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Special needs child care in Gurnee, IL

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Rhonda L.


McHenry, IL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Special Needs

5.0

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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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Judith C.


Palatine, IL

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver and Respite Care

3.0

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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...
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Caitlin L.


Wauconda, IL

$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Full/part Time Caregiver

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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Jeffery H.


Cary, IL

$40/hr • 10 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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Lauren G.


Highwood, IL

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Theraputic Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

With a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, my first job out of college was working in a residential facility for children with special needs. In the five years working as a Child Care Counselor, I helped children with ADD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, AS, TS, and a variety of other mental health diagnoses. As a public school teacher of many...
5.0
"Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time with an amazing attitude and is always finding new ways to help. She is reliable, hardworking, responsive,...

Ann D.

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Karyn L.


Arlington Heights, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver

Over the last 18 years, I have worked with adult and children who have developmental disabilities. This includes one on one settings, as well as group settings. My job is to ensure the safety and well being of all individuals with whom I work and care for. Additionally, I create programs to assist with community integration. I...
5.0
"I am pleased to have the opportunity to provide a letter of recommendation for Karyn B. Karyn is an extremely reliable, punctual, responsible, trustworthy, organized and professional individual who has taken on numerous responsibilities both inside and outside of...

Heather S.

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Laurie B.


Palatine, IL

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experience with Special Needs

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. "

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Lavinia B.


Wheeling, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

CNA,CPR

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.
5.0
"Lavinia has helped my family over the past several years. She is wonderful, honest, and is very committed to whomever she is working with. She has a great personality and engages people in conversation etc...my parents both loved "Our Lavinia" as my mom would...

Susan W.

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Precent M.


Prospect Heights, IL

$10-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

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.

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Maxine F.


Kenosha, WI

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

I've been working as a behavior technician at an ABA clinic, Caravel Autism Health, for autistic children ages 2-6 since January of 2023. I am currently working to get my RBT(Registered Behavior Technician) certification. I have been trained in providing ABA services for young children, and I love it!
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Brooklynne G.


Kenosha, WI

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

For 3 years, I was a Registered Behavior Technician for children and teens with autism. I am currently attending nursing school.
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Charina M.


Northbrook, IL

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a nursing care technician in a hospital working night shift, so I am available for short hour care visits. Experience wise, I've had a lot in this field of care service. Also have experience with Special Needs clients, Cerebral Palsy, etc..
I have worked in early childhood since 2005. I have cared for children with special needs in early childhood settings as well as during my field work and student teaching experiences as part of completing my bachelor's degree in early childhood education.
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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.
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David P.


Vernon Hills, IL

$19-25/hr • 2 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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Karen R.


McHenry, IL

$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Caring, Patient Professional Nanny

I have worked with special needs children as a special needs bus driver and summer school teacher's assistant for eight year. I have a cover letter and resume that I will bring to an interview. Thank you.
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Olivia T.


Palatine, IL

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver- Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Olivia! I am currently 26 years old and will be starting graduate school for Occupational Therapy at Drake University. I have been working in the special needs field since I was in high school. I was a volunteer for a local special recreation association when I first started out, and then I became an inclusion...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jacqueline R.


Glencoe, IL

$16-21/hr • 2 yrs exp

In my spare time, I like to run trivia as a volunteer at a nursing home, babysit, spend time with my dogs, do special Olympics, read, and be with my friends and family. One thing you should know about me is I love pets! Any type of animal, I would absolutely adore. My skills include empathy, compassion, and understanding. I...
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Megan H.


Northbrook, IL

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Megan-

Hello! My name is Megan. I am an Elementary School teacher with a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education (Prek-2nd Grade) & a Special Education Teaching Endorsement. I currently teach in a blended Early Childhood classroom with both General Education & Special Education students. I love working with kids of all ages &...
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Christina N.


Palatine, IL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hello, my name is Christina. I have been a nanny for almost 7 years to the same family. The job ends in August due to the kids now being in school full time. I've been a Special Education Assistant and have been certified as a Nursing Assistant. I love to organize, clean and meal prep. If you think I may be a good fit please...

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Gurnee, 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.

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.

Lauren G.

5.0

Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time with an amazing attitude and is always finding new ways to help. She is reliable, hardworking, responsive, intelligent, and always follows...

- Ann D.

Karyn L.

5.0

I am pleased to have the opportunity to provide a letter of recommendation for Karyn B. Karyn is an extremely reliable, punctual, responsible, trustworthy, organized and professional individual who has taken on numerous responsibilities both inside and outside of the workplace. I have known Karyn...

- Heather S.

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

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