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I have experience with many different individuals. I currently work for Carle health 3x a week as my primary job. I am looking to go back into home health as a secondary. I have helped individuals whom have experienced: Dementia/ Alzheimer's, diabete's, stroke, autism, seizures, blind, deaf, amputee/ prosthetics, sensory...
Moriah M.
Peoria, IL
$21-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
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I have over 30 years experience is working with children including those with learning disabilities, autism, and epilepsy and epileptic seizures. I believe in the Montessori Lead teaching and thus conduct my Nanny services in such a way. Children want a friend that treats them with respect and kindness, thus I always ensure that...
Holly S.
Peoria, IL
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello! My name is Holly and I am a junior civil engineering major at Bradley University. For the past 3 summers I worked at my local summer camp as an inclusion aide for children with special needs. I have worked with children with autism, ADHD, and ODD. I started babysitting when I was 14 and I have experience with babies and...
5.0
"She is the best! I would highly recommend her to anyone."
Reviewed by Kristen R.
5.0
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Dear Family,
My previous life and work experience make me an excellent candidate to provide childcare services to your family. I am a proud mother of an amazing 10-year-old boy. I am a certified Behavior Therapist since June 2018 and have spent the last 2. 5 years providing intensive behavior therapy to children with special...
5.0
"Stephanie was an amazing nanny to our family for 9 months. She was wonderful with our two 4 year old children with Down syndrome as well as our elementary aged boys after school. She was hands on and would...
Reviewed by Trisha R.
Elizabeth B.
Peoria, IL
$10-15/hr
3.0
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I worked with the penguin project for 5 years, volunteering with children with special needs. I immediately loved it and have been perusing a career in Occupational Therapy ever since.
5.0
"Beth has the kindest heart. She deeply cares about her clients, whether they are 4-legged or 2! She will go above and beyond to provide the best care and is dedicated to any job she takes on"
Reviewed by Julianne S.
5.0
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Hello! I am a children's behavioral therapist certified in working with children with special needs between the ages of 3-21 years old. I am certified in CPR, Basic life support, child safety, first aid, as well as RBT certified. Just prior to my job as a therapist at easterseals, I worked as an Emergency Medical Technician on...
5.0
"My kids have loved having her. Has fun crafts for them to do every day after school which they look forward to. Keeps them on track with homework and chores but has structured fun activities for them that keeps...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
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Dear Family,
My previous life and work experience make me an excellent candidate to provide child care services for your family. I am focused, caring, patient and creative. It is my goal is to be a life-long learner and use my talents to provide tender-loving care to children and families, and help children learn and excel in...
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I am a Behavioral therapist for children with autism, I help to teach them skills that help them to better achieve their goals. This is not a nanny position, however the job encompasses all of the same responsibilities, I care for children all day long in a school like setting. As a children's therapist I carry out these similar...
5.0
"Savannah in my opinion is just perfect babysitter, she is sweet, very reliable, punctual, creative and trustworthy. My daughter just loves her and love to spend time with her.
With Savannah being your...
Reviewed by Mike J.
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Hi! My names Kalina. since the age of 15 i've provided child care and became a nanny to a family of 2 children. I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Provide special needs care, and provide fun activities for children. Child Care/ Nannying has always been something that i've loved to do and I would...
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Hi there! I am an Occupational Therapy Assistant student in Peoria and I have been occasionally babysitting for the past 10 years.
More recently, most of my care experience is with children ages 2-9, along with a background in working with kids, teens, and adults with special needs and disabilities.
In my spare time, I like...
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Hello My name is Shannen. I am looking for a babysitting job. I am currently a college student attending two night classes at ICC two days a week. I have my CPR license and I love taking care of children. I have 7+ years of experience with taking care of children from newborns to 17 years old. I am 18 years old I have my license...
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I've been a CNA for 14 years. I've worked with the elderly, high risk pregnancies and behavioral health. I am currently working in social work with children. I have a lot of personal and professional experience in numerous areas. I am raising a child with special needs and a teen. I'm a full time mother and full time worker. If...
Faith R.
Washington, IL
$15/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Faith and I'm 20 years old. I live in Washington and I have been in childcare since I was 11 years old. My first job was with a child who was 18 months old with special needs, and I have worked with many other children. I have experience with groups of children up to 10-12 kids, so I can definitely handle a group...
5.0
"We loved having Faith care for our daughter. She was friendly, always prompt, and spent a lot of quality time with her. I would hire her again in a heartbeat! "
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Lead a helping hand. For any person that I can help with special needs I can be there to help.. No one person can lift one person alone. Everyone need a little or more help.
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Hello! Growing up, I've always loved working with kids. I've been babysitting children of all ages since I was about 13, so for about 7 years now. I also have about 5 years of experience working with children with special needs in addition to my babysitting experience. I'm a non-smoker, I have my own reliable car, and I love...
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Hi! My name is Gail and I am currently an Elementary School Counselor. Prior to becoming a School Counselor, I worked as a paraprofessional for students with special needs. I have nannied for 4 summers while I was completing both my Bachelor and Master's degrees and pride myself on not only keeping your children safe and engaged...
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I have been a certified CPR/CNA/caregiver for 12 years in home care. Provide basic care to patients which include assisting in daily activities of living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and transporting. Use of hoyer lifts, and transfers from wheelchairs and beds.
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Hello! I am a children's behavioral therapist certified in working with children with special needs between the ages of 3-21 years old. I am certified in CPR, Basic life support, child safety, first aid, as well as RBT certified. Just prior to my job as a therapist at easterseals, I worked as an Emergency Medical Technician on...
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Hello, I am very excited to be considered to be your babysitter! I am comfortable with any age group and with multiple children. I will work with newborns, school age, special needs, etc. Since 2020, I have worked as a long-term substitute teacher for District in classes up to 29 students at a time. This has given me a wealth of...
Madisson B.
Peoria, IL
$13-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Madisson (Maddi). I am in my junior year of nursing school at Methodist College of Nursing. I am also a Certified Nursing Assistant, BLS certified, and have a few years experience on the fire department. I have provided care to kids ages 18mo-12+. I have a lot of additional experience with kids and adults with...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Peoria Heights, IL
Holly S.
5.0
She is the best! I would highly recommend her to anyone.
- Kristen R.
Stephanie O.
5.0
Stephanie was an amazing nanny to our family for 9 months. She was wonderful with our two 4 year old children with Down syndrome as well as our elementary aged boys after school. She was hands on and would bring crafts and games to play and interact with them. She even made us routine charts for the...
- Trisha R.
Elizabeth B.
5.0
Beth has the kindest heart. She deeply cares about her clients, whether they are 4-legged or 2! She will go above and beyond to provide the best care and is dedicated to any job she takes on
- Julianne S.
Savannah B.
5.0
My kids have loved having her. Has fun crafts for them to do every day after school which they look forward to. Keeps them on track with homework and chores but has structured fun activities for them that keeps them off their devices. It has been a joy having her.
- Care member
Savannah B.
5.0
Savannah in my opinion is just perfect babysitter, she is sweet, very reliable, punctual, creative and trustworthy. My daughter just loves her and love to spend time with her.
With Savannah being your babysitter you won't have to be worried about your child or if he/she is watching cartoons....
- Mike J.
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