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Jessica W.


Villa Park, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time, Care Giver, Nanny

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Hello! My name is Jessica, welcome to my page. I am 26 years old currently living in Warrenville IL. I am currently a Special Education Teacher at Wheaton North High School. I graduated with a special education degree from University of Missouri and more recently graduated with my masters in Special Education from the American...
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Jill L.


Villa Park, IL

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Friday Night And Weekend Part-time Babysitter

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I have over two and a half years experience as a behavior technician in school, clinic, and home settings. I received my registered behavior technician certification in August 2021. I am passionate about supporting others and helping people grow in a positive direction.
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Shantina P.


Villa Park, IL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

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I have 11years experience in special needs as being a cna . I love everyone no matter the condition they are in they are still human and should be treated equally no matter what they all deserve love, care, compassion, attention, patience, and I am here to offer everything that they need.
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Suzanne R.


Villa Park, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time and Part-Time Caregiver Available

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I am a 47-year-old happily married, mother of three. I have three daughters ages 24, 21, and 12. I worked at a nursing home when I was younger and enjoyed the job a lot. I also cared for my father, who suffered from multiple strokes, for 3 years when his health was failing. Which included giving him shots and administering...
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Jill L.


Villa Park, IL

$18/hr3 yrs exp

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Hello! I am looking for recurring or one-time weekday and weekend roles. Based on my experience, I am most comfortable working with children ages 2 and older. I also am happy to work around pets or pet sit-I love animals of all kinds but mostly familiar with dog and cat care. Additionally, I have about 3 years of experience...
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Shantina P.


Villa Park, IL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

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I have over 11 years for caring for a children as I have two of my own age at 12 and 5 years old. I have a-lot of experience with sick kids special need kids as I cared for a kid with autism. I am very overprotective about kids loving caring kind and have patience . im a cna and currently in nursing school as well I'm am well...
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Andrea S.


Darien, IL

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I'm Andrea. I'm a registered nurse and I work 3 days a week. I want to nanny on my off days because I have a passion for children. I have experience with special needs as well (Down syndrome, autism, seizure disorders, and non-verbal kiddos). I have also traveled with a family on multiple trips and provided 24-7 care.
5.0
"Andrea is a caring & dependable caregiver! We would not hesitate to hire her again!"

Reviewed by Mara M.

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Kaeleen E.


River Grove, IL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hi! I am a certified nursing assistant/patient care technician. I have experience working as a CNA at a nursing rehabilitation facility. I've had training with younger patients, special needs, and of course elderly. I currently work in an ICU at Elmhurst Hospital for the last two years: My skills range from transportation,...
5.0
"Kaeleen helped my husband transition back home from a long stay at the hospital and rehab. She assisted with bathroom, bathing, shaving, feeding, and mobility. Kaeleen was never late, and had a true personal...

Reviewed by Care member

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Lauren B.


Woodridge, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

5.0

(2)

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Hi there! I have plenty of experience with children ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years old (twins, multiples & special needs). I am CPR and first aid certified (which I renew every two years), a Certified nursing assistant, and have over 4 years of college under my belt in nursing and speech pathology. I have worked at my mom's...
5.0
"We interviewed Lauren for a full time position with our three year old son and when we were expecting our daughter. Lauren was an immediate fit for us! She came in and greeted our son, who immediately fell in...

Reviewed by Lauren F.

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Branndi C.


Hillside, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

5.0

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Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...
5.0
"Branndi is a very great listener that is able to come up with solutions to problems. She is very cheerful and brightens any room she enters. She is very organized and timely."

Reviewed by Care member

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Cori F.


Darien, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

4.5

(2)

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I am a certified Educational Assistant. I have worked with 3-5 yr old special needs at risk children for 18 years. I now work as an assistant at the Elementary level K-2 grades. I am a certified CNA, Phlebotomists, EKG technician. I have provided home health care for 15 years.
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Cori F.


Darien, IL

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I have worked with special needs at risk children for 19 years. I now currently am an educational assistant in an elementary PreK-2nd grade building for 6 years. I enjoy helping children and love to see them enjoy learning. I also have current certification for CNA, phlebotomy, EKG technician and have provided home health care...
5.0
"Cori has a love for kids and keeps their best interest at the heart of everything she does. She respects kid's individual needs and works with them to be their best. Cori has lots of experience with children...

Reviewed by Carrie F.

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Lorraine G.


Glendale Heights, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Bilingual Experienced College Student Available for Babysitting

4.5

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I enjoy working with children of all ages. I've been working with children since I was 15 years old. I have excellent references upon request. I finished my associates degree and completed 3 years towards a nursing degree. I am a certified nurses assistant. I reside in Des Plaines. I'm fluent in Spanish & English. I enjoy...
5.0
"Lorraine was our nanny for about 4 years (up until I decided to leave my job and be home full-time). She was wonderful with our kids; she is dependable, has lots of common sense, and truly cared about our...

Reviewed by Katherine B.

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Trista W.


Carol Stream, IL

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher And Care Taker

5.0

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Hi there. My name is Trista and I am so excited to be part of the Dupage county area. I come with 15 plus years of teaching experience and I also have a degree in therapeutic recreation. I have worked with all age populations and I am a compassionate mother of two!
5.0
"She is great with kids! We really love her!"

Reviewed by Maya V.

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Lorraine G.


Glendale Heights, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time / As Needed Care Giver Available!

5.0

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Hello, My name is Lorraine. I m 27 yrs old. I m currently working as a nanny in Wilmette. I'm a certified nurses assistant and have completed 3 yrs towards a nursing degree. I have experience taking care of children and adults with special needs. I am naturally patient, loving and nurturing. I believe in treating the people I...
5.0
"Lorraine assisted me with transportation and after care of surgery. She is dependable, kind, willing to run errands for me. Would highly recommend her and would definitely hire her again. She was so nice and a...

Reviewed by Susan C.

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Emily B.


Wheaton, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Fun-Loving Nanny With Experience!

5.0

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Hi, my name is Emily! I am a licensed paraprofessional and substitute teacher, with experience from babies to young adults! I have also been a nanny since 2017. With all of my years nannying, I have cared for only children and multiple siblings (and have overseen countless play dates), and I am comfortable with pretty much any...
5.0
"Emily nannied for me for a year and she still helps me with the kids whenever I need her. Emily is punctual, responsive, reliable, and treats my children like they are her own. My kids adore her and are so...

Reviewed by Care member

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Joelle S.


Wheaton, IL

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Active, Fun, And Safe Sitter

5.0

(3)

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Hello, my name is Joelle. I have had various experiences when it comes to caring for kids. I taught English in Korea for several months during different years. Additionally, I worked as an equestrian camp counselor for the past two years. I have babysat kids of all ages, from 0-15 years old, and have been a paid babysitter for...
5.0
"Joelle has been wonderful!!! Very good with both of our children, always accommodating, and excellent with our two year old who is on the spectrum! "

Reviewed by Care member

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Jhan I.


Des Plaines, IL

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate And Trustworthy

5.0

(2)

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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. a wife and a mother of two boys 27 years and 14 years lived in Chicago and suburbs for over 30 years I'm a licensed cosmetology. I work as a nany from age of 21 for a special need 30-year-old girl . And the then got my license and worked as hair...
5.0
"Jhan was very engaged in helping care for your child. My child enjoyed her helping us. As with anyone helping with care-giving of your child, make sure you are very clear on what you expect, as well as do's...

Reviewed by Maryam A.

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Non-smoker. Owns reliable means of transportation. Fluent in Spanish, knowledgeable in French, and learning Italian. College student currently going for an Associate's in Science at a two-year school and then Bachelor's in Math and Computer Science at four-year institution. Excellent with English schoolwork. Loves animals...
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Clemonce M.


Wheaton, IL

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I have had a good amount of experience with special needs from young to old. I have been working through Care for sometime now and love the families I work for. I am very positive and upbeat, very patient and kind, and do everything I can to make my client feel loved and comfortable and happy.
5.0
"Clem is the best caregiver I have ever had. She helps me by making great suggestions on how to make my life simpler and easy for me! She is very dependable. Punctual and very dependable! She is sweet and...

Reviewed by Elle A.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Villa Park, IL

Andrea S.

5.0

Andrea is a caring & dependable caregiver! We would not hesitate to hire her again!

- Mara M.

Kaeleen E.

5.0

Kaeleen is very patient, caring and sweet with children.She is extremely responsible, strategic, playful, and I feel very safe knowing she's trained in critical care and can perform CPR and the Heimlich maneuver.

- Care member

Lauren B.

5.0

Lauren worked at licensed day care home for 3 years. The children ranging in age from 3 months to 12 absolutely loved her. She was my assistant and ran the day at times. I would recommend her to anyone. She is hard working, funny, caring and unbelievable with children. She is definitely a down on...

- Linda B.

Branndi C.

5.0

Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of.

- Care member

Cori F.

5.0

Cori is dependable, reliable, is a strong communicator, and takes great care of my children. I would recommend her to other families.

- Renee K.

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