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49 special needs caregivers are listed in Clare, IL

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Clare, IL

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Tiffany S.


Clare, IL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mom of An Adorable Duo Looking To Care for Yours Too

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a fun, energetic and a compassionate mother with 21 years as a Mom. I have raised my 2 children alone. One special needs boy 21 and a girl 18 years old. My children are my life, and I have very lovely memories of them being little. I live for those days and feel that my calling is being a mother. My job as a mother is not...
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tiffany is wonderful with children and she knows her job very well. Will stay late if you need her to and will go that extra mile. I would hire her again in a minute if I was looking for someone. If you need any other information please feel free to email me. "

Laura B.

Hello, my name is Ella.. and I am 18 years old. I am the oldest daughter of 8 siblings. I have a helpful mindset. I am very willing to do what is needed. Being around young kids often, I am very patient and love finding fun things to do.
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Ashley F.


Sycamore, IL

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Helping Our Unique Friends

I am a certified teacher and am licensed to have children with special needs in my classroom. My step-brother is autistic, so are his friends that come over. I have had experience with a variety of disabilities, from EBD, Downs Syndrome, Autism, cerebral Palsy, and more. I do believe that every child is different and cannot be...
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Jennifer D.


Sycamore, IL

$21-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hi! I've been caring for children for about 18 years now. I professionally nannied for 6 years. I'd love to meet and help your family with whatever care you need!
I have worked with children of all ages for more than half of my life including children with special needs. For over 25 years I have been a full-time nanny. Previously, I worked as an assistant director of an after-school park district program, and lead toddler room day care teacher. Over the last 25 years I have immensely...
Brooke can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Anas E.


Sycamore, IL

$16/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For the past 5 years I've been caring for children aged 0-12, and there has been no greater joy than helping them grown and develop into their own person. I have a passion for childcare and supporting families as well as providing reliable childcare options. I am patient, calm, friendly and creative and I believe in building...
Anas can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jodi D.


Sycamore, IL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care/Mother's Helper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 51-year-old female available to care for your children. Children are one of the greatest joys in life! I have experience watching children ages 1 months to 12 years, as well as those with special needs. We love to play games, go on outings, watch movies, read books and do crafts. I have experience in child care, household...
Jodi can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Paula M.


Rochelle, IL

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Since 2016., I have been a caregiver for a C6 female incomplete Quadriplegic, ROM exercises, bowel program, bathing and dressing. Light housework. All transfers in and out of the wheelchair done with a slide board. My daughter was born with a Grade II IVH, acquired Hydrocephalic and is mildly delayed. I had my Mother live in my...
5.0
"She helped me finish unpacking from my move. She did a great job arranging my stuff to make it a little easier to work with in my wheelchair. She was easy to hang out with and a lot of fun."

Debbie L.

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Catherine S.


DeKalb, IL

$18-28/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hello! I am a recent college graduate from NIU. I have experience caring for children of different ages. I have worked with a wide array of children from newborns to 13-year-olds. I have experience working with children who have special needs/disabilities. I majored in Art and English receiving two bachelors degrees. If you...
Catherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Catherine is extraordinary with kids of all ages. She's very dependable and gentle with children. She truly takes her time with them and great at calming them down when they are worked up. Not only that but she enjoys playing with them and doing activities with...

Jade M.

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Tatiana M.


Garden Prairie, IL

$22-37/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi there! I'm Tatiana, and I've been working with kids for 2 years now. I started as a para at a school for students with autism in the kindergarten room and loved it. Now, I'm at a public school as a speech therapy assistant with students aged 5-8, including some with special needs. In my spare time, I go to the gym and help...
Tatiana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tatiana is so patient and thoughtful as a caregiver for our 2-year-old! He asks about her when he has not seen her in a while. She is detail-oriented and asks open questions to understand his needs and preferences and how they are different depending on the day....

Maddy S.

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Miranda L.


Rockford, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking For Nanny/Mother's Helper Jobs!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

As a big sister of two little brothers, and a member of a large extended family (with lots of little cousins!), my love for kids has only grown over the years. Kids are my passion, and I always feel comfortable around them. I love to play, teach, and create with children, as I've always been a very creative and driven person...
Miranda can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Miranda is a super-sweet, down to earth, value-minded person and fun to boot! She is always on time (usually a few minutes early) and always happy to hang out and help. Love her!"

Sarena M.

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Sydney M.


Belvidere, IL

$22/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sydney. I have been watching kids ages ranging from 0-12 for the past 7 years, including special needs kids. I have babysat newborn twins, I have babysat a child with cerebral palsy since she was infancy to 7 years old. I have babysat a 5-year-old child who had autism for about 5 years. Overall, I have a lot of...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Was a Very Passionate and caring babysitter was the only sitter I've hired that actually brings fun activities to do! I would recommend, Thanks Sydney!"

Chad J.

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Jessica I.


Rockford, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time/Full Time Care giving

I have over 13 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, and I have a strong passion for this work. As the eldest child in my family, I have had ample experience caring for infants and preschool aged children. Most of my experience is working with children and young adults ranging in age from 3 to 18+ years...
5.0
"Jessica is a great employee! She is passionate, up-beat and a hard worker. She takes initiative and asks questions when she has them. She dies a great job building rapport with families, co-workers and those she assists. She's worked with individuals with a variety...

Kuenzi D.

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Sherry D.


Hampshire, IL

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Warm And Patient Childcare Provider Available For Full-time Or Part-time/occassional Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Worked 4 day weeks as a Nanny for 5 years with child diagnosed within Autism Spectrum with some developmental delays. Child was 2 1/2 - 7 1/2 years old during this period. Also cared for younger sibling who was 2 years younger and required standard care. Continued occasional date night care through now, children are now 13 and...
5.0
"Sherry has been our full time nanny for over a year now. She is amazing with our 16 month old son! She is warm, energetic, and attentive. Our son is in early intervention and we really appreciate how Sherry is always diligent about working on his...

Ali B.

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Kaitlyn H.


Cherry Valley, IL

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-Time Flexible Babysitter

Hi! Welcome to my profile. My name is Kaitlyn, and I am 25 years old. I have lived in the Cherry Valley area for about 17 years. I enjoy watching children of all ages, and have a few years of experience caring for them in after school care facilities, as well as private babysitting. I love kids and would love to provide you...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kaitlyn is awesome! She babysat my two boys. She is flexible and sends us updates. My son asked when she was going to babysit again because he loved having her around! Highly recommend! "

Johana A.

I worked as PCT for almost a year for special needs children and adults who aged between 2-58. Also have previously worked with dementia residents.
Julian can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

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Elaine P.


DeKalb, IL

$17-22/hr • 6 yrs exp

I'm Elaine, a positive and happy person. I have experience with special needs children. I raised a child with anxiety, ADHD, OCD and depression. He turned out to be a Marine. I have also watched 5 children at once. If there is anything else you want to know, send me a message.
Elaine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Katie W.


Hampshire, IL

$15/hr • 9 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Professional With Flexible Schedule

***I CURRENTLY WORK FULL-TIME IN THE SPECIAL RECREATION FIELD. However, I am periodically available to help on nights and weekends!*** I have been working with individuals with disabilities for the past 9 years in a variety of different settings. Before I graduated with my degree is B. S. Rehabilitation Services (minoring in...
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Beth M.


DeKalb, IL

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi, my name is Beth! I am looking for a summer nanny position from June to August of 2015 and am open for occasional date nights as well. I started babysitting when I was 12 for the kids in my neighborhood. In high school I worked in a camp ground during the summer doing activities with kids. After high school, I nannied for a...
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Angelic B.


DeKalb, IL

$16-27/hr • 10 yrs exp

I've been a CNA for 10 years working with many individuals with mental health conditions and other health conditions. I'm patient and a quick learner to understand and help with ADL's.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Clare, IL

Tiffany S.

5.0

Tiffany is wonderful with children and she knows her job very well. Will stay late if you need her to and will go that extra mile. I would hire her again in a minute if I was looking for someone. If you need any other information please feel free to email me.

- Laura B.

Paula M.

5.0

Absolutely excellent caregiver. Good communicator, punctual and efficient, personable and thoughtful. We will always look to Paula for any future needs.

- Stuart W.

Catherine S.

5.0

Catherine is extraordinary with kids of all ages. She's very dependable and gentle with children. She truly takes her time with them and great at calming them down when they are worked up. Not only that but she enjoys playing with them and doing activities with them as well!

- Jade M.

Tatiana M.

5.0

Tatiana did amazing with our daughter she loved her. She uses her own log to write down what they did and anything my daughter ate. She brought sheets for my daughter to do as well (counting, alphabet etc. I highly recommend her if you’re looking for care!

- Care member

Miranda L.

5.0

Miranda is a super-sweet, down to earth, value-minded person and fun to boot! She is always on time (usually a few minutes early) and always happy to hang out and help. Love her!

- Sarena M.

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Ratings for Clare, IL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Clare, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 49 listed special needs caregivers.