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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Chicago Heights, IL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Chicago Heights, IL

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Kesheva P.


Chicago Heights, IL

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

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I am a registered behavioral Therapist I have been working with children diagnosed with Autism and other mental and behavioral disabilities. I love working with all children of all levels of cognition. Working with a population as such requires additional education and training which I am qualified for.
5.0
"I have a child with autism Kesheva is always so patient with him. Our family absolutely adores her, and she's good at what she does."

Susan M.

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Patricia B.


Chicago Heights, IL

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter/ Companion-Certified Nursing Assistant

4.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've Worked Hands On With Special Needs Children in a School Environment and Adults As A Sitter While Hospitalized. My Special Needs Experience With Children Was With Primary Age To Intermediate Age At A. E. R. O, ECHO And SPEED Special Education, From1997 To 2000. I Worked As A Sitter from 2015 to 2019 At St. James Hospital For...
5.0
"She does a great job with my daughter, very kind."

Julia O.

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Nichole W.


Chicago Heights, IL

$20-31/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Nichole. I'm new to the area and seeking my next babysitting opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in the midwest. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. So, naturally, I turned to childcare as a profession at the age...
Nichole can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Very punctual and kind. My daughter is scared of new people but warmed up to her before the night was over. She was very determined to make me feel comfortable with the whole situation. I greatly appreciated everything she did. I would recommend her services 100%...

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Dalia M.


Chicago Heights, IL

$30/hr2 yrs exp

Teacher And Babysitter!

I am a 2nd grade bilingual elementary teacher. My experience goes beyond babysitting. I have had to take care of 20 kids at a time, while also teaching. Therefore, I believe my experience in my classroom will carry on in any babysitting role. I am able to be fun and adventurous with kids but I am also able to teach them and...
Dalia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Very professional, you can tell that Dalia is very passionate and caring when working with children. It was great that she was also an educator and my kids loved learning from her. No family could go wrong with having Ms. M. looking after their precious gems."

Juan C.

Dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs through compassion, understanding, and meaningful connections. Advocate for inclusivity and empowerment.
I have worked in child care for about 3 years now. I'm very passionate about working with children. I have worked with mostly every age group. I'm bilingual. I'm very passionate about encouraging children to develop socially, emotionally and intellectually.
I've enjoyed working with kids for years now! I've been regularly babysitting for my cousins kids since I was 15 and have had the privilege of being a teacher in the special needs department at my church. I consider myself to loving, patient & caring with kids, which gets me to have a good sister like bond with kids. I...
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Julie A.


Munster, IN

$21-22/hr5 yrs exp

I have over 5 years of experience working with special needs clients. I work at a day facility and side by side in group home facilities. I also have family members with disabilities. I know not every client will be a fit, but it also takes time and patience. In which I'm willing to put forth the effort. Please contact me if you...
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Christy A.


Griffith, IN

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver - Teacher And Mother

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a stay at home mom looking for part time work. For many years I worked within the public schools and taught modify behavior within the special education curriculum. I also have several years experience being a caregiver for Seniors as well with people who have developmental disabilities, from severe to moderate. I...
5.0
"I have known Christy since 1990. She is not only a friend of mine, but I have relied on her to watch my children and transport them on several occasions. Christy is a hard-working mother and a great motivator. Thank you. Sincerely, Mari"

Mari G.

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Chandler C.


Olympia Fields, IL

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Student

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

From a very early age I've known that childcare was going to be the direction in which I wanted to go with my career by eventually becoming a Pediatric Neontal Nurse Practitioner. In high school, I participated in countless organizations in which we were sent out to spend time with regularly developing children as well as...
Chandler can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Chandler was so easy to work with! We needed a date night sitter in our hotel while we were traveling and Chandler was perfect for the job. She responded promptly to messages, arrived early, and brought activities for our daughter! I highly recommend her! "

Valerie V.

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Yasmeen F.


Highland, IN

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter & Smile Creator

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Yasmeen I'm a full time nanny with 7 years experience working with children ages 8 months to school age. I worked in ABA for 4 years as an RBT, 2 years in a classroom with kindergarten & 1st graders & this past year as a full time nanny with children ages 8 months to 7 years old. I've taken several classes in early...
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Jasmine M.


South Holland, IL

$17/hr8 yrs exp

Jasmine M.

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"My daughter loved her. Jasmine responded quick & answered every question I had. She also sent pictures, when asked with no problem. Will be hiring again ."

Edriana D.

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Kaylie T.


Griffith, IN

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

About myself & my philosophies for child care: *Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education *Past experiences include: one on one pre-K teacher, daycare Pre-K teacher, mothers helper, nanny. *Home is the first and most important classroom. I focus on emotional learning and problem solving along with the basics. *Learning...
Kaylie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Kaylie was on time and very courteous. She was interested in our rules in regards to our children and wanted to follow our routines. The kids were safe and happy. She took our kids to the park. My husband and I had a nice outing because Kaylie did a great job at...

Katelyn T.

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Jenna R.


Munster, IN

$8-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For Full Time Nanny Position!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 12 years years old for children ages birth to 13 years old. I have experience with children with special needs and ADHD also. I have worked with children through sports camps and have taught Sunday School for years too. I am passionate about caring for children and love being a part...
Jenna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We love Jenna! She is a great fit for our family. Jenna is always on time, very knowledgeable, and takes care great care of our kids. "

Maria W.

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Kimberly R.


Thornton, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment

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:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Lakeia P.


Crete, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have fostered children from the ages of three months to 16 years of age, ran a summer camp with ages prek to 7th grade, trained and certified with medical and behavior children. I was a respite worker for children with cerebral palsy, ADHD, autism and alcohol fetal syndrome for 10 years.
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Heather M.


Steger, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is heather I have been a c n a for 16 years and have been doing home care 18 years. I have a clean back ground current CPR card . I am on the nursing registry for both Illinois and Indiana in good standings. I am responsible, caring, compassionate and reliable. services I provide include but are not limited to...
Hi! My name is Breeana! I am 23 years old and currently working as an RBT working with special needs children. I am highly interested in working with people of all ages as I just love sharing my care and love for others. I would describe myself as outgoing, personable, and always ready for a challenge!
Breeana can also help with: Dementia, transportation, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
I am a compassionate and experienced caregiver with five years of hands-on experience providing personalized support to individuals of all ages, including those with special needs. As a parent and caregiver within my own family, I bring a deep understanding of the importance of patience, empathy, and attentiveness in providing...
Mizanur can also help with: Live-in home care, transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
I have 7 years of experience. I am open to assisting with travel. I have experience with children with special needs. I am a registered behavioral therapist RBTIII
Hersheka can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chicago Heights, IL

Kesheva P.

5.0

I have a child with autism Kesheva is always so patient with him. Our family absolutely adores her, and she's good at what she does.

- Susan M.

Patricia B.

5.0

She does a great job with my daughter, very kind.

- Julia O.

Nichole W.

5.0

Very punctual and kind. My daughter is scared of new people but warmed up to her before the night was over. She was very determined to make me feel comfortable with the whole situation. I greatly appreciated everything she did. I would recommend her services 100% and look forward to working with...

- Care member

Dalia M.

5.0

Very professional, you can tell that Dalia is very passionate and caring when working with children. It was great that she was also an educator and my kids loved learning from her. No family could go wrong with having Ms. M. looking after their precious gems.

- Juan C.

Christy A.

5.0

I have known Christy since 1990. She is not only a friend of mine, but I have relied on her to watch my children and transport them on several occasions. Christy is a hard-working mother and a great motivator. Thank you. Sincerely, Mari

- Mari G.

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

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Chicago Heights, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.