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

60 special needs adult care are listed in Wauconda, IL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 5 years

Special needs adult care in Wauconda, IL

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Caitlin L.


Wauconda, IL

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Full/part Time Caregiver

5.0

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I have spent the past year or so working at a facility for the mentally and developmentally disabled, working as a Hab aide.
5.0
"Caitlin works professionally with children with special needs as her career and uses the skills she's learned within that environment across the care she provides to families! I'm blown away by her skills, her determination, and her attention to detail. If you hire...

Alexis A.

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Jennifer D.


Wauconda, IL

$20/hr9 yrs exp

I'm Here To Help Your Loved One

My experience with senior care started with my grandmother. She was wheelchair bound with dementia. I used to take care of her out of her house and as she declined we moved her into my home. She was with me for over 5 years and I cared for her 24/7. Duties included companionship, feeding her, help with hygiene, transferring her,...
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Morgan M.


Wauconda, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part - Time Caregiver

I was Nanny to child with special needs from August 2018 to March 2020. I provided care for a 6-year-old with severe down syndrome Monday - Friday from 6-8 a.m. then again after school, 3-6 p.m. I would make and feed him breakfast, pack his backpack with bottles/ lunch, assist him with transportation on and off of the school...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Connor K, and I am looking to get some more experience working with kids and adults who have different needs. I am a graduate of University of Illinois at Chicago where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology. I have lots of experience working with kids who have special needs, most of which was during my time...
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Donyel H.


Round Lake, IL

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Certified Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Donyel and I have over 20 years of experience in providing care to persons with special needs of all ages, throughout New Jersey and the Tri-state area. With training and certifications including but not limited to Home Healthcare, Adult and Child/Infant CPR/First Aid and AED, Crisis Management, Abuse & Neglect,...
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Donyel H.


Round Lake, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Homecare And Childcare Expert Over 20 Years Of Family Services

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a Caregiver and Consultant with availability throughout Illinois (also domestic and international travel flexibility) to clients wherever you may reside. With over 20 years of experience with Home Healthcare, Childcare, Expectant Mothers, Hospice, Respite care, Rehabbing, Special Needs, and Family support, well-rounded...
Donyel can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, live-in home care, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

4.0
"Donyel was loving and thoughtful with our children. She played with them both actively and creatively. Our children loved her. "

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Norma M.


Crystal Lake, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for children with autism and Down syndrome, ADD/HD. I worked at School District 95 Special Education Department.
5.0
"Norma is knowledgeable, compassionate, reliable and was right there to support our family when we needed help. I felt confident to leave my two boys, one of which is on the spectrum, in her care and would not hesitate to do so again."

Barbara Z.

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Marybeth S.


Round Lake, IL

$35/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a registered nurse from the Philippines, I have worked as a private caregiver for almost 9 years in the Chicago area. I am very committed, dedicated, and passionate. I take my task and responsibility very seriously, I create a system and take the initiative to improve care and comfort. I make sure I add value and quality of...
5.0
"MaryBeth was part of a team of caregivers that provided home-based care for my 96 year old mother in the period preceding her death. Mary Beth was kind and caring, and engaged effectively with my mom. I would highly recommend MaryBeth for similar jobs."

Victor C.

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Jeffery H.


Cary, IL

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Autism Life Coach

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Jeff. I am a Autism Life Coach. I work with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Communication Disorders, Behavior Disorders, and Learning Disabilities. My experience is extensive beginning as a Substitute Teacher in the public schools, as well worked as a Paraprofessional/Job Coach Coordinator at a non-public...
5.0
"What a great life coach and a huge heart for the special needs community. He worked with my son for a couple of years. No a complaint and taught my son with autism a ton!!"

Dawn C.

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Rhonda L.


McHenry, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Rhonda. I am CNA Certified and also have my certificate in dialysis. I have been doing home healthcare for the past 8 years. I recently cared for a gentlemen that's wheelchair bound and has heart, renal and diabetes. I transfer him from bed to wheelchair, to bathing, to dressing, prepare and serve meals, check...
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Sarah N.


Lake Zurich, IL

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello My name is Sarah. I have recently, retired from working after 29 years. I have worked with special needs/senior adults in all capacities. I have decided now that I would like to work only part time with the elderly. I'm looking more for companion/assistant positions. I don't have the medical background so I'm not able to...
Sarah can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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Mayolita M.


Grayslake, IL

$14-30/hr10 yrs exp

I am a Certified aid in the state of Illinois and have taking care of adults with many disabilities as well as children. I have 14 years experience under supervised nurses and have been properly trained with many different situations and care that are needed to be handled. I hope I can answer more of your questions in a further...
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David P.


Vernon Hills, IL

$19-25/hr2 yrs exp

Mister

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is David. A father of two teens. A college graduate with about 20 years experience in the Health Care Industry particularly concentrated with Senior Health. I am a compassionate hardworking person with a soft heart for people with disabilities. Caring for your loved ones can be stressful and daunting. I can be of...
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Dawne S.


Grayslake, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Welfare Attendant

I worked for 15 years for the Chicago Board of Education with many different children (of all ages) with special needs.
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Zofia G.


Mundelein, IL

$26-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have 13 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation , Bathing , Housekeeping, medication administration , special care , special needs assistance. I had great work reference from families who employed me. got Annual non medical service workers training certification. All Trust Methods of...
Zofia can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, personal care, errands, light cleaning
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Colleen M.


Mundelein, IL

$15-20/hr

Part Time Caregiver Available For Special Needs Children And Adults In Powers Lake/ Twin Lakes

Extensive experience with children and adults of various abilities, especially with Adaptive Water Sports
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Amy C.


Cary, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

I am currently a special education teacher and I love it. I have worked with a variety of kids and adults with disabilities in many different activities.
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Lisa D.


Barrington, IL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

College Graduate

(Bachelor Of Science In Therapeutic Recreation) & Health-Care Professional Of 9 Years. I am a college graduate from Indiana University (2010) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation and a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). I am also a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and CPR & First Aid...
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Anne B.


Lake Zurich, IL

$10-15/hr

Part-time Caregiver Available

I plan on attending Physician Assistant school in the future and have been working as a personal assistant to adults with physical disabilities for the past 2. 5 years. Specifically, I have worked with one individual with Cerebral palsy and two individuals with Spinal muscular atrophy. I find this job to be incredibly...
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Laura D.


Cary, IL

$10-26/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs And Senior Caregiver

I have 30+ years caring for children and adults with special needs, including people in our aging generation living with dementia. I am passionate about advocating for those who cannot advocate for themselves. I am compassionate, caring and reliable.
Laura can also help with: Errands, respite care, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Wauconda, IL

Caitlin L.

5.0

Caitlin works professionally with children with special needs as her career and uses the skills she's learned within that environment across the care she provides to families! I'm blown away by her skills, her determination, and her attention to detail. If you hire her, you will not be disappointed...

- Alexis A.

Donyel H.

4.0

Donyel was loving and thoughtful with our children. She played with them both actively and creatively. Our children loved her.

- Care member

Norma M.

5.0

Norma is knowledgeable, compassionate, reliable and was right there to support our family when we needed help. I felt confident to leave my two boys, one of which is on the spectrum, in her care and would not hesitate to do so again.

- Barbara Z.

Marybeth S.

5.0

MaryBeth was part of a team of caregivers that provided home-based care for my 96 year old mother in the period preceding her death. Mary Beth was kind and caring, and engaged effectively with my mom. I would highly recommend MaryBeth for similar jobs.

- Victor C.

Jeffery H.

5.0

What a great life coach and a huge heart for the special needs community. He worked with my son for a couple of years. No a complaint and taught my son with autism a ton!!

- Dawn C.

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