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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Cary, IL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Cary, IL

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Jeffery H.


Cary, IL

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Autism Life Coach

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Jeff. I am a Autism Life Coach. I work with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Communication Disorders, Behavior Disorders, and Learning Disabilities. My experience is extensive beginning as a Substitute Teacher in the public schools, as well worked as a Paraprofessional/Job Coach Coordinator at a non-public...
5.0
"What a great life coach and a huge heart for the special needs community. He worked with my son for a couple of years. No a complaint and taught my son with autism a ton!!"

Dawn C.

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Amy C.


Cary, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

I am currently a special education teacher and I love it. I have worked with a variety of kids and adults with disabilities in many different activities.
As a skilled childcare provider with 20 years of experience including children with special needs, I'm passionate about nurturing and supporting children's development while providing reliable assistance to families. I have watched my two grandchildren since they were 3 months old. My friendly and patient nature allows me to...
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Laura D.


Cary, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Mature And Experienced With BA In Psychology

Supervised group homes for developmentally disabled children and adults, writing and implementing Individual Service Plans to assist clients to reach highest potentials, implementing behavioral plans, supervising and training care staff.
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Callie Z.


Cary, IL

$23/hr3 yrs exp

Teacher Wanting To Help With Your Childcare Needs

I'd describe my personality as caring, nurturing and easy going I like working with kids because I knew I wanted to be a teacher since I was little. I've taught for several years and there is nothing I'd rather do than work with kids. I started working with kids when I graduated college a loooong time ago. I have 2 of my own...
Callie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

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Alaina S.


Cary, IL

$15-18/hr3 yrs exp

Hard-working And Passionate

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was president of Educators Rising in high school and I am the current president of NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) at Illinois State University. I volunteered at the daycare in my church. I have babysitting experience with family and some family friends. I was part of Best Buddies for 4 years,...
Alaina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Laura D.


Cary, IL

$15-26/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs And Senior Caregiver

I have 30+ years caring for children and adults with special needs, including people in our aging generation living with dementia. I am passionate about advocating for those who cannot advocate for themselves. I am compassionate, caring and reliable.
Laura can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
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Morgan M.


Wauconda, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Meet Me! :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I would be so excited to be a part of the family! My passion in life is helping and caring for others, especially children! I am currently attending Grad School to get my Masters in Speech Language Pathology, preferably for children with special needs. I am CPR / First Aid Certified & renewed those certifications this year...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Morgan was charming and conscientious. She took excellent care of our toddler. She was personable and fun. Our toddler was instantly at ease and never anxious about being left with someone new. It was a delightful experience."

Susan O.

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Moriah B.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hello! I am seeking occasional work in the Lake in the Hills area (within 10-20 miles is ideal). I am fairly flexible with hours but do work varying shifts so please reach out to me to inquire about certain days or times. Unfortunately, I am not accepting recurring jobs at this time. Previously employed as a teaching...
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Dawn C.


McHenry, IL

$22-24/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mother And Nanny

4.0

(7)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am the mother of a 21 yr old son, a 28-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 7-year-old boy. I have over 15 years babysitting and Nanny experience with all ages as well as special needs care. I find joy in helping children learn and grow. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, going to parks and taking nature walks. I am...
Dawn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dawn is always on time if not early. She was great with our son and he always got excited to see her. She is very interactive and tracks all activities throughout the day. Would definitely recommend her!"

Amanda A.

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Maria D.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a nurturing and dependable caregiver with over 25 years of experience with children of all ages (infants, toddlers, school age). I have also cared for older adults that needed a caregiver and had special needs. As a former teacher, I understand that each child may learn differently, which is why my care-giving approach is...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maria has been a wonderful nanny for my two girls. She loves to interact with them and they are always excited to see her!"

Jolene O.

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Sophia D.


McHenry, IL

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am interested in your care job!! I have 14 years experience taking care of children of all ages. Also special needs kids. I am CPR certified and I have taken college courses on early child development and early learning. I am very out going and have alot of energy. I love being outside, teaching, and exercising. I'm...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Sophia is great. She provides my daughter and all the other kids lots of attention and care. There are a lot of toys for all ages and her home is always clean. My daughter loves going to her house and even talks about her home after she gets home, a great indicator...

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Moriah B.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I provide excellent care services by having clear, structured expectations and offering fun, engaging activities. I am experienced with a diverse variety of needs and ages. Below is a summary of my experience/qualifications: -Currently a teacher, pursuing Special Ed accreditation (1 yr) -Teaching assistant/after school care...
Moriah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Moriah was great! She recently watched our kids, aged 1,5, and 9. Three kids for about 7 hours! The kids loved hanging out with her and she was professional, caring, and communicated well with the kids and my wife and I. She was very positive and we loved...

Andy R.

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Norma M.


Crystal Lake, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for children with autism and Down syndrome, ADD/HD. I worked at School District 95 Special Education Department.
5.0
"Norma is knowledgeable, compassionate, reliable and was right there to support our family when we needed help. I felt confident to leave my two boys, one of which is on the spectrum, in her care and would not hesitate to do so again."

Barbara Z.

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Anna N.


McHenry, IL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Do It All

Hi I'm Anna, 30 yrs old, live in McHenry, mom of two girls age 5yrs and 2 yrs. Experience in formal daycares and in-home care. Have worked with highly sensitive infants, autistic and special needs children, and ages from 6 weeks-14 yrs old. I am CPR and first aid trained, certification is out of date though! I am available...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ana was very kind and enjoyable to be around with my daughter. She watched her for a date night and we were very pleased. "

Paige N.

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Robin F.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With A Smile

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been a stay at home Mom/ Licensed Massage Therapist for 25 + years. My oldest child is 30, and my youngest just turned 20. I am looking for part time caregiver position. I have worked with elderly care, handicapped, disabled, learning disabled, ADHD, special needs, of teenagers to senior citizens. My son was a quadriplegic...
Robin can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Robin is caring and compassionate. Robin puts forth incredible details into everything she does."

Robyn W.

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Karen R.


McHenry, IL

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Honest, Personable, Responsible, Compassionate And Dedicated Caregiver /Nanny For Six Families

Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood

My first experience as a childcare provider is when I was a young teenager. Later, I worked with special needs children as a bus driver and teaching assistant for eight years. I have worked with families who had infants, preschool and school-aged children as a nanny since 2011. I fully enjoy being a nanny and I am in excellent...
Karen can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Karen is very nice and has a vast range of experience in a variety of areas. She babysat our 2 1/2 year old boy for a week during the day when we were in the Lake Geneva area. She was very good at taking our toddler to fun activities such as the playground,...

Ian G.

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Nicole P.


Island Lake, IL

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Been Working With Children Of All Ages For More Then Ten Years

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting when I was 10. I have taken care of children of all ages newborn-teenage. I have worked as a babysitter but mostly as a full time nanny/ house manager. I have experience with multiples as well as special needs. I am also CPR/first-aid certified. I do not have children of my own but do have a niece and a...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nicole watched my dogs for an evening, fed them, gave them some attention, and kept them safe while I was out. She asked all the right questions and was very professional. "

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Caitlin L.


Wauconda, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Full/part Time Caregiver

I have spent the past year or so working at a facility for the mentally and developmentally disabled, working as a Hab aide.
5.0
"Caitlin works professionally with children with special needs as her career and uses the skills she's learned within that environment across the care she provides to families! I'm blown away by her skills, her determination, and her attention to detail. If you hire...

Alexis A.

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Darlene Y.


Crystal Lake, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare/Senior Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a health care professional willing to care for children/special needs kids and seniors. I am mature, responsible, dependable, kind, patient, fun and a non smoker. I am CPR certified for healthcare providers and fully vaccinated for Covid and flu. I have worked for several families for years and can provide references if...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cary, IL

Jeffery H.

5.0

What a great life coach and a huge heart for the special needs community. He worked with my son for a couple of years. No a complaint and taught my son with autism a ton!!

- Dawn C.

Morgan M.

5.0

Morgan was charming and conscientious. She took excellent care of our toddler. She was personable and fun. Our toddler was instantly at ease and never anxious about being left with someone new. It was a delightful experience.

- Susan O.

Dawn C.

5.0

Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her.

- Shannon C.

Maria D.

5.0

Maria is a fabulous sitter. She is caring and nurturing and very reliable.

- Michelle K.

Sophia D.

5.0

Sophia started watching our 3 month old daughter( now 16 months) when I went back to work, she has been an incredible support. Sophia would send pictures to ease the transition and is willing to take our daughter outside of our weekly schedule if needed. We couldn’t be happier to have found Sophia,...

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