Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Blue Island, IL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Compassionate Special Needs Caretaker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with both children and young adults with special needs/disabilities for the last 15 years. I understand that it takes compassion, patience, hard-work and dedication to provide the care that they may need. Although it can sometimes become overwhelming, it's being able to help families that are truly in need of...

Dionne V.

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I am a teachers aide for children that have developmental disabilities. I have been doing this for 20 years now. Prior to that I was a C. N. A for about 6 years. I also work with adults that have developmental disabilities. I have been doing this for about 15 years. I absolutely love what I do. Best of all I love making a...

Miracle P.

$16-17/hr • 5 yrs exp

I've always been passionate about nurturing the growth of children, and childcare has been my calling for the past five years. My creative and friendly nature allows me to connect with children effortlessly. I keep parents updated about their child's day through written daily reports and verbal communication during pickup. While...

Miracle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

Laverne S.

$20/hr • 1 yrs exp

My name is Laverne, I work as a teachers assistant. I've worked with special need children. I've done home health care for 2 yrs part time.

Laverne can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, personal care, errands, meal prep

Skills:

Home Health Aide

Keesha H.

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Loving Caregiver And Nanny

4.3

(6)

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I am a loving mother of four fantastic individuals, one with special needs. I have 20 plus years of playing/interacting with children. I love playing games and reading with children. I have numerous years of experience working with children of all ages and many disabilities. Previously employed by Chicago Public Schools as a bus...

Keesha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Like many excellent caregivers, Keesha is patient and kind. She is creative and enters into my autistic son's imaginary world and builds it with him. She accommodates his mood changes, but still insists he do what she asks (put away dirty dishes, etc), but what...

Virginia C.

Kimberly R.

Thornton, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment

5.0

(3)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...

Kimberly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Kimberly watched my son as a nanny/babysitter for years. She is reliable and takes her job very seriously. This is just not a 'job' to her, this is a career to her. Highly recommend her services. She is awesome with children of all ages!"

Mike M.

Miriam M.

$20-26/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm 31 years old have worked in a hospital for over 5 years I also have cared for kids with special needs for about 5 years but in a hospital setting I am fluent in Spanish and English I enjoy working with kids and adults of all ages . Due to the pandemic I stopped working in a hospital setting because I have twin sisters that...

Miriam can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"I contacted Miriam last minute for a date night with 4 kids under 5 yrs old. She came to meet me in person a few hours before we needed her to help put my mind at ease. I was impressed, she was able to get all four kids asleep, and entertained them for a few hours...

Kristine T.

Elana C.

$18/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience as a summer camp councilor taking car of 10+ kids aged 5-10 for 2 hours a day four days a week. Recently, I had the honor of taking over as camp director for our summer drama camp which provided me with the opportunity to work with 42 campers alongside my staff. I had the privilege of being a part...

Elana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Madison M.

$17-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Charitable Nanny Of 2+ Years!

5.0

(2)

Hello Everyone, My name is Madison and I am currently a dual-degree candidate. I've been a full-time nanny as well as a travel (summer) nanny for the past 3 years working with two amazing families. I've worked with little ones from the ages of 8mo-11y/o and have obtained experience working with multiples and children with...

Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"Absolutely loved having Madison look after my two girls. Since being our nanny, she has been apart of our family and cannot express to you enough about how grateful my husband and I are with her flexibility and willingness to go the extra mile for our girls."

Kimberly H.

Eileen K.

Worth, IL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'm A Caring, Loving Person Who Gives Dependable Help

5.0

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. Some with autism, muscular dystrophy, down syndrome, etc. I have been a caregiver for over 19years and I'm a mom of three.

5.0

"I hired Eileen to help take me to an outpatient procedure and ensure I was ok after. She was punctual, extremely professional and helped make it a very easy day! "

Patrick D.

Keesha H.

$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

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...

Kimberly J.

$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was blessed to take care of my special needs daughter and my Mom. It was an honor to serve them. I didn't see them as burdens I saw them as blessings. This is my passion, love Is the key because everybody responses to love. I strongly believe that your job should be centered around your gift.

Kimberly J.

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

This Is My Passion

5.0

(12)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I had the privilege of taking care of my beautiful Mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I also had a child with special needs, her diagnosis were Cerebral Palsy, Seizure Disorder, and she was G Tube fed I was so honored to care for the both of them. Love is the key, anybody and everybody responds to Love. I didn't...

Kimberly can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia

Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0

"Ms. J. will care for you child like they are her own. She has a heart of gold and being a care taker is her ministry. She will go above and beyond to ensure the patient or individual get the proper care they need. She has integrity and is selfless. If you can trust...

Brandy J.

Rita C.

Alsip, IL

$28/hr • 9 yrs exp

Ability Coach & Support Provider

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love my job! What I love most are the amazing people I get to work with. I have over 10 years experience working with students and clients with multiple abilities and diagnoses. I have worked as a paid employee and volunteer for school districts, special need cooperatives and adult service providers. This has given me...

5.0

"Rita is a very calm, competent, and dependable caregiver. She very capably managed many challenging incidents with our special needs son during her tenure with our family. She is trustworthy, pleasant to be around, and is wonderful with kiddos. I strongly...

Charles S.

Magdalena N.

Orland Park, IL

$20-22/hr • 1 yrs exp

Interactive Nanny

3.7

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Magdalena I am 26 years old. I am bilingual and can speak English and Polish. I attended University of Illinois at Chicago where I majored in Psychology and also minored in Polish. I graduated from there in 2016. Currently I am getting my masters through an online program at Liberty University. I love working with...

Magdalena can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"Maggie was punctual and professional during her interview! She had great questions and was forth coming with her schedule and other obligations! Our schedules didn't sync (my schedules was a little complex, no fault of hers) but it seems a family would be so lucky...

Kimberly C.

Jasmine M.

South Holland, IL

$17/hr • 8 yrs exp

Jasmine M.

5.0

(3)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I love children. This is what I am going to school to pursue. I have worked with children for many years. I was a teachers' aide two years with the preschool at my high school. I teach Sunday school at my church to an age group of 2 to 6. I have a cousin who is special needs and I often babysit him. I love children and enjoy...

Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling

Skills:

Early Education

CPR

5.0

"Jasmine is very tentative and gentle with my one year old daughter, who is fussy and attached to her dad and I . She is a professional in this field . My daughter cries when we get there and before leaving out the door Jasmine has her to stop crying . Jasmine sends...

Angelique B.

Jasmyn B.

Justice, IL

$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver With Plenty Of Experience

5.0

(4)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm a new mom of a wonderful 2-year-old babygirl and I'm only interested in occasional evening or weekend gigs. I've been working with a fantastic family's non verbal 23-year-old son with special needs for the past 6 years and I enjoy it immensely. I have over 9 years of combined experience working in schools as a...

5.0

"Jasmyn helps our family care for my special needs son and she has been a great addition to our team. She's consistent, attentive, caring, reliable and very nurturing. He took to her immediately. She's made my entire families life easier and more pleasant."

Tracy V.

Maria C.

$22-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Looking For A New Private Client.

5.0

(1)

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 is an outstanding caregiver. Kind, dedicated, knowledgeable of the issues that come with old age and disability. She was very calm and understanding even when my mother (95 and diagnosed with dementia) was irascible and difficult to deal with. Maria had...

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Alissa P.

Palos Heights, IL

$18-24/hr • 1 yrs exp

Upbeat Attentive Caregiver

Compassionate caregiver looking for a live-in position to help create a good home atmosphere for your loved one. As a former Special Needs Personal Support Worker and Animal Rescue Caregiver, I have always enjoyed helping others. In addition to growing up taking care of a large family and a sister with special needs on an oxygen...

Alissa can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, meal prep, specialized care, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

Verlisa B.

$10-15/hr

I Have 5 Years Of Experience With Children With With Special Needs.