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Sarah O.

Plainfield, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
I have 6 years experience caring for children and 3 years experience with special needs kids. I'm currently enrolled to get my degree and become a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst. I have worked in a private therapeutic day school for kids with autism for the last 3 years. I have experience with ABA and I am currently a...
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Loving And Dependable Registered Nurse To Care For Your Child

Plainfield, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
My name is Phylicia. My background is in public health, home health care, & special needs pediatrics. I love people! I love family! Most importantly, I am a mom. Caring for someone's child is of the utmost importance to me and the most important responsibility one can have; and intrust in someone else. I looking forward to...
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Batavia, IL

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$20/hr
7 years experience
I have 7 years of experience in a special recreation setting. I spent 6 years working part-time, assisting, leading, and facilitating recreation programs for people with disabilities. I now work full-time as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, where I get to plan, facilitate, and lead recreation programming in a professional...
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Naperville, IL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Ami! I have been watching kids with special needs since I was in elementary school. I fell in love with kids with special needs and now currently babysit an 11 yr old. I assist him with dressing, changing diapers, making his meals, preparing and giving him his meds and I can handle a situation if he has a seizure....
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Naperville, IL

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$35/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
Hi! My name is Priscila. I have several years of experience caring for children, including infants, toddlers, and kids with special needs. While my background is in childcare, I've developed strong caregiving skills patience, empathy, and attentiveness that I'm excited to bring into senior care. I'm kind, reliable, and...
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Speech Language Pathologist (in Training)

Plainfield, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have a bachelors degree in communication disorders and sciences and am currently working towards my masters and to become a Speech-Language Pathologist. I have background information within areas of speech, language, writing, spelling, reading, dyslexia, special needs, learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, children...
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Child Care

Naperville, IL

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$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
As a caring and experienced childcare provider with 15 years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a reliable caregiving option. My calm and friendly nature creates a nurturing environment for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I believe in open communication with parents and provide...
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Fun Loving Mom Looking To Love On More Littles

Aurora, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am looking to find a family to be with long term. I currently have a full time nanny job watching an adorable almost 2-year-old and a spunky 7yo. Unfortunately they are moving out of state so I am looking for a full time nanny position. Start date can be flexible but would need to be no later than June. I have always had a...
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Hi I'm Vanesu! Graduate Student With Professional Child Care Experience

Aurora, IL

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I am Vanesu, I am a 23-year-old graduate student looking to help out families this summer! I have a BS in Clinical Psychology, and am currently a Clinical Psychology doctoral student. I love working with children of all ages and am comfortable around pets. I have 2 years of professional experience working with children,...
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Minooka, IL

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is August & I am a bubbly, patient young woman who just loves to help out anyway I can! I have experience in caregiving for about 2 years now & I love it. I have experience in CPR, feeding, bathing, changing, tidying up the house, and more!
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DeKalb, IL

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I've been a CNA for 10 years working with many individuals with mental health conditions and other health conditions. I'm patient and a quick learner to understand and help with ADL's.
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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
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
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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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Naperville, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Amanda, I am from San Diego but currently live in Draper, Utah. I have been a nanny on and off for about 10 years. I love working with children of all ages. I also have experience with children with disabilities. I have a younger sister with autism and have also nannied other special needs children. I am pretty...
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I Will Treat Your Child(ren) Like My Own! Occupational Therapy Practitioner And Pro Photographer

Naperville, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Janine and I am the Mama to an amazing 14-year-old boy. I have worked with caring for, teaching, and bringing love into children's lives for about 22 years. I have been a lead teacher for 6 years (infants and toddlers), and have been a nanny for 9 different families in the past. I am an occupational therapy...
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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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Care For Children With Special Needs

Plainfield, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I currently work in District 204 in a multi-needs classroom and have gained hands-on experience working with children with a variety of special needs and behavior challenges. I have been fully trained in using Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices, visual aids, First/Then statements, and the ABA approach style of...
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Fun And Adaptive!

Batavia, IL

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I have 8+ years experience looking after children of different ages with different needs. I have experience with newborns through adults as well experience with disabilities and other special needs such as allergies, asthma, and other developmental delays.
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Caregiver

Batavia, IL

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$16/hr
My #1 goal as a caregiver is to make sure that my patient is comfortable and content. I am a passionate caregiver with two years of experience providing exceptional care to the elderly and disabled. I am skilled in assisting with daily living activities, including medication administration, meal preparation and personal care.
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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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Caregiver

Plainfield, IL

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I have 11 years exceptional experience with assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, 4 years and counting living with 2 individuals, 1- an young male w/ autistic spectrum disorder and 2- intellectual disability and sickle cell anemia. I absolutely love and take pride in what I do.
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