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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Aurora, IL

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Aurora, IL

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Rachel G.


Aurora, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny - Household Manager - Family Assistant

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My nanny career began while I was finishing my bachelor's degree in history at North Central College. At the time, I intended it to be a temporary job. Soon after graduation, I worked at a law firm in the city and for a political campaign, but realized my heart was in spending time with kids. I find nannying extremely rewarding....
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kayla H.


Aurora, IL

$17-24/hr4 yrs exp

Worked 3 years as a lead teacher in a daycare center, babysat for 1 year for a family friend, and worked at the high school helping out special needs students for 1 year.
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Carla C.


Aurora, IL

$28/hr10 yrs exp

I am a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for supporting children's growth and development. With a decade of experience caring for children of various ages, I am dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child to thrive. My patient, calm, and creative personality...
Carla can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Nicole O.


Aurora, IL

$26-34/hr14 yrs exp

Experienced Nurturing Nanny Care | Flexible & Reliable | Promoting Outdoor Activities & Fun Learning

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Nicole, an experienced nanny with over a decade of childcare expertise, seeking a PT position starting Jan 25, with some flexibility. At 30, I bring valuable knowledge from Northwestern College and experience as a Registered Medical Assistant in pediatrics and family practice. My passion lies in guiding children...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kasie C.


Aurora, IL

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Kasie, I am a graduate student looking to work with families for pet or child care. I have experience with classroom instruction (middle school - college level). I also have experience working with children with special needs (~3 years). I have a bachelor's degree in biology and am pursuing my masters in...
Kasie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
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Nancy A.


Aurora, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Care-Giver Available

I am an experienced mom and educator, but young at heart! I have raised two children, now ages 26 and 29. I have had the good fortune to work with children for 33 years in an educational setting, ranging in age from 3-14. I have had extensive experience with children with special needs. In spite of my age (58), I am physically...
Nancy can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Gloria G.


Aurora, IL

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Raised 5 children of my own. plus an additional 15 years experience with child care from new born to young adults, as well as special needs with 6 years experience. Grandma of 10
Gloria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Melanie M.


Aurora, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

CNA, DSP & Medical Assistant

My name is Melanie and I've always had a passion for working with individuals with special needs and those who cannot do for themselves. I have been working as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) for the last four years in nursing homes with the elderly and in a hospital with a wide variety of cases. In addition I have worked as...

Sylivia N.


Aurora, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

I Am A Mother And A Nurse With Compassionate Care.

I am a mother, wife, and registered Nurse with wide experience working with children of all ages and special needs.
Sylivia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Rebecca P.


Aurora, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Graduate With Extensive Experience

Hi! My name is Rebecca, and I have been babysitting and taking care of children since I was 15. I have worked with all age groups, from newborns to teenagers. I have experience with special needs, food allergies, and many different types of health issues as well. Parents I have worked for have described me as dependable and...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Deborah Y.


Naperville, IL

$19-30/hr7 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a very compassionate and caring kind of person with more than five years of caregiver experience. I have worked as a live in caregiver for over three years, and I am familiar with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Osteoporosis, and special needs care. I am very loyal, dependable, honest, and hard working. I give 100% in what I do, and...
Deborah can also help with: Home modification, live-in home care, visiting nurse, dementia, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Deborah is someone who is very compassionate, she is diligent, she is honest and very reliable. She is passionate about her clients and the care she provides speaks for itself. "

Salai S.

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Tracy D.


West Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 19 years of experience in childcare as a Director. I have experience with all ages 6 weeks to 12 years. I love arts and crafts, outdoor play and plan a curriculum with weekly themes. I have experience with toilet training, special needs, allergies and difficult behaviors. Currently obtaining my Bachelor's degree in...
Tracy can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She always feeds my son plenty of fruit and healthy snacks. She plans adorable art projects for him, and he always asks to go back."

Megan H.

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Emily B.


Wheaton, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Fun-Loving Nanny With Experience!

Hi, my name is Emily! I am a licensed paraprofessional and substitute teacher, with experience from babies to young adults! I have also been a nanny since 2017. With all of my years nannying, I have cared for only children and multiple siblings (and have overseen countless play dates), and I am comfortable with pretty much any...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emily nannied for me for a year and she still helps me with the kids whenever I need her. Emily is punctual, responsive, reliable, and treats my children like they are her own. My kids adore her and are so happy every time they get to spend time with her. She’s a...

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Gina S.


Wheaton, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Independent Person/ Specialize With Alzheimer's /Dementia And Parkinson's/ Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Concierge Service / Assisted Living Elder Care/ Child Care/ Special Needs Care/ I Offer the following: * Covid Vaccinated* Friendly Companionship * Bathing & Dressing Assistance * Errands * Light Housekeeping * Meal Preparation * Shopping * Flexible Hourly Care * Specialize & Certified With Alzheimer's & Dementia * Hospice Care*...
Gina can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional care and support provided by Gina towards my Mom. Gina demonstrated an extraordinary level of compassion, empathy, and kindness that went above and beyond. Gina not only attended to my Mom’s physical needs but...

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Tina B.


Naperville, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hey there! I'm Tina, a passionate caregiver with 3 years of Special Education teaching experience. I prioritize celebrating diversity and accommodating different learning styles, drawing from my unique neurodivergent perspective. As an identical twin, I understand the dynamics of multiples and foster individual growth within a...
5.0
"Tina is sweet and reliable. She is great with my son, and I still hire her when she's home! I wish she didn't have to go away to school. She's very inclusive and communicative"

Regina R.

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Gina S.


Wheaton, IL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Gina Marie's Concierge Service

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Gina Marie (NON-AGENCY) and I offer the following services: * Friendly Companionship * Bathing and Dressing * Errands * Light Housekeeping * Meal preparation * Medication Reminder * Shopping * Flexible Hourly Care * Transportation * Certified in Memory Loss and Human Services...
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Paula E.


North Aurora, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Help-N-U At Home

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love working with people of all ages. I have many years of experience working with infants, young children and the elderly. I'm currently a caregiver to my mother and tend to her needs as needed. I also have over 40 years on and off assisting special needs individuals in the private sector as well as various organizations...
Paula can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"My husband and I have known Paula and her family for many years. Paula provided respite care services for our severe and profound developmentally disabled daughter for several years. Our daughter now lives in a Intermediate Care Facility. Paula was extremely...

Janet P.

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Muriel C.


Batavia, IL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Caring, And Patient Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a wife and mother of 2 young adults who has lived in the tri-cities for 28 years. I have worked as an outdoor education nature and science teacher for 10 years at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, IL. During this time period, I taught all age groups, from preschoolers to adults. When special needs...
5.0
"I highly recommend Muriel for watching children, including those with special needs. Muriel has been kind, patient, and understanding while caring for my two boys, one of whom has special needs. She has shown attentiveness in ensuring the safety and well-being of...

Jeff H.

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Canan M.


Naperville, IL

$15-50/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

3.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I currently take care of a child who has specuial needs. I assist with eating ,changing, changing feeding machine, comforting, and constructing activities. I am going to school currently for early childhood education. Please message me with details regarding a position.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Aurora, IL

Deborah Y.

5.0

Deborah is someone who is very compassionate, she is diligent, she is honest and very reliable. She is passionate about her clients and the care she provides speaks for itself.

- Salai S.

Tracy D.

5.0

She always feeds my son plenty of fruit and healthy snacks. She plans adorable art projects for him, and he always asks to go back.

- Megan H.

Emily B.

5.0

Emily nannied for me for a year and she still helps me with the kids whenever I need her. Emily is punctual, responsive, reliable, and treats my children like they are her own. My kids adore her and are so happy every time they get to spend time with her. She’s a part of our family and always will...

- Care member

Gina S.

5.0

Gina was a loving, caring and professional caregiver loved by the entire family.

- Care member

Tina B.

5.0

Tina is sweet and reliable. She is great with my son, and I still hire her when she's home! I wish she didn't have to go away to school. She's very inclusive and communicative

- Regina R.

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

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Aurora, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.