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Find special needs child care in Highwood, IL that you’ll love
60 special needs child care are listed in Highwood, IL
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs child care is 5 years
Special needs child care in Highwood, IL
Kyle M.
Lincolnshire, IL
$10-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
My mom lived with ALS for over 10 years, including over five years on a ventilator. I was one of her primary caregivers, along with my father who is a retired physician.
Rachel R.
Northbrook, IL
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as kind, loving, and caring
I like caring for people with special needs because it's a job that most people aren't willing to do and I really care for people with special needs because of the difficulties they have to deal with. I have so much respect for them and their families.
I'm looking for a...
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 &...
I have 1 year experience as a special education paraprofessional. Students needs include significant cognitive disabilities, multiple disabilities, autism, hearing and visual impairments, physical and health impairments, communication disorders, sensory and behavioral impairments. I worked persistently to ensure the students...
Shelby P.
Vernon Hills, IL
$30-40/hr • 2 yrs exp
My name is Shelby, I'm a 27-year-old social worker at a residential treatment facility. I currently work with developmentally delayed teenage boys with mental health disorders and behavioral concerns. I started caring for others with babysitting 13 years ago and have done it on and off since. I have also worked at 2 elementary...
Have had extensive experience with students with significant needs! About to begin my first year of teaching this upcoming fall.
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.
Natacha P.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a recent graduate looking for an income and I have 5 years experience working in healthcare. Thank you.
5.0
"Natacha was a great conversationalist and was helpful when I needed assistance going to a medical procedure. She's very dependable and I would recommend her to anyone in need of services."
Yulanda C.
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...
5.0
(1)
I worked at Philip J Rock Center & School in Glen Ellyn it is school & home for children with both deaf & blind disabilities compiled with cerebral palsy & other learning disabilities. I was trained how to communicate with the children with a basic version of sign language & supervised children during activities & daily living...
Marybeth S.
Round Lake, IL
$35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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.
Dina S.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I cared for my cousin's husband for several months. He has Lewy Body Dementia. I helped with feeding, dressing, exercise, recreation and toileting. He and I became fast friends and have a close bond. I have also worked with children with autism and ADHD.
My best friend from High School has Muscular Dystrophy, and my best friend...
5.0
"Dina is family and during my husband's illness she was his caregiver/companion during the day thereby giving me much needed time away from constant caregiving. She was reliable, responsible, and creative in thinking of ways to engage my husband. She provided...
Karen O.
Michelle K.
Park Ridge, IL
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for children with discipline disorders, learning disorders, downs syndrome, and autism. I take time with children I work with, to learn how they respond and react to different ways of handling situations. I am energetic and caring. I hold a great deal of pride in the work I do.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
ROSAURA
Objective:
Certified Nursing Assistant since 1998. Specialize in Dementia, Parkinson's, MS and Austism. Working homecare since 2015
Experience:
A. B
02/21- Present
Personal Support Worker
Help around his apartment
Errands, Walks
M. H
09/2019-Present
CNA
Companionship, ADL, Groceries, Errands
Custom Home...
5.0
"Rosaura helped me with wound care after I had to have an emergency surgery. I had an abscess removed from my tail bone and had to have surgical packing changed daily for almost three months. Rosaura had never used foam medical packing prior to this and was...
Natalie S.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I recently moved from Louisiana to Chicago. I have years of experience in babysitting, daycare facilities, and some college education in Child and Family Studies and Elementary education. Working with kids brings me a lot of joy and fulfillment!
5.0
"Jordan came to our house and was so kind to the children. She played with them, talked to them about what their interests were, communicated very well with me when making arrangements for the interview... Jordan seemed to really care about who my children were and...
Jocelyn G.
5.0
(1)
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.
4.2
(5)
Dependable & Professional License ABA therapist 12+years experiences in childcare. Degree in Early Childhood Education, Background in Child development & Newborn Care Specialist certified.
Hello Families, My name is Vanessa, you can call me Miss V. I worked as a lead teacher & ABA Therapist. As a Childcare specialist, I am...
5.0
(1)
My experience includes two years working with adults with physical and mental disabilities including TBI's, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and Down Syndrome in a group home setting. I have also worked with children with Autism and have experience in behavior therapy.
5.0
"Erica is reliable and always shows up on time. She's been working for six months with my autistic daughter and things have gone really smoothly. She's confident and comfortable with special needs kids"
Laurence L.
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...
4.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 44-year-old divorced mother to a 12-year-old boy with Down Syndrome, who is truly a blessing. I've been a full-time mother, and I am ready to get back into the work force. I am a very reliable, responsible, and kindhearted individual. I'm open to providing care, compassion, nurturing to any age as I truly enjoy helping...
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Recent special needs child care reviews in Highwood, IL
Natacha P.
5.0
Natacha was a great conversationalist and was helpful when I needed assistance going to a medical procedure. She's very dependable and I would recommend her to anyone in need of services.
- Yulanda C.
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.
Dina S.
5.0
Dina is family and during my husband's illness she was his caregiver/companion during the day thereby giving me much needed time away from constant caregiving. She was reliable, responsible, and creative in thinking of ways to engage my husband. She provided excellent care being always vigilant of...
- Karen O.
Rosaura C.
5.0
Rosaura helped me with wound care after I had to have an emergency surgery. I had an abscess removed from my tail bone and had to have surgical packing changed daily for almost three months. Rosaura had never used foam medical packing prior to this and was comfortable learning how to pack and...
- Natalie S.
Jordan B.
5.0
Jordan came to our house and was so kind to the children. She played with them, talked to them about what their interests were, communicated very well with me when making arrangements for the interview... Jordan seemed to really care about who my children were and how they learn, noting them each as...
- Jocelyn G.