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Find special needs adult care in Chicago, IL that you’ll love

333 special needs adult care are listed in Chicago, IL

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 4 years

Special needs adult care in Chicago, IL

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Hannah D.


Chicago, IL

$25-28/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Hannah, and I am a 26 y. o psychology graduate and web designer. I choose to still have a part time caregiving position because it is undoubtedly, 100% my passion. I have been working with and caring for disabled adults and children for the past 7 years. I have experience providing mobility assistance, hygiene...
5.0
"She did a top notch excellent job with my special needs boy. We miss her."

Holly K.

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Kimberly R.


Chicago, IL

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi. I am dependable and love to have fun with kids. I love kids to be themselves and to enjoy life. I took care of a 56-year-old man who has Epilepsy. He has seizure attacks a lot of times and I make sure that he take his medication, meals, took him to his doctor appointments, shower, light housekeeping and laundry. Also, I...
5.0
"Kimberly is an incredible caregiver. She has been working for us for over two years and she has provided excellent care of our special needs daughter who is cognitively impaired and has a seizure disorder. She is loving, caring, thoughtful , trustworthy and she is...

Adrienne N.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am happy to help out your loved one, I work with people with disabilities and some of them are elderly. I am a certified DSP, and am able to help with meal preparation, bathing, transportation, and care. Thank you for the consideration!
Andrea can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Such a wonderful help to my parents. They felt safe and well cared for. Super nice. Would highly recommend"

Hilde S.

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Kimberly J.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

This Is My Passion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I had the privilege of taking care of my beautiful Mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I also had a child with special needs, her diagnosis were Cerebral Palsy, Seizure Disorder, and she was G Tube fed I was so honored to care for the both of them. Love is the key, anybody and everybody responds to Love. I didn't...
Kimberly can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Ms. Kim is a woman who's heart is as big as her smile. She serves with a level of warmth and accuracy that is rare in the field of care these days. I have observed this woman providing care to babies, children, adults and the elderly. I especially loved how she...

Angelia A.

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Erica M.


Chicago, IL

$22-35/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Companion/Care Provider Available

My experience includes two years working with adults with physical and mental disabilities including TBI's, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and Down Syndrome in a group home setting. I have also worked with children with Autism and have experience in behavior therapy.
5.0
"Erica is reliable and always shows up on time. She's been working for six months with my autistic daughter and things have gone really smoothly. She's confident and comfortable with special needs kids"

Laurence L.

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Paige K.


Chicago, IL

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

Patient/Enthusiastic Educator/Coach/Extra Support

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Paige. I'm a certified ADHD/Executive Function Coach and licensed special education teacher. I have over seven years of experience and I want to assist in supporting your family and we continue to transition back post pandemic. I'm posting here because I'm able to take on some more kiddos on to my caseload....
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Meghan S.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a gen ed teacher with a minor in special education. I currently have eight students in my class with special needs and each of them brighten my day in more ways than I can count. When I attended Miami University, my brother was studying special education and it opened many new doors for me. I joined an organization called...
5.0
"Meghan was great with my two girls! She helped me last minute when I really the needed the help! My nine year old loved her and looked forward to her coming! I would for sure hire her again!"

Anne O.

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Natacha P.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a recent graduate looking for an income and I have 5 years experience working in healthcare. Thank you.
5.0
"Natacha was a great conversationalist and was helpful when I needed assistance going to a medical procedure. She's very dependable and I would recommend her to anyone in need of services."

Yulanda C.

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Rosaura C.


Chicago, IL

$22-30/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

ROSAURA Objective: Certified Nursing Assistant since 1998. Specialize in Dementia, Parkinson's, MS and Austism. Working homecare since 2015 Experience: A. B 02/21- Present Personal Support Worker Help around his apartment Errands, Walks M. H 09/2019-Present CNA Companionship, ADL, Groceries, Errands Custom Home...
5.0
"Rosaura helped me with wound care after I had to have an emergency surgery. I had an abscess removed from my tail bone and had to have surgical packing changed daily for almost three months. Rosaura had never used foam medical packing prior to this and was...

Natalie S.

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Marian H.


Chicago, IL

$23-35/hr1 yrs exp

Graduate Psychology Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I recently moved to Chicago to pursue a doctorate in clinical psychology, with an emphasize on children and adolescents, and am looking for opportunities to continue working with children while I study. Happy to provide recommendations and referrals. I hold a Master's degree in psychology and have three years experience in...
5.0
"Marian is awesome. I was looking for someone with experience with autistic children to spend some time with my twins who are on the spectrum. Marian came once a week and was super helpful in engaging my children, entertaining them, while also pushing them to...

Coney P.

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Michele D.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

I have been caring for children since I was 12 then, in high school I received my infant, toddler and school age assistant/lead teaching licenses as well as SIDS, CPR, AED and first aid certification. I then did a school-to-work program, serving children K-6. In college I worked at two child care centers that served 6 week-...
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Patricia H.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Patricia -- Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Life Coach

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've had nearly a decade of experience coaching, tutoring, nannying, caring for and babysitting kids from infants to preteens. My goal is to support the families I serve by making learning and movement enjoyable for kids, and finding creative ways to incorporate this into their daily routine. I desire to empower those I work...
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Florence N.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Hands

4.0

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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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Julie O.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Care Provider, Social Worker,and Counselor

I work with seniors who have special needs ranging from physical and mental decline, poor mobility to Alzheimer, grief & loss, special diets, etc.
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Lindsey R.


Chicago, IL

$21-46/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lindsey and I am available to work. I am hardworking, compassionate, creative, and pay close attention to detail. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked extensively with a variety of child, adult, and geriatric populations. I have experience with developmental disabilities, serious mental...
Lindsey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, transportation, errands, dementia & more
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Uma S.


Chicago, IL

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a CNA more than 12+. First I want to tell you . I was a resident and patient before. I went through those pains so I want help seniors and disabilities who need a help and care so they feel comfortable..
Uma can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Barbara R.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available Full-Time, Caregiver/ Companionship

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Provide routine individualized healthcare such as changing bandages, dressing wounds, and applying topical medications to the elderly convalescents, or person with disabilities at the clients home or in a care facility. Monitor and report changes in health status. Perform incontinent care, feed, bathe, dress, groom, prepared...
Barbara can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

4.0
"Barbara is a great employee , reliable and has an awesome work ethic. She does her job and is very attentive to the clients. She’s very lovable. "

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Alexis T.


Chicago, IL

$15-16/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with seniors and disabled participants for 5 years. I began working as a home care giver. I have worked with people with dementia, alzheimer's, bed bond clients and all other medical conditions. I provided daily tasks such as light house cleaning, doing laundry, dressing and grooming the participant, preparing...
Alexis can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care, respite care
5.0
"Alexis has a great work ethic and is very responsible and trustworthy. She does a great job cleaning my 5 bedroom home and does the grocery shopping, drops off the dry-cleaning and helps with senior care. I would definitely recommend her to a friend!"

Dan K.

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Alma S.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Alma I have been doing home health for about 13 years , I've been doing private care for about 10 . I am a LPN and can be looked up through the nurses registry for the state of Illinois I have my own background check through accurate bio-metrics, Covid shot and booster, physical up-to-date . I worked for companies...
Alma can also help with: Dementia, companionship, home modification, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"I hired Alma for post-operative home care. She’s absolutely fantastic- helped me get around, sorted all my pills for the entire week, checked my vitals, etc. She was very easy to communicate with via text and I really enjoyed her company when I was finally awake....

Marcy B.

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Dina S.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

I cared for my cousin's husband for several months. He has Lewy Body Dementia. I helped with feeding, dressing, exercise, recreation and toileting. He and I became fast friends and have a close bond. I have also worked with children with autism and ADHD. My best friend from High School has Muscular Dystrophy, and my best friend...
5.0
"Dina is family and during my husband's illness she was his caregiver/companion during the day thereby giving me much needed time away from constant caregiving. She was reliable, responsible, and creative in thinking of ways to engage my husband. She provided...

Karen O.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Chicago, IL

Hannah D.

5.0

She did a top notch excellent job with my special needs boy. We miss her.

- Holly K.

Kimberly R.

5.0

Kimberly is an incredible caregiver. She has been working for us for over two years and she has provided excellent care of our special needs daughter who is cognitively impaired and has a seizure disorder. She is loving, caring, thoughtful , trustworthy and she is always in a good mood. She will do...

- Adrienne N.

Andrea S.

5.0

Such a wonderful help to my parents. They felt safe and well cared for. Super nice. Would highly recommend

- Hilde S.

Kimberly J.

5.0

She's an angel. Caring and kind.

- Jasmine W.

Erica M.

5.0

Erica is reliable and always shows up on time. She's been working for six months with my autistic daughter and things have gone really smoothly. She's confident and comfortable with special needs kids

- Laurence L.

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Ratings for Chicago, IL special needs adult care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Adult Care in Chicago, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 89 reviews of the 333 listed special needs adult care.