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Hello! My name is Cary & I love working with others to create engaging experiences through an environment that fosters safety, creativity, curiosity, & kindness. I have incredibly strong communication skills, reliability, punctuality, maturity, a very high emotional intelligence, & an unmatched sense of integrity. Other...
Hello, my name is David. A father of two teens. A college graduate with about 20 years experience in the Health Care Industry particularly concentrated with Senior Health. I am a compassionate hardworking person with a soft heart for people with disabilities. Caring for your loved ones can be stressful and daunting. I can be of...
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carpooling
swimming supervision
My name is Talia and I am the oldest of four kids! I am currently a senior at The University of Kansas! I have been a nanny since freshman year of high school in the Overland Park area for 3 children, while babysitting multiple families since well before then and throughout the years. I love kids and just hanging out and getting...
Craft assistance
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light cleaning
meal prep
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Hello! My name is Cary & I love working with children to create engaging experiences through an environment that fosters safety, creativity, curiosity, & kindsnes. I have incredibly strong communication skills, reliability, punctuality, maturity, a very high emotional intelligence, & an unmatched sense of integrity. Other...
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I'm a mother of two! One of which is special needs. I've been a parent for over 10 years so I have lots of experience with children of all ages.
With a career dedicated to working with developmentally disabled adults and a personal life as a special needs parent, I offer a level of care that goes beyond basic babysitting. I am...
Dementia
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Hello! My name is Cary & I love working with others to create engaging experiences through an environment that fosters safety, creativity, curiosity, & kindness. I have incredibly strong communication skills, reliability, punctuality, maturity, a very high emotional intelligence, & an unmatched sense of integrity. Other...
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- $18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi Families! I am an Education Major at Mizzou and will be a senior in the fall. I can start immediately - days, nights, weekends, and with little notice. I have a reliable, safe SUV to drive your children. I enjoy kids of all ages and abilities.
I bring several years of experience being a nanny to a family with special needs....
Chris D. says "Great with children, very polite"
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Errands
meal prep
light cleaning
live-in home care
dementia
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Hello! Are you looking for elderly care provider in the northern and northwestern suburbs? I'm a skilled elderly caregiver with 20+ years of experience. I am available to work part-time, full-time, or overnight shifts. I'm a very good cook, experienced housekeeper and good driver. I also love pets. I have excellent North Shore...
Irene K. says "Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant hands-on,...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
With a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, my first job out of college was working in a residential facility for children with special needs. In the five years working as a Child Care Counselor, I helped children with ADD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, AS, TS, and a variety of other mental health diagnoses.
As a public school teacher of many...
Ann D. says "Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time...
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- $15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 10 years of experience in special ed. I was a teachers aide at kirk school in Palatine for 3 years. I have also been a private caregiver for an adult male with special needs and a. caregiver to a lovely little boy for over 3 years my most recent job was with a little boy with autism.
Care Member says "Laurie took care of our special needs son and was amazing with him. From helping to feed him, play with him, give medication, etc. Laurie always...
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- $28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family.
About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...
Margaret D. says "Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two...
Over the last 18 years, I have worked with adult and children who have developmental disabilities. This includes one on one settings, as well as group settings. My job is to ensure the safety and well being of all individuals with whom I work and care for. Additionally, I create programs to assist with community integration.
I...
Care Member says "Karyn deserves more than 5 stars! She worked with our severely handicapped adult daughter who required feeding, diapering, showering and medications....
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swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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I have worked with special needs children the past 18 years. I also take care of 2 adults at night and have coached Special Olympics for 6. My husband and I have 4 rescue dogs and a bearded dragon. Taking care is my passion. If you would like to know more please message me :-)
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
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I am a former preschool teacher assistant , current nanny and mother of a beautiful 10-year-old girl. I have over 10 years of experience and absolutely adore children. I'm comfortable with newborn-high school ages. I'm experienced in children with special needs. CPR/first aid certified!
A little about me,
I love reading,...
Meal prep
light cleaning
I work as a caregiver and nurses assistant. I am certified in the state of Illinois.
I assist with activities of daily living:
~Bathing
~Dressing
~Feeding
~Personal hygiene
My skills include CPR training and experience working with special needs children.
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
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Hi, My name is Kayla! My experience ranges from newborns to teenagers. My experience also includes working with special needs children age ranging from newborns to up to 17 years old. I have been a date night, occasional or just a "sanity check" sitter for 5+ years.
I work full time so I am only available evenings!
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- $28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi my name is Veronica I'm Loving, patient, and reliable nanny with over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, including those with special needs. Skilled in providing consistent after-school care, emotional support, and safe, engaging routines that promote healthy development. Experienced in driving children...
My name is Marlena. I have over 13 years of experience caring for children from newborn to school age. For me it's not just a job and it shows as I am caring, nurturing and dedicated and parents and children love me.
My skills include working with special needs kids such as autism, speech and other developmental delays and...
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- $25/hr
I'm a caring and patient caregiver who enjoys supporting individuals with special needs. I focus on creating a safe, positive, and comfortable environment where each person can thrive. Families can count on me to be dependable, compassionate, and respectful.
I am a Certified aid in the state of Illinois and have taking care of adults with many disabilities as well as children. I have 14 years experience under supervised nurses and have been properly trained with many different situations and care that are needed to be handled. I hope I can answer more of your questions in a further...
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Megan P.
Great with children, very polite
- Chris D.
Laimute B.
Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant...
- Irene K.
Lauren G.
Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it...
- Ann D.
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