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

42 special needs caregivers are listed in Champaign, IL

The average posted rate is $14/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Champaign, IL

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Jahnellia B.


Champaign, IL

$14-19/hr

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With over a decade of experience nannying, I have experience caring for children with ADHD, ODD and Down Syndrome.
Hello! My name is Sara and I am an elementary ed major at ISU. I have taught kindergarten and preschool age children with disabilities. I have many friends who face a variety of challenges because of physical or mental disbilities. I am very friendly and I love to chat. I have basic caregiver skills and I'm a quick learner.

Jahnellia B.


Champaign, IL

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

1.0

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I have over 8 years of experience being a nanny. I am originally from Chicago but relocated to Central Illinois for college. I have a Bachelors of Social Work and work as a Child Welfare specialist. I am currently looking for a nannying position that involves nights and weekends exclusively, since I work during normal business...
Jahnellia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Hello my name is Tyliah, I would I love to help out with your kiddo(s)! I'd describe my personality as Outgoing, Creative & Kind I like working with kids because kids have a special place in my heart. Children are the most impressionable and I love being apart of molding our future adults. All kids deserve love and I am a...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Hailey. I have 9 years of experience, and experience taking care of a child with special needs. I can help around the house, running errands, carpooling, and homework.
Hailey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
5.0
"Hailey is very mature and dependable. She asked the best questions and I could instantly tell that I could depend on her to care for my children! Highly recommend! - Great job Hailey!"

Tom P.

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Brittney C.


Urbana, IL

$19-29/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children ages pre-k through high school as a teacher, a tutor, and have also acted as Director of Education for school ages K-12 at a professional tutoring center. I am patient, active and sports oriented, and full of energy and joy. I have worked with students with focus issues, and students who have special...
Brittney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Brittney has been an absolute joy to have watching our boys! They love spending time with her! She is punctual and dependable. She does a lot of fun things with them. She also does some light housekeeping which is so very helpful to me. Hoping it will work out...

Lisa C.

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Alexandra C.


Urbana, IL

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Highly Experienced And Compassionate College Student With Car

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Originally from Chicago, I'm a Senior at Lewis & Clark College studying history and French. I have aspirations of becoming a high school history teacher. I have worked with people with special needs for the past four years at a Chicago land agency. I work primarily with children and adolescents. During the summer, I work as a...
5.0
"Alex has been super awesome. She is very patient with our child and extremely flexible. She has been super about working with him through issues and helping with homework. I would highly recommend Alex."

Anna L.

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Kristen G.


Urbana, IL

$9-18/hr

Hello!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kristen! I'm 18 and just graduating from crystal lake south! I have a bunch of childcare experience from taking child development classes and preschool lab at my school. Some other fun facts: >I have my license and a car >GREAT with animals (I have a bunch) >Meal prep as needed > Tons of fun!!!!!!! >I've taken...
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Mark B.


Urbana, IL

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Mark, and I am currently a 27-year-old school social worker from Urbana, IL. I have three years of school social work experience in Rantoul, IL. I have worked with kids in a variety of environments (schools, camps, etc) and have experience with students who have special needs. I am a caring, hardworking individual...
Mark can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Hello! I am 19 years old and attend University. I am majoring in Special Education Deaf and Hard of Hearing. I worked as an After School counselor last year and a summer camp counselor over the summer. The three summers prior I was a summer nanny for two children. I will only be home from school over winter break, which is a...
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Deja H.


Urbana, IL

$17-23/hr10 yrs exp

About Me

Hello! To begin, I started working with kids when I was 10 years old babysitting cousins and siblings. I have worked at 2 daycares in Champaign, and I have a lot of experience working with special needs children and adults. I have most recently worked with a baby that was 18 mos. when I began and is now nearing 2 years! My...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Deja to care for our 5-year-old daughter for several full days when school was not in session. Deja is very kind and professional. She found ways to keep our daughter active throughout the day. We have been happy with her as a caregiver and will hire her...

Jessica R.

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Ashley C.


Mahomet, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

I have cared for children between the ages of 3 months and 17 years of age in many different capacities. I have worked with special needs children as well as children with mental health needs. I am CPR certified and a counselor by day. Please contact me if you need an evening or weekend sitter or housecleaner!
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Brittney C.


Urbana, IL

$10-15/hr

Part Time Caregiver

I am happy to work with children and young adults who have ADD, ADHD, Autism, Aspergers and unique learning abilities. I am happy to work with children and adults who are in need of a patient, joyful, and caring companion or caretaker. I have many years of experience working with students of all different ages and needs. I am...
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Lindsey H.


Mahomet, IL

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

I'm a Certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired who also has a sibling with special needs. I believe this makes me uniquely qualified to understand your family dynamics and support needs.

Lynn W.


Mahomet, IL

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Special Needs Instructor/Elder Care

I have served as a Special Needs Teacher for nine years ; I worked as an Elementary Teacher for eight years, and an Early Childhood Teacher for five years or more; I also have served as a Caregiver for the Elderly for 11 years
Lynn can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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Mary R.


Rantoul, IL

$11-16/hr7 yrs exp

CNA/CMA

I have had the pleasure of providing long term care for 2 different gentleman providing care as a companion all the way up until end of life.
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Mackenzie M.


Sidney, IL

$25-28/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Mackenzie and I look forward to working with you! I love bonding with others and being able to assist where needed to improve quality of life. At my last place of work I was certified as a DSP (direct service provider), I am also CPI certified (crisis prevention intervention). I worked in a group home with 8 high...
Mackenzie can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning & more
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Dayanna C.


Rantoul, IL

$14-19/hr5 yrs exp

Autistic Peer Supporter

I am a peer supporter (mentor in a way) that helps children, young adults, as well as older adults. I am passionate about helping my community and would love to work with you and your family with skills. I understand what it's like to feel alone and wouldn't want others to feel that pain.
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Mackenzie M.


Sidney, IL

$16-19/hr1 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Mackenzie! At my last place of work I was working in a group home with 8 high intensive males with special needs. I was also their substitute teacher in the classroom setting. I am a DSP (direct service provider) I am CPI (crisis prevention intervention) and CPR certified. I absolutely love working with people and...
I understand it is sometimes difficult for children with special needs but it's also hard for the parents and some people need breaks and I'm here to help if needed.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Champaign, IL

Hailey P.

5.0

Hailey is very mature and dependable. She asked the best questions and I could instantly tell that I could depend on her to care for my children! Highly recommend! - Great job Hailey!

- Tom P.

Brittney C.

5.0

Brittney has been an absolute joy to have watching our boys! They love spending time with her! She is punctual and dependable. She does a lot of fun things with them. She also does some light housekeeping which is so very helpful to me. Hoping it will work out for her to be our summer nanny next...

- Lisa C.

Alexandra C.

5.0

Alex has been super awesome. She is very patient with our child and extremely flexible. She has been super about working with him through issues and helping with homework. I would highly recommend Alex.

- Anna L.

Deja H.

5.0

We hired Deja to care for our 5-year-old daughter for several full days when school was not in session. Deja is very kind and professional. She found ways to keep our daughter active throughout the day. We have been happy with her as a caregiver and will hire her again.

- Jessica R.

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