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Lara is our life saver. She is our part time nanny who started with us when my twins were 3 weeks old and has been with us for the last…

Review for Lara B. by Stephanie G.

She is punctual, kind, and caring. She was great with my 2.5 year old and will rehire.

Review for Paula E. by Care member

Chelsea has always been a very responsible person. From a very early age she has exhibited leadership qualities whether it be with her…

Review for Chelsea B. by Stephanie B.

Special needs caregivers in Sugar Grove, IL

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Norma T.


Sugar Grove, IL

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Excellent Resource For Any Special Needs

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I have extensive experience caring for both adults, children, infants and babies with special needs. I am extremely patient and careful not just with how I approach the care duties but also, partnering with the parents and guardians responsible in the care plan or regular duties and schedules. I am honest, dependable and very...
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Ally S.


Sugar Grove, IL

$23-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

Hello! I'm Ally and I have a bachelor's degree in Special Education from Illinois State University and am a licensed teacher! Two years ago I taught in CPS as a special education teacher at an elementary school (1st-3rd grade teacher)! Last year, I moved to Japan and taught English to students from 2 to 16 years old! Prior to my...
Hi! My name is Christine and I am looking for a companion job for a senior citizen. I have always been passionate about taking care of people. This is what I was put on Earth to do. I have four (adult) children of my own. I have many years of experience working with special-needs individuals. I am very down-to-earth and...
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Danielle J.


Sugar Grove, IL

$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi There! I'm Danielle! I have 13 years experience working with kids of all ages starting in middle school watching my neighborhood's kids while they ran errands, to working in daycare centers as well as center for children with special needs! I'm very detail oriented and follow instructions closely, being sure to care for your...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Lara B.


Aurora, IL

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Present And Attentive Experienced Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Lara can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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!!!"

MaryCarol L.

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Paula E.


North Aurora, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Help-N-U At Home

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love working with people of all ages. I have many years of experience working with infants, young children and the elderly. I'm currently a caregiver to my mother and tend to her needs as needed. I also have over 40 years on and off assisting special needs individuals in the private sector as well as various organizations...
Paula can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"My husband and I have known Paula and her family for many years. Paula provided respite care services for our severe and profound developmentally disabled daughter for several years. Our daughter now lives in a Intermediate Care Facility. Paula was extremely...

Janet P.

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Chelsea B.


Aurora, IL

$25/hr • 16 yrs exp

Full-time Provider Available

I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. My 16 years of experience and background in education have equipped me with the skills to create a nurturing environment where children thrive. I believe in open communication with parents and regularly provide updates about...
Chelsea can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Chelsea is a really out going person and willing to get the job done but correctly. She have an upbeat personality. "

Patrick F.

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Susan E.


Elburn, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

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

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Susan can also help with: Dementia, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Susan was kind and caring with my mother. She was always very attentive and spent her time talking and interacting with her. "

Care member

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Taylor K.


Geneva, IL

$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently an Early Childhood Special Education teacher who has worked with both typically developing children and children with additional needs including autism, social communication disorder, down syndrome, speech delays, developmental delays and OHI.
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Muriel C.


Batavia, IL

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kind, Caring, And Patient Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a wife and mother of 2 young adults who has lived in the tri-cities for 28 years. I have worked as an outdoor education nature and science teacher for 10 years at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, IL. During this time period, I taught all age groups, from preschoolers to adults. When special needs...
5.0
"Muriel watched our 19 yr old special needs daughter for the day while we were in town for a wedding. She was so warm, professional and fun. My daughter felt comfortable around her immediately which put us at ease and allowed us to enjoy ourselves. She developed a...

Patricia S.

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Sydney R.


Batavia, IL

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Summer Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sydney, I am 24 years old and a student at the Chamberlain University. I am studying nursing with the goal to be a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. I am the oldest out of 3 and helped out a lot with my siblings when they were younger. I have a wide range of experience watching kids from infants to pre-teens as well...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"I have known Sydney for over 8 years, and I have enjoyed watching her grow into a responsible, poised and confident young woman. She frequently cares for my children (ages 4 and 7), and I have often observed her patience and creatively with my boys. She is a role...

Andrea W.

7 years of caregiving experience! I specialize in work with special needs but my skills can be used on ages across the board :)
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Rebecca P.


Aurora, IL

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Graduate With Extensive Experience

Hello everyone! My name is Rebecca, and I have been babysitting and taking care of children since I was 15. I have worked with all age groups, from newborns to teenagers. Additionally, I have 1. 5 years of experience in a children's behavioral health clinic. I have experience with special needs, food allergies, and many...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Stephanie A.


Batavia, IL

$20-40/hr • 7 yrs exp

I have 7 years of experience in a special recreation setting. I spent 6 years working part-time, assisting, leading, and facilitating recreation programs for people with disabilities. I now work full-time as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, where I get to plan, facilitate, and lead recreation programming in a professional...
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Emily C.


North Aurora, IL

$17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I have been in childcare (babysitting, schools for special needs, therapy for special needs) for most of my life. I have experience caring for children aged 2-14. I believe in having fun, being outdoors, teaching skills in context (such as tying shoes etc.) and having a positive relationship rather than just being a babysitter.
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Shaundra W.


Geneva, IL

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

With a warm heart and expert hands, I bring over 8 years of dedicated teaching experience to the table, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Child Development and Family Studies. My journey has been enriched by over 12 years of nurturing as a babysitter and nanny, where I've honed my ability to create a safe and engaging...
Shaundra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

I have been working in childcare for the past 3 years. This summer I worked as a summer camp counselor and worked closely with a child who has brittle bone disease, and I took great joy in caring for her and helping out where needed. I also have ADHD myself and have several friends on the autism spectrum. I have spent a lot of...
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Gloria G.


Aurora, IL

$38/hr • 10 yrs exp

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
Gloria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lisa S.


Plano, IL

$20-35/hr • 3 yrs exp

I'm a mom of four adult children and 1 grandchild. I love being around kids! I also have experience with special needs. Willing to help meal prep and light house cleaning.
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Emily C.


North Aurora, IL

$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

I started volunteering for children with autism around 2010. I did childcare for the Autism Conference in Chicago for three years. I've also worked as an aide in various special education schools and as an ABA therapist for Easterseals. I plan on continuing my education in the near future and staying in this field. I currently...

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