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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
Paige A.
Chicago, IL
$38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Positive And Enthusiastic Sitter Hoping To Bring Some Sunshine To Your Family!
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Paige and I am 23 and graduated from Columbia College Chicago last year. I love music, movies, and really all things artsy- paintings, poems, fashion, etc. I'm currently looking to free up those summer weekends up for traveling to see family for the summer.
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5.0
"Paige was an amazing support for our family. Our kids loved her, and she was always a joy to be around. She always had a smile on her face, connected with the kids, and made them laugh the whole time she was with them. We enjoyed Paige's warm, kind, and nurturing...
Nicole K.
Emma F.
Chicago, IL
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I'm emma and I work full time in Chicago but I am looking for additional opportunities to work as a caregiver. I love working with kids, previously, I have nannied for families with children with special needs. Alongside that I worked in special education as a teachers aide as I finished undergrad. I am interested in doing...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emma has been amazing. My children enjoy spending time with her. She does her best to be flexible with our crazy schedules. Very happy to have her helping our family!"
Lori L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kathleen and I am a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing. After graduating with my Master's degree, I moved to Chicago and began teaching this past year. I have always had a passion for working with children and am looking to spend time this summer continuing to work with families. I have had numerous childcare...
Kathleen can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kathleen is wonderful! She is very enthusiastic and engaging. Upon meeting me and my son she put us both at ease with her fun personality and child-rearing instincts. My one-year old son really likes her and was practically pushing me out the door on her 3rd...
Crystaldawn A.
5.0
(3)
Hello!
My name is Elizabeth. I am a energetic, loving nanny who absolutely adores children! I have a passion for child care and love helping families! I aim to bring positivity, love, and creativity into the house of my nanny family.
I do my best to go the extra mile. I love finding age appropriate activities to do with my...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My kids were so happy when I got home, and they even asked for her again! She is definitely doing something right."
Hannah S.
5.0
(1)
I am a 23-year-old studying to become a nurse. I have an Associates in Health Science alone with my certified nursing assistant license, first aid, and CPR. I recently babysit 4 kids once a week. I can basically take care of any aged kids, I've worked with all. Im very intelligent so I'm always open to tutoring. Also I love...
Josie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Josie has been with me since my kids were babies. She is silly and fun loving! She loves being active and my kids still love when she comes over! "
Care member
Ariel Z.
Chicago, IL
$23-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! At my daily job, I work with special needs kids from the ages of 2-6. I am also a big sister to six siblings. I have two sets of twins in my family whose ages range from one month to 9 years old. I have experience working with kids up to the ages of 16. I worked previously as a lifeguard and swim instructor so I am First Aid...
Ariel can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"This is my family's first time hiring a someone that is not family to care for our children. Ariel was amazing she was punctual. She helped out with potty training. She did arts and crafts and played various games with both kids. They also all cuddled on the sofa...
Charity H.
Sarah G.
Chicago, IL
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have experience as a lead teacher in a child care facility where I cared for infants aged 6 weeks to 18 months. While I attended De Anza College I achieved my CDC preschool requirements and pursued a Child Development major. I also have professional experience with children up to 5 years of age. I am CPR certified,...
5.0
"Kind, caring and genuinely interested in her work! My wife and I love how she took her time with our kids and communicated with us well. Would highly recommend her! "
Care member
Mary S.
Chicago, IL
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Name is Mary! 24 years old, and currently a banquet manager for Hilton hotels. I am the 2nd oldest of 11 children! Yes 11! Love children and lots of experience. I work full time but as we are getting into our slow season I would like to pick up some part time work to fill my off nights & days. I am experienced with small...
5.0
"I have know Mary for 7 years! She is a kind and loving person and has a big heart for everyone. She is an specialist in home care. She loves to cook and care for the home. She is an expert in care of children. She is from a big family and has been a big support and...
Bernadette S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a (fully vaccinated) K-2 Special Education teacher for Chicago Public Schools. I would love to connect with a family who may need help with childcare while their children are out of school/daycare. I have lots of experience with children of all ages. For two and a half years, I worked at a daycare that cared for...
Miranda can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We absolutely loved Miranda. She cared for our infant son over the summer from the time he was 11 weeks old. Our son loved her and she quickly became a part of our family. She was very dependable and trustworthy and we only wish she was available year round!"
Steve M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello Families!
My name is Dina.
I have committed over 30 years to providing compassionate childcare for infants through teens in a variety of childcare settings.
I have had amazing opportunities supporting children and their families as a nanny, home school teacher/tutor, preschool teacher, mother's helper and special needs...
Dina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kind, compassionate, hard worker, goes above and beyond "
Care member
5.0
(5)
I have 6+years of experience in foster care at SOS Children's Village in Lockport. I have fostered approximately 30 children, and loved the experience and my foster families. I recently moved back to Chicago in September of 2022. Before moving back to Chicago I was a member of my church in Joliet for 17 years and I was involved...
Cynthia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cynthia is a compassionate, loving and fun caregiver. She was the first person outside of family to care for our daughter when she was 6 months old. Your kids will feel cared for, loved and have so much fun with Cynthia! "
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Meghan M.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have paid experience teaching theater, dance, art and yoga to children over the past 11 years. I have 2 years full -time nanny experience with toddlers and over a decade of babysitting experience as well. I've worked with kids of all ages and love to plan a fun day with my charges. I have 20+ years experience with special...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meghan is my 3rd nanny, and she is THE.BEST. Your time and money will be well-spent on this amazing person. She regularly goes above and beyond with my kids (2 boys; now 2 and 4, but 1 and 3 when Meghan started). She brings books and snacks and games. She texts me...
Chelka P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 24-year-old professional nanny with a kind, caring and hard working nature! I have been babysitting since the age of 15 years old and am certified by Palos Community Hospital in child care. There, I took a 3 day babysitting course where I learned CPR and proper child care procedures. Throughout my 9 years of child care...
Malorie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mal was a great sitter for our 3 crazy little ones. They all adored her and we always came home to a clean home which was a huge plus. She also taught our oldest some Spanish words! "
Theresa P.
Evelyn U.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Evelyn- I love kids and can say with confidence that caretaking is what I'm best at.
The way I care for children reflects the way I was raised; with empathy and respect. I'd like to say I've been babysitting since I was 10, as I helped my mother raise my 2 younger sisters, but I've been officially...
Evelyn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Evelyn has watched my 4 year old daughter repeatedly within the last year and I love how much my daughter loves her! My child cannot contain her excitement when she knows Evelyn is on her way to watch her during date nights. Their favorite activity is completing...
Becky B.
Leilani M.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Leilani. I recently graduated with my bachelors in Health Informatics. My ultimate goal is to become a nurse. I have a very big family so taking care of kids is something I've always done and enjoyed. I have a sister with special needs and have been a caretaker for her for years. She has mosaic Down syndrome,...
Leilani can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Leilani is the best sitter you could find on this app. I knew she would be a great fit for my kids and I from the start and she's been nothing short of amazing. She's caring, patient, funny and genuine. I know when I leave my kids are safe and that they will also...
Alexa M.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I had the privilege of taking care of my beautiful Mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I also had a child with special needs, her diagnosis were Cerebral Palsy, Seizure Disorder, and she was G Tube fed I was so honored to care for the both of them. Love is the key, anybody and everybody responds to Love. I didn't...
Kimberly can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She's an angel. Caring and kind."
Jasmine W.
Kelley G.
Chicago, IL
$20-40/hr
Special Education Teacher Looking To Support Special Needs Children Over The Summer
During the school year I am a special education teacher for Chicago Public Schools. I have been a school teacher for eight years for students with severe and profound special needs. Before I was a teacher I have done multiple care giving jobs working with children with all different types of needs. I am experienced with...
Hello! I am a trained care giver with 2+ years of experience caring for people with disabilities, varying levels of functioning/mobility, and other special needs. I am trained to lift/transfer, feed, familiar with proper seizure protocol, as well as dealing with clients with violent tendencies. I am looking for something full...
Hello! I'm Skyler, with over 4 years of experience specializing in autism care in the Chicagoland area. I excel as a Respite Caregiver, skilled in G-tube feedings, personal hygiene, and positive behavior support techniques for teens with autism.
My journey began in 2019 at Joliet Park District, where I supported teens and...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a special needs tutor & behavior specialist. Please email so I can send you my experience & certifications.
--Valley View Elementary--special needs dept
--Mental Health Mental Retardation
--tutor special needs while out of school
--lots of certifications
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chicago, IL
Paige A.
5.0
Paige was an amazing support for our family. Our kids loved her, and she was always a joy to be around. She always had a smile on her face, connected with the kids, and made them laugh the whole time she was with them. We enjoyed Paige's warm, kind, and nurturing presence. We absolutely loved her...
- Nicole K.
Emma F.
5.0
Emma has been amazing. My children enjoy spending time with her. She does her best to be flexible with our crazy schedules. Very happy to have her helping our family!
- Lori L.
Kathleen L.
5.0
Kathleen is wonderful! She is very enthusiastic and engaging. Upon meeting me and my son she put us both at ease with her fun personality and child-rearing instincts. My one-year old son really likes her and was practically pushing me out the door on her 3rd visit.
- Crystaldawn A.
Elizabeth F.
5.0
Elizabeth was great with our children! She helped out with homework and was always finding new things for the kids to do! She has a great personality and you can tell she obviously cares!
- Elaine F.
Josie J.
5.0
Josie has been with me since my kids were babies. She is silly and fun loving! She loves being active and my kids still love when she comes over!
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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.