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Audrey Stutz

River Forest, IL

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$23/hr
7 years experience
Hi! My name is Audrey and I am a rising junior at the University of Colorado Boulder. I major in psychology and creative writing with a minor in art. This summer I am hoping to work in child care, senior care, pet care, and/or household services. I am comfortable and have experience with all ages, any pets, and have experience...
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Tyra C.

Part-time/Full-time Caregiver Available!

Chicago, IL

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I grew up in a home with six siblings, four sisters and two brothers! Three older and three younger, I also have two nephews and a niece, all under the age of six that I have babysat since their birth. I spent two years as a overnight camp counselor caring for up to 13 campers at a time. While working as a counselor, I gained...

Raynee H. says "Tyra is extremely patient, caring, and loving. She took very good care of our two little ones, and even went above and beyond after she put them down for...

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Branndi C.

Caregiver/Companion

Hillside, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...

Care Member says "Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of."

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Cynthia H.

Mama C / Encourager Of Children

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have 6+years of experience in foster care at SOS Children's Village in Lockport. I have fostered approximately 30 children, and loved the experience and my foster families. I recently moved back to Chicago in September of 2022. Before moving back to Chicago I was a member of my church in Joliet for 17 years and I was involved...

Care Member says "Cynthia is a compassionate, loving and fun caregiver. She was the first person outside of family to care for our daughter when she was 6 months old....

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Tracy O.

Experienced Full Time Nanny Available

Franklin Park, IL

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience
I have worked through DCFS in a foster home, with children ranging from 5 months to 15 years old. There were many different special needs involved. I worked there for 5 years. I enjoy this type of work because children are loving and sweet and teach us something new every day. The appreciation of life is greatly increased in...
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Meghan M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have paid experience teaching theater, dance, art and yoga to children over the past 11 years. I have 2 years full -time nanny experience with toddlers and over a decade of babysitting experience as well. I've worked with kids of all ages and love to plan a fun day with my charges. I have 20+ years experience with special...

Chelka P. says "Meghan is my 3rd nanny, and she is THE.BEST. Your time and money will be well-spent on this amazing person. She regularly goes above and beyond with my...

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Rosaura C.

Full Time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
ROSAURA Objective: Certified Nursing Assistant since 1998. Specialize in Dementia, Parkinson's, MS and Austism. Working homecare since 2015 Experience: A. B 02/21- Present Personal Support Worker Help around his apartment Errands, Walks M. H 09/2019-Present CNA Companionship, ADL, Groceries, Errands Custom Home...

Natalie S. says "Rosaura helped me with wound care after I had to have an emergency surgery. I had an abscess removed from my tail bone and had to have surgical packing...

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Cashmear M.

Chicago, IL

4.5(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Part-Time Babysitter/Mother's Helper:I have 4 years of child care experience for a family of three boys age's (3, 4, 8) and a family two age's ( 10 months and two). My job required light house work, preparing meals, and keeping the kids entertained. Also an teachers aids for kids with special needs.

Marlee H. says "Cashmear will do anything to keep her commitments, and children just seem to be drawn to her. She is also incredibly intelligent and kind. I would trust...

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Malorie P.

Student- Babysitter With 6 Years Experience!!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a 24-year-old professional nanny with a kind, caring and hard working nature! I have been babysitting since the age of 15 years old and am certified by Palos Community Hospital in child care. There, I took a 3 day babysitting course where I learned CPR and proper child care procedures. Throughout my 9 years of child care...

Kevan V. says "We interviewed Malorie for a full-time nanny position, and then our needs changed. She has great experience, was prompt, very responsive, well-prepared...

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Cami B.

Experienced, Professional, Educated, Highly Recommended Caregiver!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Looking for recurring babysitting opportunities after work. 28-Year-old hardworking, self-motivated worker with strong knowledge of psychology and healthcare as well as customer service, social skills, and office duties. Certified in CPR, non-smoking, reliable car, & experience with animals. Associate's degree in General...

Care Member says "Cami was very engaged with my children and was not on her phone like most people these days. I rate a A+++"

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Emily T.

Franklin Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
12 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
My passion for nurturing young minds and my positive experiences in babysitting inspired me to become a childcare provider. With over 12 years of experience caring for children of all ages, up to 11 years old, I have honed my skills in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. I pride myself on being patient,...

Care Member says "Emily was our nanny for almost 4 years, starting in fall of 2020. We have two boys that were 1 and 3 years old when Emily started with us and now...

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Athena G.

Chicago, IL

4.5(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Athena! I'm an infant nanny and preschool teacher passionate about art, music, and outdoor education. I'm looking for full or part time work in Chicago beginning in January. My approach is patient, friendly, and creative. My number one priority is making sure your child feels safe and loved. I have a degree in...

See'trail M. says "Athena babysat my 7-year old daughter and she raved about how interactive she was during the stay. She was punctual and communicated throughout the...

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Natacha P.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a recent graduate looking for an income and I have 5 years experience working in healthcare. Thank you.

Yulanda C. says "Natacha was a great conversationalist and was helpful when I needed assistance going to a medical procedure. She's very dependable and I would recommend...

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Alesandra D.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
My name is Ali and I am currently a third year student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Northwestern. I have had experience dealing with special needs for all ages and am hoping to purse a career in pediatric physical therapy upon graduation.

Lisa M. says "Ali was a true delight! I only wish she could have held me for a longer period of time. She was extremely dependable and reliable. She takes initiative...

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Dania G.

Experienced & Dynamic Childcare Provider

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Dynamic and highly dependable Childcare Provider and Educator with over 13 years of experience. Background in Early Childhood Education and Childhood Development. Extensive special needs experience. Dedicated to helping shape children into confident, intelligent, and empathetic people who will carry those traits on into...

Laurie B. says "We cannot express enough how much we have loved having Dania become part of our family! Dania assisted with our three children ages newborn to four years...

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Bisola A.

Full Time/ Part Time Care Giver

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Hospice services
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
I have been working with seniors for the past 10 year, duties and responsibilities include bathing, companionship, light house keeping, meal preparations, outing with the clients. PERSONAL OBJECTIVE I have a strong commitment to serving the needs of individuals with special needs, especially adults and people with developmental...
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Sylvia B.

Speech Therapist/Tutor- Polish-Speaking/ Special Needs & All Ages

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello all, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I live in Chicago and am providing services for children of all ages as a Speech-Language Pathologist as well as a caregiver! I am an elementary school-based SLP and am finishing up my 7th year there. I completed my Master's coursework in Speech-Language Pathology at...

Renee G. says "Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop...

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Miriam T.

Energetic Nanny

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
Hi there! I have been a full-time nanny for about 15 years now. My experience is from premature babies to middle school-aged kids, also kids with special needs. I am very patient and a loving person. Love to be outdoors, doing activities, singing, reading and dancing with kids. I have my own car willing to use to transport kids...

Erik W. says "Miriam did great watching our 1 year old daughter. She can be a little shy and before I left she was already comfortable with her. Miriam was great."

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Janiyah L.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Janiyah, and I am the owner of Crafty Kids Care Childcare Services. I am a 20-year-old live-out nanny with over three years of experience in babysitting and nannying, as well as a part-time preschool daycare teacher. I am also a student in early childhood education My background includes working with families,...

Care Member says "She was so kind, My girls loved her! they still ask about her until this day!"

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Michael S.

Family Organization Assistance

Oak Brook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I just finished caring for a non-verbal autistic boy in the afternoons. My responsibilities included meal preparation, transportation, and life skills including physical and mental activities to enhance his daily life. My best attributes in this situation are my patience, persistence, and sense of caring for the situation for...

Leslie G. says "Michael was dependable and punctual. He was very friendly and worked hard. He helped up with a large family event. He was lovely to the guests, and we...

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  • The average post rate is $23.00/hr as of December 2025

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in River Forest, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Tyra C.

Tyra is extremely patient, caring, and loving. She took very good care of our two little ones, and even went above and beyond after she put...

- Raynee H.

Branndi C.

Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of.

- Care member

Cynthia H.

Cynthia is a compassionate, loving and fun caregiver. She was the first person outside of family to care for our daughter when she was 6...

- Care member

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