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Vickey C.


Oak Lawn, IL

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

HOME CARE COMPANSION SERVICES

5.0

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I have 30 years of experience in healthcare. I can help with Home Care - Light Housekeeping - Meal prep - Light Laundry - Medication Reminders - Helpful - Reliable - Caring - Certify CPR. I am a mother of twins (a boy and a girl). I have worked in healthcare for over 30 years, taking care of seniors, and patients with special...
5.0
"I'm pleased to recommend Vickey C for your caregiver. She became my sister's caregiver for 18 months. She helped my sister treat from Medication Management, light housekeeping, Meals Prep & handle daily...

Reviewed by Chris J.

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Niki M.


Lemont, IL

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I am CPR certified I'd would describe my personality as Fun, Energetic, Nurturing, Empathetic & Creative. I like working with infants and kids because I am like a big kid myself! I love to have fun with the kids while creating a safe environment for the children to learn, laugh, and grow. I have experience working as an infant...
5.0
"Niki is considerate, caring, and kind. We have 2 toddlers who are a handful. She displays patience at a level we all wish to achieve. She is also flexible with our every changing schedule and her accommodations...

Reviewed by Care member

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Cori F.


Darien, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

4.5

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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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Andrea S.


Darien, IL

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

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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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Hazel P.


Berwyn, IL

$22-25/hr2 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(1)

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Hello parents of beautiful angels! or furry friends! My name is Hazel, I'm 20 years old and I love working with babies, children, and youth & pets! I have a drivers license, I was a certified lifeguard before (working with youth of special needs), this knowledge and experience has helped me know to to deal in situations of...
5.0
"There is not even a word to describe how amazing Hazel is! It has always made me so nervous to leave my children with someone who is not family. But Hazel has truly been a blessing! My girls love her like...

Reviewed by Danielle R.

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Carrie S.


Homer Glen, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Caregiver Available Full-Time

5.0

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My name is Carrie. Prior to becoming a caregiver, I was a Cosmetologist and a Cosmetology teacher. I have always loved working with people. I used to care for a lady who had a rare neurological disease called cortical basal degeneration. It is so rare that they had no set treatment for it. She was dependent on me for everything...
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Melanie B.


Berwyn, IL

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny, Pet Care Available

5.0

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Hello! My name is Melanie. Working with kids is my lifelong passion, so I'm truly excited to connect with you and your family. I have over a decade of experience in childcare with children of all ages and backgrounds. I have professional experience as a youth counselor, caregiver, nanny & behavior technician for kids with...
5.0
"Melanie is a very responsible person with good values and work ethic. I highly recommend her for any caregiving, cleaning or assistant jobs you might need take care of quickly and efficiently!"

Reviewed by Care member

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Jasmyn B.


Justice, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver With Plenty Of Experience

5.0

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Hi there! I'm a new mom of a wonderful 2-year-old babygirl and I'm only interested in occasional evening or weekend gigs. I've been working with a fantastic family's non verbal 23-year-old son with special needs for the past 6 years and I enjoy it immensely. I have over 9 years of combined experience working in schools as a...
5.0
"Jasmyn helps our family care for my special needs son and she has been a great addition to our team. She's consistent, attentive, caring, reliable and very nurturing. He took to her immediately. She's made...

Reviewed by Tracy V.

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Virginija S.


Willowbrook, IL

$14-19/hr

Special Needs Caregiver

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Hello! . I have a lot of experience with special needs kids for the last 20 years.
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Sara S.


Hometown, IL

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Child And Senior Care

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Licensed EMT available for child and senior care. Mom of one special needs child. CPR certified. Available in the morning to early afternoon monday-Fridays.
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Amelia P.


Downers Grove, IL

$31/hr6 yrs exp

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Hi- my name is Amelia. I am currently 20 years old and I am the oldest of 7 children. I love working with children of all ages! I have experience personal experience with special needs children, as well as working with them. I am also an assistant teacher at an elementary school working with grades K-5th. I've been babysitting...
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Hajira M.


Darien, IL

$12-17/hr8 yrs exp

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I've always have had a passion with kids and grew up helping taking care of the little ones in my family. I've had past experiences with tutoring at a center, life coaching a special needs student in college and have been working at an educational childcare center for the past year. Through all these experiences I've found that...
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Michele L.


Darien, IL

$12-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Patient

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Empty nester now, mom of twin grown boys & college age step daughter. (Also helped care for Special Needs step daughter for 13 years). Looking to do what I love as part time babysitter/nanny. I will even take one time (date nights) and/or day or evening for a part time permanent position.
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Joan C.


Lyons, IL

$16-26/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Assistant

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Greetings Families, my name is Joan! I have childcare experience since my youth, took some early childhood education courses during undergraduate years but then switched majors to what I believed would prep me to serve families at a wider scale. After some years in the field of social services, I 'fell back' in childcare, where...
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Melanie W.


Willowbrook, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available

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I am a 35-year-old loving stay at home mother. I have 3 daughters, 8, 9, and 10, as well as a 16-year-old son. I have over 15 years of experience caring for children of various ages from newborn to 12 years old, including multiples and special needs. I have always loved caring for children and assisting in their development...
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Isabel M.


Darien, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

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I've had a lot of experience with young kids, last summer I was a nanny for two boys. I have been babysitting for almost 5 years now and have had experience with babysitting special needs kids. I've watched up to 4 kids at a time. I enjoy keeping the kids active and try to keep them away from electronics. I know a lot of good...
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Pamela A.


Oak Lawn, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Assistant To Make Your Day Easier

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I am a wife, mother to two young adults, and special education assistant. I have a bachelors degree in elementary and special education. I have many years experience working with people of various needs. I will adhere to all guidance and schedules given to ensure there is no interruption in quality of care. If you are looking...
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Ingar M.


Westmont, IL

$27/hr9 yrs exp

After-School Caregiver

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Hi there!! Thank you for taking the time to come on by and take a look at my profile. Let me introduce myself, my name is Ingar. I am 27 years old living Westmont with my amazing husband and fur baby Ginger. During my free time I love to go on walks, go to the pool (during the summer time of course) snuggle up on the couch and...
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Iselle C.


Berwyn, IL

$15-35/hr1 yrs exp

Flexible Helper At Your Service!

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Hello there! My name is Iselle and I'm 23 years old. I recently moved to Miami and I am studying hotel management at the moment, but my long-term goals are to become a doctor and own various food businesses. I have experience with caring for children with special needs as my little brother is Down Syndrome and I have been caring...
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Helena K.


Palos Hills, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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Hi, my name is Helena. I am very patient, caring, and have experience with caring for persons with the elderly as well as dementia/ Alzheimer's Disease, Diabetes, Hospice Care, Multiple Sclerosis, Orthopedic Care, Parkinson's , Post Surgery Recovery, Skin Disorders, Stroke, Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, Companionship, Light...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Willow Springs, IL

Vickey C.

5.0

I'm pleased to recommend Vickey C for your caregiver. She became my sister's caregiver for 18 months. She helped my sister treat from Medication Management, light housekeeping, Meals Prep & handle daily tasks. My sister showed significant improvement. Vickey really knew how to care for my sister....

- Chris J.

Niki M.

5.0

Niki is considerate, caring, and kind. We have 2 toddlers who are a handful. She displays patience at a level we all wish to achieve. She is also flexible with our every changing schedule and her accommodations are greatly appreciated.

- Care member

Andrea S.

5.0

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

- Mara M.

Hazel P.

5.0

There is not even a word to describe how amazing Hazel is! It has always made me so nervous to leave my children with someone who is not family. But Hazel has truly been a blessing! My girls love her like family. She is the most responsible, most sweetest, punctual, and caring person I have ever...

- Danielle R.

Melanie B.

5.0

Melanie is a very responsible person with good values and work ethic. I highly recommend her for any caregiving, cleaning or assistant jobs you might need take care of quickly and efficiently!

- Care member

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