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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Arlington Heights, IL

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Arlington Heights, IL

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Grace C.


Lake Zurich, IL

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I currently a fitness instructor at Life Time in LZ I am a very energetic, reliable, patient, and fun-loving person. I enjoy doing crafts, activities, and playing games with kids. I have had experience babysitting for children 3 weeks old to children who are 14 years of age and some children with special needs. I have...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jessica H.


Palatine, IL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking To Put My Skills To Use!

Hello! my name is Jessica. I have spent most of my adult life babysitting/ nannying. I love being around kids and watching them grow. I also have worked with children with sensory issues and physical disabilities. On top of that I have worked in the emergency room transporting people so I have experience with all age groups in...
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Thet K.


Wheeling, IL

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-time/Full-time CNA Caregiver

I worked in nursing home for a year. I have been working as CNA/caregiver in home health setting since 2010. I have had experiences in taking care of clients with quadriplegic, Cerebral Palsy (mild to severe type), Autism, mental illness, Asperger's, ADHD, Neurological genetic disorder and other special needs. I also possess the...
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Jessica M.


Highland Park, IL

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Flexible, Playful, Active, And Patient

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

No longer available. From the Chicago Suburbs, and currently attend Western Michigan University, majoring in exercise science and minoring in psychology. I come from a family of four kids, one with special needs, and as the oldest sibling/cousin, I truly love kids of all ages! I am responsible, outgoing, playful, kind, and...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Hannah S.


Mount Prospect, IL

$20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Babysitter With Experience Working With Children With Special Needs

Hi! My name is Hannah and I am a creative and energetic 21-year-old. I have experience working with children in many different settings. I have been a soccer coach and a soccer referee for several years. I am currently an inclusion aid for the park districts and a registered behavior technician (RBT). I work with and have...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Olivia K.


Schaumburg, IL

$20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Friendly, Kind, Responsible Babysitter

I am CPR certified and I have my drivers license. I can cook, clean, do laundry, and general house work along with childcare. I've also worked in a preschool and with special needs children. I can help with pre-K through junior high tutoring. And I've had my babysitting license in the state of Illinois for 6 years, and have tons...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Carrie K.


Palatine, IL

$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

I work in a nursery at my church . I watch kids during church services. I also have baby sat for younger neighbors in my past. I am able to help with special needs if needed. I went to my moms work a few times and worked with them, also I was in best buddies in High School.
Carrie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Sally T.


Elk Grove Village, IL

$18-24/hr • 1 yrs exp

Paraprofessional Looking For A Nanny Job.

Hello, I have worked for the last year as a paraprofessional at a therapeutic day school. I have worked with ages 5-22 both those with autism and other disabilities. As well as those who are in wheelchairs. I am open to helping with all hygiene related things and love to see the children I work with grow and have fun! I would...
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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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kelly D.


Schaumburg, IL

$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

I currently teach in a self-Contained autism classroom. I am a registered behavioral therapist and worked for an ABA company for 2 years
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Sasha D.


Palatine, IL

$15/hr • 5 yrs exp

I'm a dedicated childcare professional with over 5 years of experience. Currently pursuing a degree in children's therapy at Walden University, I'm passionate about nurturing children's emotional, cognitive, and social development. I attend online school so I'm available long past summer! I currently work as a Behavioral...
Sasha can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Amy W.


Wheeling, IL

$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special-Needs Caregiver

I am a Special Education Paraprofessional in a Kindergarten classroom! My main responsibilities were to assist the students with recreational and educational activities, practice behavior management, help with toileting, and of course keep the kids safe. In college, I interned with Community Access Naperville, a...
I have been part of a club where I do after school activities with children/ teenagers with special needs for two years, and occasionally spending time in the special needs room helping out the teachers during my study hall. I enjoy spending time with them and helping them learn more life skills.
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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Nori C.


Palatine, IL

$23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter Available Some Evenings And Some Weekends, Also Experienced With Special Needs

I am a mother of two grown children, a grandmother of a 20 yr old young lady . Who works part time as a school bus assistant and also a Zumba instructor. Love the spark of life children put in my days! Seems I am always surrounded by them. :) I have been working for District 15 for 26 years now while in between routes I teach...
Nori can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Megan H.


Northbrook, IL

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Megan. I am 23 years old. I am a high school teacher with over 10 years of experience working with kids. love working with kids and I have babysat 12 families in my hometown. I have babysat toddlers, children, preteens and teenagers. I also have babysat children with special needs. I am known for being...
Megan can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Sarah N.


Lake Zurich, IL

$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've worked at Clearbrook for the last 28 years and have decided to retire as of July 5 2023. I've worked in all capacities of Clearbrook working with mentally and physically challenged adults. I have also, worked with preschool aged kids and infants throughout the years as well. I do have a special needs sister who I feel has...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Dashka B.


Glenview, IL

$15/hr • 8 yrs exp

I am very good with most of things such as babysitting, senior help, special help, cleaning. I am mother of 3 children. There are all go to school that's why I am looking for something to do. I
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Martha K.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$20-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
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Kelly P.


Des Plaines, IL

$20/hr • 3 yrs exp

I am looking for a position taking care of 1-2 children, either part -time or full time. I am currently working as a temporary nanny to my 3-yr old niece, but that situation will be changing right after Christmas. In addition to being a single mom to a 15-yr old son, I have many years of experience babysitting for various family...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

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Ratings for Arlington Heights, IL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Arlington Heights, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.