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Eileen P.
Berwyn, IL
$32/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello Everyone! My name is Eileen. I have experience in babysitting/nannying and watching kids for over 10 + years in homes, daycares, and schools. I have experience working with kids with special needs and disabilities as well. I love watching kids and learning and contributing to their growth! I love creating engaging...
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Miss Eileen used to help babysit my 2 year old daughter while I was a full time nursing student and working a full time job. She was consistently on time, enthusiastic, and very sweet with her. She was also...
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5.0
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I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. Some with autism, muscular dystrophy, down syndrome, etc. I have been a caregiver for over 19years and I'm a mom of three.
5.0
"I hired Eileen to help take me to an outpatient procedure and ensure I was ok after. She was punctual, extremely professional and helped make it a very easy day! "
Reviewed by Patrick D.
5.0
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Hi there! My name is Noël and I live in Villa Park, IL. I have a significant amount of experience caring for special needs individuals as I have a younger brother, Joshua, who is Autistic - he is my pride and my joy! In addition to caring for him, I assisted my parents with facilitating an at home early intervention program...
5.0
"Noel was amazing to work with. She is communicative, responsive, and caring. I would strongly recommend hiring Noel."
Reviewed by Clint S.
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.
5.0
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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.
Cami B.
Lisle, IL
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Professional, Educated, Highly Recommended Caregiver!
5.0
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27-Year-old Hard-working, self-motivated DePaul University student focused on completing a B. S. in Psychology in 2024. Strong knowledge of psychology and healthcare as well as customer service, social skills, and office duties. Certified in CPR, non-smoking, reliable car, & experience with animals. I worked as an After-Care...
5.0
"Cami was very engaged with my children and was not on her phone like most people these days. I rate a A+++"
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4.9
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Hi my name is Starla. I'm a Mom, mentor, teacher, Chef, and so much more. I begin caring for children at a very young age. I've worked with babies, toddlers, elementary ages kids, teenagers, I also have experience working with special needs kids. I provided childcare from home and nannied for several families. I'm fun, loving,...
5.0
"Starla cared for my two kids during our nanny's vacation for three weeks. They absolutely loved her! She was a loving and caring Nanny! Starla is a chef and her baking was impressive, very delicious!! Her...
Reviewed by Leira M.
5.0
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Hi there! My name is Jordan, and I am looking to help an awesome family. I love working with kids, so I used that passion and became a camp counselor. I did that for two years at my local park district. I have experience with children as young as 3 and as old as 13. I also have experience with working with children with special...
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Hello, my name is Priscila, I am a full time babysitter with the following certifications and experiences:
More than 10, 000 hours proven with children from 0 to 8 years old. (Certified By Cultural care Au pair)
- Aid CPR AED certified (American Heart Association).
- Special Needs Experiences:
(Autism and ADHD).
- Course:...
5.0
"Priscila is fantastic; she went above and beyond while helping with my 9-month-old daughter. We enjoyed working with her and would hire her again! "
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5.0
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I'm 30 years old and I'm looking for a part time baby-sitter position.
Currently I'm in college to become a Nurse.
I'm looking for a family with flexible schedule since my classes can change a bit every session.
In 2016 I came to the USA was an Au Pair for 2 years and after that, I have been working as a nanny for families...
5.0
"Rachel is amazing! We feel so lucky to have found her. She's currently watching our 3 year and 8 month old and she's wonderful with them. My kids look forward to seeing her each morning and are sad when she...
Reviewed by Jennifer H.
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!"
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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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Hello,
My name is Amanda. I am 35, and live in Oak Forest. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my husband and our fur babies. My favorite hobby is theater. I love acting, singing, dancing. I'm also working on finishing my teaching degree. I have been a nanny on and off for 17 years, but consistently for the last 10 years....
5.0
"We interviewed Amanda, and she is an extremely impressive candidate. I would have felt completely comfortable hiring her as a nanny for my three young kids, however we ended up hiring someone referred to us by...
Reviewed by Caroline S.
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I have experience as a care provider, especially for my relative who had Alzheimer's disease. I have previously worked as a nanny and special needs counselor and consider myself a very capable and caring individual.
I am CPR certified
Certified to preform Basic Life Support
Knowledgeable about end of life care
Experience with...
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I'm a dedicated full-time student pursuing a career in paramedics while working towards a degree in neonatal nursing. With 3 years of experience as a recreational aid leader for individuals with special needs at Ray Graham Association, I've developed a strong passion for working with disabled individuals. Outside of academics, I...
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I have worked with children all of my life. From babysitting, to coaching cheer leading, to aiding children with special needs. I have experience with children from ages 6 months and older. Caring for children of all ages is something I enjoy doing. I can assure you that my experience is a large range, and I am continuing to...
Ashley K.
Maywood, IL
$22/hr • 6 yrs exp
Reliable And Experienced Babysitter Available In Mornings And Afternoons And Weekends!
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I have worked with children of all ages. I am first aid and AED certified. I am currently in school for theatre and enjoy arts and crafts. Some specific things I've done with kids is help with homework and led group games. Working with special needs kids I have respectfully and discreetly helped with wardrobe changes. I also...
Eman E.
Oak Lawn, IL
$21-24/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hi! I am a recent graduate with my masters in Speech-Language a pathology, with over 400 clinical hours working with children and adults with special needs.
I have experience with behavioral management, socio-emotional support, and just providing fun activities to keep your child(ren) engaged. Let's talk!
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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.
Isabel M.
Darien, IL
$15-20/hr • 5 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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Willowbrook, IL
Eileen P.
5.0
Miss Eileen was a great babysitter for my 2 and 4 year old girls. She kept them busy and engaged with arts and crafts, baking, and pretend play. She was punctual and very communicative with me before and throughout the days she was with us. She even offered to come visit with my children before she...
- Nicole B.
Eileen K.
5.0
I hired Eileen to help take me to an outpatient procedure and ensure I was ok after. She was punctual, extremely professional and helped make it a very easy day!
- Patrick D.
Noel B.
5.0
Noel was amazing to work with. She is communicative, responsive, and caring. I would strongly recommend hiring Noel.
- Clint S.
Andrea S.
5.0
Andrea is a caring & dependable caregiver! We would not hesitate to hire her again!
- Mara M.
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.
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