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60 special needs nannies are listed in Highwood, IL
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs nannies is 10 years
Special needs nannies in Highwood, IL
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.
5.0
(8)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tina cared for our premature twin girls from when they were 2 months adjusted until about 18 months old. She is very punctual and good at communication. She was flexible with our changing schedules and loves our daughters dearly. In addition to helping them...
Nadine K.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family.
About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...
Jill can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two boys (3 mo. and 18 mo. at the time). Throughout the approximately 3 1/2 years that she worked for us, she was...
Margaret D.
Hello! My name is Allison and I am excited to be your babysitter, nanny, and/or tutor. I graduated from Elon University in 2019 with a BA in Human Services & International Studies with a minor in Spanish. I spent this past academic year working as an English Language Assistant at an elementary school in Madrid, Spain. I have...
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
I have been babysitting since I was 13, and if I wasn't then I was watching my younger brother. I always have loved hanging out with little kids and getting to spend time with them. In high school, I volunteered with children for several years. My first year I worked with special needs kids and taught educational and cooking...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hello! My name is Allison and I am excited to be your babysitter, nanny, and/or tutor. I graduated from Elon University in 2019 with a BA in Human Services & International Studies with a minor in Spanish. I spent this past academic year working as an English Language Assistant at an elementary school in Madrid, Spain. I have...
Merrie S.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Career Nanny Seeking Full Time Position With Awesome Kiddos!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a former preschool teacher assistant , current nanny and mother of a beautiful 10-year-old girl. I have over 10 years of experience and absolutely adore children. I'm comfortable with newborn-high school ages. I'm experienced in children with special needs. CPR/first aid certified!
A little about me,
I love reading,...
Merrie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hello! My name is Allison and I am excited to be your babysitter, nanny, and/or tutor. I graduated from Elon University in 2019 with a BA in Human Services & International Studies with a minor in Spanish. I spent the past two academic years working as an English Language Assistant at an elementary school in Madrid, Spain. I have...
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I took a babysitting certification class in middle school and started babysitting for the children around my area on an irregular basis. Most of the children that I babysat ranged from 6 months to 10 years old. I also was a volunteer at SRA CLC for 2 years where I was able to work with special needs teenagers on a weekly basis....
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Giselle V.
Highland Park, IL
$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Bilingual Nanny Certified CPR And First Aid Training
Hi there! I'm seeking the opportunity to work with a family to help manage the needs of their children while offering a warm and welcoming environment for them to learn and grow. My experience comes from babysitting for friends, and family. I'm the oldest sibling and that alone comes with many responsibilities. From changing...
Giselle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Katie W.
Lincolnshire, IL
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Reliable, Punctual, Fun, Adventure-loving Nanny Seeks New Family To Work With.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, spontaneous & outgoing
I like working with kids because every minute of every day is new & exciting so there's never a dull moment and I love not knowing what lies ahead.
I'm also looking for a job where my talents are appreciated and where I'm not treated like "the help" but am seen as...
Katie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Kirsten R.
Highland Park, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Creative Learning Focused Mom Seeking PT Nanny Role
Highland Park Parent of 2 grown kids with a background in elementary education and child care in a variety of settings. Currently working for a Lake Forest family. Seeking a nanny/house manager with flexible weekdays looking for fun with kids and extra cash. Long term commitment. Crafts, nature, school help. Masters in elem...
Kirsten can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am 31 years old, a friendly, adventurous, helpful, imaginative, dependable, and energetic person. I have experience with an infant - 13 years old. I volunteered as a teaching assistant at the Kindergarten for 3 months. I was a teacher for middle school for one year in Thailand before I moved to the U. S. I was a...
Kamonchanok can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I can leave my kids with her so I don't have to worry that she can take care of my kids.
She is so sweet and very helpful."
AVA L.
4.2
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Families
Hi my name Bongi
I am 26years old, I've been working with kids for as since high school I used to babysit daytime on weekends until I started doing as a job while studying, I have CPR training certificate and childcare training, I am of course infant qualified and have worked with all ages . I have 2 year au pair...
Bongi can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Bongi provides an outstanding service to both us parents and our kids,She is extremely professional, knowledgeable and efficient! I have worked with a lot of nannies but her service was far the best my family as ever had.
we all miss her so much if we hadn't...
Nsovo K.
4.9
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Patricia. I'm a psychologist from Venezuela. And I have really good experience working with children. I am a very friendly person, I like to laugh and I am very responsible. I love crafting, especially painting and drawing. In my home country, I studied psychology, therefore I had the opportunity to work with children...
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Patricia took excellent care of our 1 year old son. She cooked meals for him and took care of light household duties on behalf of our little boy. We enjoyed working with Patricia and she'll be greatly missed. We would hire her again should the opportunity arise :-)...
Raven M.
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gabi is patient, respectful, sweet, nurturing and has great understanding of child development. "
Care member
Ella S.
Chicago, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Fun, And Loving Nanny Looking For Part-time To Possible Full-time Job.
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Olivia K.
Chicago, IL
$20-27/hr • 9 yrs exp
Highly Energetic Full Time Nanny Available To Start Immediately!
5.0
(3)
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Olivia has expert newborn/infant care my children cherish her. I hired Olivia on full-time for my special needs newborn twins, and my toddler. Highly satisfied is an understatement !
We will continue to be a client of hers when Olivia is available. Be prepared...
Bianca P.
5.0
(1)
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, carpooling, swimming supervision
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.
5.0
(21)
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 known Sarah for many years now and she has always been my go-to occasional nanny/sitter when she was available to help with my two children. She has done overnight stays with us as well. Sarah interacts with my children through various games, activities,...
Stephanie M.
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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Highwood, 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.
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.
Jill K.
5.0
Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two boys (3 mo. and 18 mo. at the time). Throughout the approximately 3 1/2 years that she worked for us, she was always dependable, always on time, and...
- Margaret D.
Kamonchanok P.
5.0
She is a lovely person. Full of energy and active. The kids have a good and fun time with her
- Thunya P.
Bongi M.
5.0
Bongi has been awesome! Would highly recommend her!! She’s very professional and always on time!
- Care member