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Erica L.


Roscoe, IL

$15-50/hr16 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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Makayla S.


Roscoe, IL

$14-19/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

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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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Brittany B.


Roscoe, IL

$33/hr2 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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Mariza M.


Loves Park, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional ASD Caregiver And Advocate

5.0

(2)

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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" -...
5.0
"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.

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Sandra T.


Loves Park, IL

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

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I am a responsible middle age women with experience in a preschool and elementary setting. I also have experience with special needs children. I am caring and patient and enjoy children. I would enjoy helping parents as they balance work and child rearing. I am willing to help with light housekeeping and meals. I am fine with...
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Kimberly W.


Rockford, IL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate, Great Communicator And Hard Working.

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I have a medical assistant background and I have done in home care and facility care for elderly and special needs. I can assist with daily functions of hygiene, feeding, mobility, companionship, as well as providing security, patience and compassion. I can help with maintaining your loved one's schedules and appointments.
5.0
"Kimberly has taken care of my 85 year-old mother several days a week for more than a year. Her energy, warm personality, and great sense of humor made her my mom’s favorite! She is prompt, professional, and...

Reviewed by Marshall P.

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Manana L.


Machesney Park, IL

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Special needs caregiver

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I like people I'm hard worker
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Lilyana D.


Rockton, IL

$15/hr3 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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Taylor W.


Rockford, IL

$18-50/hr7 yrs exp

LPN/Special Needs Experience (5 Years)

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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.
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Michelle R.


Loves Park, IL

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

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Hello! And thank you for taking the time to find out a little bit about me! I have always enjoyed working with children. I began babysitting and nannying when I was 13. I obtained my degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked in three Early Childhood Centers, two in Rockford and one in Huntley. At each center, I taught...
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Julie D.


Loves Park, IL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver Available

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I worked in a home during my high school years with two children who were both diagnosed with Autism. I did this for the last two years of my schooling. I have always been involved with children, we have taken care of two on a part to full time basis much of the time my two sons were growing up. I have worked in a daycare when...
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Jonathon H.


Rockton, IL

$11-16/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Assistant

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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,...
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Tracey W.


South Beloit, IL

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Love To Help Others Out

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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.

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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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Tamera L.


Machesney Park, IL

$12-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Purvi K.

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Tamera L.


Machesney Park, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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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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Miranda L.


Rockford, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Nanny/Mother's Helper Jobs!

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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...
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!"

Reviewed by Sarena M.

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Lynn D.


Rockford, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Qualified Special Needs Mom Providing Care For All Ages And Abilities

5.0

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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...
5.0
"Lynn was very kind with our 2 year old and our 12 year old daughter! Would definitely hire her again. "

Reviewed by Kimberly A.

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Kristy K.


Janesville, WI

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver For All Ages, Companion Care, Meal Prep Or Light Housekeeping. 20+ Years Medical Exp.

5.0

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Renee W.

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Jeannette P.


Beloit, WI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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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...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Roscoe, IL

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.

Kimberly W.

5.0

Kimberly has taken care of my 85 year-old mother several days a week for more than a year. Her energy, warm personality, and great sense of humor made her my mom’s favorite! She is prompt, professional, and always willing to go the extra mile to meet the needs of those who are in her care and make...

- Marshall P.

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.

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

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