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Special needs caregivers in Cicero, IL

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Carmen P.


Cicero, IL

$15-27/hr3 yrs exp

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I have been caring for children since I was 16 years old, along with managing several businesses throughout the past couple of years. I have experience with newborns to 12 YO. Always maintain a vigilant eye on their health and safety. Engaging in an assortment of activities that meet children's educational and physical needs...
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Maria J.


Cicero, IL

$18-22/hr2 yrs exp

Having A Heart To Help Others

Hi my name is Maria. I have worked with children and adults with disabilities. I love it that's my heart desire is to help others. I am very patient and understanding.
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Mary M.


Chicago, IL

$26-42/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny With Teaching Experience

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, Mary Grace and I'm a nanny in the Chicago area! I have experience in child development and special needs care. Currently I am looking for 25-45 a week, and go start in mid August or beginning of September!
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We've worked with Mary Grace on and off (as needed) for 2.5 years. She has provided childcare for both our kids individually and together (2.5 years old and 10 month old). Mary Grace is confident in our home and supports our house rules and follows my instructions...

Susannah F.

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Kaitlin B.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have babysat for 5 years. I worked as a one on one companion with a child who has special needs for the past 3 years. I enjoy playing games with the kids and am very adaptable to meet schedule needs.
Kaitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her. "

Ling L.

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Sierra B.


Chicago, IL

$34/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a current PA-S looking for some extra work during my down time. I am CPR, BLS, and ALS certified and I have been working with children since I was 13 years old. I have experience working with children with special needs as I was a special olympics coach for many years!
Sierra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Erika M.


Chicago, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

The "Experience" You Want

4.2

(10)

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I have been nanny and a baby-child sitter for more than 20 years. I worked for public schools for 10 years. Playing outside. Helping/teaching children to write or do some homework is fine with me. I have also worked with all sorts of "special needs and children with disabilities". The families I have worked with have children...
Erika can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Erica is an amazing lady, kids had a good time with her, she is very friendly. She was very punctual, even in very short notice. Highly recommended."

Moshe S.

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Kali M.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr9 yrs exp

Full-time Student, Looking For Part-time Nanny Job!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting and nannying since I was in middle school (when my parents were right down the street just in case I needed them!). Since then, I have watched newborns, toddlers, and kids of all ages. I have experience with children who have special needs. I have built great relationships with the families I have babysat...
Kali can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Kali was an amazing caregiver to my children for just over four years! She did both occasional babysitting and summer nannying. She instantly became one of us and I could not have asked for a better influence on my girls. To cover the basics, Kali was: punctual,...

Jennifer D.

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Monica D.


Chicago, IL

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Organized & Energetic Nanny (Part Time Music And Art Tutor As Well)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Monica and I am a tutor, housekeeper, and nanny. I have 7 years of experience in child care, including multiple special needs, and I am trained in trauma-informed childcare. My formal education was in child developmental psychology and art therapy. I am currently a part-time piano instructor (of all ages) and...
Monica can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Monica through Care.com to babysit our 16 month old. She was very attentive and experienced, and we would definitely hire her again!"

Sara K.

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Dhara P.


Chicago, IL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part/Full-time Care Giver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a third generation Early Education Teacher who moved into the Non-Profit Education Space. I currently work as an ED for a Non-Profit, since I'm working remotely (residing in South Loop), I do have a lot more time to spare. I'm DCFS, CPR and teacher certified. In the past I've worked in a classroom's ranging from infant to...
Dhara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dhara has been an extremely personable and dependable summer nanny. My daughter greets her with a big smile every morning at 5 months old now! Dhara is very respectful, follows specific instructions (i.e., feeding, tummy time, etc.), provides great recommendations...

Staci C.

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Kamonchanok P.


River Grove, IL

$28-30/hr9 yrs exp

Full-time Experienced Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am 31 years old, a friendly, adventurous, helpful, imaginative, dependable, and energetic person. I have experience with an infant - 13 years old. I volunteered as a teaching assistant at the Kindergarten for 3 months. I was a teacher for middle school for one year in Thailand before I moved to the U. S. I was a...
Kamonchanok can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is a lovely person. Full of energy and active. The kids have a good and fun time with her"

Thunya P.

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Bonita H.


Chicago, IL

$17-30/hr3 yrs exp

Dedicated And Compassionate Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

From 2012-2013 I worked for the Autism Program of Illinois, and umbrella company of The Hope Institute for Children and Families. In my role as Network Outreach Coordinator I worked on behalf of children and families with Autism and other developmental disabilities. My previous role, along with my years of volunteer experience...
5.0
"I called Bonita last minute and she showed right up. She was very patient and understanding with my daughter. She has a bright smile and brings positivity with her, which helps when you have a kid suffering from depression."

Crystal M.

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Kristin J.


Chicago, IL

$25-45/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter, Errand Runner, Organizer At Your Service

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Thanks for stopping by! I love babies and kiddos, so here I am, offering my services for you and your family. When babysitting, I like to be involved and reading to them, taking them to the playground and doing any activities that they enjoy from playing Barbie to playing trains. I also like to do sensory activities with...
Kristin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Kristen to help us organize following a move. She did an absolutely incredible job. She showed up early and was extremely pleasant. I really hope she's still doing this the next time we need her!"

Nash G.

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Heather V.


Melrose Park, IL

$25-31/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available Full/Part-Time

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have been a professional nanny for 26 wonderful years. I also have been an Assistant Teacher and a nanny for special needs children. I believe that all children are special and true gifts. I have a lot of fun and creative ideas for art projects, games and playtime. I have alot of experience helping with potty training. I am...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We loved having Heather as our nanny and we were so sad when our time with Heather ended (our fault)! Heather is extremely punctual and reliable. She was our nanny from winter to summer of 2022. Heather was great with our one year old son and was a huge help to us!...

Brian R.

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Kaeleen E.


River Grove, IL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! I am a certified nursing assistant/patient care technician. I have experience working as a CNA at a nursing rehabilitation facility. I've had training with younger patients, special needs, and of course elderly. I currently work in an ICU at Elmhurst Hospital for the last two years: My skills range from transportation,...
Kaeleen can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kaeleen is very patient, caring and sweet with children.She is extremely responsible, strategic, playful, and I feel very safe knowing she's trained in critical care and can perform CPR and the Heimlich maneuver. "

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Malorie P.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Student- Babysitter With 6 Years Experience!!

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
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.

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Ella S.


Chicago, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun, And Loving Nanny Looking For Part-time To Possible Full-time Job.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have lots of experience with caring for children, including babies and children with special needs. I love my job!
Ella can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Rachel H.


Westchester, IL

$24-30/hr6 yrs exp

Ready To Start ASAP!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm 30 years old and I'm looking for a part time baby-sitter position. Currently I'm in college to become a Nurse. I'm looking for a family with flexible schedule since my classes can change a bit every session. In 2016 I came to the USA was an Au Pair for 2 years and after that, I have been working as a nanny for families...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Rachel is very responsible and loves to take care of kids."

William H.

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Hazel P.


Berwyn, IL

$22-25/hr2 yrs exp

Nanny

Hello parents of beautiful angels! or furry friends! My name is Hazel, I'm 20 years old and I love working with babies, children, and youth & pets! I have a drivers license, I was a certified lifeguard before (working with youth of special needs), this knowledge and experience has helped me know to to deal in situations of...
Hazel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
5.0
"There is not even a word to describe how amazing Hazel is! It has always made me so nervous to leave my children with someone who is not family. But Hazel has truly been a blessing! My girls love her like family. She is the most responsible, most sweetest,...

Danielle R.

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Leilani M.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr8 yrs exp

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.

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Martina B.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Greetings! I am a current high school Special Education teacher with experience teaching adolescents on the autism spectrum and children with ADHD, cognitive impairments, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, and sensory processing disorders. My teenage daughter has cerebral palsy and is visually impaired and is...
5.0
"I wish I could give Martina 10 stars! From the moment we interviewed, she was so respectful and knowledgeable about caring for people with special needs. Martina is so kind, thoughtful and fun! My brother has enjoyed several days with his "new friend" as he now...

Melissa D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cicero, IL

Mary M.

5.0

We've worked with Mary Grace on and off (as needed) for 2.5 years. She has provided childcare for both our kids individually and together (2.5 years old and 10 month old). Mary Grace is confident in our home and supports our house rules and follows my instructions for childcare. Mary Grace provided...

- Susannah F.

Kaitlin B.

5.0

Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her.

- Ling L.

Erika M.

5.0

Erika was able to come on short notice and help with an apartment deep cleaning. Punctual, great eye for detail, and super friendly!

- Jonathan A.

Kali M.

5.0

Kali was an amazing caregiver to my children for just over four years! She did both occasional babysitting and summer nannying. She instantly became one of us and I could not have asked for a better influence on my girls. To cover the basics, Kali was: punctual, dependable, fair, reasonable, mature,...

- Jennifer D.

Monica D.

5.0

We hired Monica through Care.com to babysit our 16 month old. She was very attentive and experienced, and we would definitely hire her again!

- Sara K.

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