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Find special needs caregivers in Berwyn, IL that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Berwyn, IL

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Berwyn, IL

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Julie O.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Care Provider, Social Worker,and Counselor

5.0

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I work with seniors who have special needs ranging from physical and mental decline, poor mobility to Alzheimer, grief & loss, special diets, etc.
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Karla V.


Chicago, IL

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Future Teacher, Love Working With Children

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Nice to meet you. My name is Karla and I am a senior in University and emerging teacher with license in K-12th grades. As a nanny I have experience working with different ages; infants, toddles, etc. I've worked in different daycares as a teacher assistant and different families from all backgrounds, including children...
Karla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Karla is amazing- gentle, kind, dependable, and safe."

Meg P.

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Cami B.


Chicago, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Professional, Educated, Highly Recommended Caregiver!

28-Year-old hardworking, self-motivated worker with strong knowledge of psychology and healthcare as well as customer service, social skills, and office duties. Certified in CPR, non-smoking, reliable car, & experience with animals. Associate's degree in General Studies, over 100 credits of Psychology courses. I worked as an...
Cami can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
5.0
"Cami was very engaged with my children and was not on her phone like most people these days. I rate a A+++"

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Branndi C.


Hillside, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...
Branndi can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning
5.0
"Branndi is a very great listener that is able to come up with solutions to problems. She is very cheerful and brightens any room she enters. She is very organized and timely."

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Chloe B.


Chicago, IL

$19-20/hr5 yrs exp

As a natural-born caregiver with over 5 years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing and supporting children's growth. My journey in childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, which ignited a desire within me to make a positive impact on young lives. My future career goal is to become a children's art therapist...
Chloe can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My kids LOVE Chloe (ages 11, 9 and 4). They ask for me to go somewhere just so Chloe can babysit. She is salt-of-the-earth sweet and always engaging and fun with our kids. She is so pleasant and easy to be around. I highly recommend her for any babysitting/nannying...

Katie L.

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Mary S.


Chicago, IL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Name is Mary! 24 years old, and currently a banquet manager for Hilton hotels. I am the 2nd oldest of 11 children! Yes 11! Love children and lots of experience. I work full time but as we are getting into our slow season I would like to pick up some part time work to fill my off nights & days. I am experienced with small...
5.0
"I have know Mary for 7 years! She is a kind and loving person and has a big heart for everyone. She is an specialist in home care. She loves to cook and care for the home. She is an expert in care of children. She is from a big family and has been a big support and...

Bernadette S.

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Kamonchanok P.


River Grove, IL

$28-30/hr9 yrs exp

Full-time Experienced Nanny

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: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is great with the kids (she loves them and they love her) and she is a great cook. She is also very flexible (we have had rigid nannies before) and did everything asked of her."

George S.

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Leilani M.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Leilani. I recently graduated with my bachelors in Health Informatics. My ultimate goal is to become a nurse. I have a very big family so taking care of kids is something I've always done and enjoyed. I have a sister with special needs and have been a caretaker for her for years. She has mosaic Down syndrome,...
Leilani can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Leilani was so attentive and caring with my 10 week old infant, he loved her calm and confident energy! He normally doesn't nap during the day much but he slept for quite a while with her. I felt very secure having her help out while I got my errands done. I...

Dulce A.

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Kaitlin B.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have babysat for 5 years. I worked as a one on one companion with a child who has special needs for the past 3 years. I enjoy playing games with the kids and am very adaptable to meet schedule needs.
Kaitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her. "

Ling L.

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Cynthia H.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Mama C / Encourager Of Children

I have 6+years of experience in foster care at SOS Children's Village in Lockport. I have fostered approximately 30 children, and loved the experience and my foster families. I recently moved back to Chicago in September of 2022. Before moving back to Chicago I was a member of my church in Joliet for 17 years and I was involved...
Cynthia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cynthia is a compassionate, loving and fun caregiver. She was the first person outside of family to care for our daughter when she was 6 months old. Your kids will feel cared for, loved and have so much fun with Cynthia! "

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Malorie P.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Student- Babysitter With 6 Years Experience!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 24-year-old professional nanny with a kind, caring and hard working nature! I have been babysitting since the age of 15 years old and am certified by Palos Community Hospital in child care. There, I took a 3 day babysitting course where I learned CPR and proper child care procedures. Throughout my 9 years of child care...
Malorie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Malorie took care of my two kids for past 6 months on weekends, she always showed up perfectly on time and always super pleasant, kids responded very well to her and felt very safe leaving them with her. never any drama, just always ready to work and few times...

Maddie And Jax S.

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Meghan S.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a gen ed teacher with a minor in special education. I currently have eight students in my class with special needs and each of them brighten my day in more ways than I can count. When I attended Miami University, my brother was studying special education and it opened many new doors for me. I joined an organization called...
5.0
"Meghan was great with my two girls! She helped me last minute when I really the needed the help! My nine year old loved her and looked forward to her coming! I would for sure hire her again!"

Anne O.

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Cassie S.


Oak Park, IL

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny/Tutor

Actively looking for a part-time nanny or tutor position. Establishing trust with whomever is watching your child is key and very important to me. I've created such wonderful relationships with all the families I've worked with. I have experience with toddlers up to teens. I also have my Bachelors in English and Psychology. I...
Cassie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"If you communicate your expectations, Cassie will follow up and meet them. She is currently a nanny for our family in the afternoon. We like her. "

Paul M.

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Vickey C.


Oak Lawn, IL

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

HOME CARE COMPANSION SERVICES

I have 30 years of experience in healthcare. I can help with Home Care - Light Housekeeping - Meal prep - Light Laundry - Medication Reminders - Helpful - Reliable - Caring - Certify CPR. I am a mother of twins (a boy and a girl). I have worked in healthcare for over 30 years, taking care of seniors, and patients with special...
Vickey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"I'm pleased to recommend Vickey C for your caregiver. She became my sister's caregiver for 18 months. She helped my sister treat from Medication Management, light housekeeping, Meals Prep & handle daily tasks. My sister showed significant improvement. Vickey...

Chris J.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Ali and I am currently a third year student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Northwestern. I have had experience dealing with special needs for all ages and am hoping to purse a career in pediatric physical therapy upon graduation.
5.0
"Ali was a true delight! I only wish she could have held me for a longer period of time. She was extremely dependable and reliable. She takes initiative and is professional. She is just fun to be with. There wasn't anything she wasn't willing to do."

Lisa M.

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Keesha H.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a mother of a child with special needs I have experience caring for children with Down Syndrome, Autism, Emotional Disabilities, Opposition Defiance Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder. I am employed by Chicago Public Schools as a aide for children with special needs and by the Chicago Park District as an Inclusion Aide...
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Rosaura C.


Chicago, IL

$22-30/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

ROSAURA Objective: Certified Nursing Assistant since 1998. Specialize in Dementia, Parkinson's, MS and Austism. Working homecare since 2015 Experience: A. B 02/21- Present Personal Support Worker Help around his apartment Errands, Walks M. H 09/2019-Present CNA Companionship, ADL, Groceries, Errands Custom Home...
5.0
"Rosaura helped me with wound care after I had to have an emergency surgery. I had an abscess removed from my tail bone and had to have surgical packing changed daily for almost three months. Rosaura had never used foam medical packing prior to this and was...

Natalie S.

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Dania G.


Melrose Park, IL

$18-30/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Parents! I've been a professional in childcare and education for 13+ years. As a daycare teacher, tutor, babysitter, summer camp counselor, and nanny, I've worked with children with special needs in several different capacities. I have specific and extensive experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD, Down...
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Dania G.


Melrose Park, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced & Dynamic Childcare Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Dynamic and highly dependable Childcare Provider and Educator with over 13 years of experience. Background in Early Childhood Education and Childhood Development. Extensive special needs experience. Dedicated to helping shape children into confident, intelligent, and empathetic people who will carry those traits on into...
Dania can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"We hired Dania to help us with our daughter. She was always on time, and our daughter loved having her come over. Dania was very nice and accommodating to our crazy work schedules and work times. We would definitely hire her again in the future. She was very...

Sandra B.

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Maria C.


Chicago, IL

$22-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Looking For A New Private Client.

Experienced caregiver with an illustrious track record spanning over 20 years of providing personalized and heartfelt care to diverse individuals in need. This multifaceted exposure has not only enriched my skills but also instilled in me a creative approach to delivering compassionate care. My journey in caregiving has been an...
5.0
"Maria C. is a wonderful caregiver. She took care of my mother for the last 12 years of her life, until she passed away last year at 98. Maria was calm and understanding even when my mother, diagnosed with dementia, had become difficult to deal with. Maria had truly...

Andrei U.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Berwyn, IL

Karla V.

5.0

Karla is amazing- gentle, kind, dependable, and safe.

- Meg P.

Cami B.

5.0

Cami was very engaged with my children and was not on her phone like most people these days. I rate a A+++

- Care member

Branndi C.

5.0

Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of.

- Care member

Chloe B.

5.0

My kids LOVE Chloe (ages 11, 9 and 4). They ask for me to go somewhere just so Chloe can babysit. She is salt-of-the-earth sweet and always engaging and fun with our kids. She is so pleasant and easy to be around. I highly recommend her for any babysitting/nannying opportunity.

- Katie L.

Mary S.

5.0

I have know Mary for 7 years! She is a kind and loving person and has a big heart for everyone. She is an specialist in home care. She loves to cook and care for the home. She is an expert in care of children. She is from a big family and has been a big support and help for her mom with her younger...

- Bernadette S.

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