Find Top Special Needs Adult Care Near Me in Oak Park, IL

$25-49/hr • 10 yrs exp

Reliable Special Needs Provider

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been working with special needs children and adults for over 25 years. I taught drama to developmentally disabled adults and taught or tutored most school subjects to elementary, teen, and adult learners in classrooms, homes, non-profits, and tutoring centers. I have earned masters degrees in middle-secondary education and...

5.0

"Todd M. serves as our after-school tutor for our 11-year old daughter (6th GR) and 9-year old son (3rd GR). My husband and I both work full-time. We have enlisted Mr. M. to work with our children M-F from 3pm- 7pm. He picks them up from school and brings them home...

Jennifer W.

Michael S.

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Family Organization Assistance

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I just finished caring for a non-verbal autistic boy in the afternoons. My responsibilities included meal preparation, transportation, and life skills including physical and mental activities to enhance his daily life. My best attributes in this situation are my patience, persistence, and sense of caring for the situation for...

5.0

"Michael was dependable and punctual. He was very friendly and worked hard. He helped up with a large family event. He was lovely to the guests, and we would definitely rehire him. I do not hesitate to recommend him!"

Leslie G.

Michelle F.

$25-35/hr • 3 yrs exp

I am 60 years old, fit and healthy, I love animals and have worked in social service for over a decade, the work I have done in social service has been with teenagers and adults with developmental disabilities. My interest in this field came from my brother who is 20 years younger than me and has down syndrome. In the last few...

Michelle can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands

Skills:

CPR

Jenasea P.

$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care Available

I work as a Dental Assistant during the week in Park City, UT. I only work 4 days a week, Monday-Thursday. I have a lot experience with child care. I'm a professional nanny. I have a professional profile from my old nanny agency that I will be more than willing let you look over.

Alexis S.

Berwyn, IL

$17-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a dedicated advocate for people with disabilities. I have worked in this field for about 6 years. I have loved every step of this journey, this is why I am currently going to grad school to pursue a career in occupational therapy. I have worked I'm a in home and clinic setting and understanding the stressors not only for...

Branndi C.

Hillside, IL

$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

5.0

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Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...

Branndi can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands

5.0

"Branndi is a very great listener that is able to come up with solutions to problems. She is very cheerful and brightens any room she enters. She is very organized and timely."

Care member

Bisola A.

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full Time/ Part Time Care Giver

5.0

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I have been working with seniors for the past 10 year, duties and responsibilities include bathing, companionship, light house keeping, meal preparations, outing with the clients. PERSONAL OBJECTIVE I have a strong commitment to serving the needs of individuals with special needs, especially adults and people with developmental...

Bisola can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

Jasmyn B.

Justice, IL

$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver With Plenty Of Experience

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm a new mom of a wonderful 2-year-old babygirl and I'm only interested in occasional evening or weekend gigs. I've been working with a fantastic family's non verbal 23-year-old son with special needs for the past 6 years and I enjoy it immensely. I have over 9 years of combined experience working in schools as a...

5.0

"Jasmyn helps our family care for my special needs son and she has been a great addition to our team. She's consistent, attentive, caring, reliable and very nurturing. He took to her immediately. She's made my entire families life easier and more pleasant."

Tracy V.

Nesita S.

$27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Care Giver

3.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with special needs since 2014. I am currently getting my BCBA to become over all of my cases at an aba company that I've been working at for almost 5 years. I love working with special needs children and adults it is my passion. I love to see them grow within themselves to become independent adults.

5.0

"Met with her and she interacted with my son in a public place . Next she came over one evening to bond with him . Looking forward to working with this caregiver ."

Jessica P.

Kristelle C.

$30/hr • 9 yrs exp

Senior Care And Assisted Living For 7 Years

5.0

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

provided comfort and companionship towards my clients. Very attentive, patient, compassionate and professional in responding towards clients needs with a caring attitude on treating them with dignity and respect. Previously work with Patients with following conditions: Alzheimers Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary...

Kristelle can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more

Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0

"Kris has been an amazing caregiver and friend to my mom, who recently passed away. She really helped her remain as independent and active as possible in her last couple of years. She always went above and beyond, and I can not say enough about how much we...

Care member

Meghan S.

$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

5.0

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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.

Maren B.

$35/hr • 7 yrs exp

Let's Get It Done With Fun!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Prior to graduating from an Occupational Therapy Assistant degree program I worked as an Optometric Vision Therapist for about 4 years. Most of the vision therapy clients were school aged. I love working with kids but have experience working with people of all ages: typically developing children, developmentally delayed...

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"Maren joined us during a difficult time in our home. She and immediately launched a Therapeutic Support Plan which has been successful . While she is juggling her larger scope aspirations we are being flexible in order to have here as often as possible . We are...

Mary G.

Martina B.

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Greetings! I am a current high school Special Education teacher with experience teaching adolescents on the autism spectrum and children with ADHD, cognitive impairments, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, and sensory processing disorders. My teenage daughter has cerebral palsy and is visually impaired and is...

5.0

"I wish I could give Martina 10 stars! From the moment we interviewed, she was so respectful and knowledgeable about caring for people with special needs. Martina is so kind, thoughtful and fun! My brother has enjoyed several days with his "new friend" as he now...

Melissa D.

Florence N.

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Helping Hands

4.0

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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...

Alexis T.

$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

5.0

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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: Respite care, personal care, live-in home care, dementia

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"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.

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,...

Kaeleen can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more

Skills:

CNA

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 maneuver. "

Care member

Rosaura C.

$22-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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...

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"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.

Bonita H.

$17-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Dedicated And Compassionate Part-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

From 2012-2013 I worked for the Autism Program of Illinois, and umbrella company of The Hope Institute for Children and Families. In my role as Network Outreach Coordinator I worked on behalf of children and families with Autism and other developmental disabilities. My previous role, along with my years of volunteer experience...

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"I called Bonita last minute and she showed right up. She was very patient and understanding with my daughter. She has a bright smile and brings positivity with her, which helps when you have a kid suffering from depression."

Crystal M.

Uma S.

$20-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

Olivia H.

$12-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Kind, Friendly Companion

5.0

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