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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Thornton, IL
The average rate is $15/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years
Special needs caregivers in Thornton, IL
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Experienced care provider, administering supervision and guidance to children in public venues and private home settings. Dedicated to helping children better understand the world around them while providing enrichment through play and learning. Committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for learning and growth. Adept...
Meghan L.
Oak Forest, IL
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Meghan. I am 24 years old and have many years of experience working with younger kids. I have worked in daycare settings for a little over 2 years, and have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I am currently a pre-kindergarten teacher for children ages 3-5, including children with special needs. I...
Manojkumar P.
Tinley Park, IL
$25-50/hr
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I have took care of my daughter and son also my dear mom and dad in their 75 years, picking up and cooking meals to drop them off at school and any special needs.
Debra T.
Midlothian, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Professional In Special Needs Individuals, Elderly, Children. Positive, Energetic, Clean
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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...
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I have 25 + years of experience. My experience consists of Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene feeding and more. Additionally I've working with numerous disabilities with infants, children, adults and seniors. I have been a NA ( Nursing Assistant / PCA Patient Care Assistant) since 1994 over 25 yrs. years. I've been a nanny for longer, 30...
Linda N.
Tinley Park, IL
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have 20+ years of foster care experience. I have 4 children, 31, 28, 20 and 19. I have worked with special needs and Autistic children. I am also Montessori trained. I would like to care for your child part time in my home, perhaps sharing time with a grandparent. School teachers preferred! Let's talk.
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Hi, families my name is Sarah and I have been caring for children since I was young. I have cared for infants-teenagers and also children with special needs. I am able to change diapers, naptime, light household tasks, run errands, read books, arts and crafts, go on walks, play at the park and help keep your children safe and...
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Hi. I'm Ryan. I've babysat for several special needs families in the Chicago area of all ages from ages 2 to 12.
Debra T.
Crestwood, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello... I am a State Certified caregiver with many years of experience and always current training. Have worked with seniors as well as disabled or developmental challenged wonderful people. It is my passion and I am reliable, kind, patient and loving and always willing to help others. I am always happy to bring some sunshine...
Laverne S.
Blue Island, IL
$13-18/hr • 1 yrs exp
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My name is Laverne, I work as a teachers assistant. I've worked with special need children. I've done home health care for 2 yrs part time.
Jasmine G.
Munster, IN
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Hi families! I'm currently home from college for the summer. I attend Iupui on the track to become a physical therapist and I just finished my second year. ! I have been sitting since January, although it may seem like a short time, I have had plenty of experience. I do have previous care with special needs, and I am CPR...
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I have worked with both children and young adults with special needs/disabilities for the last 15 years. I understand that it takes compassion, patience, hard-work and dedication to provide the care that they may need. Although it can sometimes become overwhelming, it's being able to help families that are truly in need of...
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Previous experienced elderly caregiver. Housekeeping, cooking, medications, took care elderly woman who passed away age 87. Also several years caregiver to eldery male who had cancer and passed away. Companionship also experienced with pets. Used to be medical tech. 30 years ago.
Katrina R.
Calumet City, IL
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I love kids of all ages. I am able to take care of multiple kids at once. I've been watching kids from an early age. I have baby sat kids from 2 months of age through 11 years of age. I've took Child Development in high school. We had a daycare apart of the class. I don't have experience with special needs children but I have...
Shannon H.
Munster, IN
$19-41/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I recently stopped doing clinic work but would like to continue providing care a couple days a week. I'm available as a backup or special event sitter/caregiver. There's also a possibility of something part time with a set schedule as well.
I'm an Occupational Therapy Assistant with experience working with newborn children all...
Kamy O.
Lansing, IL
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I have around 3 years of experience in the child care setting! I currently work as a paraprofessional working with special needs children. I am only looking for something seasonal, as I will resume work in the fall. I speak spanish & have a valid drivers license. I enjoy watching movies, taking walks, chill days, running...
Jenna R.
Munster, IN
$10-15/hr
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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.
Kesheva P.
Chicago Heights, IL
$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I am a registered behavioral Therapist I have been working with children diagnosed with Autism and other mental and behavioral disabilities. I love working with all children of all levels of cognition. Working with a population as such requires additional education and training which I am qualified for.
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I recently stopped doing clinic work but would like to continue providing care a couple days a week. I'm available as a backup sitter or a special event sitter. There's also a possibility of something part time with a set schedule as well.
I'm an Occupational Therapy Assistant with experience working with newborn children all...
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I worked as a Direct Support Professional for 4. 5 years and then became a case manager in a residential facility for 8 months. I current am a program manager for a day program for adults with disabilities. I absolutely love my job and the people I work with. It is my passion to help people with disabilities have a great quality...
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