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

60 special needs adult care are listed in Shorewood, IL

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 7 years

Special needs adult care in Shorewood, IL

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Mariah G.


Plainfield, IL

$12-20/hr1 yrs exp

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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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Lisa S.


Joliet, IL

$15-19/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse

I have been a full time nurse for the past 10 years. In that time I have worked with several children with special needs and some very complex children who are medically fragile. I am very attentive to what the needs are and are able to respond quickly if a need should arise. I have also worked with several children and teens...
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Robyn J.


Lockport, IL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Need Help I'm Here

I am a CNA and I have been since 2009. I have worked in homes and nursing homes with people with special needs. I am experienced in this area of work.
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,...

Rebecca M.


Plainfield, IL

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hardworking Caregiver And Babysitter

I am honest and very punctual! I am reliable, fun and outgoing. I would love to get to known you and your family! I am fully vaccinated and boosted. available for special needs
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Carrie S.


Homer Glen, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Caregiver Available Full-Time

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Carrie. Prior to becoming a caregiver, I was a Cosmetologist and a Cosmetology teacher. I have always loved working with people. I used to care for a lady who had a rare neurological disease called cortical basal degeneration. It is so rare that they had no set treatment for it. She was dependent on me for everything...
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Kylie W.


Yorkville, IL

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Kylie, it's very nice to meet you! I'll jump right in by telling you that I am a certified CNA and have been since 2013. I earned that certificate in high school and did my clinical's/ worked in nursing homes for 2 years. I now work at a rehabilitation center for adults with disabilities. I've been there for about 4...
Kylie can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Kylie was helpful and kind. My dad liked her a lot. She only had the chance to work for us a few days before he passed. Thank you for everything Kylie."

Andrea S.

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Cori F.


Darien, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I am a certified Educational Assistant. I have worked with 3-5 yr old special needs at risk children for 21 years. I now work as an assistant at the Elementary level K-2 grades. I am a certified CNA, Phlebotomists, EKG technician. I have provided home health care for 19 years.
5.0
"She watched my mom who was 97 and did a wonderful job. Very caring and her clients always come first. Willing to help whatever needs to be done. "

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Stevie S.


Aurora, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Stevie, the owner of Be Yourself Inc., an all-girls group dedicated to supporting adults with developmental disabilities. Each day, we plan exciting outings such as movies, cooking classes, guided workouts, and boxing. Alongside these fun activities, we focus on life skills and community integration, helping our...
5.0
"Stevie is kind, sweet and approaches our autistic son with the utmost compassion. She has worked for us for just a short time, but she is a keeper!"

Kathy 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: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

CNA

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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Lindy P.


Coal City, IL

$17/hr6 yrs exp

CNA/ Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 6+ years experience of working with all age groups Including infant to elder. I am CPR/BLS certified & have my CNA, I am trained & certified in First Aide Care. I have a wide experience in nursing homes, assisted living, at-home care & memory care units, and hospitals including ER. Ive also worked within the schools...
Lindy can also help with: Errands, dementia, home modification, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Very caring and went over the top with my grandmother. She was always early and came last minute if need be. She would take my grandma shopping and out to eat all the time just for enjoyment. There was never any complaints. Would definitely recommend Lindy!"

Care member

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Toni D.


Frankfort, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Most Caring Care Giver

3.0

(1)

Hi, My name is Toni. I have worked with developmentally disabled adults for 25 years and still working with same company. I have been experienced and trained through work with many different types of dementias Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, stroke. I've worked for many years in home care and hospital settings in hospice/palliative...
Toni can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

3.0
"Toni worked for us caring for my Mom for 3 weeks and then called in sick and stop showing up. She was an ok caregiver but not reliable. "

Tami G.

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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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Julie S.


Yorkville, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Morning Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a registered behavior technician and I love working with young children that have ASD. I also enjoy working with families that have other special needs children.
5.0
"Julie is amazing with both of my children but especially wonderful with my son with Autism. He just loves her, we all do! She is very patient with him and one of the kindest people I have ever met! We are very lucky to have Julie as a part of our lives!!"

Rhonda H.

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Wendy P.


Naperville, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Patient, Loving Caregiver Seeking Part Time Position To Make A Positive Difference

If you are looking for a kind, patient and compassionate person to assist you or your loved one, I could be just what you are looking for. I am seeking a part time position to provide companionship and assistance with other needs such as light house work, errands, meal prep., appointments, etc. I am energetic, out-going,...
5.0
"We had Wendy babysit our newborn daughter a few hours a week to give me some relief while on maternity leave. She is a rockstar. I knew leaving the house my baby was in amazing and experience hands. I truly appreciated having her so that I could get out of the...

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Bonniejean M.


Mokena, IL

$20-27/hr3 yrs exp

Love People

Hi, my name is Bonnie and a Nanny and Caregiver. I love what I do, and I serve to the best of my ability. I've been working as a Nanny going on 3 years . I love working with kids. I try to connect with them one way through arts and crafts, park visits and libraries etc. . I enjoy building their character always with much...
5.0
"Bonnie watches our adult daughter and we just love her. She is kind and dependable. Our daughter looks forward to seeing her"

Matthew L.

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Laura M.


Frankfort, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I have been an ICU nurse for 13yrs, but with a move across the country 2x, and no bachelor's degree, I was only able to find a job as a private home care nurse. And I fell in love with it!! I have cared for 2 special needs children in their home, including g-tube feedings, CPAP mask, nebulizers, etc.
5.0
"Laura is a compassionate and caring nurse. I trusted her with my special needs children from the start. She always did things the way I instructed, but wasn't afraid to make suggestions. Works very well independently, and gave me the peace of mind I needed as a...

Keri M.

Hi my name is Terri. I have over 23 years experience in senior care and caring for people with special needs. My Experience includes, all mobility issues, hoyer lift, specialize in Dementia/ Alzheimer's disease. Bathing and showering. Was certified to pass medication. I am caring, conscientious and kind. I have a great sense...
Terri can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

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Nijole B.


Downers Grove, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver Available Part-Time

I have been a caregiver for 10 years and am very passionate about what I do. One of my employers had an 18-year-old daughter with epilepsy. I assisted her with homework, morning routine, meal preparation, and other household duties. I was also a math teacher in my home country of Lithuania for 20 years, which sometimes required...
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Kelly C.


Manhattan, IL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

I am a person who cares and has a heart, I currently donate and spend a lot of time trying to help project fire buddies.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Shorewood, IL

Kylie W.

5.0

Kylie was helpful and kind. My dad liked her a lot. She only had the chance to work for us a few days before he passed. Thank you for everything Kylie.

- Andrea S.

Cori F.

5.0

She watched my mom who was 97 and did a wonderful job. Very caring and her clients always come first. Willing to help whatever needs to be done.

- Care member

Stevie S.

5.0

Stevie is kind, sweet and approaches our autistic son with the utmost compassion. She has worked for us for just a short time, but she is a keeper!

- Kathy 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.

Lindy P.

5.0

Very caring and went over the top with my grandmother. She was always early and came last minute if need be. She would take my grandma shopping and out to eat all the time just for enjoyment. There was never any complaints. Would definitely recommend Lindy!

- Care member

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