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Stephanie K.

Ingleside, IL

4.7(1)
from
$23/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
As a childcare provider with 26 years of experience, I've had the privilege of nurturing and educating young minds, shaping their early development. My passion for childcare stems from my positive babysitting experiences and a deep desire to make a positive impact on children's lives. My patient, calm, and friendly nature...

Care Member says "Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do extras such...

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Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver With 15+ Years Of Experience

Lake Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! Are you looking for elderly care provider in the northern and northwestern suburbs? I'm a skilled elderly caregiver with 20+ years of experience. I am available to work part-time, full-time, or overnight shifts. I'm a very good cook, experienced housekeeper and good driver. I also love pets. I have excellent North Shore...

Irene K. says "Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant hands-on,...

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Theraputic Nanny

Highwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$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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Spring Grove, IL

4.8(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
I am a mom of 2 grown sons and a young, energetic grandmother of 7, ranging from 2 years to 15 years old. I have many years of experience caring for babies, toddlers, and adolescents. I have experience tutoring 6, 7, and 8th graders with IEP's. I also have extensive skills required for special needs and can perform various...

Alyce L. says "Valerie is a warm, friendly, responsible, care giver. We had a family emergency and required help on very short notice. Valerie came through 100% and the...

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Loving Professional Caregiver

Round Lake, IL

5.0(0)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Donyel and I have over 20 years of experience in providing care to persons with special needs of all ages. With training and certifications including but not limited to Home Healthcare, Adult and Child/Infant CPR/First Aid and AED, Crisis Management, Abuse & Neglect, Alzheimer's/Dementia, Hospice care, and Medication...
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Certified Nursing Assistant

Racine, WI

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I enjoy kids because they are constantly learning and growing, and tend to teach adults practical life skills (patience, love and kindness). I'm looking for a job that is flexible but also one that treats their caregivers like their own family with respect and transparency. In my spare time, I like to explore new foods,...
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Nanny Who Teaches With Educational Play!

Round Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
Learning and Playing with children has blessed me with the most wonderful memories of all! Teaching a child to express themselves and communicate through music and sign language (ASL) and watching their frustrations ease, are some of the reasons I became a Nanny. I am a loving Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of...

Maria G. says "Donyel was a nanny to our daughter for almost a year, starting when she was 6 months old. She's by far the best care-taker we've ever had! She's...

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Full Time Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family. About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...

Margaret D. says "Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two...

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Babysitter And Childcare Provider

Ingleside, IL

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi-I'm Amy! I have 22 years of experience; I fell in love for babysitting at a young age. I began caring for family, friends, neighbors and through referrals. I have extensive experience from newborn to 16 years old, caring for multiples (twins, triplets) and special needs care. In high school, I worked as a childcare supervisor...

Ashley C. says "Amy has been a wonderful source of loving, reliable childcare when needed throughout the past few years. Would gladly recommend! "

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Special Needs

Lake Villa, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
I've been working with kids with special needs and disabilities for the last four years through the Penguin Project of McLean County as well as being a student aide in the Rochester school district. This is a special group that utilizes the acting talents of kids with special needs and disabilities with a peer mentor on stage....
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Part-Time Human Trainer And Wrangler ;)

Lake Villa, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! Thanks for taking time out of your schedule to look at my profile! My name is Lisa and I graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor's of Arts and Science in Theater Design and Production. During my years there, I've learned such skills as sewing, various arts and crafts methods, and managing teams of people....

Anna G. says "My three children (2, 7, 9) all adore Lisa and so do we. At the start of the school year she not only watched our 2 year old but also made sure the old two...

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Care With Compassion

Sturtevant, WI

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
It is simply said best when stated ' Your special needs are my special needs" with that being said My name is Jennifer, I am 44 years old and have 23 plus years experience in a variety of setting in the healthcare field. I have worked in the special needs area and find that it is one of the most fulfilling feelings, knowing The...
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Kenosha, WI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
+ 1 more
I am a mother of 5 children and 2 grandchildren. I have my CNA and 10 plus years of experience in caregiving Special needs and Elderly. I can help with Transportation Services, Errands/Shopping, personal care, light cleaning, meal preparation, medication, safety, companionship. I love to make everyone's day better. I was...
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Fun, Responsible, Experienced

Lake Forest, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm a student at Lake Forest College and I am on the pre-med track to become a doctor. I have experience working with kids as well as various ages of students with special needs! Being a special needs student peer has been an amazing experience! I have also coached preschool and elementary level soccer programs. I enjoy...
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Lake Bluff, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sam and I've been babysitting since I was basically a kid myself! I love kids and was a nanny the past two summers for a young special needs girl. I have experience babysitting newborns and multiple children at a time! I also worked as a caregiver at the after school daycare for St. Mary's Primary School. I'm...
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Part-Time Child Care Provider

Libertyville, IL

from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a Mom of three children ages 25, 22, and 12. I have many years of experience in childcare though our parish and school, along with volunteering with children with special needs in the area of Adaptive Water Sports. I am also a foster parent and adoptive parent.
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Nanny And Tutor- Experience With Special Needs Children

Racine, WI

from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! My name is Christina and I and a certified special education teacher with an early childhood certification. After 6 years of teaching, I have stepped away from my job to spend more time with my two daughters, ages 2 and 6 months. I own a licensed, in home daycare located on the northeast side of Kenosha. I have multiple...
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Lake Villa, IL

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I've baby sat two special needs kids around the ages of 4 and 3 for 1 year. I've had various babysitting jobs. I'm available Monday-Friday 40hrs a week.
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Child And Animal Lover

Wauconda, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have worked with special needs children the past 18 years. I also take care of 2 adults at night and have coached Special Olympics for 6. My husband and I have 4 rescue dogs and a bearded dragon. Taking care is my passion. If you would like to know more please message me :-)
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Lincolnshire, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Zion, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in Zion, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Stephanie K.

Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do...

- Care member

Laimute B.

Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant...

- Irene K.

Lauren G.

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...

- Ann D.

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