Find Top Special Needs Adult Care Near Me in Elmhurst, IL

Hello, My name is Lorraine. I m 34yrs old. I'm a certified nurses assistant and have completed 3 yrs towards a nursing degree. I have experience taking care of children and adults with special needs. I am naturally patient, loving and nurturing. I believe in treating the people I care for with respect and as though they are a... show more

I took care of an elderly woman in a nursing home when I lived in Palatine in 2001. In 2019, I was a part-time in-home caregiver for a senior couple with Alzeimer's and Dementia. My most recent job is 20 years working with a 36-year-old girl with cerebral palsy. In these jobs, I was responsible for bathing, lifting, and... show more

I am a practicing registered nurse with 2. 5 years of experience. I enjoy spending time and assisting those with special needs. I am CPR certified and vaccinated against the Flu and COVID.

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.

Hello! My name is Charlotte, and I work in healthcare but am currently back in school at UIC to get my degree in computer engineering. This is a major change for me as I have been working in healthcare for over 10 years now, and am excited for this new path. I graduated from school as a medical assistant in 2014 and worked in... show more

I strongly believe that we have been two hands for this purpose. One to help ourself and the other to serve and help others. That why 34 years I decided to dedicate my life to nursing and caregiving. Life blessed me with a child of special needs ( Autism Spectrum Disorder) which has given me an abundance of joy and... show more

My name is Kinga . I am a polish , 42 years old women . I was a nurse in Poland . I loved my job then and I would love to continue helping people. My longest experience comes from work in hospitals. If You would like to speak in person and get more information , please contact me . Thank You.

I have worked with children with autism and cerebral palsy. I was an assistant teacher for children with autism, have been a nanny to children with autism, cerebral palsy and ADHD as well. I feel that all children are gifts.

I've been a teacher in my own classroom for four years... and it's time for a change! I love what I do, but I also know that there are so many other ways I can make a difference in the world. Working with people with special needs is to serve one of the most vulnerable people in our world. I want to be a part of their care and... show more

My experience with caregiving came from the passion and love that my mom showed my father when he was sick and dying. Ever since I saw her dedication and 24/7 hard work and care that she provided for him, I've always admired it and carried it through my life. I've cared for special-needs children, I've also cared for hospice... show more

I have grown up with 3 cousins with Muscular Dystrophy and have spent my whole life helping them. I have assisted another family with two boys with Muscular Dystrophy and was a caregiver for them. I have worked at Seaspar, Easter Seals, Marklund Home and have been working in schools for many years. This allowed me to care with a... show more

Experienced senior care provider with 10 years of taking care of seniors with all kids of disabilities. Dementia and Alzheimer's care . Medication management. Light housekeeping Grocery shopping. Appointment pick ups and drop offs. Meal preparation. Making sure your loved once are well taking care of . Patient and kind very... show more

Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility Keep house by making beds. doing laundry. washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Empathetic... show more

Hi! I have been babysitting for 6 years now, and I am CPR and Red Cross certified. My sister has been babysitting a child with hypoplasia of the corpus callosum for almost a year now. I have tagged along on multiple occasions and know how to care for people with special needs. I have also been around people with special needs my... show more

I am typically familiar with autism and a lot of the behaviors along the way! Mostly I deal with toddlers as youngest to the teen ages. I understand that all behaviors are different and have seen a variety of them across new kiddos at my full time job. I'm currently open to new disabilities as I am a fast learner that can... show more

Hi, I am currently in the last term of my Occupational Therapy Asst. program as well as on my way to becoming an adaptive fitness trainer. The majority of my experience and care has been with individuals with ASD. I have lived with my aunt with ASD for 15 years and have been her caregiver for 5 years. I am a physically... show more

I have 10+ years of experience working with individuals with special needs. I have worked with children, peers, and adults with mental, emotional, and physical impairments. I realize that finding the right fit for a caregiver/family is especially important in the case of caring for someone with special needs. I'd love to meet... show more

I have 3 years of previous experience working with kids and adults with disabilities and special needs. Experience and comfortable with: -Wheelchair transfer -Medication administration orally and anally -Verbal and no verbal communication -Basic ASL -Pica -Dermatillomania -Sensory Mouthing/Posturing/Stemming -Child and... show more

Hi there! Glad you found me. For over 3 years now I have been a tutor, companion, and provided assistance to children with special needs including (but not limited to) Autism, CP, Down Syndrome, and sensory processing disorders. I am highly proficient in ASL and well versed in AAC. I worked at Chicago Speech Therapy where I... show more

Hello! I have been babysitting for families with children ages newborn to pre-teen for about 10 years. I currently works as a paraprofessional in a special education classroom at the high school level. I am also pursuing my Masters of Special Education degree to become a Special Education teacher which I will finish up in May... show more