Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Chicago, IL

Hi! I'm Jada. I am an experienced caretaker. I have lived with a double amputee relative as well as an immobilized elderly relative for a good chunk of my life which has given me skills in dealing with such situations. I have learned by experience how to assist and take care of others who cannot on their own. I figured I could... show more

Hello. My name is Kendra I'm 20 years old. After two years pursuing education in biology, I have decided to change my major to Special Education since it is a cause dear and near to my heart which come naturally to me. I am the middle child of three children. My oldest sister has a mild cognitive and physical disability and... show more

I have 3 years of previous experience working with kids and adults with disabilities and special needs. Experience and comfortable with: -Wheelchair transfer -Medication administration orally and anally -Verbal and no verbal communication -Basic ASL -Pica -Dermatillomania -Sensory Mouthing/Posturing/Stemming -Child and... show more

I have a lot of experience with working alongside of people who are in need of extra care/assistance. I have experience with children/adults with Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Anxiety, Depression, spinal cord injuries, cataracts, hearing loss, epilepsy,... show more

30-year-old female currently living in Ukrainian Village. I graduated from the University of Dayton in May of 2016 with a degree in psychology (studies in childhood development). I have 3 years experience working as a Registered Behavioral Technician, and too many years to count as a babysitter. I've had summer nanny jobs and as... show more

I have a fond love and respect for all children, and it has been my privilege to work with children with special needs, particularly with children on the autism spectrum. For about 15 years now, I have been a witness and am personally fascinated by the many abilities and potentials that all children have within them when given a... show more

I have diverse experience working across the lifespan from children to adults and with a variety of mental/physical conditions. I have worked as a paraprofessional in the school setting with special needs children. I also worked as an Applied Behavioral therapy assistant providing in home behavioral therapy services to... show more

I've always been very passionate about working with the special needs community ever since I was younger. In high school I was part of the Adaptive Aquatics program that helped students with special needs work on their range of motion while having fun in the pool. At the University of Connecticut I was part of the Best Buddies... show more

Hi! My name is Deirdre and I working with kids and adults with autism at a non profit. I'm looking for evening and weekend babysitting jobs. I have many years of special needs experience. I can also help with tutoring, driving, errands and general household needs. Feel free to message me with any questions.

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, kind hearted, caring, good listener and easy going I like caring for seniors because it gives me a valuable insight into the aging process and what's to come, giving me an opportunity to think about what matters most in life and how I will look after myself as well as them. I'm... show more

Hi! I'm currently a college student at DePaul, and I work as a Registered Behavioral Technician for children with autism. Ive also worked as a babysitter, gymnastics coach, and tutor since adolescence. I've been in this field for years; I know that as a parent, things can be difficult. Everyone needs a break, but you still need... show more

I have six years experience being an advocate in the CPS school system for neurodiverse children, and young adults. I believe disagreements are handled with respect, and hate speech, disrespectful or judgmental behavior, is mean and unjust. I have worked with the best psychiatrists, Psychologist, behavioral therapist, and... show more

I am an occupational therapist with experience working with adults in an acute care setting and kids within an outpatient clinic. I currently specialize within a pediatric neurological/ neuro l-developmental population, including cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, epilepsy, TBI, stroke, ADHD, and ASD. I am passionate about... show more

I work for Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County, and am an aide for 3 amazing autistic kids. I also work one day a week with the Active Adults, I have always had a passion for working with special needs kids, but once I did this program I realized how awesome it is to work with the adults too. My dream has... show more

I'm physical therapy aide. I'm have experience working with special needs children and adults. With special needs I work what they need; Bathing, dressing, feeding or thus prepare food, help with homework. I do exercises or take them for a walk. I drive.

During high school I took two classes helping out with special needs students. I have a cousin who is schizophrenic and another cousin who has down syndrome. I absolutely would love to help out, and I have plenty of experience.

Hello! My name is Alyssa and I am currently a 7th grade teacher at a nearby middle school. I graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in elementary education. I have had a wide variety of experiences in caring for children. I student taught in many elementary school classrooms. During the summer I worked at a... show more

I have had multiple years of experience working with children and young adults with disabilities in a range of environments. I most recently have worked as a special needs teacher for 12 children and young adults with a range of needs. I have a passion for treating all with dignity and respect, for having fun and learning... show more

I currently work as an ABA therapist at a special needs mental health school and clinic in Chicago. I primarily work with children ages 5 to 14 but I have experience with younger children as well. I plan on pursuing a Clinical Psychology doctoral degree at the end of this year with an emphasis on child and adolescent therapy! I... show more

My skills include compassion, patience, and attention to detail. I will treat your family member with all the care and attention they need to make their life easier.