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- $18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
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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- $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...
Mature, Reliable, Responsible, Trustworthy And Experienced Female Caregiver
Mount Prospect, IL
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
companionship
live-in home care
dementia
errands
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If your care needs require a mature, reliable, responsible, trustworthy and experienced female caregiver, then contact me. I've been fortunate enough to amass a wide range of direct-care experiences that include: bathing, dressing, eating assistance, diet management, medication management, spinal cord injury care, walking...
Madelene R. says "Amy watched our dad the last month before he passed. Amy was not only wonderful to our father but to us as well. She was a blessing to our family. Amy...
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- $15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
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...
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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- $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...
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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."
Experienced, Compassionate Caregiver With Multi-Age & Special Needs Experience
Elk Grove Village, IL
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- $25/hr
14 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
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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...
Meal prep
errands
transportation
Have been a CNA for over 20 years now. I care for both seniors and special need children like I would my own family.
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...
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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,...
Live-in home care
errands
respite care
home modification
light cleaning
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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,...
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
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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- $15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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...
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
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...
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
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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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
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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,...
Hi Families! My name is Heaven, and I'm currently finishing my second year of college studying Early Childhood Education.
I've had the privilege of working with many wonderful families, caring for children ranging from 3 months to 9 years old. I also have experience working with twins (ages 3 months to 6 years), as well as...
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- $20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi! My name is Alexa. I have two years of experience working in an elementary school and two years of experience as a babysitter. I am currently studying Early Childhood Education and truly enjoy helping children learn, grow, and have fun in a safe and nurturing environment.
I have experience caring for children of different...
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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The average posted rate is $19.00/hr as of October 2026
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Megan P.
Great with children, very polite
- Chris D.
Laurie B.
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...
- Care member
Amy M.
Amy watched our dad the last month before he passed. Amy was not only wonderful to our father but to us as well. She was a blessing to our...
- Madelene R.
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