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Find special needs caregivers in Darien, IL that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Darien, IL

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Darien, IL

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Cori F.


Darien, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

4.7

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I am a certified Educational Assistant. I have worked with 3-5 yr old special needs at risk children for 21 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 19 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

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Barbara Z.


Darien, IL

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

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...
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Vanessa B.


Darien, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver.

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.
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Cori F.


Darien, IL

$22-33/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with special needs at risk children for 21 years. I now currently am an educational assistant in an elementary PreK-2nd grade building for 7 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Isabel M.


Darien, IL

$15-20/hr5 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Vanessa B.


Darien, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caretaker/Nanny/Babysitter/Tutor

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Vanessa B.


Darien, IL

$15-20/hr5 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: Personal care, respite care
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Virginija S.


Willowbrook, IL

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

Vaccinated Caregiver With Experience In Childrens Care And Senior Care

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

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Niki M.


Lemont, IL

$21-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am CPR certified, and currently work part time at a daycare center. I would describe my personality as Fun, Loving, Nurturing, Empathetic & Creative. I am passionate about teaching and working with infants & toddlers/kids. I love to have fun with the kids while creating a safe environment for the children to learn,...
Niki can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Niki is considerate, caring, and kind. We have 2 toddlers who are a handful. She displays patience at a level we all wish to achieve. She is also flexible with our every changing schedule and her accommodations are greatly appreciated. "

Care member

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Jasmyn B.


Justice, IL

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver With Plenty Of Experience

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.

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Hakima H.


Riverside, IL

$25-39/hr20 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been working as a nanny since 1997, I have experience with different age group, and I worked with families in different part of Chicago-land, I am responsible, reliable, patient, and professional nanny, I have a great love and passion to work with children, I can play, read and engage the child into different activities...
Hakima can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hakima is great! She's dependable, trustworthy, an excellent care taker, and really is patient with our children. She was our nanny for a while, our children adored her and we loved the way she cared for them and educated them. We are still fortunate enough to...

Andrew D.

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Priscila M.


Downers Grove, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi Family, I am a professional Nanny with the following certifications and experiences: - Aid CPR AED certified (American Heart Association). - Special Needs Experience:(Autism and ADHD). - Managing ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities (certified by the University of Colorado). - Introduction to Food and Health (Stanford...
Priscila can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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

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Branndi C.


Hillside, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

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, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
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

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Carrie S.


Homer Glen, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Caregiver Available Full-Time

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...
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Starla B.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider-Nanny

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Starla watched my adult son with special needs while I hosted my daughters graduation party. He really liked her and she did a great job with him. I would hire her again to help with my son."

Care member

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Branndi C.


Hillside, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny Position

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
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

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Noel B.


Lombard, IL

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Demonstrating A Love And Passion For Teaching

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.

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Lydia O.


Naperville, IL

$15-27/hr1 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, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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Carrie W.


Lombard, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

I have babysat for many children for over 18 years on and off from the ages birth-school age. I am a certified elementary teacher, have been a substitute teacher for 9 years, am currently in my 8th year as a preschool special needs teacher assistant, and have raised my own children ages 26 and 22. Because I already have a full...
Carrie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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

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

Niki M.

5.0

Niki is considerate, caring, and kind. We have 2 toddlers who are a handful. She displays patience at a level we all wish to achieve. She is also flexible with our every changing schedule and her accommodations are greatly appreciated.

- Care member

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.

Hakima H.

5.0

Our 2 year old warmed up to Hakima immediately, and enjoys their time together every week. She currently comes over one morning a week, and has been flexible when we've asked for additional time. She spends a lot of time outside, finds activities to do, and has even set up play-dates. I cannot...

- Jeff H.

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