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Matthew F.
Wood Dale, IL
$18-24/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I have multiple years of experience working with children with special needs, particularly children with autism, ADHD, Down's syndrome, speech delays, and developmental delays.
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My name is Matthew and I am currently looking for a full-time nannying position.
I have 15 years of childcare experience and five years of classroom experience working at childcare centers, preschools, and elementary schools. I have experience working with children of a variety of ages, from newborns to school age and have a...
Isabella B.
Wood Dale, IL
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hi! I love working with kids of any ages! I currently work an after school care for kids with special needs. I am going to college to become a high school teacher. I've been around little kids my whole life and it's something that I love spending my time doing!
5.0
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My name is Brenda. I consider myself a reserved honest, reliable and trustworthy caregiver. I love caring and helping the Elderly. My passion is reaching the goals in daily living of my clients so that they get the best care. I am certified as a Nursing Assistant. (CNA) CPR and First Aide. I also am a Certified Medical...
5.0
"She was great with my senior dad!"
Reviewed by Carla B.
5.0
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Hi there! I have been a full-time nanny for about 15 years now. My experience is from premature babies to middle school-aged kids, also kids with special needs. I am very patient and a loving person. Love to be outdoors, doing activities, singing, reading and dancing with kids. I have my own car willing to use to transport kids...
5.0
"Miriam was confident and enthusiastic about caring for our 3-year-old and 8-month-old for the evening. Our daughter's first question when she woke up the next morning was when she'd get to see Miriam again!"
Reviewed by Elizabeth T.
5.0
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Hello! My name is Tara, and I am new to the Chicago area, recently moved from Ohio. I am a licensed/certified PA (physician assistant) and awaiting the start of my job early December. Prior to PA school, I babysat since as far back as I can remember- experience with all ages including infants, several children, special needs,...
5.0
"Tara was absolutely amazing! She has a way with kids. Our little girl Rae instantly took to her. She is fun, kind, and extremely dependable and trustworthy. I highly recommend Tara! You won't be disappointed :)"
Reviewed by Brittany V.
5.0
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Hi, my name is Emily! I am a licensed paraprofessional and substitute teacher, with experience from babies to young adults! I have also been a nanny since 2017.
With all of my years nannying, I have cared for only children and multiple siblings (and have overseen countless play dates), and I am comfortable with pretty much any...
5.0
"She has such a kindhearted spirit and is amazing with kids. She is a safe driver and great cook!"
Reviewed by Care member
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
"Miss Starla is hands down my children's favorite child care provider. I have six children and she has cared for them all at different developmental stages. She is the only one my husband will trust to watch...
Reviewed by April M.
5.0
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Dynamic and highly dependable Childcare Provider and Educator with over 13 years of experience. Background in Early Childhood Education and Childhood Development. Extensive special needs experience. Dedicated to helping shape children into confident, intelligent, and empathetic people who will carry those traits on into...
5.0
"We hired Dania to help us with our daughter. She was always on time, and our daughter loved having her come over. Dania was very nice and accommodating to our crazy work schedules and work times. We would...
Reviewed by Sandra B.
Amy D.
Melrose Park, IL
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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I'm a certified Preschool teacher and have hours in training and certification for assisting children with special needs ranging from autism to physically disabled. I enjoy story time, puzzles, drama and arts and crafts. I am flexible and reliable. Hope that I can be a great fit you and your family.
5.0
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I have had a good amount of experience with special needs from young to old. I have been working through Care for sometime now and love the families I work for. I am very positive and upbeat, very patient and kind, and do everything I can to make my client feel loved and comfortable and happy.
5.0
"Clem is the best caregiver I have ever had. She helps me by making great suggestions on how to make my life simpler and easy for me! She is very dependable. Punctual and very dependable! She is sweet and...
Reviewed by Elle A.
Michelle R.
Mount Prospect, IL
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager / Early Childhood Educator / Newborn Care Specialist
5.0
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I am an experienced nanny, nanny house manager, educator and newborn care specialist. For more than 25 years, I have dedicated my career to working with families and children in a variety of settings. My background extends beyond working in private homes of families, and includes teaching and leadership roles in quality...
5.0
"Michelle is a warm, caring educator. She has extensive knowledge of child growth and development. Michelle is creative, a problem solver, and team player. She truly loves working with children and...
Reviewed by Dottie D.
5.0
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I have babysat for 5 years. I worked as a one on one companion with a child who has special needs for the past 3 years. I enjoy playing games with the kids and am very adaptable to meet schedule needs.
5.0
"Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her. "
Reviewed by Ling L.
5.0
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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...
5.0
"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 evolving needs and circumstances. She was...
Reviewed by Nicole O.
Amanda G.
Carol Stream, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello all,
My name is Amanda and I am a Certified Newborn Care Specialist and Career Nanny. I have five years experience as a private nanny. Additionally, I have two years experience teaching preschool publicly, one of which I was a Director. I have cared for children from birth to 12 years, and those with a variety of special...
5.0
"Amanda was a thoughtful, knowledgeable, and responsible caregiver for my 6 mo baby when she cared for H 2 full days and made a huge difference in that time. She came armed with expertise that made H giggle, but...
Reviewed by Katheryn 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...
Kaeleen E.
River Grove, IL
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi! I am a certified nursing assistant/patient care technician. I have experience working as a CNA at a nursing rehabilitation facility. I've had training with younger patients, special needs, and of course elderly. I currently work in an ICU at Elmhurst Hospital for the last two years: My skills range from transportation,...
5.0
"Kaeleen is very patient, caring and sweet with children.She is extremely responsible, strategic, playful, and I feel very safe knowing she's trained in critical care and can perform CPR and the Heimlich...
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Lorraine G.
Glendale Heights, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Bilingual Experienced College Student Available for Babysitting
4.5
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I enjoy working with children of all ages. I've been working with children since I was 15 years old. I have excellent references upon request. I finished my associates degree and completed 3 years towards a nursing degree. I am a certified nurses assistant. I reside in Des Plaines. I'm fluent in Spanish & English. I enjoy...
5.0
"Lorraine was our nanny for about 4 years (up until I decided to leave my job and be home full-time). She was wonderful with our kids; she is dependable, has lots of common sense, and truly cared about our...
Reviewed by Katherine B.
3.0
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I am a nurse for over 9 years and a CNA for more than 10 years. I do my job with passion because I believe it is more than a job, I believe it is a calling. I am a mother and wife and I have worked with families that have considered me as part of their family. I am dependable, flexible and a positive person. I am honest and I am...
5.0
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work experience as a nanny with special need children around 5 years I love to work with kids I am very responsible, loving , patient, honest, respectful. I am mother of two beautiful boys also I work as rehab aide , nursing assistant, I graduated as nurse (LPN) in 2012 I have around 12 years of career experience working with...
5.0
"Doris was great with my kids. Very reliable. We will continue to re hire her."
Reviewed by Evangeline E.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wood Dale, IL
Brenda V.
5.0
She was great with my senior dad!
- Carla B.
Miriam T.
5.0
Miriam did great watching our 1 year old daughter. She can be a little shy and before I left she was already comfortable with her. Miriam was great.
- Erik W.
Tara C.
5.0
Tara is amazing with kids! I have an 8 year old niece and 5 year old nephew who both adore her and love when she watches them. She is patient, kind, and so much fun. Her smile and personality are very welcoming. She has the warmest heart of anyone that I know! She is trustworthy and dependable.
- Mariah H.
Emily B.
5.0
Emily nannied for me for a year and she still helps me with the kids whenever I need her. Emily is punctual, responsive, reliable, and treats my children like they are her own. My kids adore her and are so happy every time they get to spend time with her. She’s a part of our family and always will...
- Care member
Starla B.
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 reliability is evident as she was always punctual. The kids enjoyed baking, crafting, learning...
- Leira M.
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