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Hi! I'm Erika. I'm looking for a family that I can support and help in any way that I can. Supporting and caring for children is my passion in life. I'm responsible, dependable, energetic, and flexible. I have 3 years of childcare experience, including caring for children with special needs. Additionally, I am an animal lover,...
Ava S.
Hebron, IL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi, I am Ava! I am 22 years old.
I am the oldest of 6 siblings ranging from the ages of 20 to 3 years old. I have ample experience caring for newborns and toddlers and experience providing care for babies and toddlers with special needs (my youngest brother is vision impaired, epileptic, and has neurological issues that require...
5.0
"“Very reliable, patient, and caring. She’s been a great caregiver for my two special needs sons!”"
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Sophia D.
McHenry, IL
$10-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello! I am interested in your care job!! I have 14 years experience taking care of children of all ages. Also special needs kids. I am CPR certified and I have taken college courses on early child development and early learning. I am very out going and have alot of energy. I love being outside, teaching, and exercising. I'm...
5.0
"Sophia is great. She provides my daughter and all the other kids lots of attention and care. There are a lot of toys for all ages and her home is always clean. My daughter loves going to her house and even...
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Karen R.
McHenry, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Honest, Personable, Responsible, Compassionate And Dedicated Caregiver /Nanny For Six Families
4.6
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My first experience as a childcare provider is when I was a young teenager. Later, I worked with special needs children as a bus driver and teaching assistant for eight years. I have worked with families who had infants, preschool and school-aged children as a nanny since 2011. I fully enjoy being a nanny and I am in excellent...
5.0
"Karen is very nice and has a vast range of experience in a variety of areas. She babysat our 2 1/2 year old boy for a week during the day when we were in the Lake Geneva area. She was very good at taking our...
Reviewed by Ian G.
3.6
(5)
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I am the mother of a 19 yr old son, a 26-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 6-year-old boy. I have over 15 years babysitting and Nanny experience with all ages as well as special needs care. I find joy in helping children learn and grow. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, going to parks and taking nature walks. I am...
5.0
"Dawn is always on time if not early. She was great with our son and he always got excited to see her. She is very interactive and tracks all activities throughout the day. Would definitely recommend her!"
Reviewed by Amanda A.
Valerie R.
Spring Grove, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
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I am a mom of 2 grown sons and a young, energetic grandmother of 7, ranging from 2 years to 15 years old. I have many years of experience caring for babies, toddlers, and adolescents. I have experience tutoring 6, 7, and 8th graders with IEP's. I also have extensive skills required for special needs and can perform various...
5.0
"My fiancee and I were going out of the country for vacation on a cruise. My fiancee has 2 kids still in school so we felt the need to have someone dependable be here in the evenings to keep an eye on the kids...
Reviewed by Jason O.
5.0
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Hi my name is Rhonda. I am CNA Certified and also have my certificate in dialysis. I have been doing home healthcare for the past 8 years. I recently cared for a gentlemen that's wheelchair bound and has heart, renal and diabetes. I transfer him from bed to wheelchair, to bathing, to dressing, prepare and serve meals, check...
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Hi, I'm Kaila. I currently work at an elementary school with kids between the ages of 5-7 . I have also worked at a middle school with kids between the ages of 12- 13 . I have 2 younger siblings that are 13 & 10 that I have babysat since they were toddlers. I have nannied 3 kids ages between 1- 6 during the summer of 2023. In...
Olivia F.
Twin Lakes, WI
$12-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Babysitting, Transportation, And Special Needs Aid And Assistance
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Hello, I'm Olivia! I am 18 years old and I am looking for a babysitting position. I am also working part time at a Special Recreation Association with kids and adults who have special needs with a range of disabilities. I have been working in this field for almost two years now but I have been doing babysitting for neighbors and...
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Hi my name is Wildy Chapman, I'm a Filipino, speak and understanding English. I am a mother of 2 children 10 yrs old and 19yrs old both boys. And 3 step children which is 22, 19, and 17yrs old. I have experienced working as a babysitter, but I'm currently employed working as an elderly caregiver, I work senior caregiver for 5...
Jessica R.
McHenry, IL
$17-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I have worked with children with ASD for 3 years and have tons of experience with all ages. I have a master's in Special education and ABA
Antonina B.
McHenry, IL
$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Accomplished Caregiver And Companion; Available Full Time, Wednesday - Sunday
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I am an accomplished and compassionate caregiver with a strong history in healthcare delivery. I provided over 14 years of in-home service to a client with advanced stages of Multiple Sclerosis. I managed all aspects of her health and maintained a safe and secure environment. I'm experienced in working with paralyzed, cancer and...
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I have experience with children on the Autism Spectrum and that are non verbal. I was also a Certified Nurse Assistant for 13 years before deciding to stay home with my children.
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I have been a caregiver/CNA for a couple years . I have experience with special needs children all the way up to elderly and hospice care .
Vanessa A.
McHenry, IL
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I worked with a wonderful family who had a 7-year-old son with severe autism. I was with him every morning and late afternoon. I would get him ready for school and make sure he got on the bus. I also took him to therapy a few times a week and to special activities.
Abigail B.
McHenry, IL
$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hello, My name is Abby and I am looking for a caregiver job with kids of all ages. I previously worked as a Registered Behavioral Technician with over a year of ABA experience and would love to expand to the caregiving side. I would Ideally like a position with children that have special needs, as I am pursuing a career in that...
Katlyn E.
Hebron, IL
$13-18/hr
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I have been a personal caregiver for 3 years now. Not certified but know the schools books like the back of my hand. I have most experience with brain injuries and epilepsy or other seizures. I used to work for the IDHS but then got a factory job doing other such things. I miss taking care of people and I'm about to start school...
Taylor A.
McHenry, IL
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Taylor and I am currently a paralegal looking to go back to full-time nannying. I am very interested in finding a job working with children of any age! I previously was a full-time nanny for a family of 3 children (ages 3, 6 and 9). I was also a frequent sitter for a newborn. I coached a cheer squad for 2nd and...
Susan R.
Twin Lakes, WI
$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver. Worked With Several Types Of Disabilities
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I have taken care of several different people with different disabilities. I have held my full-time job for 8 years now. I enjoy what I do and I have a big heart.
Violet B.
McHenry, IL
$14-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I currently work for NSSEO kirk school it is a therapeutic day school that helps students with multiple disabilities ranging from autism to non ambulatory medical needs. I work part time a few days a week and I would like something either on the weekends or one or two days a week in the evenings around 5:00 pm
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Richmond, IL
Ava S.
5.0
Ava is very responsible and caring. She is truly excellent with challenging kids and they love her!
- Care member
Sophia D.
5.0
Sophia is great. She provides my daughter and all the other kids lots of attention and care. There are a lot of toys for all ages and her home is always clean. My daughter loves going to her house and even talks about her home after she gets home, a great indicator that she enjoys that environment.
- Care member
Karen R.
5.0
Karen is very nice and has a vast range of experience in a variety of areas. She babysat our 2 1/2 year old boy for a week during the day when we were in the Lake Geneva area. She was very good at taking our toddler to fun activities such as the playground, sandbox and local library. Very...
- Ian G.
Dawn C.
5.0
Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her.
- Shannon C.
Valerie R.
5.0
Valerie is a warm, friendly, responsible, care giver. We had a family emergency and required help on very short notice. Valerie came through 100% and the kids love her. She stepped in and took grandma's place without skipping a beat. We are very lucky to have her in our lives.
- Alyce L.
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