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Bonnie M.

Perfect Pet Sitter

River Grove, IL

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$23/hr
12 years experience
Hello, I am a mother of four school aged children and student myself. I am available to provide flexible care for your child, as I am also eager and excited to apply my attributes and experience. My years of working, volunteering and raising children have given me joy and wonderful experiences. I will be able to assure a secure...
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Shannon N.

River Grove, IL

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I'm currently a DSP I work for a Company out in Des Plaines Illinois. I've been with my company for the last four years I'm currently looking for part-time work. I've been a DSP for the last 12 years working with children and adults with disabilities. I do everything from bathing feeding showers. I do pass meds I do transport I...
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Kamonchanok P.

Full-time Experienced Nanny

River Grove, IL

from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Hi! I'm 32 years old and a friendly, dependable, energetic, and imaginative caregiver with over 10 years of childcare experience. I have cared for children from infants to 13 years old and have experience with special needs children. I've worked as a full-time nanny for multiple families, including: • Caring for a special...
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Martha C.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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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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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Grace Z.

Happy And Fun Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
I have worked with kids since I was 13, including working at the daycare, babysitting, and being a counselor at a camp for kids with special needs. Additionally I am a Pediatric Registered Nurse.

Cassandra K. says "Grace is such a sweet and loving caregiver to our 5 month old son. I highly recommend her!"

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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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Katerina V.

Lombard, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
personal care
visiting physician
Hi, my name is Katerina, mom of 2 teens living in Lombard. I am highly organized, patient, trustworthy, motivated, multi-tasker with a pleasant, positive personality ready to help you with personal care, light cleaning, organization, running errands, shopping, taking you to appointments, companionship and ANYTHING else that...

Kj W. says "Katerina is always upbeat and has a positive attitude. She's hard working, punctual, and very reliable. She has a family of her own and brings those skills...

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Erika M.

The "Experience" You Want

Chicago, IL

4.2(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 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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Branndi C.

Caregiver/Companion

Hillside, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience
Errands
meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
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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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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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
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
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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Brittiney B.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
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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Dulce S.

Child Care

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
As a natural caregiver with 21 years of experience since I do have6 kids of my own and 2 grandchildren, I'm passionate about supporting families and positively impacting children's lives. My calm, patient, and friendly nature creates a nurturing environment for children to thrive. I prioritize clear communication with parents,...

Care Member says "Highly recommend, will hire again. "

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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Judith D.

Nanny

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
In my history of being a nanny and a Special Education Teacher Assistant, I have always treated the children in my care as an extension of my own family. I worked as a full time nanny from 2012 to 2020 for several families. In that time period, there was a brief pause to nannying while I cared for my elderly mother in my home...

Erica F. says "We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well."

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Bisola A.

Full Time/ Part Time Care Giver

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
companionship
light cleaning
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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Branndi C.

Full-Time Nanny Position

Hillside, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
30 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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 not just a nanny — she is family. I am not someone who trusts easily, not even with close relatives, but I trust Branndi with my children...

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Emily T.

Franklin Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
12 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Maria A.

Child Care

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm Venezuelan with 3, 5 years of nanny and house manager experience. I took care of 5 months to 8 years old children, also have experience with special needs kids, and CPR certified. Currently Spanish/English teacher for kids, teenagers and adults.

Care Member says "Wonderful nanny our kids who still miss her very much. She was on time, never missed a day of work, flexible with our schedules. Also helped around...

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  • The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of October 2026

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

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.

Miriam T.

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...

- Erik W.

Grace Z.

Grace is such a sweet and loving caregiver to our 5 month old son. I highly recommend her!

- Cassandra K.

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