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I am great with kids, as well as special needs children. I love babies, toddlers, and adolescents just as much as they love me. I love to see them smile, and learning new things. I have three children of my own. A 4 1/2-year-old girl, 3-year-old boy, and 7-month-old baby boy.
I am willing to work elsewhere as long as my...
5.0
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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Assistive Technology/AAC. Feeding and tube feeding. I was with the last girl I cared for for 16 years she passed away in February which broke my heart but I'm now ready to care for someone else!!
5.0
"April is a very caring, trusting, knowledgeable person that watched my daughter for many years. I was a very protective mother of a severely handicapped child who needed total care ( g tube feedings, frequent...
Reviewed by Carole G.
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I'd describe my personality as personable, easygoing, and friendly.
Also, it is good to note that as a school bus driver, I must maintain a clean driving and criminal free record, and health screening year round.
I have always loved working with children, from babysitting as a preteen to running a home daycare for 9 years,...
Madison B.
Sandwich, IL
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I was in a club all four years of high school called S Friends. It's a club with special needs children. We did activities with them and we went on field trips with them. I taught preschool at my home school my freshman year of high school. I did Early Childhood Development at Vocational Center my Junior and Senior year of high...
Dymond L.
Hinckley, IL
$14-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hello! I am reliable, positive and friendly. In my experience, I have cared for children with special needs, multiple children and households with many pets. I am currently going to Waubonsee community college for nursing, and would like to work during the extra time I have when I am not studying or going to class.
5.0
"She treats my dogs like her own! As a dog owner it’s comforting to see someone else treat your dogs like you treat them. With love and excitement. She was able to handle all four of my dogs. I have a mini...
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Heather K.
Plano, IL
$20-30/hr
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7 years of caregiving experience! I specialize in work with special needs but my skills can be used on ages across the board :)
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I have worked in health care for 7 years with a focus in special needs. I have been the manager of a group home that houses 6 clients of varying ages and disabilities for the last 3 years. I have experience in assisting with day program for individuals which consists of fun community based activities as well as fun enriching...
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Emma B.
Sandwich, IL
$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
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My name is Emma. I'm a mother of 3, if you want to count my cat and pup(: I've babysat for 3 years and also worked as a counselor for the Ymca. I'm certified in CPR, First Aid, Mandated Reporter, Child Development, Health, and Safety Basics.
I have experience with special needs kids. My cousin has autism and my sister has...
5.0
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I'm a registered behavior technician and I love working with young children that have ASD. I also enjoy working with families that have other special needs children.
5.0
"Julie is amazing with both of my children but especially wonderful with my son with Autism. He just loves her, we all do! She is very patient with him and one of the kindest people I have ever met! We are very...
Reviewed by Rhonda H.
Catherine S.
DeKalb, IL
$18-28/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello! I am a recent college graduate from NIU. I have experience caring for children of different ages. I have worked with a wide array of children from newborns to 13-year-olds. I have experience working with children who have special needs/disabilities. I majored in Art and English receiving two bachelors degrees. If you...
5.0
"Catherine is extraordinary with kids of all ages. She's very dependable and gentle with children. She truly takes her time with them and great at calming them down when they are worked up. Not only that but she...
Reviewed by Jade M.
Annrose T.
Oswego, IL
$18-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
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RN, BSN, dog mom looking for small gigs and a change of pace from work.
I am experienced in taking care of children with special needs. Have a car, willing to drive children to school/extra circulars.
Willing to help with small errands or online schooling/tutoring.
5.0
"Annrose is friendly, intelligent, honest, and diligent in her work. She has a history of working with special needs children, and works well with my non-verbal Autistic son. She is near completing her nursing...
Reviewed by Shannon B.
5.0
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I am a mom to 4 adult daughters. My youngest was born with Spina Bifida and is a paraplegic. I have 10 years caring for several families w/ twins (as early as 3 weeks) and a set of quads (6 weeks and premature) and 3 singletons. I have considerable experience w/ newborns multiples, toddlers, & children with special needs. I can...
5.0
"Lara was such a help for our family! She was especially good at reading our families needs and blending in with our routines. I totally trusted her with my twin toddlers!!!"
Reviewed by MaryCarol L.
Brandi O.
DeKalb, IL
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I am 29 years old.
I have an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and an Associates in Applied Sciences: Social Work from Waubonsee Community College.
I have a wide range of experience with children of all sorts. I do have a background knowledge of children with special needs. My boyfriend's sister has Cerebral...
5.0
"Brandi is very good with children. She is patient and very caring, she even goes above and beyond her regular duty to help out. She is the best nanny I have ever had, if it wasn't for this pandemic I would...
Reviewed by Samanthia C.
Kara S.
Oswego, IL
$20-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Extremely personable , professional and dependable care for your loved one . Mother of three grown children with experience with seniors , special needs as well as dementia care .
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For 2+ years I was a Nanny for a family with a child with Autism. I have taken care of his medicine, taken him to therapy and done some work with him in the home and taken him to activities.
In college I worked with children in Special Olympics.
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Hi !
I have worked with children for years ! I have worked with Newborns, toddlers all the way to teen years! I have one Beautiful son from fertility that is 14 years of age !
I have worked with special needs as well and still currently work with a family on call when they need me !
I have taught Children at my Church in...
Cynthia R.
Aurora, IL
$19-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I been working with children since I was 13 years old. Watching my cousins kids then. I have a Bachelor's degree in Child Development and an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education.
I have been working with children the past 29 years in different environments. Mostly children infants to 3 years old and also preschool age...
Corinne C.
Aurora, IL
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Corinne. I am getting my Masters of Nursing. I am CPR certified and have been through first aid training as well. I have been babysitting for 6 years with several families for various occasions. I have experience with children ages 4 months to 13 years old, but I am comfortable working with other ages as well....
Gloria G.
Aurora, IL
$38/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Raised 5 children of my own. plus an additional 15 years experience with child care from new born to young adults, as well as special needs with 6 years experience.
Grandma of 10
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I have worked in Home Health, Nursing Homes, Hospital and worked with special needs kids. I'm out going love to laugh! I'm always smiling! I have 25 years of childcare experience and 17 years of experience as a CNA.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Somonauk, IL
April L C.
5.0
April is a very caring, trusting, knowledgeable person that watched my daughter for many years. I was a very protective mother of a severely handicapped child who needed total care ( g tube feedings, frequent suctioning, non verbal, diapered) and had a seizure disorder. I totally trusted my child in...
- Carole G.
Dymond L.
5.0
She treats my dogs like her own! As a dog owner it’s comforting to see someone else treat your dogs like you treat them. With love and excitement. She was able to handle all four of my dogs. I have a mini Aussie who isn’t the friendliest with people, but he loved Dymond. I definitely recommend and...
- Care member
Julie S.
5.0
Julie is amazing with both of my children but especially wonderful with my son with Autism. He just loves her, we all do! She is very patient with him and one of the kindest people I have ever met! We are very lucky to have Julie as a part of our lives!!
- Rhonda H.
Catherine S.
5.0
Catherine is extraordinary with kids of all ages. She's very dependable and gentle with children. She truly takes her time with them and great at calming them down when they are worked up. Not only that but she enjoys playing with them and doing activities with them as well!
- Jade M.
Annrose T.
5.0
Annrose is friendly, intelligent, honest, and diligent in her work. She has a history of working with special needs children, and works well with my non-verbal Autistic son. She is near completing her nursing degree so I always feel safe leaving my son with her. I highly recommend Annrose to anyone...
- Shannon B.
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