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Mylene C.
Naperville, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi there :) My name is Mylene! I am a mother of two beautiful Childrens ages 5 and 12. I have 10+ years of experience with little ones, twins, kids of special needs and including being a live in nanny. I also have experience working at a daycare. I am very active, I enjoy working out and cooking. Cleaning and organizing is a...
5.0
"I have known her for 9years she is very dependable and trustworthy!"
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
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My name is Virginia and I am 46 years old. I have worked in a daycare setting for about 24 years. I have worked as a nanny/sitter and have experience with infants through school age for a number of years. In 2008, I graduated with a BA degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education Special...
5.0
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Hello! I'm Andrea. I'm a registered nurse and I work 3 days a week. I want to nanny on my off days because I have a passion for children. I have experience with special needs as well (Down syndrome, autism, seizure disorders, and non-verbal kiddos). I have also traveled with a family on multiple trips and provided 24-7 care.
5.0
"Andrea is a caring & dependable caregiver! We would not hesitate to hire her again!"
Reviewed by Mara M.
5.0
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Hello there! My name is Camille and I am a Registered Nurse & graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I am Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certified and currently am working night shift in the Intensive Care Unit.
I am a reliable, dependent and trustworthy caretaker who believes kindness is of the utmost...
5.0
"Camille is fantastic and our son loves when she comes over!"
Reviewed by Katy E.
Wendy S.
Joliet, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Worked With Children All Ages All Developments. Great Helper Full Of Fun And Laughs
5.0
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I have worked with children of all ages and really all developments thru my career. Right now I am mainly a mom. But I am hoping to find someone needed a helping hand part time during later morning and till around 330 p.m. I am hard working and find ways to turn rain storms into rainbows.
Ashley M.
Joliet, IL
$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
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Social Work Graduate, awaiting LSW.
Experience working with at-risk youth in crisis situations, and after-school settings.
CPR/AED/ First Aid Certified
Currently a Full-Time employee as a Qualified Mental Health Professional and Crisis/Outreach Manager.
Has own transportation.
Currently learning Spanish and taking classes, can...
5.0
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I love helping people. I have been fully engaged in this field since my graduation from the University of IL in 1990. I have worked approximately 30 years in Social Services in many capacities including In Home Care; Vacation care; Special Recreation; Special Olympics Coaching and day care.
5.0
"Jill has provided outstanding care for my adult special-needs daughter for 7 years and has become one of my daughter's best friends. She's taken my daughter on shopping trips, to restaurants and even the...
Reviewed by Kevin F.
3.0
(2)
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I currently take care of a child who has specuial needs. I assist with eating ,changing, changing feeding machine, comforting, and constructing activities. I am going to school currently for early childhood education. Please message me with details regarding a position.
5.0
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Hi! My name is Ana and I am a junior nursing major in college! I have lots of experience nannying. I love children and have worked with kids of all ages, even those with special needs! I can be flexible with schedules and am also comfortable with pets! Right now, I am only looking for short-term jobs like date nights and...
5.0
"Ana is the BEST! She was with us for 3 years until she moved for nursing school. My 3 little girls adore her. She was always 15 minutes early and was flexible with whatever the day would bring. She would drive...
Reviewed by Jackie F.
4.5
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I am a certified Educational Assistant. I have worked with 3-5 yr old special needs at risk children for 18 years. I now work as an assistant at the Elementary level K-2 grades. I am a certified CNA, Phlebotomists, EKG technician. I have provided home health care for 15 years.
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I have been taking care of children since 1985. I have been a nanny all over USA until 2002. I decided to make a change and moved to Mainland China (Shenzhen) to teach English. Now I own a small kindergarten in Shenzhen. Because they do not accept or understand learning issues in children, our school gets many special kids. My...
5.0
"Wendy is awesome! She's very knowledgeable and very experienced in childcare. Both my kids are on the spectrum and I couldn't have asked for a better sitter for them. She always had activities planned and...
Reviewed by Justin B.
5.0
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My name is Carrie. Prior to becoming a caregiver, I was a Cosmetologist and a Cosmetology teacher. I have always loved working with people. I used to care for a lady who had a rare neurological disease called cortical basal degeneration. It is so rare that they had no set treatment for it. She was dependent on me for everything...
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Hello! My name is Bradi and I am a graduate student at University studying speech-language pathology. I have a passion for working with children of all ages. I have been babysitting since I was old enough to take a babysitting certification class through the park district at the age of 12. I have babysat for countless families...
Janine C.
Naperville, IL
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Will Treat Your Child(ren) Like My Own! Occupational Therapy Practitioner And Pro Photographer
5.0
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My name is Janine and I am the Mama to an amazing 13-year-old boy. I have worked with caring for, teaching, and bringing love into children's lives for about 22 years. I have been a lead teacher for 6 years (infants and toddlers), and have been a nanny for 7 different families in the past. I am an occupational therapy...
5.0
"Janine is a wonderful nanny/babysitter. She has such a calm demeanor and is so extremely patient with kids. My kiddos always have the best time when she babysits and I can leave knowing they are in wonderful...
Reviewed by Lindsey B.
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I am a certified Paraprofessional at Guiding Lights Academy. I help children K - 12 with special needs learning life skills.
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I have provided care for children at an early age. I take care of children from infant to preteens. I also provide care to children of special needs. I enjoy the wonders of children.
Nicole S.
Joliet, IL
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am the second oldest of 9 in a large blended family, some siblings have special needs. I have babysat, taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, tutored in various subjects, and am certified as an Early Childhood teacher. As a teacher, I taught everything from birth to 6th grade. I love to read, knit, crochet, and a variety...
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Are you looking for a responsible, reliable, and fun nanny or babysitter? That's me!
My day job is working 1 on 1 with special needs children, and I have lots of nannying and babysitting experience.
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I come from a big family and have babysat kids of different age groups, cultures, and special needs backgrounds (ex. autism) for over 5 years. I just obtained my Master of Science in Medical Sciences and am looking to babysit periodically before attending Physician Assistant school in the Summer/Fall of 2024. I can help with...
Isabel M.
Darien, IL
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Romeoville, IL
Mylene C.
5.0
I have known her for 9years she is very dependable and trustworthy!
- Care member
Andrea S.
5.0
Andrea is a caring & dependable caregiver! We would not hesitate to hire her again!
- Mara M.
Camille A.
5.0
Camile was extremely helpful and went above and beyond what was needed at times. My 3 kids loved when she came and my youngest would always ask if camile was here. Would definitely hire again and hopefully once things get settled we will be able to.
- Joanne D.
Jill G.
5.0
Jill has provided outstanding care for my adult special-needs daughter for 7 years and has become one of my daughter's best friends. She's taken my daughter on shopping trips, to restaurants and even the Caribbean for a cruise. We trust her completely and highly recommend her!
- Kevin F.
Ana E.
5.0
Ana is the BEST! She was with us for 3 years until she moved for nursing school. My 3 little girls adore her. She was always 15 minutes early and was flexible with whatever the day would bring. She would drive the girls where they needed to be and take them, and on fun outings. I trust very few...
- Jackie F.
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