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I provide compassionate care for youth, teens, and adults with special needs. I have experience helping with feeding and daily support. I'm especially comfortable working with individuals on the autism spectrum. I'm patient, understanding, and here to help in any way I can.
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
I have 7years of experience. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. I love kids I have 12 siblings. I have twin nieces who are 5 years old . I'm reliable. I work with special needs at a school right now and I love it. I started to love watching kids when I found out my sister has special needs . I just found it made me so...
Experienced Professional In Special Needs Individuals, Elderly, Children. Positive, Energetic, Clean
Midlothian, IL
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- $23/hr
10 years experience
Have excellent training, licensed, background checked, and years of experience. Have training in physical therapy, chocking, CPR, emergency First Aid. Great references. I am reliable, cheerful, Christian values, and enjoy helping others. Also experience with disabled. Call me if you or your family need the best of care ! Thank...
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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I am the oldest child, so I was always watching my siblings growing up. I always love to be around kids as they can teach you so much, and they're so funny and creative. I started babysitting for neighbors and relatives when I was around 14 years old and have continued over the years, so I have roughly 14 years of experience. My...
Errands
live-in home care
transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a compassionate and experienced caregiver with five years of hands-on experience providing personalized support to individuals of all ages, including those with special needs. As a parent and caregiver within my own family, I bring a deep understanding of the importance of patience, empathy, and attentiveness in providing...
Dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs through compassion, understanding, and meaningful connections. Advocate for inclusivity and empowerment.
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- $15/hr
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
My name is Kellice B. im currently a freshmen at Xavier University of Lousiana. Born in raised in Chicago, IL im currently 18 years old and looking to be a care taker I have two years of unpaid experience with special needs children and look forward to working with all children and building my experience.
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Gloria, I'm compassionate, energetic, and creative, with a strong heart for working with children. I've had experience as a Sunday school teacher, a buddy for children with special needs at Bible camp, a school aide, and years or babysitting. I've also volunteered on mission trips, including one to Guyana, and...
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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Hello! My name is Catherine, but most people, especially kids call me Cat.
I have a 21-year-old son who lives on his own. He has special needs. I'm capable of caring for most any type of situation relating to child care. I miss kids. I get to see my 10-year-old nephew and 3-year-old niece very rarely.
I have a bubbly...
I've raised my 4 children and took care of nothing parents .. my father lived with me fir 10 years and I cared for his needs as a quadriplegic and my mother had diabetes and dialysis.. I cared for children as a nanny fir many years . I've cared for alzheimer patienrs and several senior care assignments . I'm very compassionate...
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- $15/hr
I've been a care provider for the past 10 years. I am currently on team to get my RBT and have worked in clinical and residential settings with children who have behavioral issues, medical issues, and mental delays.
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello my name is Melissa. I'm 32 years old with 15+ years of experience, newborn-16. I am very comfortable with all the experiences which come with taking care of children, including special needs. I have spent several years working in Childcare with 3 families in particular long term. I realized once I had my own kids, the...
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- $15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
I have been a teacher for eight years full time, and am looking for part-time work in baby-sitting while I return to graduate school. I have extensive experience with children with special needs including Autism, seizure disorders, cognitive impairments, etc. I love working with children of all ages and abilities.
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
I have experience in providing nanny services in the past for a lovely family while they were awaiting a opening spot for their child at a Montessori school. I have experience caring for children from infancy to high school. I also have caregiving experience with adults and adults with special needs. I am CPR trained as well,...
I'd describe my personality as silly and creative yet serious when need to be.
I like working with kids because they make me happy. They are hilarious, imaginative, honest, silly. I really couldn't imagine doing anything else!
I'm looking for a job that makes me happy and that allows me to help children.
I started working...
I am looking for someone that is in need of my assistance. I have experience helping all types of ages with different backgrounds. I have a reliable transportation and love pets! I am a very positive person, and I can take on several task at a time. I am easy to talk to and love doing crafty things.
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
Mom of 5, CPR and first aid certified. Injury prevention certified, CNA, child passenger safety technician/instructor/certified safe travel for children with special needs.
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I have 12 years of babysitting experience with children with special needs. One is developmentaly delayed due to seizures. I have worked with Deaf children as well. I have also babysat a child with celiac and another with asthma.
Hi! I am currently a special education teacher at a local school district. I teach grades K-5 throughout the day and focus on reading, writing, math, and social emotional learning. I also taught 2nd and 3rd grade general education for four years. Prior to working in the public schools, I worked at a therapeutic day school for...
I found my passion in working with the special needs population when I was 17 years old. Since then, I have worked with many abilities and ages in a variety of settings-everything from school, home, and recreation. I have experience working with autism and down syndrome individuals as well. I have spent a lot of time...
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The average post rate is $18.33/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
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