Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Crest Hill, IL

Salutations, My name is Brandon, and it is a pleasure to E-meet you. I have been working with children for over 5 years now. I was a Pre-K/Lead School Age Teacher. I've always enjoyed working with children. Prior to this job, I was a teacher aide at a therapeutic day school for individuals with high functioning autism. I myself...

Brianna B.

$27/hr • 9 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Greetings! My name is Brianna and I have 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. I believe in creating a fun, stimulating and safe environment for children to thrive. I'm particularly skilled at helping children with their social and emotional needs. I'm also CPR and first aid certified, and have experience...

Brianna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"She’s reliable, punctual & was a great addition to our family. We wish her well!"

Care member

Yanira N.

New Lenox, IL

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Special Needs Teacher Assistant And Mother

5.0

(2)

I have nannied & babysat for several families. I worked as a special needs teacher assistant. Please see my review from the previous family I nannied for. I am also a US Veteran and mother of two boys (4yrs & 19-month-old).

Yanira can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Our family had the pleasure of employing Yanira as a full time nanny for our daughter. She did an amazing job and was truly an extension of our family. Yanira was always punctual, dependable and arrived daily with high energy. She always put our daughters safety...

Carrie J.

Virginia R.

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

(2)

My name is Virginia and I am 46 years old. I have worked in a daycare setting for about 24 years. I have worked as a nanny/sitter and have experience with infants through school age for a number of years. In 2008, I graduated with a BA degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education Special...

5.0

"Virginia is patient, energetic and caring with children. Trustworthy and self-sufficient in the work that she displays. She is great with children with special needs and a fast on learning new task that revolve around the child. Virginia will be an excellent part...

Genoveva R.

Carrie S.

Homer Glen, IL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Caregiver Available Full-Time

5.0

(4)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Carrie. Prior to becoming a caregiver, I was a Cosmetologist and a Cosmetology teacher. I have always loved working with people. I used to care for a lady who had a rare neurological disease called cortical basal degeneration. It is so rare that they had no set treatment for it. She was dependent on me for everything...

Ashley M.

$15-19/hr • 2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Social Work Graduate, awaiting LSW. Experience working with at-risk youth in crisis situations, and after-school settings. CPR/AED/ First Aid Certified Currently a Full-Time employee as a Qualified Mental Health Professional and Crisis/Outreach Manager. Has own transportation. Currently learning Spanish and taking classes, can...

Lori S.

$25-36/hr • 10 yrs exp

Licensed CNA Caregiver

5.0

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lori. I have over 20 years experience as a certified nurse assistant. And six years with Lightways hospice, formally known as Joliet area Community hospice. I have worked private in home care for 6 years as well. I worked for three years at United cerebal palsy with special needs children. I cared for my...

Lori can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep & more

Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0

"Lori was extremely kind and empathetic, her care of our mom as her health declined we will forever be grateful to her."

Lorens R.

Sarah K.

New Lenox, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Reliable & Flexible, Experienced, Friendly Part Time Caregiver

5.0

(4)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sarah! I am a reliable, flexible and fun-loving part time caregiver! I have experience babysitting newborns to pre-teens! I work full time as a school social worker. Given my full time job, I have experience with individuals with special needs. I would be interested in helping your family on a part time or...

Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0

"Sarah is amazing with the kids and she is a delightful, fun, and intelligent sitter! She has been the best sitter we have had and these days this can be hard to find. Sarah is always welcome in our home!"

Abigail F.

Wendy S.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of children since 1985. I have been a nanny all over USA until 2002. I decided to make a change and moved to Mainland China (Shenzhen) to teach English. Now I own a small kindergarten in Shenzhen. Because they do not accept or understand learning issues in children, our school gets many special kids. My...

Wendy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Wendy is awesome! She's very knowledgeable and very experienced in childcare. Both my kids are on the spectrum and I couldn't have asked for a better sitter for them. She always had activities planned and available should the kids be interested, and she was totally...

Justin B.

Chris G.

$15-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi.. My name is Chris and I have a passion for helping people in need.. My sister had MS for over 20 years. My Mom had dementia and other medical issues... and took care for her until her passing.. So I understand that people need help..:)

5.0

"Chris is the most wonderful person and helper. She is loyal and dedicated and always puts my needs and comfort first. Chris is passionate about helping people and does so with joy and enthusiasm. She has a big heart and a positive attitude. I highly recommend...

Catherine K.

Bradi O.

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Speech Language Pathologist Student- Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Bradi and I am a graduate student at University studying speech-language pathology. I have a passion for working with children of all ages. I have been babysitting since I was old enough to take a babysitting certification class through the park district at the age of 12. I have babysat for countless families...

Bradi can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Ana E.

$15-22/hr • 5 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

(1)

I am a senior in college studying nursing. I have lots of experience nannying. I love children and have worked with kids of all ages, even those with special needs! I can be flexible with schedules and am also comfortable with pets!

Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"Ana is the BEST! She was with us for 3 years until she moved for nursing school. My 3 little girls adore her. She was always 15 minutes early and was flexible with whatever the day would bring. She would drive the girls where they needed to be and take them, and...

Jackie F.

Kristen K.

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Extremely Organized And Reliable. Loving And Consistent. Dependable And Fun.

5.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am extremely reliable and dependable. I can manage a household of many schedules, care for children and pets, and keep a clean and organized home. I offer many references who can verify my reliability, attention to detail, and efficient use of time while providing a loving and fun atmosphere with special outings for children....

Kristen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"I was very fortunate to be able to book Kristen recently on short notice, to help out on a sudden work assignment. Took care of our 9 year old boy for the day. She was very easy to communicate with, and easy to work the details with. My son had lots of fun,...

Dennis G.

Lillian H.

$16-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kind, Fun Grandmotherly Sitter Who Adores Children

5.0

(3)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I'm a warm, responsible and mature woman with many years of experience taking care of all ages of children, including those with special needs. I believe in doing all kinds of age appropriate activities with little ones as it helps them grow and learn. I will do crafts, use building toys, read and play games with your children,...

Lillian can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Lillian is a warm, kind and thoughtful caregiver for my daughter. She does different activities with her, such as taking her to dance classes, helping her with homework, playing games and reading. My daughter really enjoys being with Lillian."

Catalina H.

Amy L.

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experience With Traumatic Brain Injuries, Disabilities

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been trained in reflex integration, TBI recovery related to strokes, brain injury, visual-auditory-sensory issues. I work with infants to adults.

5.0

"Loving and wonderful. A great addition to our team. She has worked with ASD children for a long time and not only understands them but also what the entire family goes through. She is like a breath of fresh air and her methods are healing to the child and their...

Connie B.

Wendy S.

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Worked With Children All Ages All Developments. Great Helper Full Of Fun And Laughs

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children of all ages and really all developments thru my career. Right now I am mainly a mom. But I am hoping to find someone needed a helping hand part time during later morning and till around 330 p.m. I am hard working and find ways to turn rain storms into rainbows.

Camille A.

Lockport, IL

$27-36/hr • 9 yrs exp

Compassionate Sitter, Like Your Best Friend!

5.0

(9)

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Camille and I am a Registered Nurse & graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I am Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certified and currently am working night shift in the Intensive Care Unit. I am a reliable, dependent and trustworthy caretaker who believes kindness is of the utmost...

Camille can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance

Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Camille is fantastic and our son loves when she comes over!"

Katy E.

Ashlyn F.

Lockport, IL

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Excited And Educated Sitter, Smiles All Around

5.0

(1)

I have been regularly babysitting for over 6 years, I was a nanny while receiving my AD in Child Development. I worked in early childhood education for 2 years, and now during the day I am a paraprofessional with special needs children. I can help promote adaptive skills such as toileting, hygiene, and household chores, as well...

Ashlyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"I would give more than five stars if I could! Ashlyn was the best nanny I have ever had with my daughter. She went above and beyond to make sure my daughter was happy, learning and well taken care of. If I hadn’t moved so far away I would hire her over anyone else....

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Ailyn G.

$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Ailyn! I am a 25 y/o experienced care giver that LOVES to help people. I am a responsible, caring and experienced person, with 10 years of caring for infants, children, elderly, houses and pets. I have also worked in schools, day cares and as a Direct Support Professional for young adults with special needs. I have a...

Ailyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Korrine B.

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Full Time RN Looking For Part Time Caregiver Posit