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Emily T.'s Photo

Franklin Park, IL

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
12 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
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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Experienced Full Time Nanny Available

Franklin Park, IL

5.0(0)
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$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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Full Time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$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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Sulma C.'s Photo

Nanny

Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
20 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
SKILLS Infant and toddler care Twin and multiple-child care Special needs experience CPR Certified Bilingual: English & Spanish Meal preparation Educational activities and play Light housekeeping related to childcare Routine and schedule management Strong communication with parents Reliable and...
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Aislinn D.'s Photo

Burbank, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Experienced Babysitter and Educator Hello! My name is Aislinn, and I am excited to apply for the babysitting position. I am 25 years old and have over six years of babysitting experience, in addition to helping care for my four younger siblings-two of whom have special needs-since I was 13. I am comfortable working with...
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Cecilia R.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Cecilia and I am a current pre-med student at the University of Illinois at Chicago studying Public Health and Spanish. I love working with kids, during high school I tutored middle schoolers in STEM and Arts. I also have extensive knowledge caring for individuals with special needs as I have an older sibling...
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Margarita C.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
Hey guys! I'm Margarita. I'm a registered nurse looking to do some sitting on my free time. I've worked at a special needs home caring for patients raging from infant to elderly with a spectrum of ambulatory and developmental conditions. Now I'm working as a nurse at Rush, while in school for my NP. I grew up with 20+ cousins,...
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Autumn P.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Autumn, and I have 5+ years of childcare experience with newborns, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged children, teens, twins, and children with special needs. I've worked as a nanny and at a daycare, where I cared for 6-8 infants independently and also helped in the toddler and preschool rooms. I'm...
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Isis Paola R.'s Photo

Melrose Park, IL

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hello there! I'm Isis and I provide reliable childcare services to make your life a little bit easier. With three years of experience, I'm happy to help you taking care for up to two tiny humans and have experience with all sorts of age groups, from little babies to preteens, including those with special needs (autism, ADHD,...
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Yesenia V.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

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$24/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Fostering a child's growth and development is my true passion, and I am dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the families I support. With six years of professional experience, and many of those years having worked with children with special needs, I offer a patient, calm, and creative approach to childcare for...
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Caring Provider And Companion.

Lyons, IL

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$14/hr
5 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
I was raised by a special needs woman and learned to love caring for others from there. At 16 I started caring for special needs children, and eventually this led me to working with the older community. I have 5 years of special needs adult care aged 48-89 or so. Bathing, meal prep, doctors appts, errand running. Companionship.
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Isabel M.'s Photo

Darien, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I've had a lot of experience with young kids, last summer I was a nanny for two boys. I have been babysitting for almost 5 years now and have had experience with babysitting special needs kids. I've watched up to 4 kids at a time. I enjoy keeping the kids active and try to keep them away from electronics. I know a lot of good...
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Part-Time Babysitter

Chicago, IL

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
A few years back I worked as a babysitter taking care of twin girls in Evanston with a very beautiful family. But they grew up and went to school full-time. I am also a mother of a 4-year-old girl which was born premature and needed special care and I became her personal nurse in a way. I am currently a CNA that is attending to...
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Sabrina

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I have 10+ years working with children, initially graduating my bachelors in elementary education (teaching) and then transitioning to working as a behavioral therapist for children with special needs and specifically, autism. I implemented interventions made by my supervisors done within their homes. I still have very...
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Dayna J.'s Photo

Oak Lawn, IL

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
companionship
home modification
hospice services
dementia
+ 1 more
Supporting the independence and well-being of seniors is my true passion. With 10 years of experience with seniors, kids, and animals, I offer compassionate, patient care designed to help your loved ones thrive. I have experience with adults with dementia and adults with special needs and provide a full range of services,...
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Alnee T.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I am an Occupational Therapist as my primary occupation, with 5+ years of working with children professionally. I am attentive and prioritize child safety above all else! I am more than happy to work the multiple children as well as children with special needs or conditions. My hours of availability are flexible! I...
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Experienced Health Care Provider Available For Child Care

Chicago, IL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
My name is Agnes and I am a Licensed Paramedic. I have over 15 years of child care experience, caring for children of all ages, multiples, as well as special needs children. I am bilingual-Polish speaking. I am pet-friendly and able to do some light housework as well as laundry. I have my own, reliable car.
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Laura P.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
13 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I am a high school teacher with CPS looking to tutor, nanny, or houseclean on the side. I have been teaching for 13 years and have a variety of experience. I've worked with special needs students of all abilities and currently teach college prep classes at a selective enrollment high school.
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Eliza Z.'s Photo

Harwood Heights, IL

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$26/hr
24 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
With over two decades dedicated to nurturing young minds, I bring a wealth of experience to childcare. My passion lies in fostering children's growth and positively impacting their lives, while providing reliable support for families. I am patient, calm, creative, and approachable. I communicate with parents using their...
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Kendall J.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Kendall. I am 24 years old and a graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in Health Science and a minor in Psychology. In my free time, I love to be outdoors and spend time with friends and family. I have been providing childcare for 10+ years and have experience with ages newborn to 15...
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