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Sarah N.

Lake Zurich, IL

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I recently, retired from working at Clearbrook after 29 years. I worked with mentally and physically challenged adults 21 and older. I am currently, looking to fill my Mondays and Thursdays since I work with another family. I am mature, fun, easygoing, dependable, have lots of patience, you won't find me sitting on my phone at...
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Full Time Caregiver!

Grayslake, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
When I was in high school, I had been involved in the Special Needs department for almost 2 and half years! I was involved in a group called Peer Partners and helped the kids in their gym activities. Later on I ended up babysitting one of my favorite kids after school. He is non-verbal and suffers a unique form of down syndrome....
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Your Very Own Provider And Friend

Round Lake, IL

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$10/hr
Hi! Ive worked with family thru Care. com for 5 years. Sadly, I wasn't needed for the current school year, the boys are now at that age where a babysitter is no longer. On that note, I'm a 39-year-old, married, pet loving, non-smoker. I'm CPR certified by the American Red Cross and taken Basic First Aid and basic Pharmacology...
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Mundelein, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have experience with emotional, mental, physical and medical special needs. I can take care of kids or adults. I have experience with epi pen, insulin, feeding tube, non-verbal, autism, wheel chairs, and hoyer.
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Palatine, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hi, I'm Audrea. I have approximately 15 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. I will always strive to make sure your loved ones of all ages is safe and having fun. I'm certified in...
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Early Childhood Teacher Available For Babysitting

Mundelein, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a mother of 4 and grandmother to 1. I have experience babysitting infants through teenage. I have had CPR training. I have also worked as a preschool teacher. I was in charge of up to 20 4-year-old. I have experience with epi-pen, nebulizer, physical and cognitive disabilities. I also have experience with insulin, sugar...
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Lake Zurich, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I've worked at Clearbrook for the last 28 years and have decided to retire as of July 5 2023. I've worked in all capacities of Clearbrook working with mentally and physically challenged adults. I have also, worked with preschool aged kids and infants throughout the years as well. I do have a special needs sister who I feel has...
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Crystal Lake, IL

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$16/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there, my name is Mikayla. I provide childcare/housekeeping services. I am fully certified to handle food, and cook fairly well so I can help with meals. I am CPR certified and I also am pursuing a career working with autistic children. I'm very calm and patient and I do work currently but some weeks I work less than others....
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Grayslake, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have a younger sister with Down syndrome. I've sat in on many sessions with her and her therapists learning, watching and becoming more involved in her life as the time goes on. in high school and middle school I was a part of the schools "buddy" program doing gym and spending time in the classrooms with the kids in these...
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McHenry, IL

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I have worked with children with ASD for 3 years and have tons of experience with all ages. I have a master's in Special education and ABA
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Grayslake, IL

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$17/hr
I have a degree in special education. I was a special education teacher for 3 years and worked with non-verbal autistic students.
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Grayslake, IL

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$14/hr
10 years experience
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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I Love All Kids And Dogs.

Mundelein, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am currently driving kids with special needs and have done this for many years. My own grandson is on the spectrum and has ADD and ADHD. I have worked in the classroom as a substitute aide for SEDOL and know some basic sign language. I have been a school bus driver since 1992.
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Crystal Lake, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
im Alvin 44 years old, live in Crystal Lake, 11years of caregiver. -took care of Alzheimer's for 3 yrs helping bathing, sponge bath, feeding, cleaning. -did take care of quadriplegic for 5 yrs lifting transferring, bathing, cooking, cleaning, driving, change catheter, errands. -also help old man stroke for 1 yr and half...
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Special Needs

Lake Zurich, IL

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$15/hr
I have a 26-year-old son with Down syndrome. Has had 2 open heart surgeries. As an infant was NG tubed and on O2 and heart monitor. I am familiar with assistive tech devices, non verbal individuals with disabilities. I am a volunteer for Special Olympics. I am so prepared to take care of your son or daughter!
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Mundelein, IL

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$10/hr
5 years experience
I have volunteered in different events where I have helped Special Needs people. I feel sometimes you learn as you go in some cases. I feel confident and open to work with special needs people. Please give me the opportunity to show you what I can do. Thank you
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Vernon Hills, IL

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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...
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McHenry, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a mother of two young boys and an LPN with 15 years of experience in pediatrics. I love working with babies and children.
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Corea W.'s Photo

Crystal Lake, IL

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$16/hr
Very friendly. I'd love to meet u, I help my grandma as she got older and daily things got harder. I can help with cleaning , food prep, moving , shopping.
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Cary, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have an extensive background watching kids from infants to pre-teens and experience with those that have disabilities and special needs! Babysitting was my first ever job when I turned 13 & I have had a blast doing it the past 10 years, I typically stick with families I have known for years (such as my neighborhood, church, or...
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