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Candyce W.

Somonauk, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I'm Candyce, an early childhood special education teacher who is off for the summer and looking to provide childcare for families in Lake Holiday and the surrounding areas. I've spent the last several years working with children of all ages and abilities. I currently teach elementary-aged students with special needs and am...
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Trustworthy, Kind And Reliable Caregiver

Sandwich, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
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!!

Carole G. says "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...

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Happiness For Me Is Defined By Serving Others And Making A Contribution In This World .

Elburn, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello I am looking for the opportunity to serve your loved one and family with the most dignity and respect and kindness one has to offer. I have my associates in science towards nursing . I also have extensive background serving special needs , elderly , and home bound. I enjoy this work. I do believe this is my calling . I...

Care Member says "She was a 24/7 caregiver for my husband on hospice. She was devoted to his care, turning him, tending his meds, taking vitals and she helped me with...

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Nanny/Babysitter

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a fun-loving recent college graduate who loves working with kids! I have been babysitting (paid/unpaid) for about 9 years. I have a very large family so I have experience with a wide age range from newborn to 14. I love to meet new people and build relationships. In high school I taught a preschool class through the child...

Christina H. says "I was looking for a childcare provider, as needed for back-up when my mom was not available to help out with my 4 year old daughter, A. I found...

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DeKalb, IL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Jade M. says "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...

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DeKalb, IL

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$21/hr
5 years experience
part time college student, going to school to be kindergarten teacher & im looking for a little one to watch, im flexible with pretty much everything! i've worked with special needs kids also so that's a bonus ! looking to renew my CPR certification ASAP! Have reliable transportation! I started working with kids when I was 12....
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Compassionate, Empathic, Caring And Skilled CNA

Yorkville, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
mobility assistance
personal care
+ 1 more
Experience with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Special Needs, Feeding Tubes, Foleys, Wound Care, and Mechanical Transfers. Looking for part time hours during the weekends and occasionally during the week. I'm currently a Hospice Cna with years of experience. I also have a special love for people of special needs and 8 years of...
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DeKalb, IL

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm Elaine, a positive and happy person. I have experience with special needs children. I raised a child with anxiety, ADHD, OCD and depression. He turned out to be a Marine. I have also watched 5 children at once. If there is anything else you want to know, send me a message.
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Ottawa, IL

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$15/hr
I have been doing home health care for about 3 years. I have experience with Alzheimer's and dementia clients, one on one care, full assistance (quadriplegic), and since I have moved to Illinois, I am currently working in a group home with 13 individuals, all with different developmental disabilities.
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Aurora, IL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Experience as a nanny, school bus driver, and assisting with special needs little ones. Also, I am a Mandatory abuse reporter.
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Aurora, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I have worked with youth across a wide range of special needs. In the past I ve been a day camp instructor in the summer with students from Kindergarden-high school aged. Currently I work as a paraprofessional at a special needs day school. The school works with students who have maladaptive behaviors that are not allowing them...
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Part- Or Full-time Caregiver Available

DeKalb, IL

from
$10/hr
3 years experience
I did respite care for a boy with ASD and have experience working with children with severe disabilities.
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DeKalb, IL

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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Sarah! I am from a big family so babysitting started with my siblings. I have been with NIU for 10 years, l oversee facilities & operations management. I have experience with children of all ages, from infants to school-aged kids. l am comfortable with routine tasks like meal preparation, playtime, homework & bedtime...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Aurora, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
I have seven years experience as a caregiver in Alzheimer's/ stroke, heart disease, cancer recovery, hospice, etc. I enjoy seeing the relief that I can bring to my clients and the relief of their relatives.
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Part-time Morning Care Provider

Yorkville, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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.
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Oswego, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a certified teacher with degrees in elementary education and special needs education. I taught for a total of four years in West Virginia and Tennessee. After having my son, who is almost two, I left the classroom. I would be with him on any childcare jobs, and if it was a tutoring job, I could plan around my husband's work...
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Best Sitter On The Block!

DeKalb, IL

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Abbey, I'm 19, and I'm from Chicago! However, now I call Columbia home since I'm studying Psychology! I'm also working on minors in both Spanish and Human Development/Family Science. In my life, I've had TONS of experience babysitting, pet sitting, and house sitting. Back at home I worked for families with...
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Aurora, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hello My name is Sofia. I am a caring patient responsible person who loves working with all types of kids. I am neurodivergent friendly. I have a year and half babysitting a autistic boy aged 8 during the school year. I also worked in a photography studio where we love to work with neurodivergent kids with patience and care to...
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Aurora, IL

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$38/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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A Little About Me

Cortland, IL

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me it's a passion. With six years of childcare experience, including three years supporting children and adults with special needs, I'm dedicated to fostering growth while providing dependable, compassionate care. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly, and I enjoy engaging kids...
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  • The average posted rate is $15.00/hr as of July 2026

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April L C.

April is a very caring, trusting, knowledgeable person that watched my daughter for many years. I was a very protective mother of a severely...

- Carole G.

Susan E.

She was a 24/7 caregiver for my husband on hospice. She was devoted to his care, turning him, tending his meds, taking vitals and she helped...

- Care member

Taylor G.

I was looking for a childcare provider, as needed for back-up when my mom was not available to help out with my 4 year old daughter, A. I...

- Christina H.

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