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492 special needs caregivers are listed in Chicago, IL

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Chicago, IL

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Renee B.


Chicago, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing, Conscientious, Experienced, & Educated Special Needs Care Giver

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Hi! My name is Renee. I have 10+ years of experience caring for, tutoring, and providing therapies to special needs children aged toddler to 13 years. I have education and work experience in both the social service and early childhood education fields. I've served as preschool and school age director (children ages 3 - 12), and...

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Hi. I am dependable and love to have fun with kids. I love kids to be themselves and to enjoy life. I took care of a 56-year-old man who has Epilepsy. He has seizure attacks a lot of times and I make sure that he take his medication, meals, took him to his doctor appointments, shower, light housekeeping and laundry. Also, I...
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"Kimberly is an incredible caregiver. She has been working for us for over two years and she has provided excellent care of our special needs daughter who is cognitively impaired and has a seizure disorder. She is loving, caring, thoughtful , trustworthy and she is...

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Dastan K.


Chicago, IL

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My experience with patients: Alzheimer's (two years), stroke patient (10 years).
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Gissell S.


Chicago, IL

$28-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I have 5 years of experience working in a daycare center and working as a nanny. I have worked with all ages. I am a student at North Park University. Sadly I have decided to take a break due to personal circumstances. My youngest has been 3 months while my oldest has been a 5-year-old. I can help with Travel, Grocery...
Gissell can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Gissell has been our nanny for the past year and half. She has cared for our son since he was 6 months old. Gissell is loving, caring and kind and I have complete confidence in her ability to care for him and keep him safe. She takes my son outside daily, spends...

Jessie B.

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Paola N.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

I've been a childcare provider for over five years, and I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. I believe in providing a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and grow. I have experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and...
Paola can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Bisola A.


Chicago, IL

$17-40/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time/ Part Time Care Giver

I have been working with seniors for the past 10 year, duties and responsibilities include bathing, companionship, light house keeping, meal preparations, outing with the clients. PERSONAL OBJECTIVE I have a strong commitment to serving the needs of individuals with special needs, especially adults and people with developmental...
Bisola can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Gail C.


Chicago, IL

$17-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I am Gail C. I have been a Caregiver for the past 10 years. I have taken care of at least 12 elderly persons during that period. I have cared for persons with dementia, alzheimers, parkinsons disease, muscular degeneration, diabetes, Als, m. s. cancer, heart conditions and stroke. Also for persons needing assistance after...
Gail can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Kali W.


Chicago, IL

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

I am a Registered Nurse with 7 years of experience, ICU is my main specialty. Currently right now I'm just a stay at home house wife looking for gigs to keep me busy! Willing to help with child care needs, or pet needs! Let me know if any way I can assist!

Keara S.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr

Part-time Caregiver

My name is Keara. I am currently student teaching in the first grade and I love it! I have prior experience of working with children with special needs and hope to pursue my Master's in this field in the future. I am educated, I work hard, and I am very patient. I can run errands, drive to practices and events, or just hangout...

Erin M.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

When I first got out of school with a degree in elementary education I started as an aide for a student with autism. The work I learned while having that position inspired me to go back to school to get licenced in teaching special education students. I have been working with students with special needs since 2010.
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Stimming Attendance and Assistive Technology/AAC. I have a masters degree in Healthcare Advocacy... special interests in non verbal clients
I am RN from Europe and school teacher with MS degree. Mom of 2 grown daughters. Live in Chicago, NE part of the city . Car . Speak Ukrainian, Russian , Polish languages, besides of English. Patient, reliable.

Lauren B.


Chicago, IL

$17-22/hr4 yrs exp

I have a profound passion for working with children and people with disabilities. My commitment is to create a supportive, inclusive environment where people can thrive, grow, and reach their full potential. I am dedicated to advocating for children's needs and ensuring they receive the highest quality of care and education....
Hello dear family! I just wanted to let you know that I'm a sweet person with a ginormous heart available to help you out with your needs. I got my degree in health occupational in Colombia the country where I'm from, and I worked for one year. In the last 2 year I have been working with different ages and special conditions....
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Madeline R.


Chicago, IL

$20-31/hr3 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver

I absolutely love working with kids, and I believe that I am very good at it as I have my own little one. I treat the children that I care for as if they were my own, so they are always in good hands.

Elizabeth V.


Chicago, IL

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available- Richly Experienced With Children And Adults!

I've been an occupational therapist for 5 years and love working with children and adults. While the majority of my experience is people (children AND adults) who have had neurological injuries or illnesses (stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, MS, Parkinson's Disease, cancer, etc.), I am also very comfortable and familiar...
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Chrystal B.


Chicago, IL

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Caring, Educated And Experienced

I am a compassionate and caring person. I have grown up with family members that have disabilities. I have also worked at a facility as a DSP taking care of individuals with mental and physical disabilities. I had my own classroom there and took care of 10 clients. I worked there for four years. I am DSP certified, CPR and First...
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Abbey W.


Chicago, IL

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Child Care Provider!

I am a 32-year-old who is working towards a master's degree. I have experience working with many populations from infants to seniors and have experience working with individuals with disabilities. I take a trauma-informed approach to my work and life and would love the opportunity to learn about and grow with your family as I...
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Maria F.


Chicago, IL

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as trustworthy, dependable, and skilled. I like caring for seniors because I have 10 years of experience working with seniors and relate well to them. I'm looking for a job that allows me to help people have productive lives. I started caring for seniors in 2014 In my spare time, I like to...

Phoebe B.


Chicago, IL

$18-28/hr5 yrs exp

My name is Phoebe. I have 5 years of school based experience working with students K-5. I am passionate about adapting to meet the child where they are at, and building a strong bond with them. I love watching kids fall in love with learning, and seeing their brain grow! I have extensive experience working with children with...

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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 156 reviews of the 492 listed special needs caregivers.