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Megan C.

Aurora, IL

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$25/hr
12 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I've been caring for kids for over a decade. I started with family, then began regularly babysitting from late middle school through high school. During high school, I also worked as a respite aide for a boy with special needs. I have two siblings adopted through foster care, so I've always had a heart for kids of all...
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10 Years Experience Working With Elderly Patients. Ambulatory And Non Ambulatory

Minooka, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked at nursing homes for 10 years until I became a mother. Now that kids are in school I'm looking to work again. I have experience with dementia and Alzheimer's patients as well as patients with multiple disabilities. I was a certified nurse assistant but it expired due to having children. I am still very...
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Fun-loving Babysitter Available Part-time

Warrenville, IL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am the oldest of five children. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old. I am a recreational therapist during the day and although I work with the elderly sometimes, they are not much different than young children. I love playing games, interacting with children, reading stories, and doing hands on crafts and simple...
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Best Sitter On The Block!

DeKalb, IL

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Abbey, I'm 19, and I'm from Chicago! However, now I call Columbia home since I'm studying Psychology! I'm also working on minors in both Spanish and Human Development/Family Science. In my life, I've had TONS of experience babysitting, pet sitting, and house sitting. Back at home I worked for families with...
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Part-Time Caregiver

Aurora, IL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have a lot of experience with children and young adults with special needs. I have been a school psychologist for 25 years, and have a lot of background knowledge about various conditions. I used to work with families to provide respite care for their children in the evenings and weekends. I am very patient and caring with...
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Aurora, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
I have been working for Clare Woods Academy for the past 13 years. I have extensive experience with special needs children, I. e. autism, Down's syndrome, learning disability, behavioral and O. D. D. Issues. I am also an RBT Therapist. Prior to the aforementioned I was a Readu Ing Intervention Aide,
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Plainfield, IL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
I just graduated from North Central College with a bachelors in psychology. During that time, I've taken many classes about child development, child psychopathology, and drugs and behavior classes. One of my requirements I had to complete to get my bachelors degree was interning at Little Friends. Little friends is an...
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Kind, Caring, Fun Loving Adult To Care For Your Children

Aurora, IL

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$20/hr
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I am a professional woman with an AAS in Education for Paraprofessionals. I currently work with seniors and 1 young adult with special needs. I enjoy engaging in other's interests and also teaching and learning about new things with others. I speak Spanish, but I am not a native language speaker. I will do household chores once...
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Plainfield, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
errands
personal care
live-in home care
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over 12 years of hands-on experience providing high-quality care to individuals of all ages, including seniors, children, and individuals with special needs. I am skilled in assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, meal preparation, medication reminders,...
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Naperville, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Ami and I am graduating college at Gallaudet University with my bachelors in elementary education in May 2025. I love working with kids. I plan on continuing school to get my masters degree. I used to watch kids with disabilities for parents that needed a little bit of a break. I also watch typical kids and I...
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Plainfield, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi there! I'm Cailee. I'm a registered nurse with several years of experience. Before becoming a nurse, I worked full-time as a nanny and also as an activities coordinator at a senior living facility. I live in Plainfield with my awesome husband and two wonderful kids. As a mother of two children who are in preschool Monday...
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Part Time Caregiver

Aurora, IL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
hello my name is alma I have 1 year of experience with a disable young woman she had a stroke and she was bound in a wheelchair with her left side paralyzed. I use to do personal hygiene change diapers and feed her.
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Aurora, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I'm a loving, bubbly caregiver with a deep passion for supporting individuals with disabilities. For over a decade, I've worked in roles ranging from early childhood autism programs to young adult transition services, always focused on growth, communication, and connection. As a certified ASL interpreter, I've spent 7+ years...
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Elder Care And Pet Care

Aurora, IL

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a very passionate nanny with 2 years of experience caring for children . I am proficient in preparing meals and snacks for all dietary needs. I also raised 3 children of my own. I am also heavily involved in the animal rescue world. So if you have pets in your home it's not an issue for me. I am a former bus driver for...
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Nanny Needed?

Aurora, IL

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Hi everyone! My name is Emma, and I'm a Junior at North Central College in Naperville. I'm currently working as a nanny, but the family's schedule will unfortunately no longer align with my new class schedule starting in January. Beginning in January, my availability will be: • Monday & Wednesday: Open all day until 4 p.m....
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DeKalb, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
With a warm heart and expert hands, I bring over 8 years of dedicated teaching experience to the table, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Child Development and Family Studies. My journey has been enriched by over 12 years of nurturing as a babysitter and nanny, where I've honed my ability to create a safe and engaging...
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Plainfield, IL

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$12/hr
1 year experience
I have babysat and watched over kids since I was a young teenager. My brother is on the spectrum and I have also volunteered and hung out with children that have disabilities. I know pretty well how to interact with children on the spectrum or with learning difficulties. I am a very patient person and understanding when it comes...
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Experienced Autism And Related Disabilities Babysitter

Geneva, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Worked in home, clinics and school to provide essential care to people impacted by autism of all ages. Have seizure training and worked with children with epilepsy Worked with people on all aspects of the autism spectrum, severely injurious to self and others, including but not limited to high intensity SIB, physical...
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Aurora, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hi I am a very reliable patient person who is willing to help out. Very entertaining, enjoy doing my job which is caring for others. I've worked at a therapeutic day school for 2 years I have a paraprofessional license. I also have a degree in early childhood education. I think I would be a very good fit for your special needs...
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Special Education Teacher Looking For Part Time Gigs

Plainfield, IL

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$22/hr
6 years experience
I'm a Special Education Teacher at a therapeutic day school. I've worked with a range of disabilities. My specialties are autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and emotional/behavior disorders. My career started as a direct support professional for 7 men in a group home. From there, I found my passion in helping people and became a...
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