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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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Dedicated To Helping Children Thrive!

Plano, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Experienced and passionate live in nanny and childcare professional with 12+ years of hands-on experience in early childhood education, nannying, and special needs support. Adept at creating nurturing environments, planning engaging activities, and managing multiple responsibilities.
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Happiness For Me Is Defined By Serving Others And Making A Contribution In This World .

Elburn, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
companionship
hospice services
errands
+ 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)
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$10/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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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$17/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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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Compassionate, Empathic, Caring And Skilled CNA

Yorkville, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
specialized care
companionship
mobility assistance
hospice services
+ 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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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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$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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Aurora, IL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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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Part- Or Full-time Caregiver Available

DeKalb, IL

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$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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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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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
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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Part Time Caregiver, Housekeeper, Personal Care Assistant Etc

Aurora, IL

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$20/hr
8 years experience
I love helping people, definitely high energy and bubble personality. I have worked in nursing homes assisting senior citizens with ADL's and have worked in Hospitals assisting patient that were post op, as well as patients that were ill. I also have a lot of experience in customer service, my passion is in the service of...
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Marseilles, IL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, cheerful, energetic and friendly I started working with kids when I was 12 years old when and I started watching my little brother on the weekends by the time I was 13 my little sister was born and I started watching her on weekends as well In my spare time, I like to hang out with my...
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Nanny

DeKalb, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Hi, my name is Beth! I am looking for a summer nanny position from June to August of 2015 and am open for occasional date nights as well. I started babysitting when I was 12 for the kids in my neighborhood. In high school I worked in a camp ground during the summer doing activities with kids. After high school, I nannied for a...
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Part-Time Child and Pet Care Provider

Oswego, IL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
My name is Megan and I live in Oswego. I have been providing child care for numerous families since I was 12 years old (I am now 23.) I currently work during the daytime at a law firm, so I have most week nights free. I have cared for children of all ages including children with special needs. In the past I have coached...
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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.

Catherine S.

Catherine is extraordinary with kids of all ages. She's very dependable and gentle with children. She truly takes her time with them and...

- Jade M.

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