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60 special needs adult care are listed in Plainfield, IL

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 8 years

Special needs adult care in Plainfield, IL

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Virginia R.


Plainfield, IL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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My name is Virginia and I am 46 years old. I have worked in a daycare setting for about 24 years. I have worked as a nanny/sitter and have experience with infants through school age for a number of years. In 2008, I graduated with a BA degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education Special...
5.0
"Virginia is patient, energetic and caring with children. Trustworthy and self-sufficient in the work that she displays. She is great with children with special needs and a fast on learning new task that revolve around the child. Virginia will be an excellent part...

Genoveva R.

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Amy L.


Plainfield, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experience With Traumatic Brain Injuries, Disabilities

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been trained in reflex integration, TBI recovery related to strokes, brain injury, visual-auditory-sensory issues. I work with infants to adults.
5.0
"Loving and wonderful. A great addition to our team. She has worked with ASD children for a long time and not only understands them but also what the entire family goes through. She is like a breath of fresh air and her methods are healing to the child and their...

Connie B.

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Chris G.


Plainfield, IL

$15-19/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi.. My name is Chris and I have a passion for helping people in need.. My sister had MS for over 20 years. My Mom had dementia and other medical issues... and took care for her until her passing.. So I understand that people need help..:)
5.0
"Chris is the most wonderful person and helper. She is loyal and dedicated and always puts my needs and comfort first. Chris is passionate about helping people and does so with joy and enthusiasm. She has a big heart and a positive attitude. I highly recommend...

Catherine K.

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Kristen K.


Plainfield, IL

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Care For Children With Special Needs

I currently work in District 204 in a multi-needs classroom and have gained hands-on experience working with children with a variety of special needs and behavior challenges. I have been fully trained in using Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices, visual aids, First/Then statements, and the ABA approach style of...
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Breanna A.


Plainfield, IL

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have 11 years exceptional experience with assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, 4 years and counting living with 2 individuals, 1- an young male w/ autistic spectrum disorder and 2- intellectual disability and sickle cell anemia. I absolutely love and take pride in what I do.
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Bradi O.


Plainfield, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Speech Language Pathologist (in Training)

I have a bachelors degree in communication disorders and sciences and am currently working towards my masters and to become a Speech-Language Pathologist. I have background information within areas of speech, language, writing, spelling, reading, dyslexia, special needs, learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, children...
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Sarah O.


Plainfield, IL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

I have 6 years experience caring for children and 3 years experience with special needs kids. I'm currently enrolled to get my degree and become a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst. I have worked in a private therapeutic day school for kids with autism for the last 3 years. I have experience with ABA and I am currently a...
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Phylicia M.


Plainfield, IL

$23-29/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

Specialty in caring for patients with special needs. I also care for patients with disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy and many other developmental disorders. I have worked with patients from newborn to adult, Developmental Disability Nurses are an important point of contact for patients...
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Breanna A.


Plainfield, IL

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I am a very reliable, patient, and trustworthy person who has approximately 11 years of experience caring for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from teens to adults, with 4 years of doing shared living (currently still in this position) as well as assisting with Seniors with Dementia and Alzheimer's...
Breanna can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Mariah G.


Plainfield, IL

$12-20/hr1 yrs exp

I have babysat and watched over kids since I was a young teenager. My brother is on the spectrum and I have also volunteered and hung out with children that have disabilities. I know pretty well how to interact with children on the spectrum or with learning difficulties. I am a very patient person and understanding when it comes...
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Ophelia C.


Plainfield, IL

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Hello my name is Ophelia, I have been taking care of people for the past 10 years plus . I have experience in all areas with kids adults and special need. I know there are a lot of people out there that needs a little help. I love this job because it makes me feel good that I'm helping other people that needs help I love to...
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Mel H.


Plainfield, IL

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Looking For Part Time Gigs

I'm a Special Education Teacher at a therapeutic day school. I've worked with a range of disabilities. My specialties are autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and emotional/behavior disorders. My career started as a direct support professional for 7 men in a group home. From there, I found my passion in helping people and became a...
Hello! I am currently in nursing school and looking for families that needs childcare or elderly care. I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. I have babysittig experience from newborn stage to teenagers. My strengths as a babysitter are that I am very responsible,...
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Deborah Y.


Naperville, IL

$19-30/hr7 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a very compassionate and caring kind of person with more than five years of caregiver experience. I have worked as a live in caregiver for over three years, and I am familiar with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Osteoporosis, and special needs care. I am very loyal, dependable, honest, and hard working. I give 100% in what I do, and...
Deborah can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, visiting nurse, live-in home care, home modification & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Deborah is someone who is very compassionate, she is diligent, she is honest and very reliable. She is passionate about her clients and the care she provides speaks for itself. "

Salai S.

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Sasha P.


Aurora, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time/Full-time Caregiver

I have worked as registered nurse in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit in my country for 2 years. I also worked in the past at Edward Hospital Naperville in Lab. department. I am trained to provide any kind of medical and personal help. I have experience mostly with adults with different kinds of diseases and disabilities....
Sasha can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Wound Care

5.0
"Sasha cared for my mother with dementia. She is wonderful, with a kind and grateful heart. I felt confidently at ease knowing she was caring for my mother. Sasha is reliable, punctual, creative, compassionate, dependable, patient, self motivated and competent....

Marny C.

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Jill G.


Aurora, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver For Those With Special Needs

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I love helping people. I have been fully engaged in this field since my graduation from the University of IL in 1990. I have worked approximately 30 years in Social Services in many capacities including In Home Care; Vacation care; Special Recreation; Special Olympics Coaching and day care.
5.0
"Gill does a wonderful job with my 15 year old son that has CP. She's very engaging and high energy - he really enjoys his time with her."

Tomi M.

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Ashley M.


Joliet, IL

$15-19/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Social Work Graduate, awaiting LSW. Experience working with at-risk youth in crisis situations, and after-school settings. CPR/AED/ First Aid Certified Currently a Full-Time employee as a Qualified Mental Health Professional and Crisis/Outreach Manager. Has own transportation. Currently learning Spanish and taking classes, can...
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Lori S.


Joliet, IL

$25-36/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed CNA Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lori. I have over 20 years experience as a certified nurse assistant. And six years with Lightways hospice, formally known as Joliet area Community hospice. I have worked private in home care for 6 years as well. I worked for three years at United cerebal palsy with special needs children. I cared for my...
Lori can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Lori is a godsend! She is very knowledgeable and extremely kind and gentle. She takes her job seriously and is committed to the person she is caring for. All in all, she is wonderful!!!"

Vicki A.

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Wendy S.


Joliet, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Worked With Children All Ages All Developments. Great Helper Full Of Fun And Laughs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children of all ages and really all developments thru my career. Right now I am mainly a mom. But I am hoping to find someone needed a helping hand part time during later morning and till around 330 p.m. I am hard working and find ways to turn rain storms into rainbows.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Plainfield, IL

Virginia R.

5.0

Virginia is patient, energetic and caring with children. Trustworthy and self-sufficient in the work that she displays. She is great with children with special needs and a fast on learning new task that revolve around the child. Virginia will be an excellent part of you family.

- Genoveva R.

Amy L.

5.0

Loving and wonderful. A great addition to our team. She has worked with ASD children for a long time and not only understands them but also what the entire family goes through. She is like a breath of fresh air and her methods are healing to the child and their relationship with the rest of the...

- Connie B.

Chris G.

5.0

Chris is the most wonderful person and helper. She is loyal and dedicated and always puts my needs and comfort first. Chris is passionate about helping people and does so with joy and enthusiasm. She has a big heart and a positive attitude. I highly recommend Chris!

- Catherine K.

Deborah Y.

5.0

Deborah is someone who is very compassionate, she is diligent, she is honest and very reliable. She is passionate about her clients and the care she provides speaks for itself.

- Salai S.

Sasha P.

5.0

Sasha cared for my mother with dementia. She is wonderful, with a kind and grateful heart. I felt confidently at ease knowing she was caring for my mother. Sasha is reliable, punctual, creative, compassionate, dependable, patient, self motivated and competent. Working full time, she never missed a...

- Marny C.

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