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Cynthia U.

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University Park, IL

from
$16/hr
Available to help your loved one with special needs, get the better care they need , message me and let's discuss, I'm available
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Certified Nursing Assistant

Steger, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello my name is heather I have been a c n a for 16 years and have been doing home care 18 years. I have a clean back ground current CPR card . I am on the nursing registry for both Illinois and Indiana in good standings. I am responsible, caring, compassionate and reliable. services I provide include but are not limited to...
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Crete, IL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have fostered children from the ages of three months to 16 years of age, ran a summer camp with ages prek to 7th grade, trained and certified with medical and behavior children. I was a respite worker for children with cerebral palsy, ADHD, autism and alcohol fetal syndrome for 10 years.
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Chicago Heights, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Nichole. I'm new to the area and seeking my next babysitting opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in the midwest. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. So, naturally, I turned to childcare as a profession at the age...

Care Member says "Very punctual and kind. My daughter is scared of new people but warmed up to her before the night was over. She was very determined to make me feel...

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Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment

Thornton, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...

Andrea G. says "Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family....

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Helping Professional

Country Club Hills, IL

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$18/hr
Light cleaning
transportation
errands
dementia
meal prep
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...
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Substitute Teacher

Thornton, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a retired LPN and certified in CPR. I recently became a licensed substitute teacher in pre-school - 12th grade. I have worked with mentally and physically challenged children for five years. As an LPN, I have worked w children as a home health care nurse.
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Full Time Caregiver For Seniors Or Special Needs

Frankfort, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hello my name is Tricia, I am currently a live in caregiver I have been at this job for three and a half years. I love my job and I love my patient she has suffer a bad Brain Aneurysm and requires 24 hour care. I am looking for a full time job with no weekends. The only reason I am leaving is I no longer want to live outside my...
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Frankfort, IL

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$50/hr
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Trustworthy Childcare Provider Focused On Safety And Fun

Frankfort, IL

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$17/hr
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have several years of hands-on experience providing care for children of various ages, from infants to school-aged children. My responsibilities have included assisting with feeding, diaper changes, bathing, bedtime routines, homework help, and engaging in age-appropriate activities that support development and creativity. I...
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Annalise

Frankfort, IL

1.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Annalise and I am a 21) year old part time college student.(all online, no meeting time, I can do classes whenever I want.) I love working with kids and have worked with them since I've been younger! I have been watching kids with paid experience since I was 14 and have a developmental therapy background and...
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Dependable, Compassionate Caregiver Familiar With Special Needs

Frankfort, IL

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$14/hr
6 years experience
Hi! I am excited for the opportunity to provide care & assistance to those who need extra TLC. Though my main position has been either a nanny or tutor, while performing these roles, I was responsible for providing care to children (and one adult) with special needs ranging from ADHD, autism, apraxia, ODD, GAD, seizure disorder,...
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Riley

Dyer, IN

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hi, my name is Riley and I love being around, taking care of, and interacting with kids! I am a 19-year-old college student and women's basketball player at Purdue Northwest. Along with basketball, I love all kinds of sports. I've had a lot of experience with kids growing up considering my mom is a speech therapist who deals...
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Dear Prospective Family

Frankfort, IL

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$40/hr
10 years experience
My name is Toni. I have worked as a babysitter from middle school through high school. While in my early hs and college years I cleaned homes, I babysat in my early 20s then got a job I absolutely love, working with developmentally disabled adults (I'm still there pt) I have worked with this company the past 25 years and...
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Experienced Nanny/babysitter

Crete, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Hello My Name Is Mari Nice To Meet You! My Availability Is Saturdays Only Until Further Notice.

Matteson, IL

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Hello my name is Mari I have plenty of experience in Child care services. Especially working with children with special needs. I work as a special education paraprofessional and training to become a registered behavior technician. I'm also CPR and AED certified. I'd describe my personality as Kind, Charismatic, and...
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Dyer, IN

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$15/hr
Light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Breeana! I am 23 years old and currently working as an RBT working with special needs children. I am highly interested in working with people of all ages as I just love sharing my care and love for others. I would describe myself as outgoing, personable, and always ready for a challenge!
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Chicago Heights, IL

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$17/hr
3 years experience
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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Elderly Caregiver

Matteson, IL

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$15/hr
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.
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Beecher, IL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I can be described at genuine, compassionate and patient. I currently work as a paraprofessional at a high school with kids with special needs.
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