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Leticia B.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have over 7 years of experience with kids of all ages (from newborn to teenagers). I have experience with special needs as well as I used to work with autistic children. I have the following qualifications: -CPR certificate - Very good driver with a clean record - Comfortable with swimming supervision - Willing to work at...

Care Member says "Wonderful and an amazing person. Kind, generous and excellent with my daughter. First time mom and I had to go back to work but my daughter was in...

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Best Babysitter

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I have a lot of experience working with children! I have babysat many children and babies at once for years now and am very passionate about caring for them! I used to work for NWSRA last year which was working with special needs children. I also have tutored kids ages 6 and up! I have three brothers and over 30 first cousins...

Nicole O. says "We hired Kylie for the summer to take care of our infant son, she was beyond amazing! She always cared for him as part of the family and was flexible with...

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Niles, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been in the social service field for over 20 years. I was also was a preschool teacher, but went back to my first love, working with people with disabilities. I worked in a residential home with girls with severe disabilities, then did respite care for a few years and loved it all. I was a job coach helping people with...

Stacy C. says "We have been so incredibly lucky to have Connie as part of our care team. She has been reliable, responsible, and very kind in the care of our son with...

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Theraputic Nanny

Highwood, IL

5.0(1)
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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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Nanny

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
In my history of being a nanny and a Special Education Teacher Assistant, I have always treated the children in my care as an extension of my own family. I worked as a full time nanny from 2012 to 2020 for several families. In that time period, there was a brief pause to nannying while I cared for my elderly mother in my home...

Erica F. says "We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well."

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Experienced, Compassionate Caregiver With Multi-Age & Special Needs Experience

Elk Grove Village, IL

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$25/hr
14 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Liliana, and I have 10+ years of hands on childcare experience with children ranging from newborns to early childhood. I began caring for a family with three children, including one on the autism spectrum, which gave me strong experience managing multiple ages, routines, and individualized special needs. I've also...
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Arlington Heights, IL

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Hello, my name is Antonia I'm 58 years old I'm a mother of 3 kids and have 3 grandchildren. My current jobs are special needs school bus driver ( part time), and hairdresser. I have experience with babysitting my own grandchildren as of raising my kids as a single mother. I have a clean background, I speak Italian Swiss and...
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Mount Prospect, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
College student in St. Louis with extensive babysitting/nanny experience! I have had the lovely opportunity to nanny for the same family 4 summers in a row - watching their son grow up! I also have experience with children with special needs! I spent several days a week this past summer nannying for a family with two boys on...
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Palatine, IL

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Nurturing young minds is my passion! My two years of childcare experience, caring for children aged newborn to 11, have solidified my commitment to fostering a safe and stimulating environment. I am comfortable caring for up to three children. I believe in patience and creativity, encouraging development through outdoor play,...
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Ready To Encourage!

Arlington Heights, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Home modification
meal prep
live-in home care
respite care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Personable, deeply caring, fun. Background in hospital chaplaincy, retirement communities (Life Enrichment Specialist and reception), special needs' children, pets, international and stateside church work. Love making connections with people, comforting, and encouraging. In my spare time I love volunteering with prayer ministry,...
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Hannah

Mount Prospect, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with laundry, travel, and errands. I have a lot of experience with ages 3-15 and special needs children. CPR certified and RBT certified.
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Fun Sitter And Dog Walker

Winnetka, IL

2.5(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I am looking for part-time or full-time nanny roles or babysitting positions. I am a college student, so willing to work with my schedule or be flexible is a plus. I can help cook, clean, help with homework, errands, etc. I have experience with all ages, from newborns to pre teens. I am also looking for pet-sitting and...

Care Member says "Olivia communicates well before and during the job. She is prompt and follows instructions. She genuinely shows an interest in getting to know the...

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Elk Grove Village, IL

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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
Hi! My name is Sophie and I have been caring for children in a familial capacity all my life and in an official one for 3 years as a nanny, an au pair, and as a camp counselor. I am a recent college graduate with a degree in theater and history and love bringing these interests into my work with kids. I have experience as a...
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Part Time Nanny/ Babysitter

Rolling Meadows, IL

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$23/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
I am a student at National Louis University in Wheeling, majoring in Early Childhood Education, and minoring in Special Education. I have had babysitting experience since I was 11 years old, always watching over my younger cousins. I started actual babysitting work for clients when I was in middle school; babysitting children in...
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Ashley Nanning

Niles, IL

2.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Ashley and l'm from the Chicago land area! Growing up, I had a very special relationship with my own babysitter who I looked up to. I try to carry her loving, thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a...

Rita R. says "I don't know where to begin! But I guess I'll start with the word "compassion". That's the first thing I noticed in Ashley. She's a very young and driven...

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Career Nanny Seeking Full Time Position With Awesome Kiddos!

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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,...
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Lincolnshire, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Compassionate & Professional Caregive. Children, Seniors & Special Need. My name is Natella I have 12 years of experience as a psychologist, and working with children brings me great joy. I am very familiar with the Montessori method and focus on activities that support creativity, social skills, and attention. I especially...
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Palatine, IL

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$24/hr
5 years experience
Hello Families! My name is Heaven, and I'm finishing up my second year of college studying Early Childhood Education . I've had the pleasure of working with many amazing families, caring for children ranging from 3 months to 9 years old. I also have experience with twins (ages 3 months to 6 years), as well as families of three...
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Buffalo Grove, IL

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$40/hr
2 years experience
I am a behavior analyst and I can assist your child with behavioral issues in the home. I am caring and easy going. Please let me know if I can help!
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Northbrook, IL

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$14/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a wonderful loving patient person I love helping others. I'm from a family of 10 with a strong Christian back ground I have year experience taking care of senior and children and adults with disabilities.
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Special Needs Caregivers in Wheeling, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Leticia B.

Wonderful and an amazing person. Kind, generous and excellent with my daughter. First time mom and I had to go back to work but my...

- Care member

Kylie S.

We hired Kylie for the summer to take care of our infant son, she was beyond amazing! She always cared for him as part of the family and was...

- Nicole O.

Connie B.

We have been so incredibly lucky to have Connie as part of our care team. She has been reliable, responsible, and very kind in the care of...

- Stacy C.

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