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529 special needs caregivers are listed in Chicago, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of October 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Chicago, IL
I am a 31-year-old creative and nanny, with over 12 years of experience. I have worked with over 50 children, all from a variety of backgrounds. During my nanny career I spent almost two years at the Woodland Montessori School and spent the last of my 8 months as the school's Inclusion Specialist. In this position I worked with...
Bethany can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Anna. I have my bachelors in Studio Art and k-12 Education I am also experienced with ADHD as I myself have ADHD. I also have experience with special need and adoption. I've been a career nanny since 2005 and have made special relationships with the families I've worked with. I'm now also a professional artist...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began babysitting at the age of 11 yrs old. I am now 27. I currently work at Advocate Aurora Health as a Medical Assistant. I have always expressed interest in the medical field. I want to go in to Nursing and Esthetics. I am looking for something temporary to help save money up to pay for school. Open to babysitting,...
Anais can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a certified babysitter with several years of experience caring for children ages five through high school. In the past, my duties have included driving children to various activities including school and extracurricular, preparation of light meals, monitoring of a healthy diet, and adherence to intricate schedules....
Petr can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I have been a Preschool teacher, worked in Park District, and I have ran my own before and aftercare with transportation. I have worked with children with Special Needs. I also have a 24-year-old daughter that is in the Master's program
Donise can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I grew up in a home with six siblings, four sisters and two brothers! Three older and three younger, I also have two nephews and a niece, all under the age of six that I have babysat since their birth. I spent two years as a overnight camp counselor caring for up to 13 campers at a time. While working as a counselor, I gained...
Tyra can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Khadijah B.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Enthusiastic Sitter Ready To Be Active And Have Fun With Your Kiddo!
Hello everyone, my name is Khadijah, and I have a passion for working with children! I have worked with infants to late teens, including children with special needs and behavioral issues. I have experience working at a daycare, behavioral hospital, and in school/home settings. I am comfortable working with several children at a...
Rose B.
Chicago, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a profound love for fostering children's growth and development. Over the past decade, I've had the privilege of caring for children of various ages, from infants to pre-teens. My passion for childcare stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and my...
Rose can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hollie O.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Hollie, an experienced live-in nanny with a passion for caring for toddlers, young children and teens. I have been a sitter for 6 years and a live-in nanny for a year. I have experience with special needs kids also.
I understand the importance of finding the right caregiver for your family, and I am here to offer...
Hollie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been working with children since the age of 13, which has also involved caring for special needs children. My previous training as a social worker allowed me to develop my skill sets in various ways, and I am also extremely skilled in senior care. While my career has changed, the empathy, compassion, and kindness I posess...
Natalie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Naomi L.
Chicago, IL
$45/hr • 4 yrs exp
My name is Naomi and I currently live in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood. I have a car so I can travel to any reasonable location. I am posting to offer evening and weekend child and adult care service to families of children and young adults with special needs. I hope by doing so to allow their...
Naomi can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Colleen C.
Chicago, IL
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Former Teacher And Future Nurse, Love Children And All They Have To Offer
I have worked as a teaching assistant for kids with special needs and will be attending nursing school in January. I love working with children and have worked in a daycare since high school, was a camp counselor and nanny in college, and then worked as a teacher's aide and teacher after college.
Colleen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Anna H.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Anna and I live in Ravenswood Chicago. I have experience as a both a nanny and a house manager. I've also gained a lot of experience with kids working as a camp counselor and tutor. Supporting kids' needs and making a positive difference in their lives is the most rewarding part of this work for me. Forming...
Anna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Sinead F.
Chicago, IL
$18-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 14 years of experience taking care of children. In addition to 14 years of experience as a nanny, I have 5 years of experience as a camp counselor for Chicago Park District, 4 years as a private tutor, and I currently work as a speech-language pathologist in the school setting. I am CPR certified and have experience...
Sinead can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
I have been a nanny for the past 22yrs, I have cared for newborns until they have reached teenagers, I've worked with multiple siblings including a family of 5 children, ranging from new born to 8 years of age. I have experience working nanny shares and children with special needs. I love children naturally, and feel as adults...
Bernice can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Experience with full-time nannying, ages newborn-12 years old, including adopted children and children with special needs. Current volunteer with Chicago Childcare Collective, former camp counselor. Love outdoor time, healthy cooking, and watching kids grow up! (My first nanny kids are entering college this year!!)
Heather can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a certified elementary teacher. My experience with caring for children is looking after my younger brother and cousins as I was growing up. In high school I babysat a lot of kids ranging from 5 months to 14 years old. I have also worked with children with special needs in programs in high school and college such...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Lacey G.
Chicago, IL
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello I am Lacey, I currently live in north Chicago. I will be 28 soon and I'm married to my soulmate. I have been a nanny going on 4 years, including working with a special needs child. My passion is guiding children to be good people. I'm the oldest of 9 so I have been caring for children most of my life and it's been such a...
Lacey can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a positive, fun, responsible person. I have been babysitting for over 10 years. I love working with kids and am happy to come up with crafts, play games, encourage exercise and a healthy diet, transport kids to activities, and help with homework. I am a recently graduated PA who is both BLS and ACLS certified. I am fully...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Paige D.
Chicago, IL
$22-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Paige :) a 23-year-old new to Chicago! I have about 6 years of experience with kids. From being an art teacher assistant to kids with special needs in high school to full time nanny work in recent years. I have cared for kids ranging from 10 weeks to 12 years. I love animals, exploring nature, and doing arts and...
Paige can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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Ratings for Chicago, IL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Chicago, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 196 reviews of the 529 listed special needs caregivers.