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Anita S.

Itasca, IL

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$26/hr
4 years experience
I have cared for the most wonderful little human who is 4 and is autistic. I also have experience working with an amazing woman who has Down syndrome. I absolutely love what I do and there is no better feeling then seeing those smiles and the joy they bring!
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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello Parents! I've been a professional in childcare and education for 13+ years. As a daycare teacher, tutor, babysitter, summer camp counselor, and nanny, I've worked with children with special needs in several different capacities. I have specific and extensive experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD, Down...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Mount Prospect, IL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 4 years of experience with special needs. I worked for the transitions program at Glenbard North high school for almost 2 years. At that program I worked with non-verbal, autistic, down syndrome, schizophrenia and much more. I am currently a special education Para educator for 6th graders in U-46 with a learning...
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Experienced And Patient Nanny

Rolling Meadows, IL

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$17/hr
Hello, my name is Sophia and I have been babysitting/nannying for over 10 year! My mom is a special needs teacher in district 34, and I have years of experience going in to help with her students. Additionally, I was a part of a high school class that allowed me to work one-on-one with a teenager who had Down syndrome for one...
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Bensenville, IL

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$16/hr
2 years experience
I have experience with kids 5-12 years old. I have experience with kids with autism and Down's syndrome. I am CPR certified. I am a certified nurse assistant. I have also worked as a medical assistant and I'm currently in nursing school.
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Wood Dale, IL

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$18/hr
1 year experience
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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Addison, IL

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$28/hr
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
Hi! I'm a mother of 3, I have experience with special need kids. As I am a mother of a son with down syndrome! I'm very patient and loving. I am also very good at multitasking! I love socialize and care for others.
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Addison, IL

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$26/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm a mother of 3, I have experience with special need kids. As I am a mother of a son with down syndrome! I'm very patient and loving. I am also very good at multitasking! I love to socialize and care for others.
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Rolling Meadows, IL

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Hi there! I am self contained autism teacher for 1st and 2nd graders. I have had an abundance amount of experience caring for individuals with down syndrome and children who are on the spectrum. Please reach out to me if you are seeking a caregiver for a child with special needs or a child without. :)
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Part Time Special Needs Care Giver

Mount Prospect, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
For the past 4 years I have worked with adults and kids with special needs. I worked for the transitions program for kids 18-22 through Glenbard school district. Worked with disabilities from Austin, Down syndrome, non verbal and schizophrenia. I am currently working with 6th graders with learning disabilities. My passion is...
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Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
I have paid experience teaching theater, dance, art and yoga to children over the past 11 years. I have 2 years full -time nanny experience with toddlers and over a decade of babysitting experience as well. I've worked with kids of all ages and love to plan a fun day with my charges. I have 20+ years experience with special...

Chelka P. says "Meghan is my 3rd nanny, and she is THE.BEST. Your time and money will be well-spent on this amazing person. She regularly goes above and beyond with my...

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Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Leilani. I recently graduated with my bachelors in Health Informatics. My ultimate goal is to become a nurse. I have a very big family so taking care of kids is something I've always done and enjoyed. I have a sister with special needs and have been a caretaker for her for years. She has mosaic Down syndrome,...

Care Member says "Leilani has been such an amazing caregiver for our baby girl (less than 1 year old). Our daughter lights up anytime she sees Leilani and gets great...

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Helping Hands

Chicago, IL

4.0(0)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I'm a 44-year-old divorced mother to a 12-year-old boy with Down Syndrome, who is truly a blessing. I've been a full-time mother, and I am ready to get back into the work force. I am a very reliable, responsible, and kindhearted individual. I'm open to providing care, compassion, nurturing to any age as I truly enjoy helping...
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Part Time Caregiver

Geneva, IL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently an Early Childhood Special Education teacher who has worked with both typically developing children and children with additional needs including autism, social communication disorder, down syndrome, speech delays, developmental delays and OHI.
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Algonquin, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience providing compassionate support to individuals of all ages, from infants to seniors, with diverse special needs. Proficient in addressing ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delays, mobility challenges, speech delay, blindness/visual impairment, Down Syndrome, food...
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Aurora, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
I have been working for Clare Woods Academy for the past 13 years. I have extensive experience with special needs children, I. e. autism, Down's syndrome, learning disability, behavioral and O. D. D. Issues. I am also an RBT Therapist. Prior to the aforementioned I was a Readu Ing Intervention Aide,
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Aurora, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Prior to 2012, I worked the public school districts 93 and 4 as a Reading Intervention Aide where I targeted and supported elementary aged students struggling to read. Since 2012 I have been working at Clare Woods Academy as a Paraprofessional working with a variety of ages and children with Special Needs... I. e. Autism, Downs...
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Chicago, IL

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$16/hr
My name is Sarah, and I am a current graduate student studying speech-language pathology! I have experience working with children ages 0-14 with disabilities and I am deeply familiar with developmental milestones. My younger brother has Down Syndrome and I grew up being one of his primary caregivers, so I know how important,...
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Enthusiastic And Engaging Caregiver/Tutor

Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I am a Northern Arizona University graduate with a Bachelor's in Special Education and Elementary Education and certified teacher. Special Education is especially important to me because I have a brother with Down syndrome, however, I have a passion for teaching students at all ability ranges and ages. I have three years of...
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