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Hello my name is Elizabeth
I have zero experience with special needs but I have patience, I am willing to learn and help . I have worked with elderly sick people and kids. I like to help, if your willing to give me a chance I'm your girl.
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light cleaning
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As a childcare provider with 20 years of experience, I've had the honor of supporting families and making a positive impact on children's lives. My passion for caregiving stems from my previous babysitting roles and my desire to help children grow and learn.
I believe my patience, creativity, and friendly demeanor make me an...
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Hello! My name is Ashley. I am a Licensed COTA and CNA with 15 years experience providing quality support and patient care. I am a skilled caregiver with therapy and nursing background and I am dedicated to comfort, safety, and dignity. I provide compassionate and reliable care with strong clinical and support skills. I have...
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My name is Lea. With 40 years in the restaurant industry, I am comfortable with keeping things organized and sanitary.
My daughter (28) has special needs so I have been a caretaker for many years. I was my moms caretaker. I took care of her appointments, her medication, her equipment and her personal hygiene.
I have helped...
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Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Worked years in the hospital and then my passion became working with children in the foster/adoption field. I am the Licensing Specialist for a Licensed Child Placing Agency. I work with all different behaviors/ special needs and have lots of experience with foster parents. I have...
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I have an 8-year-old son who keeps me on my toes and shows me more and more of what I am capable of. I have worked in child care for about 4 years and provided care to adults with special needs as well as the elderly. I feel that my experiences have prepared me for anything that comes my way. Children can be a mystery and as...
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3 years experience·
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Caring, compassion, humble. I love kids, I just do. I'm looking to be very helpful to my client I started with kids in 1995-96 special needs. I spend time with my grandchildren and work around the house. I am a on time person. Personal care, transporting , and individual attention
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Hello ! My name is K'Niya im 21 years old . I've been working in the children field for a few years now , currently looking to continue college for early childhood education . Very well with kids with special needs of all kinds & well with kids of all ages . Im currently looking for a family to work with long time , im open to...
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Hello! My name is Meghan. I am 25 years old and have many years of experience working with younger kids. I previously worked in daycare settings for a little over 2 years, and have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. For the past 3 years, I have been a pre-kindergarten teacher in an elementary school for children...
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I have been employed with the State of Illinois as a mental Health Technician, Human Services Caseworker, Executive Secretary, and a Staff Development Assistant over the course of 30 yrs.
I have a Bachelor's in Human Services Management, Some Graduate courses in Psychology-- 1/2 way to Masters.
I have various...
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10 years experience·
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As a special needs caregiver, I work with children with special needs and their families to provide care in the home. Working as an extra set of hands for their parents, your duties are to work with a treatment plan for the child that outlines the help they require, including socialization, bathing, dressing, feeding, and...
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dementia
Hello, my name is Briana and I am 24 years old. I have four years of experience in baby sitting and care taking. I am experienced in working with individuals with special needs as well as mental, physical, intellectual, and developmental challenges. I graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2022 and received my bachelor's...
I have worked in child care for about 3 years now. I'm very passionate about working with children. I have worked with mostly every age group. I'm bilingual. I'm very passionate about encouraging children to develop socially, emotionally and intellectually.
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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.
I've worked with lots of special needs babies and teens. I genuinely live the work I do. Would love to help your family.
I'm a childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With three years of experience, I ensure a safe and nurturing environment for your precious ones. My calm and friendly demeanor, coupled with my creativity, makes me a favorite among children. I keep parents updated about their child's day...
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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.
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I'm a trusting & reliable sitting who's currently registered to start college fall
'25 in the Early childhood education field. I currently work as an inclusion aide / special recreation leader working with Special needs Children / adults of ALL ages! Currently Working on getting my RBT certification. So my experience with...
I am a dedicated caregiver with extensive experience supporting children, the elderly, and individuals with mental disabilities. I have worked in group homes, assisted living facilities, and with private clients, and I also had the privilege of caring for people in the military during my time in Ghana.
Patience is my greatest...
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Hello! I'm Alexis, I am a hard working, dedicated, reliable, punctual, loving, responsible, and loyal person. I have 3 yrs of experience working with children who have disabilities/special needs ranging in age groups (k-8th grade). My job entitled feeding, changing diapers, lifting from wheel chairs, and standers to mats and...
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