 6 weeks and up! I have 11 years of experience with individuals of all ages with various special needs. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology & Human Development, a year & a half of Child Counseling Masters level experience,...
5.0
"Emily is energetic and enthusiastic about child care. She showed up right on time for the interview. My 2 year old son hasn't had child care since March 2020, so I expected reluctance from him. But he took...
Reviewed by Alycia B.
Kimberly R.
Thornton, IL
$16-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment
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I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...
5.0
"Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family. We miss her terribly and would hire her again if she...
Reviewed by Andrea G.
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I love children. This is what I am going to school to pursue. 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...
5.0
"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 as well. Definitely recommend."
Reviewed by Catearina C.
Lakeia P.
Crete, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I have fostered children from the ages of three months to 16 years of age, ran a summer camp with ages prek to 7th grade, trained and certified with medical and behavior children. I was a respite worker for children with cerebral palsy, ADHD, autism and alcohol fetal syndrome for 10 years.
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Hi there! I am 34 years old & have over 20 years of nanny & babysitting experience, ages ranging from 6 weeks and up! I have 11 years of experience with individuals of all ages with various special needs. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology & Human Development, a year & a half of Child Counseling Masters level experience,...
5.0
"We are so lucky to have found Emily! Our daughter clicked with her right from the start! She's so sweet and asked all the appropriate questions! We are super grateful to have her watch or daughter!"
Reviewed by Breann W.
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I am a 2nd grade bilingual elementary teacher. My experience goes beyond babysitting. I have had to take care of 20 kids at a time, while also teaching. Therefore, I believe my experience in my classroom will carry on in any babysitting role. I am able to be fun and adventurous with kids but I am also able to teach them and...
5.0
"She is super flexible and always had fun activities planned for the kids. They adored her. She was always on time, energetic, and ready to care for the kids. She went above and beyond."
Reviewed by Lisette L.
Bryancka J.
Crete, IL
$20-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I always make my client feel as he/she is no different from others. I have been working in the health care field for five years. I love what I do. I am very compassionate. I am certified in CPR. I am certified by the state of Illinois.
My qualifications include:
-Meal preparation
-Reporting changes in client's physical...
5.0
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First, I would like to thank you for viewing my profile. I am pleased to tell you that I am a personable and reliable nanny with 10+ years' progressive experience in providing child care and early childhood development. I worked as a Lead Teacher with all age groups at a daycare for 4 years all whilst nannying for multiple...
5.0
"We interviewed Asia for a nanny position recently. Ultimately our family care plans changed however I was super impressed with Asia's professionalism, energy, knowledge, and over warm friendly feeling she gives...
Reviewed by Liz C.
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Hi! My name is Dani, and I am a school social worker at an elementary school. I am a licensed social worker with several years of experience working with kids, especially children and adults with special needs such as Autism. My previous job was as a behavior clinician- no tantrum is too big for me to handle!
I have 4 younger...
5.0
"Dani is Amazing! She did everything we asked and more. Our kids loved her and they said she was the best babysitter they have ever had! "
Reviewed by Care member
Madison B.
Frankfort, IL
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi! My name is Madison and I am currently a senior at GVSU. I am 22 years old and will be graduating with my nursing degree in late April. I have been babysitting/ nannying for years now and am also employed at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago & work on the hematology/oncology floor. For the past 6 summers I have been a full...
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"Madison has been working for us for the past three months, and she is fantastic! She has kept our four children (ages 2-8) happy and engaged all summer long. From developing a reward system for good behavior,...
Reviewed by Kaitlin O.
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Hello my name is heather I have been a c n a for 16 years and have been doing home care 18 years. I have a clean back ground current CPR card . I am on the nursing registry for both Illinois and Indiana in good standings. I am responsible, caring, compassionate and reliable. services I provide
include but are not limited to...
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I've been caring for seniors, and children with special needs for over 20 years. I treat people the same as I would like to be treated, with respect, dignity, and care.
Maria S.
Tinley Park, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Vailable For Companionship, House Keeping And Meal Preparation
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I'm a very patient, honest with a great personality. I have many years or experience on housekeeping and caring for senior and kids include special need Childrens.
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Hello, my name is Lauren, and I am 30 years old. I currently work as a paraprofessional in a special needs school with elementary aged children. Prior to that, I worked as a nurse for about 5 years. I have worked in the ICU, cardiology, mental health, and operating room. I am looking for something for occasional evenings or...
Danielle T.
Frankfort, IL
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am an extremely positive, energetic, patient, and passionate person who is ready to give your children reliable (and fun!) care. Throughout my 10 years of working in child care, I have held many positions that include: date-night babysitter, full-time nanny, coach for multiple sports, camp counselor/coordinator, after school...
Kayla M.
Dyer, IN
$11-17/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I am the oldest sibling of 5, which left me with much nanny experience. I am a student that is completing Bachelor's of Science degree in Health Sciences. My final classes are online so studying and doing homework will not be an interference. In the future, I hope to attend graduate school to be a Physician's Assistant. I have...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Park Forest, IL
Patricia B.
5.0
She does a great job with my daughter, very kind.
- Julia O.
Nichole W.
5.0
Very punctual and kind. My daughter is scared of new people but warmed up to her before the night was over. She was very determined to make me feel comfortable with the whole situation. I greatly appreciated everything she did. I would recommend her services 100% and look forward to working with...
- Care member
Ruth A.
5.0
Very good about the patients needs
- Diane M.
Emily R.
5.0
Emily is energetic and enthusiastic about child care. She showed up right on time for the interview. My 2 year old son hasn't had child care since March 2020, so I expected reluctance from him. But he took right to her, handing her every toy he had. She engaged with my son, played with him, asked...
- Alycia B.
Kimberly R.
5.0
Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family. We miss her terribly and would hire her again if she moved back to sunny Arizona!
- Andrea G.
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