Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

How it works

Share details about your special needs nanny needs

Match with highly rated local special needs nannies near you

Compare special needs nanny options and choose the best fit

Special needs nannies in Bensenville, IL

Heather V.'s Photo

Heather V.


Melrose Park, IL

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Nanny

See profile
I have worked with children with autism and cerebral palsy. I was an assistant teacher for children with autism, have been a nanny to children with autism, cerebral palsy and ADHD as well. I feel that all children are gifts.
Janith D.'s Photo

Janith D.


Elmwood Park, IL

$18-30/hr

In Search Of A Full Time Nanny Position.

My name is Janith, I am 22, and I have 4 years of care giving experience. I've taken care of both the elderly and infants, both able bodied and special needs. Care giving is a passion of mine since I was a teen and I've never had a problem forming a bond with anyone. From reading books, arts and crafts, and nature walks I know...
Janith can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Paulina R.'s Photo

Paulina R.


Arlington Heights, IL

$24-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Positive, Motivated And Fun Nanny

Hello my name is Paulina I am looking for a full time position as a long term nanny. I am fully vaccinated/booster, CPR certified and non-smoker. I am also okay with pets. I have one dog myself (medium size) which I adore. I graduated from Roosevelt University and earn a bachelor's degree in psychology (Children's...
Minna I.'s Photo

Minna I.


Oak Park, IL

$22-35/hr • 8 yrs exp

Nanny/Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Minna, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I have been babysitting for about 8+ years now. I have babysat from ages 1-17 including special needs children. I do light housekeeping, prepare quick meals, take children outdoors, etc. Some fun facts about me: I am a 23-year-old recent college graduate...
Minna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Susan K.'s Photo

Susan K.


Mount Prospect, IL

$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Seeking PT/FT Nanny .

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a professional child caregiver for over 10 yrs, having worked with 6 families. I've been caring for kids since I was a teenager & I've always considered it a passion. Although I spent the majority of my earlier career in corporate marketing, I feel I've found my true calling in protecting, teaching & nurturing young...
Susan can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

Kristena W.'s Photo

Kristena W.


Elmwood Park, IL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Christian Nanny

Hi there, My name is Kristena, and I'm a Christian Mom of three living in Elmwood Park. Ever since I was a child, I knew I was meant to be a mother. My first job as a babysitter in middle school, along with helping to raise my three sisters, truly nurtured my strong, caring spirit. I even had a room filled with baby dolls that...
Kristena can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Lauren G.'s Photo

Lauren G.


Highwood, IL

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Theraputic Nanny

5.0

(3)

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.

Hazel P.'s Photo

Hazel P.


Berwyn, IL

$22-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Nanny

Hello parents of beautiful angels! or furry friends! My name is Hazel, I'm 20 years old and I love working with babies, children, and youth & pets! I have a drivers license, I was a certified lifeguard before (working with youth of special needs), this knowledge and experience has helped me know to to deal in situations of...
Hazel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"There is not even a word to describe how amazing Hazel is! It has always made me so nervous to leave my children with someone who is not family. But Hazel has truly been a blessing! My girls love her like family. She is the most responsible, most sweetest,...

Danielle R.

Klimentina G.'s Photo

Klimentina G.


Northbrook, IL

$30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Tina I Love being with kids, as my experience as a babysitter and nanny is around 8 years, including 1 year looking after special needs child , 2 years looking after 2 lovely boys , aged 1 and 6 , looking after newborn baby twins (premature) for an year. Have a primary school teacher degree and CPR. Also worked as a...
Klimentina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Absolutely love Klimentina, she is very dependable,very professional and has a great methods to work with the kids. I. and A. can't wait to play and learn with her."

Sasha D.

Hailey T.'s Photo

Hailey T.


Chicago, IL

$23-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in a professional setting with special needs children and children on the autism spectrum in both the school setting and home. I have experience working with newborns, toddlers, elementary aged children, middle school and high school aged children. I love the creativity and silliness that comes when working with...
Hailey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Hailey is wonderful! we met her last year when she was a sub for my nanny for a week and connected well with my children immediately. She has come back multiple times to help with babysitting on the weekends and we love her! My kids are always excited to see her....

Julia V.

Marilia M.'s Photo

Marilia M.


Evanston, IL

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Kind, Patient And Energetic Nanny.

I am graduate em psychology and I have 2 years of experience taking care of children as an au pair, two boys who are currently 4 and 7 years old. But I also had experience working with children with special needs, from 2 to 14 years old, in a clinic in Brazil. I am currently seeking a position as a full-time, long-term nanny. I...
Marilia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gabi is patient, respectful, sweet, nurturing and has great understanding of child development. "

Care member

Hannah D.'s Photo

Hannah D.


Chicago, IL

$25-28/hr • 7 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Hannah, and I am a 26 y. o psychology graduate and web designer. I choose to still have a part time caregiving position because it is undoubtedly, 100% my passion. I have been working with and caring for disabled adults and children for the past 7 years. I have experience providing mobility assistance, hygiene...
5.0
"She did a top notch excellent job with my special needs boy. We miss her."

Holly K.

Keesha H.'s Photo

Keesha H.


Chicago, IL

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Loving Caregiver And Nanny

4.3

(6)

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I am a loving mother of four fantastic individuals, one with special needs. I have 20 plus years of playing/interacting with children. I love playing games and reading with children. I have numerous years of experience working with children of all ages and many disabilities. Previously employed by Chicago Public Schools as a bus...
Keesha can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Like many excellent caregivers, Keesha is patient and kind. She is creative and enters into my autistic son's imaginary world and builds it with him. She accommodates his mood changes, but still insists he do what she asks (put away dirty dishes, etc), but what...

Virginia C.

Hannah D.'s Photo

Hannah D.


Chicago, IL

$27/hr • 7 yrs exp

PT Special Needs Nanny / Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

PT Special Needs Nanny / Caregiver. My name is Hannah and I am a 26 y. o special needs caregiver with over 6+ years of experience. Over the past several years I have been able to provide mobility assistance, hygiene assistance, administer medication, and provide 24 hour care to a variety of individuals with different abilities...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hannah has always been responsible. As a young girl she has always looked out for her siblings. When Hannah noticed her siblings were bored she would create something fun for them to do. She loves children. She is loving, kind, respectful and fun."

Mary F.

Olivia K.'s Photo

Olivia K.


Chicago, IL

$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Highly Energetic Full Time Nanny Available To Start Immediately!

A Little bit about myself, I'm a kindhearted energetic childcare provider. I've professionally cared for children of all ages including special needs. I have 5+ years on my belt in the Nanny/Childcare industry, along with my working towards my BA in early childhood education. I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I strongly...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We love Ms. O! Amazing Nanny and very good about development and early learning with my Toddler."

Emily D.

Melanie B.'s Photo

Melanie B.


Berwyn, IL

$20-33/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny, Pet Care Available

Hello! My name is Melanie. Working with kids is my lifelong passion, so I'm truly excited to connect with you and your family. I have over a decade of experience in childcare with children of all ages and backgrounds. I have professional experience as a youth counselor, caregiver, nanny & behavior technician for kids with...
Melanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Melanie is a very responsible person with good values and work ethic. I highly recommend her for any caregiving, cleaning or assistant jobs you might need take care of quickly and efficiently!"

Care member

Kali M.'s Photo

Kali M.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr • 9 yrs exp

Full-time Student, Looking For Part-time Nanny Job!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting and nannying since I was in middle school (when my parents were right down the street just in case I needed them!). Since then, I have watched newborns, toddlers, and kids of all ages. I have experience with children who have special needs. I have built great relationships with the families I have babysat...
Kali can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kali was an amazing caregiver to my children for just over four years! She did both occasional babysitting and summer nannying. She instantly became one of us and I could not have asked for a better influence on my girls. To cover the basics, Kali was: punctual,...

Jennifer D.

Ella S.'s Photo

Ella S.


Chicago, IL

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun, And Loving Nanny Looking For Part-time To Possible Full-time Job.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have lots of experience with caring for children, including babies and children with special needs. I love my job!
Ella can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Angelina S.'s Photo

Angelina S.


Carol Stream, IL

$19/hr • 5 yrs exp

People Pleasing Sitter & Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Angelina, you can call me Lina if you'd like. I'm a 19-year-old musical artist who graduated high school 6 months early, right before COVID hit us. Although overall, my favorite thing to do is working with kids & I miss them so much. I just had to recently let go of all my families & kids at my Children's Fitness Center...
5.0
"Great with kids and building relationships. Musically gifted and can use songs to bond with children. Well versed in children's activities!"

Justin J.

Sarah S.'s Photo

Sarah S.


Schaumburg, IL

$22-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Sarah. I am looking for a full time nanny position with a loving family. I'm looking to utilize my 11 and a half years of child care experience and knowledge in growth development by providing good guidance and exceptional care as a professional live out nanny. I also have two and a half years experience with...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have observed Sarah to be a wonderful caregiver. She is very organized and timely. She is a great communicator with both children and adults. Sarah is extremely caring, always thinking of others needs and their safety. Sarah is engaging, always looking for...

Melissa C.

Showing 21 - 40 of 60

Recent special needs nanny reviews in Bensenville, IL

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.

Hazel P.

5.0

There is not even a word to describe how amazing Hazel is! It has always made me so nervous to leave my children with someone who is not family. But Hazel has truly been a blessing! My girls love her like family. She is the most responsible, most sweetest, punctual, and caring person I have ever...

- Danielle R.

Klimentina G.

5.0

I highly recommend Kilmentina, she is very reliable and absolutely wonderful with my two boys aged 9 and 5. She has a lot of patience and my boys love her, literally begs me to have her watch them all the time. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their sitter.

- Traci B.

Hailey T.

5.0

Hailey is wonderful! we met her last year when she was a sub for my nanny for a week and connected well with my children immediately. She has come back multiple times to help with babysitting on the weekends and we love her! My kids are always excited to see her. She is supportive and kind, leaves...

- Julia V.

Marilia M.

5.0

Gabi is patient, respectful, sweet, nurturing and has great understanding of child development.

- Care member

Additional Special Needs Nanny Services

Special Needs Nanny in Chicago, ILSpecial Needs Nanny in Franklin Park, ILSpecial Needs Nanny in Elk Grove Village, ILSpecial Needs Nanny in Villa Park, ILSpecial Needs Nanny in Melrose Park, ILSpecial Needs Nanny in River Grove, ILSpecial Needs Nanny in Hillside, ILSpecial Needs Nanny in Des Plaines, ILSpecial Needs Nanny in Elmwood Park, ILSpecial Needs Nanny in Mount Prospect, IL
Special Needs Nanny in South Bend, InSpecial Needs Nanny in Brookfield, WISpecial Needs Nanny in Woodridge, ILSpecial Needs Nanny in Geneva, ILSpecial Needs Nanny in Essex, ILSpecial Needs Nanny in Niles, MISpecial Needs Nanny in Merrillville, InSpecial Needs Nanny in Beloit, WISpecial Needs Nanny in Oswego, ILSpecial Needs Nanny in Highwood, IL
Show more