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Jennifer K.

Exciting-Reliable-Kind Caregiver Looking To Curate Exceptional Experiences

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $40/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 6 families in your area

Travel

meal prep

light cleaning

craft assistance

I am a fun, thoughtful, reliable and hardworking woman who knows her way around the City. My childcare background includes babysitting, working in a Nanny share and two years as an individual aide for Special Needs students in elementary school. I recently left the corporate world and am going back to where my heart is working...

Care Member says "Our family was so fortunate to have found Jenny as my son's first nanny. She worked with us full-time for almost 18 months and continues to be a key...

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Martha C.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $23/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Travel

swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

craft assistance

Hi, I have more than 10 years of experience. First I babysat my nieces and nephews, later my own kids, after that my neighbors' kids. I really enjoy reading to babies, also singing, dancing and talking to them as well. I used to take them to the doctors appointments. I can take them for a walk and give them a bath. I can teach...

Rachel C. says "You will NEVER find a better nanny than Martha. Period. I hired Martha in 2017 to watch my then 21 mo. old daughter. I was going to school and my...

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Alexis S.

Berwyn, IL

5.0(0)

from: $17/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I am a dedicated advocate for people with disabilities. I have worked in this field for about 6 years. I have loved every step of this journey, this is why I am currently going to grad school to pursue a career in occupational therapy. I have worked I'm a in home and clinic setting and understanding the stressors not only for...

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Brittiney B.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

Travel

swimming supervision

craft assistance

carpooling

I'm a 15+ yr reliable nanny. I have 10+ niblings and serve as a mentor for 6-17 yr olds. I'm skilled in providing attentive loving care for infants - adults. I create a warm, welcoming, inclusive, educational environment while facilitating fun, engaging activities! I love to learn, teach, explore, + have fun indoor/outdoor;...

Akua W. says "Loving demeanor towards everyone and especially children. Has lots of experience with small children and babies. Willing to ask questions when she's...

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Todd M.

Reliable Special Needs Provider

Oak Park, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I've been working with special needs children and adults for over 25 years. I taught drama to developmentally disabled adults and taught or tutored most school subjects to elementary, teen, and adult learners in classrooms, homes, non-profits, and tutoring centers. I have earned masters degrees in middle-secondary education and...

Jennifer W. says "Todd M. serves as our after-school tutor for our 11-year old daughter (6th GR) and 9-year old son (3rd GR). My husband and I both work full-time. We...

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Florence N.

Helping Hands

Chicago, IL

4.0(0)

from: $10/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

I'm a 44-year-old divorced mother to a 12-year-old boy with Down Syndrome, who is truly a blessing. I've been a full-time mother, and I am ready to get back into the work force. I am a very reliable, responsible, and kindhearted individual. I'm open to providing care, compassion, nurturing to any age as I truly enjoy helping...

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Jordan S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(0)

from: $15/hr

2 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

Hi there! My name is Jordan, and I am looking to help an awesome family. I love working with kids, so I used that passion and became a camp counselor. I did that for two years at my local park district. I have experience with children as young as 3 and as old as 13. I also have experience with working with children with special...

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Dina S.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

5 years experience

I cared for my cousin's husband for several months. He has Lewy Body Dementia. I helped with feeding, dressing, exercise, recreation and toileting. He and I became fast friends and have a close bond. I have also worked with children with autism and ADHD. My best friend from High School has Muscular Dystrophy, and my best friend...

Karen O. says "Dina is family and during my husband's illness she was his caregiver/companion during the day thereby giving me much needed time away from constant...

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Mary S.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

10 years experience

Name is Mary! 24 years old, and currently a banquet manager for Hilton hotels. I am the 2nd oldest of 11 children! Yes 11! Love children and lots of experience. I work full time but as we are getting into our slow season I would like to pick up some part time work to fill my off nights & days. I am experienced with small...

Bernadette S. says "I have know Mary for 7 years! She is a kind and loving person and has a big heart for everyone. She is an specialist in home care. She loves to cook...

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Branndi C.

Full-Time Nanny Position

Hillside, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

30 years experience·

Hired by 6 families in your area

Travel

swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

craft assistance

I attended college, and although I didn't receive a degree I was given several opportunities to be an assistant teacher & a lead teacher in different daycare facilities because of my qualifications & background in child development. I've taught from infant- 5 years... I have 20 years in teaching, & 30+ years working with...

Care Member says "Branndi is a gift, an angel, an amazing caretaker, and a truly special person. Branndi has been with our family as our daughter’s nanny from age 6...

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Joel C.

Let's Get Down To Business, To Have Some Fun!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

1 year experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I started in preschools in the 2. 6-3. 6 age group the gradually moved into substitute teaching. I have experience with special needs kids (autistic, paraplegic, blind, cognitive impairment, emotional/behavioral impairment). I have gathered several tricks in my time sub teaching and working in the preschool setting I would have...

Britta H. says "Joel was our life saver. Our kids have PTSD and our son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD, which is certainly difficult to manage on a...

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Maureen M.

Patient and Loving Mom available for ALL your Childcare Needs

Oak Park, IL

4.0(1)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Available for respite care, weekend, overnights. I have been a licensed IL foster parent and have worked with 2 children that suffered from Fetal Alcohol syndrome and another who has ADHD as well as depression/anxiety. I have worked at an institution where I gained experience with immobile children, Batten disease, Charge...

Jennifer V. says "Maureen has cared for my daughter for over a year on Saturdays. She sets her feedings up and gives medication via g-tube - with our training. And she...

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Kristy C.

Caregiver With Deaf Education Degree

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

8 years experience

I majored in Deaf education and have several years of experience working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students as well as students with other communicative, social, and emotional needs. I am currently teaching 3rd through 5th grade in a Deaf Education program, but would like to continue to work with children for the summer. I...

Kathy K. says "I have the honor of working alongside Kristy at Children of Peace. I teach 1st through 3rd grade Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and co-teach religion...

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Amy D.

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(0)

from: $25/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I'm a certified Preschool teacher and have hours in training and certification for assisting children with special needs ranging from autism to physically disabled. I enjoy story time, puzzles, drama and arts and crafts. I am flexible and reliable. Hope that I can be a great fit you and your family.

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Connie B.

Niles, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

I have been in the social service field for over 20 years. I was also was a preschool teacher, but went back to my first love, working with people with disabilities. I worked in a residential home with girls with severe disabilities, then did respite care for a few years and loved it all. I was a job coach helping people with...

Stacy C. says "We have been so incredibly lucky to have Connie as part of our care team. She has been reliable, responsible, and very kind in the care of our son with...

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Gail C.

Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Live-in home care

light cleaning

errands

meal prep

dementia

+ 1 more

Hi, I am Gail C. I have been a Caregiver for the past 10 years. I have taken care of at least 12 elderly persons during that period. I have cared for persons with dementia, alzheimers, parkinsons disease, muscular degeneration, diabetes, Als, m. s. cancer, heart conditions and stroke. Also for persons needing assistance after...

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Olivia K.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $19/hr

10 years experience

Travel

swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

craft assistance

A Little bit about myself, I'm a kindhearted energetic childcare provider. I've professionally cared for children of all ages including special needs. I have 10+ years on my belt in the Nanny/Childcare industry, along with my working towards my BA in early childhood education. I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I strongly...

Jonathan T. says "She did an amazing job looking after my two children, and I would definitely use her again!"

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Jaclyn M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Travel

swimming supervision

craft assistance

carpooling

I love children. I started working at a daycare facility at the age of 15 and continued to work there throughout high school. When I was 18, I went to college to pursue my degree in Elementary Education. During college breaks and summers I nannied for a family with grade school aged twins. Upon graduation, I received a job...

Care Member says "Jaclyn was by far our little T (10m) favorite caretakers. Shes so kind and communicative with her (and us) and as a former teacher we felt rest assured...

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Erika M.

The "Experience" You Want

Chicago, IL

4.2(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 14 families in your area

Travel

I have been nanny and a baby-child sitter for more than 20 years. I worked for public schools for 10 years. Playing outside. Helping/teaching children to write or do some homework is fine with me. I have also worked with all sorts of "special needs and children with disabilities". The families I have worked with have children...

Jonathan A. says "Erika was able to come on short notice and help with an apartment deep cleaning. Punctual, great eye for detail, and super friendly!"

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Evelyn U.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

9 years experience·

Hired by 10 families in your area

Travel

meal prep

light cleaning

craft assistance

carpooling

Hi there! I'm Evelyn- I love kids and can say with confidence that caretaking is what I'm best at. The way I care for children reflects the way I was raised; with empathy and respect. I'd like to say I've been babysitting since I was 10, as I helped my mother raise my 2 younger sisters, but I've officially babysat and nannied...

Ximena O. says "She is awesome with my son. He gets excited when I tell him she will be coming. I love her dependability, attention to homework assignments,...

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Jennifer K.

Our family was so fortunate to have found Jenny as my son's first nanny. She worked with us full-time for almost 18 months and continues to...

- Care member

Martha C.

You will NEVER find a better nanny than Martha. Period. I hired Martha in 2017 to watch my then 21 mo. old daughter. I was going to school...

- Rachel C.

Brittiney B.

Loving demeanor towards everyone and especially children. Has lots of experience with small children and babies. Willing to ask questions...

- Akua W.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in River Forest, IL

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Available Now in River Forest!

Jennifer K.

Exciting-Reliable-Kind Caregiver Looking To Curate Exceptional Experiences

Martha C.

Alexis S.

Brittiney B.

Todd M.

Reliable Special Needs Provider

Florence N.

Helping Hands

Jordan S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Dina S.

Mary S.

Branndi C.

Full-Time Nanny Position

Joel C.

Let's Get Down To Business, To Have Some Fun!

Maureen M.

Patient and Loving Mom available for ALL your Childcare Needs

Kristy C.

Caregiver With Deaf Education Degree

Amy D.

Connie B.

Gail C.

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Olivia K.

Jaclyn M.

Erika M.

The "Experience" You Want

Evelyn U.

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

Jennifer K.

Martha C.

Brittiney B.

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