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Meadow Rae S.

Peotone, IL

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$15/hr
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! I have tutored in the past and love working with kids and pets! I can help with housework and transportation as well :) I also recently got my paraprofessional license to help out with special needs children. Feel free to message me!
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Responsible Specialized Funmaker

Frankfort, IL

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$25/hr
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I'd describe my personality as patient, kind and creative. I like working with kids because they are fun and have lots of things to teach us. I'm looking for a job that is flexible. I started working with kids when I started babysitting at the age of 11! In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family, bake, read and...
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University Park, IL

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$12/hr
25 years experience
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
I have been employed with the State of Illinois as a mental Health Technician, Human Services Caseworker, Executive Secretary, and a Staff Development Assistant over the course of 30 yrs. I have a Bachelor's in Human Services Management, Some Graduate courses in Psychology-- 1/2 way to Masters. I have various...
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Dependable, Compassionate Caregiver Familiar With Special Needs

Frankfort, IL

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$14/hr
6 years experience
Hi! I am excited for the opportunity to provide care & assistance to those who need extra TLC. Though my main position has been either a nanny or tutor, while performing these roles, I was responsible for providing care to children (and one adult) with special needs ranging from ADHD, autism, apraxia, ODD, GAD, seizure disorder,...
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Kind Heart

Richton Park, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
I have an 8-year-old son who keeps me on my toes and shows me more and more of what I am capable of. I have worked in child care for about 4 years and provided care to adults with special needs as well as the elderly. I feel that my experiences have prepared me for anything that comes my way. Children can be a mystery and as...
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Trustworthy Childcare Provider Focused On Safety And Fun

Frankfort, IL

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$17/hr
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have several years of hands-on experience providing care for children of various ages, from infants to school-aged children. My responsibilities have included assisting with feeding, diaper changes, bathing, bedtime routines, homework help, and engaging in age-appropriate activities that support development and creativity. I...
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Child care

Frankfort, IL

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, responsible, compassionate I like working with kids because I grew up around kids of all ages in clinics as well as in my own home, my sister is 8 years younger than me so I learned a lot as I helped her grow up! I also like working with kids because it's fun and never dull! I'm...
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Richton Park, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have 2 god children ages 2 and 6 months they are both handful but I adore them. I do everything from babysitting them to keeping them for as long as need. I have also worked at an elementary school for 2 years now which is the age group of 7-11. I've gone on plenty of field trips with the students. I've assisted with recess....
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Frankfort, IL

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Hello, I'm a kind, reliable caregiver. I have been a full-time nanny for 8 years. I have several reviews on Care. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks, Jillian
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Frankfort, IL

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$10/hr
Hi, my name is Amy. I have been working with children for over 30 years. My specialty is Special needs children, I am qualified for all children. I am also Illinois state Certified. I am a para professional. I have always loved children. I started babysitting at a young age and I knew then that I wanted to work with children. I...
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Frankfort, IL

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$50/hr
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Frankfort, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I'm looking to support families who need assistance/ respite care for loved ones in their lives. I spent 15 years teaching in the public schools and the last 3 volunteering with adults and teens with intellectual disabilities. I'm creative, love to talk, and am always down for a good dance party/karaoke session!
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University Park, IL

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I have been employed with the State of Illinois as a mental Health Technician, Human Services Caseworker, Executive Secretary, and a Staff Development Assistant over the course of 30 yrs. I have a Bachelor's in Human Services Management, Some Graduate courses in Psychology-- 1/2 way to Masters. I have various...
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Dear Prospective Family

Frankfort, IL

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$40/hr
10 years experience
My name is Toni. I have worked as a babysitter from middle school through high school. While in my early hs and college years I cleaned homes, I babysat in my early 20s then got a job I absolutely love, working with developmentally disabled adults (I'm still there pt) I have worked with this company the past 25 years and...
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University Park, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Errands
transportation
light cleaning
I have been employed with the State of Illinois as a mental Health Technician, Human Services Caseworker, Executive Secretary, and a Staff Development Assistant over the course of 30 yrs. I have a Bachelor's in Human Services Management, Some Graduate courses in Psychology-- 1/2 way to Masters. I have various...
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University Park, IL

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$60/hr
3 years experience
I am a Registered Occupational Therapist who specialize in providing individualized and family-based therapy to children with special needs. My therapy expertise includes sensory-based activities and techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, developmental treatment, and much more. I have been servicing children diagnosed with...
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Frankfort, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. Hi my name is Lauren! I am 23 years old. I have more then 10 years of babysitting, I nanny when I'm not in school too, currently I'm a runner and swimmer, I am as swim instructor at lock port park district I also work at the before and after care for...
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Annalise

Frankfort, IL

1.0(0)
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$15/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Annalise and I am a 21) year old part time college student.(all online, no meeting time, I can do classes whenever I want.) I love working with kids and have worked with them since I've been younger! I have been watching kids with paid experience since I was 14 and have a developmental therapy background and...
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Full Time Caregiver For Seniors Or Special Needs

Frankfort, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hello my name is Tricia, I am currently a live in caregiver I have been at this job for three and a half years. I love my job and I love my patient she has suffer a bad Brain Aneurysm and requires 24 hour care. I am looking for a full time job with no weekends. The only reason I am leaving is I no longer want to live outside my...
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Nanny

New Lenox, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
I have nannied & babysat for several families over the years. I worked as a special needs teacher assistant. Please see my reviews from the previous families. I am a US Veteran and homeschooling mom of 3 boys (7, 4 & 10-month-old). I look forward to hearing about your family and how I may be able to help.

marvin D. says "Yanira is an exceptional mother herself and thrives on caring not only for her own children but the children of others."

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