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Martha L.


Elburn, IL

$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Brief Description of My Experience With Special Needs Children

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I have worked with children with special needs since I was a child when my own mother got involved with children with special needs. My mothers brother that was Down's Syndrome and we cared for him. I also worked with and autistic teenager for 3 years. While in Asia during 2004 when the Asian Tsunami occurred, my husband and I...
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Kris H.


Elburn, IL

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Former Preschool Teacher With 23 Years Nanny Experience.

For 2+ years I was a Nanny for a family with a child with Autism. I have taken care of his medicine, taken him to therapy and done some work with him in the home and taken him to activities. In college I worked with children in Special Olympics.
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Lorie G.


Saint Charles, IL

$32/hr • 4 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver- HAPPY TO ASSIST !

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Life can be challenging as is... even more so for people with specific disabilities- I'm passionate about assisting men and ladies with special challenges lead fulfilling lives by assisting with daily living tasks so that they can be as independent as they desire to be :) Most of my experience is in assisting people with...
5.0
"Lorie took care of my father when we were on vacation. She was wonderful. She kept the house clean and was great with my father. I would hire her again in a heartbeat."

Kris C.

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Taylor K.


Geneva, IL

$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently an Early Childhood Special Education teacher who has worked with both typically developing children and children with additional needs including autism, social communication disorder, down syndrome, speech delays, developmental delays and OHI.
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Muriel C.


Batavia, IL

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kind, Caring, And Patient Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a wife and mother of 2 young adults who has lived in the tri-cities for 28 years. I have worked as an outdoor education nature and science teacher for 10 years at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, IL. During this time period, I taught all age groups, from preschoolers to adults. When special needs...
5.0
"I highly recommend Muriel for watching children, including those with special needs. Muriel has been kind, patient, and understanding while caring for my two boys, one of whom has special needs. She has shown attentiveness in ensuring the safety and well-being of...

Jeff H.

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Lisa E.


Sugar Grove, IL

$15-28/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced Private In Home Caregiver

Hello! I am an experienced caregiver, both personally and professionally. I actually owned and operated a home care business however I prefer to build the trust and relationship that comes with providing 1:1 care. I prefer to work with children or young adults with special needs, however I have a wide variety of experience...
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"Lisa answered a plea for help as a caregiver to my quadriplegic husband who recently went on a ventilator and feeding tube. She came with experience in both and attended training before he was released home. She has management and organizational skills that have...

Valerie E.

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Hope M.


Aurora, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a childcare provider with over 30 years of professional experience and almost 20 years of experience as a mom. I have experience with all ages, from newborns to teens, multiples, neurodivergent children, and children with disabilities. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified, including infant and pediatric certification, and...
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Stephany D.


Saint Charles, IL

$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

Brazilian, Catholic

Patient, compassionate, careful I started caring for people with special needs when I was 17y I used to be volunteer in hospital for kids with cancer. When I was 19y I went to Argentina to be a volunteer in a home care with people from 5 years old to seniors, they was all peoples with special needs, some mild autism to severe...
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Christine B.


Batavia, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

C.N.A. Caregiver

I have been a home-health C. N. A. for most of my life. I exceed my employer's expectations, and am flexible with my hours. I am experienced with a lift and all aspects of client SAFETY are my top priority. I also am happy to come for SHOWER or BATH visits. This is my specialty and I love leaving a client clean and happy! I can...
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Jamie F.


Saint Charles, IL

$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver; RN

I have over 3 decades of nursing experience with over half of them serving individuals with special needs, pediatric through adult. I have loved giving care to folks of all ages, including those with disabilities including muscular dystrophy / other more rare dystrophies, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain...
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Lori W.


Saint Charles, IL

$20-40/hr • 2 yrs exp

I am a college-educated mom in my mid-50s. I have a nearly empty nest after raising my two children and am looking to earn some extra income. I have experience caring for children of all ages, senior citizens and people with special needs. Having a special needs brother taught me patience, caring and sensitivity early in my...
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Cynthia R.


Aurora, IL

$19-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

I been working with children since I was 13 years old. Watching my cousins kids then. I have a Bachelor's degree in Child Development and an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been working with children the past 29 years in different environments. Mostly children infants to 3 years old and also preschool age...
My #1 goal as a caregiver is to make sure that my patient is comfortable and content. I am a passionate caregiver with two years of experience providing exceptional care to the elderly and disabled. I am skilled in assisting with daily living activities, including medication administration, meal preparation and personal care.
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Amber O.


Maple Park, IL

$17-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Nanny For Kids With Special Needs

Hi! My name is Amber and I am currently a child and adolescent behavioral clinician in Rochelle. I am changing from full time to part time as I get ready to start my doctorate studies as an Occupational Therapist at UIC this fall. Because of this change, I am looking for some work, and that's why I'm here! I graduated from...
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Oyster P.


Aurora, IL

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Sympathetic Caregiver for Special needs

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Bertha M.


Aurora, IL

$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have seven years experience as a caregiver in Alzheimer's/ stroke, heart disease, cancer recovery, hospice, etc. I enjoy seeing the relief that I can bring to my clients and the relief of their relatives.
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Emily C.


North Aurora, IL

$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

I started volunteering for children with autism around 2010. I did childcare for the Autism Conference in Chicago for three years. I've also worked as an aide in various special education schools and as an ABA therapist for Easterseals. I plan on continuing my education in the near future and staying in this field. I currently...
I have been working in childcare for the past 3 years. This summer I worked as a summer camp counselor and worked closely with a child who has brittle bone disease, and I took great joy in caring for her and helping out where needed. I also have ADHD myself and have several friends on the autism spectrum. I have spent a lot of...
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Stephanie A.


Batavia, IL

$20-40/hr • 7 yrs exp

I have 7 years of experience in a special recreation setting. I spent 6 years working part-time, assisting, leading, and facilitating recreation programs for people with disabilities. I now work full-time as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, where I get to plan, facilitate, and lead recreation programming in a professional...
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Norma T.


Sugar Grove, IL

$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Excellent Resource For Any Special Needs

I have extensive experience caring for both adults, children, infants and babies with special needs. I am extremely patient and careful not just with how I approach the care duties but also, partnering with the parents and guardians responsible in the care plan or regular duties and schedules. I am honest, dependable and very...

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Elburn, IL

Lorie G.

5.0

Lorie took care of my father when we were on vacation. She was wonderful. She kept the house clean and was great with my father. I would hire her again in a heartbeat.

- Kris C.

Muriel C.

5.0

I highly recommend Muriel for watching children, including those with special needs. Muriel has been kind, patient, and understanding while caring for my two boys, one of whom has special needs. She has shown attentiveness in ensuring the safety and well-being of my children, and demonstrates a...

- Jeff H.

Lisa E.

5.0

Lisa answered a plea for help as a caregiver to my quadriplegic husband who recently went on a ventilator and feeding tube. She came with experience in both and attended training before he was released home. She has management and organizational skills that have enabled me to be less stressed...

- Valerie E.

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