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Learning and Playing with children has blessed me with the most wonderful memories of all!
Teaching a child to express themselves and communicate through music and sign language (ASL) and watching their frustrations ease, are some of the reasons I became a Nanny. I am a Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of experience...
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"Donyel was a nanny to our daughter for almost a year, starting when she was 6 months old. She's by far the best care-taker we've ever had! She's responsible, reliable, loving, nurturing and taught our daughter...
Reviewed by Maria G.
Annrose T.
Oswego, IL
$18-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
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RN, BSN, dog mom looking for small gigs and a change of pace from work.
I am experienced in taking care of children with special needs. Have a car, willing to drive children to school/extra circulars.
Willing to help with small errands or online schooling/tutoring.
5.0
"Annrose is friendly, intelligent, honest, and diligent in her work. She has a history of working with special needs children, and works well with my non-verbal Autistic son. She is near completing her nursing...
Reviewed by Shannon B.
Carolyn H.
Geneva, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring, Positive Attitude, Fun Loving CNA. Showing A Level Of Confidence And Privacy To Your Family
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I have 10 years of senior care experience and also 14 experience with special needs individuals. I am certified with the State of Illinois as a CNA. I will give your family member the best level of care with dignity and respect.
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"Carolyn is a reliable and compassionate caregiver. She communicates well with the client as well as the family. She is concerned for the physical as well as emotional needs of her clients and assures a safe...
Reviewed by Marion M.
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I love working with people of all ages. I have many years of experience working with infants, young children and the elderly. I'm currently a caregiver to my mother and tend to her needs as needed. I also have over 40 years on and off assisting special needs individuals in the private sector as well as various organizations...
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"My husband and I have known Paula and her family for many years. Paula provided respite care services for our severe and profound developmentally disabled daughter for several years. Our daughter now lives in...
Reviewed by Janet P.
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I am currently an Early Childhood Special Education teacher who has worked with both typically developing children and children with additional needs including autism, social communication disorder, down syndrome, speech delays, developmental delays and OHI.
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Hello! My name is Bradi and I am a graduate student at University studying speech-language pathology. I have a passion for working with children of all ages. I have been babysitting since I was old enough to take a babysitting certification class through the park district at the age of 12. I have babysat for countless families...
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I am a very compassionate and caring kind of person with more than five years of caregiver experience. I have worked as a live in caregiver for over three years, and I am familiar with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Osteoporosis, and special needs care. I am very loyal, dependable, honest, and hard working. I give 100% in what I do, and...
Courtney S.
Elburn, IL
$16-17/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Courtney and I currently work at an elementary school full time working as a building substitute. I am a very reliable and loving person:) I also used to work with special needs kids and will be starting my Master's Program in the Fall. I would love to come and meet your family and hopefully I can be the right fit...
Jamie R.
Aurora, IL
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have worked in licensed childcare facilities for about 7 years as a lead teacher, assistant director and director. In these facilities I cared for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. I have also been a nanny for many families as well as have extensive babysitting experience. I am comfortable with caring for multiple children,...
Gloria G.
Aurora, IL
$38/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Raised 5 children of my own. plus an additional 15 years experience with child care from new born to young adults, as well as special needs with 6 years experience.
Grandma of 10
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I have a true passion to assist and care for dementia patients. I am trained and have experience working with seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's and I am CPR and First Aid certified. Formerly a Life Enrichment Director for a memory care community. I have a wide variety of options to alleviate agitation and redirect clients...
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I've been an RBT for 4+ years now and have worked with children for over 10 years now. I've been a swim instructor, a lead PRE-k teacher, Behavior therapist and Paraprofessional.
I have some college experience with psychology, child development and was part of a nursing assistant program.
I grew up with a brother who...
Sharon F.
Minooka, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
10 Years Experience Working With Elderly Patients. Ambulatory And Non Ambulatory
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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...
Margaret O.
Naperville, IL
$13-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hello! I am a 22-year-old college student, home for the summer looking for a job. I have many years of babysitting since I was in high school, and I was a camp counselor for two summers at a two-week overnight girl's camp. I was also involved throughout high school, which are two excellent programs that provide assistance and...
Deborah Y.
Naperville, IL
$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
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I would love to help out with your loved ones, as a part time care giver. I have worked with St. Vincent New Hope for over four years as a skills trainer, and care giver for children and adults with special needs. I have also helped baby sit my 7 years old nephew four or more days a week and every weekend from the day he was...
Cynthia R.
Aurora, IL
$19-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I been working with children since I was 13 years old. Watching my cousins kids then. I have a Bachelor's degree in Child Development and an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education.
I have been working with children the past 29 years in different environments. Mostly children infants to 3 years old and also preschool age...
Emily C.
North Aurora, IL
$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
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I started volunteering for children with autism around 2010. I did childcare for the Autism Conference in Chicago for three years. I've also worked as an aide in various special education schools and as an ABA therapist for Easterseals. I plan on continuing my education in the near future and staying in this field. I currently...
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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...
Skyler A.
Plainfield, IL
$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Hello! I am have recently transferred to a college near where I grew up from ISU and I am looking for a part time position, preferably with a special needs individual. I am a CNA, CPR certified, and have most recently worked with a teenage special needs individual providing both respite and skilled nursing care. I am already...
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I started working with kids when I was around 10. I've babysat 8-year-old twin girls every weekend for the past 3 years. I have special needs experience with severe autism and down syndrome.
I love kids and am most comfortable with ages 1 and up.
I'm currently in college and more than willing to help with homework and...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Plano, IL
Donyel H.
5.0
Donyel was a nanny to our daughter for almost a year, starting when she was 6 months old. She's by far the best care-taker we've ever had! She's responsible, reliable, loving, nurturing and taught our daughter sign language, dancing, listening, talking and so much more. I couldnt recommend her...
- Maria G.
Annrose T.
5.0
Annrose is friendly, intelligent, honest, and diligent in her work. She has a history of working with special needs children, and works well with my non-verbal Autistic son. She is near completing her nursing degree so I always feel safe leaving my son with her. I highly recommend Annrose to anyone...
- Shannon B.
Carolyn H.
5.0
Carolyn is a reliable and compassionate caregiver. She communicates well with the client as well as the family. She is concerned for the physical as well as emotional needs of her clients and assures a safe environment for her client.
- Marion M.
Paula E.
5.0
My husband and I have known Paula and her family for many years. Paula provided respite care services for our severe and profound developmentally disabled daughter for several years. Our daughter now lives in a Intermediate Care Facility.
Paula was extremely dependable and punctual. Paula...
- Janet P.
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