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60 special needs adult care are listed in Wheeling, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of September 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 6 years
Special needs adult care in Wheeling, IL
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over 20 years of experience providing exceptional care to elderly and special need patients. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, administering medication and keep patients as active is possible..
Lavinia can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Licensed Nurse
4.0
"Lavinia was very caring with my Mom & she would fill me in with matters regarding her care. She would still be working with my parents if we hadn't decided to bring my parents to Florida where we live
I would be happy to talk to anyone who would like more...
Jan B.
I am a Special Education Paraprofessional in a Kindergarten classroom! My main responsibilities were to assist the students with recreational and educational activities, practice behavior management, help with toileting, and of course keep the kids safe. In college, I interned with Community Access Naperville, a...
15 plus years experience working with children and adults who have a variety of physical and mental challenges. Direct Care experience managing, leading, and training Direct Support Staff. I am hoping to find permanent full-time job providing care. This has always been my favorite job.
I have experience working in nursing homes in the Alzheimer's, and dementia unit. I've helped care for my grandparents and I lost my grandmother and another lady who was like my grandma to dementia so I have personal experience as well as professional. I truly enjoy working with and spending time with the elderly. I'm also a...
Patricia can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia & more
Hello my name is Niaja, I am passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others. Making your life easier is always the goal. I am dedicated to making a positive impact in people's lives. I love providing support to others around me and hopefully I can include that in your lives. I have worked in the hospital for...
I am 32 years old and I am a full-time single mom to a beautiful 3-year-old boy with autism. I have experience with special needs and challenging behaviors. I have worked for a couple of daycare's. I have also worked with elderly with Alzheimer's and dementia. I have always been a caregiver of some sorts. I understand the...
Have worked for NWSRA since 2013. I'm CPR, first aid and safety care certified. I have experience with behaviors and some medical needs. I know minimal sign language but willing to learn!
Elizabeth R.
Wheeling, IL
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am a 21-year-old woman who is passionate about helping other people. Your daughter will be taken care w love & patience. I am pet friendly, optimistic, & a smiley person (:
I'd describe my personality as playful, calm, & empathetic
I love working with kids because children need a good role model to look up to that really...
I worked in nursing home for a year. I have been working as CNA/caregiver in home health setting since 2010. I have had experiences in taking care of clients with quadriplegic, Cerebral Palsy (mild to severe type), Autism, mental illness, Asperger's, ADHD, Neurological genetic disorder and other special needs. I also possess the...
Highly-dependable, nurturing caregiver who has good values, compassionate nature and 10 + extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly care. Eager to make a difference in client's everyday life.
Jennifer M.
Wheeling, IL
$23-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am an experienced mother who has cared for two special needs children. My daughter had cancer at 9. My son was speech and language delayed, LD, and has ADHD.
I'm caring and compassionate person that love her job and what she's doing. I have long years of experience working with Dementia, Alzheimer's, and seizures patients.
Laimute B.
Lake Forest, IL
$16-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver With 15+ Years Of Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Are you looking for a quality elderly care in the northern and northwestern suburbs? My name is Laima. I'm a skilled elderly caregiver with 19+ years of experience. I am available to work part-time, full-time or overnight shifts. I'm a very good cook, experienced housekeeper and good driver. I also love pets. I have...
Laimute can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant hands-on, end-of-life care. We found Laima to be warm, kind hearted and very skilled. We highly recommend her."
Irene K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lara. When I was younger, my first job was working in an elderly home, and I've always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to caring for my own mother in my past, I have been working for a senior care agency this year as well as people from care. com. I am certified in CPR, First aid, CPI (from my...
5.0
"Lara was kind, helpful, and showed great concern for me after my hysterectomy. she continues to check on my recovery even after the job was complete. hiring her was the best decision I have made. I would definitely hire her for any future medical needs I or my...
Amaralys A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have about 5 years of experience in special ed. I was a teachers aide at kirk school in Palatine for 3 years. I have also been a private caregiver for an adult male with special needs.
5.0
"Laurie took care of our special needs son and was amazing with him. From helping to feed him, play with him, give medication, etc. Laurie always provided the best care. She is reliable, responsible and trustworthy. "
Care member
Connie B.
Niles, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been in the social service field for over 20 years. I was also was a preschool teacher, but went back to my first love, working with people with disabilities. I worked in a residential home with girls with severe disabilities, then did respite care for a few years and loved it all. I was a job coach helping people with...
5.0
"We have been so incredibly lucky to have Connie as part of our care team. She has been reliable, responsible, and very kind in the care of our son with autism. She is professional, knowledgeable, and keeps my son very busy. We could not ask for a better caregiver...
Stacy C.
Precent M.
Prospect Heights, IL
$10-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Male caregiver with 9 years of paid Work experience, I love my work with a passion. Have worked with many families and have great references and reviews as well as very clean background. Please check out my reviews and contact me for excellent care for your loved ones, thanks again.
5.0
"Precent did a fabulous job with my special needs son! We miss him."
Kari H.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with all ages and a wide variety of special needs clients. I have 14 plus years of experience both professionally and personally. I have a BA degree and am certified in CPR, CPI, DSP and QRMP. I've done substitute teaching in IL and taken First Aid. I love this line of work and can honestly say that I love going to...
3.0
(2)
I am a nurse for over 9 years and a CNA for more than 10 years. I do my job with passion because I believe it is more than a job, I believe it is a calling. I am a mother and wife and I have worked with families that have considered me as part of their family. I am dependable, flexible and a positive person. I am honest and I am...
4.8
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello , my name is Lara and thank you for considering me for this position! My first job was at a senior care facility (in Arlington Hts.) and I have always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to personally caring for my own mother and others in the past, I have been professionally working as a senior caregiver for...
Larissa can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Lara worked for my mother for about 4 months. She was dependable and worked hard to make my mother who suffers from dementia feel comfortable."
Scott K.
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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Wheeling, IL
Lavinia B.
5.0
Lavinia is a treasure. She cared for my wife until she passed of Parkinson's and dementia on Memorial Day. My wife loved Lavinia. She cared for my wife for nearly two years and became "family."
Lavinia was always positive and a self starter. Always a delight when she arrived with her smile....
- Kendon B.
Laimute B.
5.0
Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant hands-on, end-of-life care. We found Laima to be warm, kind hearted and very skilled. We highly recommend her.
- Irene K.
Larissa D.
5.0
Lara was kind, helpful, and showed great concern for me after my hysterectomy. she continues to check on my recovery even after the job was complete. hiring her was the best decision I have made. I would definitely hire her for any future medical needs I or my family would have. I would highly...
- Amaralys A.
Laurie B.
5.0
Laurie took care of our special needs son and was amazing with him. From helping to feed him, play with him, give medication, etc. Laurie always provided the best care. She is reliable, responsible and trustworthy.
- Care member
Connie B.
5.0
We have been so incredibly lucky to have Connie as part of our care team. She has been reliable, responsible, and very kind in the care of our son with autism. She is professional, knowledgeable, and keeps my son very busy. We could not ask for a better caregiver for our son! Highly recommended!
- Stacy C.