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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Aurora, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Aurora, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Donyel and I have over 20 years of experience in providing care to persons with special needs of all ages, throughout New Jersey and the Tri-state area. With training and certifications including but not limited to Home Healthcare, Adult and Child/Infant CPR/First Aid and AED, Crisis Management, Abuse & Neglect,...
4.8
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Stevie, the owner of Be Yourself Inc., an all-girls group dedicated to supporting adults with developmental disabilities. Each day, we plan exciting outings such as movies, cooking classes, guided workouts, and boxing. Alongside these fun activities, we focus on life skills and community integration, helping our...
5.0
"Stevie is kind, sweet and approaches our autistic son with the utmost compassion. She has worked for us for just a short time, but she is a keeper!"
Kathy S.
Yasmina R.
Aurora, IL
$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Yasmina from Aurora Illinois
I have two children and I have been working with children my entire life. I work at an elementary school as a teacher assistant with special needs and general education students. I love working with kids, and I am honest and efficient. Furthermore, I am responsible, respectful, patient, and caring. I...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have nothing but good things to say about Yasmina, first off shes really punctual and polite , I just knew my kids will love her ,and they did. She kept on checking with me if my kids had any possible allergies , which I really appreciated, she was cautious and...
Salva A.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom to 4 adult daughters. My youngest was born with Spina Bifida and is a paraplegic. I have 10 years caring for several families w/ twins (as early as 3 weeks) and a set of quads (6 weeks and premature) and 3 singletons. I have considerable experience w/ newborns multiples, toddlers, & children with special needs. I can...
Lara can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Lara is our life saver. She is our part time nanny who started with us when my twins were 3 weeks old and has been with us for the last year. She comes with years of multiples experience and is great with children, especially newborns. She is punctual, willing to...
Stephanie G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a young, married woman who left my corporate job over a year ago to come back to what I love - childcare! I have a decade of experience babysitting and nannying for a wide range of children and family situations, including infants as young as 1-month-old, children with special needs, and families with up to 5 children. I...
Elena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Elena is very experienced, responsible, and reliable. She is kind and good-natured, creative and fun, understanding of children’s antics but also able to firmly set boundaries and expectations. She has experience with special needs. My children LOVE her. I highly...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Learning and Playing with children has blessed me with the most wonderful memories of all!
Teaching a child to express themselves and communicate through music and sign language (ASL) and watching their frustrations ease, are some of the reasons I became a Nanny. I am a loving Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of...
Donyel can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Donyel was a nanny to our daughter for almost a year, starting when she was 6 months old. She's by far the best care-taker we've ever had! She's responsible, reliable, loving, nurturing and taught our daughter sign language, dancing, listening, talking and so much...
Maria G.
5.0
(2)
HI, My name is Chelsea. I am 24 years of age and a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am currently a stay at home mom but my ultimate passion is working with children. For as long as I remember I have loved working with kids of all ages. At a young age I began babysitting for family and friends of family as...
Chelsea can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Chelsea is a really out going person and willing to get the job done but correctly. She have an upbeat personality. "
Patrick F.
Donyel H.
Aurora, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Homecare And Childcare Expert Over 20 Years Of Family Services
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Caregiver and Consultant with availability throughout Illinois (also domestic and international travel flexibility) to clients wherever you may reside. With over 20 years of experience with Home Healthcare, Childcare, Expectant Mothers, Hospice, Respite care, Rehabbing, Special Needs, and Family support, well-rounded...
Donyel can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
4.0
"Donyel was loving and thoughtful with our children. She played with them both actively and creatively. Our children loved her. "
Care member
I have seven years experience as a caregiver in Alzheimer's/ stroke, heart disease, cancer recovery, hospice, etc. I enjoy
seeing the relief that I can bring to my clients and the relief of their relatives.
Full Time Caregiver/Mother To 16 Year Old With Spina Bifida. My daughter R has SB and is a paraplegic. She requires assistance with transfers, catheterization and meds. Over the years, Ive become quit comfortable navigating doctors, hospitals, medical testing and complications.
Sympathetic Caregiver for Special needs
Taylor D.
Aurora, IL
$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Special Education Teacher And Prospective Speech-Language Pathologist
My name is Taylor and I am a certified Special Education Teacher previously employed by Chicago Public Schools. I am currently working towards a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I specialize in accommodated/modified learning, working with students with disabilities, and teaching math and English/literature. I will...
Cynthia R.
Aurora, IL
$19-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
I been working with children since I was 13 years old. Watching my cousins kids then. I have a Bachelor's degree in Child Development and an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education.
I have been working with children the past 29 years in different environments. Mostly children infants to 3 years old and also preschool age...
Jasmine F.
Aurora, IL
$10-15/hr
Growing up my grandmother worked children with special needs. As I got older I knew that's what I wanted to do as well. I received my BA in Disabilities Studies from Aurora University. I was able to get a lot of hands on experience from varies field assignments. While in school I worked as a program assistant at a recreational...
I have always had a passion for children. I started babysitting in my neighborhood when I was 11 and kept that going for many many years. I have worked for many years with special needs children. I nannied for a boy who is now 21 for 7 years. I also worked as a care giver part time at a young girls group home for special needs...
I have a lot of experience with children and young adults with special needs. I have been a school psychologist for 25 years, and have a lot of background knowledge about various conditions. I used to work with families to provide respite care for their children in the evenings and weekends. I am very patient and caring with...
I am a very understanding and compassionate person who spoils my clients. I have raised a son with ADHD and epilepsy. I currently have a client who has OCD, high anxiety, and undiagnosed ADHD. I am helping her develop life skills with aging parents.
I am a professional chef, and I am able to handle meal preparation along with...
hello my name is alma I have 1 year of experience with a disable young woman she had a stroke and she was bound in a wheelchair with her left side paralyzed.
I use to do personal hygiene change diapers and feed her.
Pamela W.
Aurora, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Prior to 2012, I worked the public school districts 93 and 4 as a Reading Intervention Aide where I targeted and supported elementary aged students struggling to read. Since 2012 I have been working at Clare Woods Academy as a Paraprofessional working with a variety of ages and children with Special Needs... I. e. Autism, Downs...
Hope M.
Aurora, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a childcare provider with over 30 years of professional experience and almost 20 years of experience as a mom. I have experience with all ages, from newborns to teens, multiples, neurodivergent children, and children with disabilities.
I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified, including infant and pediatric certification, and...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Aurora, IL
Stevie S.
5.0
Stevie is kind, sweet and approaches our autistic son with the utmost compassion. She has worked for us for just a short time, but she is a keeper!
- Kathy S.
Yasmina R.
5.0
I have nothing but good things to say about Yasmina, first off shes really punctual and polite , I just knew my kids will love her ,and they did. She kept on checking with me if my kids had any possible allergies , which I really appreciated, she was cautious and very responsible.
Would...
- Salva A.
Lara B.
5.0
Lara is our life saver. She is our part time nanny who started with us when my twins were 3 weeks old and has been with us for the last year. She comes with years of multiples experience and is great with children, especially newborns. She is punctual, willing to stay later if needed and always...
- Stephanie G.
Elena S.
5.0
Elena is very experienced, responsible, and reliable. She is kind and good-natured, creative and fun, understanding of children’s antics but also able to firmly set boundaries and expectations. She has experience with special needs. My children LOVE her. I highly recommend her.
- Care member
Donyel H.
5.0
Donyel was a nanny to our daughter for almost a year, starting when she was 6 months old. She's by far the best care-taker we've ever had! She's responsible, reliable, loving, nurturing and taught our daughter sign language, dancing, listening, talking and so much more. I couldnt recommend her...
- Maria G.
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Ratings for Aurora, IL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Aurora, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.