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My name is Jonathon H. and I am a recent graduate from Iowa State University where I majored in Child, Adult, and Family Services. For the past three years I have worked with the Rockford Park District as a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant. Here I assisted teens with disabilities physically, mentally, and emotionally. Likewise,...
Lilyana D.
Rockton, IL
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Lily, and I have worked with many kids from many different backgrounds. I have experience working with children in an early childhood classroom (ages 3-6), at Camp Winnebago's summer camp (ages 5-17), babysitting as a teenager (ages 3-10), and currently I work in a school as a paraprofessional (ages 3-8). I...
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I have worked as a Medical Assistant for 20 years, I have worked as a Special Education Aide for 7 years and I have worked as a Summer Nanny for 1 summer. I have done in home child care for 3 years. My entire life I have been passionate about helping people, in anyway that I can. I have a very special place in my heart for those...
Erica L.
Roscoe, IL
$15-50/hr • 16 yrs exp
Preschool Special Ed Teacher Looking To Care For Your Child.
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I'd describe my personality as patient, loving, and calm.
I like working with kids because I love watching them grow and learn.
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old as a sitter. I taught preschool for RPS for 16 years. I am also a licensed RBT and worked with Autistic children. I also have alot of special...
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I have 7 years of experience with child care. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I just graduated with a nursing degree and I'm looking for work before I take my boards. I have worked with developmentally disabled adults for the last five years, specializing in autism.
Taylor W.
Rockford, IL
$25-50/hr
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Worked for the last five years with adults who have developmental disabilities. I have worked with a range of diagnoses and feel confident in special needs care.
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Stay at home mom that now has independent teenagers that don't need mom to be home all the time or that need to be driven to practices. Looking to help out others families while also making extra money (because teenagers are expensive lol). Experience taking care of Special need kids.
Elizabeth K.
Beloit, WI
$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Looking For Part-Time/ Possible Full-Time Position As A Caregiver
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I currently work in an adult family home in Janesville. I had worked in a day service program prior to that.
Brittany B.
Roscoe, IL
$33/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I am the youngest of three kids. I love working kids. I babysit my little cousins during the summer. I am currently in high school and I work with the special need children there and I have been doing since the beginning of the school year
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Since age 5 I've done swimming, ice skating, gymnastics, tumbling, cheer, and competitive dance team. My family and I like to travel. I have 7 years of experience childhood sitting for families as well as nursery for infants and toddlers. I was a volunteer teacher for dance/cheer with special needs children and also a camp...
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I like people I'm hard worker
Samantha M.
Rockford, IL
$14-19/hr
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I've worked in healthcare for 12 years, mostly as a CNA! I've also worked as a Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician and Behavioral Health Technician! I love caring for people and have experience with ages from new born to elderly! Please don't hesitate to ask any questions and I look forward to taking care of you're loved...
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I have worked with people with intellectual disabilities for over a year and have loved it! I'm going to school for psychology and it has helped me be a caregiver.
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Hello,
My name is Tammy.
I would like to explain that I Love babies and children!
I have 30 plus years experience.
I also went to college and have experience with early childhood.
I have CPR, and First-aid for babies abd children.
I am also a CNA.
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Hello,
My name is Tammy. I would like to explain that I Love babies, and children!
I also love to take care of elderly people!
I have 30 plus years experience!
I am a CNA. I also have CPR, First-aid both for babies, children, and Elderly.
I used to have my own Day care for years.
And also in have experience with special needs...
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"We recently interviewed Tammy for a nanny position and she seems wonderful. She had great communication, was professional, and she had a very calm demeanor. We ultimately went with someone who is close to a...
Reviewed by Purvi K.
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As a big sister of two little brothers, and a member of a large extended family (with lots of little cousins!), my love for kids has only grown over the years. Kids are my passion, and I always feel comfortable around them. I love to play, teach, and create with children, as I've always been a very creative and driven person...
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"Miranda interviewed with us for a full time nanny position. She was punctual, organized, and truthful. Her references were wonderful and all of them commented on how she was not just a babysitter who sat on the...
Reviewed by Jamie B.
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I have worked with infants, children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, especially with those on the autism spectrum providing 1:1 learning, individualized care, therapeutic support & training, behavioral intervention, community integration and play activities for over 25 years. This is not "my job" -...
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"I hired Reese to take care of my 7 year old autistic son. She was always punctual, reliable and flexible with her schedules and that of my son to assist with accommodating his needs. She assisted with taking...
Reviewed by Marie T.
Lynn D.
Rockford, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Qualified Special Needs Mom Providing Care For All Ages And Abilities
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Hi! I'm a mature, responsible grandmotherly type. I absolutely love children and treat the children I care for as if they were my own family. Also, I am reliable, I show up and on time. I am also a qualified Special Needs mom with 24+ years experience with Autism, ADHD, IDD, and MI with my special needs son. In combination with...
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"We were thrilled with how Lynn cared for our children. We were in dire need of a date night, and she stepped into the role with ease. We especially appreciated her experience caring for neurodivergent children....
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Kristy K.
Janesville, WI
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver For All Ages, Companion Care, Meal Prep Or Light Housekeeping. 20+ Years Medical Exp.
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I am a married mother of two boys. I love working with people. My oldest is 21 and in the Air force and my youngest is 13. I have been a CNA since 1996 and was working on my nursing degree and stopped to be a mom. I'm looking for full to part time work and can very my hours to your needs..
I worked in hospitals, home health...
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"Kristy is a wonderful caregiver. She is attentive to her clients' physical needs and emotions. She is warm, caring, and humorous. Most importantly, she is very good at what she does! As an employee, she is...
Reviewed by Renee W.
Kaitlin J.
Janesville, WI
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hi, my name is Kaitlin. I recently moved to Wisconsin with my husband and our 2-year-old. Before moving here I was a nanny in Oklahoma City for a family with a little girl that had special needs. I loved it so much, and was heartbroken to leave. I have been nannying for 5 years and I wouldn't want any other job. My dream one day...
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"Kaitlin is absolutely amazing with a heart of gold. The care she provided for our daughter and even our entire family was far and above expectations. She cared for our daughter as if she was her own. Our...
Reviewed by Michael K.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rockton, IL
Tamera L.
5.0
We recently interviewed Tammy for a nanny position and she seems wonderful. She had great communication, was professional, and she had a very calm demeanor. We ultimately went with someone who is close to a family friend but Tammy was a top choice. Our daughter was drawn to her.
- Purvi K.
Miranda L.
5.0
Miranda is a super-sweet, down to earth, value-minded person and fun to boot! She is always on time (usually a few minutes early) and always happy to hang out and help. Love her!
- Sarena M.
Mariza M.
5.0
I am more than happy to provide a reference for Mariza. She was a Godsend this summer! We live out of state and are here often and found myself in a difficult situation with my teenage son who is on the Spectrum this summer. He's been going through a rough spot and I needed lots of support and care...
- Keren O.
Lynn D.
5.0
Lynn was wonderful with our 18 month old son! He is very attached to us and has a little stranger anxiety. He took to Lynn right away. Children can tell when someone is a kind soul and that’s what Lynn is. Love her!
- Care member
Kristy K.
5.0
Kristy is a wonderful caregiver. She is attentive to her clients' physical needs and emotions. She is warm, caring, and humorous. Most importantly, she is very good at what she does! As an employee, she is also punctual, hard working, and willing to take on new responsibilities. She earns an A+...
- Renee W.
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