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Hello, my name is Ella.. and I am 18 years old. I am the oldest daughter of 8 siblings. I have a helpful mindset. I am very willing to do what is needed. Being around young kids often, I am very patient and love finding fun things to do.
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I am a certified teacher and am licensed to have children with special needs in my classroom. My step-brother is autistic, so are his friends that come over. I have had experience with a variety of disabilities, from EBD, Downs Syndrome, Autism, cerebral Palsy, and more. I do believe that every child is different and cannot be...
Madison P.
Sycamore, IL
$15-17/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Madison. I am 21 years old and attending NIU. I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping. I am in the Army National guard. I have nannied previously a 7-year-old and a 10-year-old. I also babysat a teen-aged girl with special needs and pet sat as well. Comfortable with pets and...
Catherine S.
DeKalb, IL
$18-28/hr • 1 yrs exp
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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...
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"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.
Brandi O.
DeKalb, IL
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
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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.
Katie W.
Hampshire, IL
$10-15/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Special Needs Professional With Flexible Schedule
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***I CURRENTLY WORK FULL-TIME IN THE SPECIAL RECREATION FIELD. However, I am periodically available to help on nights and weekends!*** I have been working with individuals with disabilities for the past 9 years in a variety of different settings. Before I graduated with my degree is B. S. Rehabilitation Services (minoring in...
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I have been babysitting and working with kids since I can remember. I go home on weekends to nanny for families who have built a rapport with me over the years. I also work with special needs kids that I met from my job working as a behavioral therapist!
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Hi!!!! I have been involved in working with children for 10 years. I began by babysitting for a few neighbors. I then became a nanny every day for about 3 hours Monday through Friday. I have worked at summer camps for children with special needs. I have been a nanny for two different families for the last 2 summers. This past...
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I have had many rewarding clients and they all have touched my life in a special way. I love what I do.
Leanna R.
DeKalb, IL
$39/hr • 4 yrs exp
Child Psychology Ph.D. Student Seeking Caregiving Position - Knowledgeable With Flexible Schedule!
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Hello! I am a clinical child psychology Ph. D. candidate, taking a sabbatical to complete my dissertation. I love children and have lots of experience in childcare, in addition to my professional training. I have specialized knowledge in infant/child development, and supporting children with special needs. I've worked in...
Jayne M.
Hampshire, IL
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
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Teacher for 4 years with a general education and special education licenses. CPR certified. Work with kids with all different abilities consistently. Babysat frequently before become a certified teacher.
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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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Hi! My name is Amber and I am currently a child and adolescent behavioral clinician in Rochelle. I am changing from full time to part time as I get ready to start my doctorate studies as an Occupational Therapist at UIC this fall. Because of this change, I am looking for some work, and that's why I'm here! I graduated from...
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I am currently a Residential Director at a non-profit Organization that service adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I have spent the last 7 years as a caregiver for adults with disabilities. I am CPR and First Aid trained. I Provide them with the proper medical attention and make life possible for them.
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Hi my name is Cheryl, I have been a caregiver for 8 years. I have cared for all ages and all different needs including; paralysis, cerebral palsy and autism. Thanks!
Sierra C.
Cortland, IL
$14-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Educator In District 428 Making It Her Goal To Help With Kids Outside Of School. :)
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Hello! I currently work as a substitute paraprofessional in d428. I have worked with the Gen Ed and Special Ed population for 3 years. Just like the Gen Ed population, I find it very important to foster a safe and loving environment for children with special needs while exercising skills in patience and de-escalation.
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Kerri D.
Hampshire, IL
$21-50/hr • 13 yrs exp
I Look For Ward To Making A Rewarding Change In Life Of Someone And Having Them Reward My Life
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I'd describe my personality as caring, loyal , trustworthy
I like caring for people with special needs because I have had family member with special neeed
I'm looking for a job that I can make a difference
I started caring for people with special needs when all my life
In my spare time, I like to give back
One thing you...
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Hi! My name is Jenny. I live in Campton Hills with my fiancée and 3 dogs. My daughter is a freshman in college and I'm adjusting to being an empty nester! Currently I'm working as a teacher in Naperville - this is my 23rd year - but looking for extra work to stay busy and help pay for college expenses!
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Life can be challenging as is... even more so for people with specific disabilities-
I'm passionate about assisting men and ladies with special challenges lead fulfilling lives by assisting with daily living tasks so that they can be as independent as they desire to be :)
Most of my experience is in assisting people with...
5.0
"Lorie took care of my father when we were on vacation. She was wonderful. She kept the house clean and was great with my father. I would hire her again in a heartbeat."
Reviewed by Kris C.
Susan E.
Elburn, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Happiness For Me Is Defined By Serving Others And Making A Contribution In This World .
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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...
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"Susan is an exceptional caregiver! It is obvious that she is passionate about caring for people, and I cannot Recommend her enough! "
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sycamore, IL
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.
Brandi O.
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 still be employing her.
- Samanthia C.
Lorie G.
5.0
Lorie took care of my father when we were on vacation. She was wonderful. She kept the house clean and was great with my father. I would hire her again in a heartbeat.
- Kris C.
Susan E.
5.0
Susan was great. She did exactly what I needed and wanted, but left me the independence I wanted. I never felt pushed. I felt supported. She's a great asset!
- Care member
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