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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Darien, IL
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Darien, IL
4.7
(3)
I am a certified Educational Assistant. I have worked with 3-5 yr old special needs at risk children for 18 years. I now work as an assistant at the Elementary level K-2 grades. I am a certified CNA, Phlebotomists, EKG technician. I have provided home health care for 15 years.
5.0
"She watched my mom who was 97 and did a wonderful job. Very caring and her clients always come first. Willing to help whatever needs to be done. "
Care member
Cori F.
Darien, IL
$20-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with special needs at risk children for 19 years.
I now currently am an educational assistant in an elementary PreK-2nd grade building for 6 years. I enjoy helping children and love to see them enjoy learning.
I also have current certification for CNA, phlebotomy, EKG technician and have provided home health care...
Cori can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cori is dependable, reliable, is a strong communicator, and takes great care of my children. I would recommend her to other families."
Renee K.
I have taken care of a special needs boy in the past. He was 17 years old but had the mentality of a 5-year-old. The job was difficult but he was a joy to work with. He needed constant attention and supervision. At the beginning, he was not speaking at all but as I interacted with him on a daily basis, he began to speak a few...
My degree in Psychology has given me many tools to help with special needs children and adults. I am an extremely patient person with a caring and sensitive side.
Isabel M.
Darien, IL
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've had a lot of experience with young kids, last summer I was a nanny for two boys. I have been babysitting for almost 5 years now and have had experience with babysitting special needs kids. I've watched up to 4 kids at a time. I enjoy keeping the kids active and try to keep them away from electronics. I know a lot of good...
Isabel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Emily D.
Darien, IL
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Emily and I am 20 years old. I am very interested in your job posting. I have been a camp counselor for one summer and have worked at the local park district for both summer and winter camps. I was enrolled in my high school's program where I worked closely with students for one year. I worked in a classroom with...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm a stay at home mom with 2 children (12 and 5). I have extensive experience with children of all ages (including special needs). I have a college degree along with some graduate work in the Psychology field. I also minored in Spanish. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have worked with Autistic children in school and...
Vanessa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Vanessa B.
Darien, IL
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
My passion is helping and taking care or people (children and adults). I enjoy putting a smile on someone's face. I am friendly, efficient, organized, and responsible. I have volunteered at senior centers in the past. I have worked with special needs children and handicap individuals.
Vanessa can also help with: Respite care, personal care
Virginija S.
Willowbrook, IL
$21-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Vaccinated Caregiver With Experience In Childrens Care And Senior Care
5.0
(1)
Dedicated caregiver with 23 years of experience providing exceptional care to children, elders, and patients with disabilities. I am skilled in assisting with daily living activities, meal preparation and personal care. Previously worked in the Rehabilitation center in Europe with children and adults as a physical therapist....
5.0
"Virginija is a very compassion , dedicated person providing care with exceptional skills including personal care , daily activities, management , security comfort and trust with her attentive approach ! Highly recommended "
Care member
3.4
(9)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I passed the Nanny Basic Skills test. I worked with special needs children for five years. I was a preschool teacher. I have been a nanny/babysitter with children ranging from age newborn to 11. I have my CPR/First Aid cards. I enjoy working with children! I have my CNA and EKG technician certificate. I hope I can help your...
Christine can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Give Christine an in person interview. She far exceeds everything we were looking for in a caregiver for our son. She arrives a few minutes early. She is super attentive. She has the experience you are looking for. She is the total package."
Joe K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a new mom of a wonderful 2-year-old babygirl and I'm only interested in occasional evening or weekend gigs. I've been working with a fantastic family's non verbal 23-year-old son with special needs for the past 6 years and I enjoy it immensely. I have over 9 years of combined experience working in schools as a...
5.0
"Jasmyn helps our family care for my special needs son and she has been a great addition to our team. She's consistent, attentive, caring, reliable and very nurturing. He took to her immediately. She's made my entire families life easier and more pleasant."
Tracy V.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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
(2)
Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...
Branndi can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Branndi is a very great listener that is able to come up with solutions to problems. She is very cheerful and brightens any room she enters. She is very organized and timely."
Care member
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...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi Family,
I am a professional Nanny with the following certifications and experiences:
More than 15, 000 thousand hours proven with children from 0 to 8 years old. (Certified By Cultural care Au pair)
- Aid CPR AED certified (American Heart Association).
- Special Needs Experience:(Autism and ADHD).
- Managing ADHD, Autism,...
Priscila can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Priscila is a natural. We were immediately comfortable having her care for our 1 year old daughter. I can't recommend her enough! "
Care member
4.9
(19)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Starla. I'm a Mom, mentor, teacher, Chef, and so much more. I begin caring for children at a very young age. I've worked with babies, toddlers, elementary ages kids, teenagers, I also have experience working with special needs kids. I provided childcare from home and nannied for several families. I'm fun, loving,...
Starla can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ms. Starla is wonderful! So good with the kids of all ages! She has been helping me and my family for 7 years! We love her!"
Care member
5.0
(31)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I attended college, and although I didn't receive a degree I was given several opportunities to be an assistant teacher & a lead teacher in different daycare facilities because of my qualifications & background in child development. I've taught from infant- 5 years... I have 20 years in teaching, & 30+ years working with...
Branndi can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Branndi is a gift, an angel, an amazing caretaker, and a truly special person. Branndi has been with our family as our daughter’s nanny from age 6 months until 21 months, when she’ll be starting school.
Branndi has a beautiful and unique gift in how she cares for...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Noël and I live in Villa Park, IL. I have a significant amount of experience caring for special needs individuals as I have a younger brother, Joshua, who is Autistic - he is my pride and my joy! In addition to caring for him, I assisted my parents with facilitating an at home early intervention program...
5.0
"Noel was amazing to work with. She is communicative, responsive, and caring. I would strongly recommend hiring Noel."
Clint S.
Lydia O.
Naperville, IL
$15-27/hr • 1 yrs exp
Experience with 1-3yrs.
Experience with special needs.
Lots of crafts, cooking, and baking.
Knowledgeable with early development.
Lydia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Amelia P.
Downers Grove, IL
$31/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi- my name is Amelia. I am currently 20 years old and I am the oldest of 7 children. I love working with children of all ages! I have experience personal experience with special needs children, as well as working with them. I am also an assistant teacher at an elementary school working with grades K-5th. I've been babysitting...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Darien, IL
Cori F.
5.0
She watched my mom who was 97 and did a wonderful job. Very caring and her clients always come first. Willing to help whatever needs to be done.
- Care member
Cori F.
5.0
Cori is dependable, reliable, is a strong communicator, and takes great care of my children. I would recommend her to other families.
- Renee K.
Virginija S.
5.0
Virginija is a very compassion , dedicated person providing care with exceptional skills including personal care , daily activities, management , security comfort and trust with her attentive approach ! Highly recommended
- Care member
Christine S.
3.0
We interviewed Christine for a nanny position for our 2 boys. The interview went great, our oldest connected with her right away and even asked her when she was leaving if she was going to come back, which he has not done with anyone. She was even 30 mins early to the interview which was totally...
- Christina P.
Jasmyn B.
5.0
Jasmyn helps our family care for my special needs son and she has been a great addition to our team. She's consistent, attentive, caring, reliable and very nurturing. He took to her immediately. She's made my entire families life easier and more pleasant.
- Tracy V.
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Ratings for Darien, IL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Darien, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.