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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Deerfield, IL

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Deerfield, IL

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Jill K.


Deerfield, IL

$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family. About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...
Jill can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is dependable and trustworthy and my girls 4.5 and 2.5 love it when she comes to watch them. "

Leslie R.

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Talia C.


Deerfield, IL

$16-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

- Work for United Cerebral palsy ! Work one one one with kids with disabilities to help them in social environments and basic daily tasks - have been on three clubs for supporting kids with social needs - worked abroad with kids 0-3 with special needs
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Judith B.


Deerfield, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver (Summer)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I currently work full-time for a wonderful family that has an adorable 2. 5-year-old that I have been playing with for over 2 years; however, I am available for one-time appts and/or date-nights! I am raising two wonderful children and have been a homemaker/caregiver for 17 years. I believe all children can be successful...
Judith can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Talia C.


Deerfield, IL

$20/hr • 4 yrs exp

I have been a camp counselor for 30 campers at a overnight camp for two years! I have babysat since I was 12 years old! Work very closely with kids with special needs
Talia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jessica C.


Deerfield, IL

$20/hr • 4 yrs exp

I've always had a passion for nurturing young minds and fostering their development, which led me to become a childcare provider. With four years of experience as a babysitter and after-school pre-school teacher, I'm comfortable caring for up to five children of all ages. My background includes some college, as well as First Aid...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Mia M.


Libertyville, IL

$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hello! I have been babysitting since I was in 6th grade. I have also worked in a daycare (specifically the infant room), worked at a special needs summer camp, and have taken many child education courses at college. I am a self designed major at Carthage, however I have completed 3 years worth of education classes. I love...
Mia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and reliable. The kids always have a great time with her and request her as a sitter. Mia is a joy and I...

Jess P.

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Klimentina G.


Northbrook, IL

$30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Tina I Love being with kids, as my experience as a babysitter and nanny is around 8 years, including 1 year looking after special needs child , 2 years looking after 2 lovely boys , aged 1 and 6 , looking after newborn baby twins (premature) for an year. Have a primary school teacher degree and CPR. Also worked as a...
Klimentina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Absolutely love Klimentina, she is very dependable,very professional and has a great methods to work with the kids. I. and A. can't wait to play and learn with her."

Sasha D.

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Larissa D.


Arlington Heights, IL

$21-29/hr • 4 yrs exp

Experienced And Helpful Caregiver Availiable

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello , my name is Lara and thank you for considering me for this position! My first job was at a senior care facility (in Arlington Hts.) and I have always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to personally caring for my own mother and others in the past, I have been professionally working as a senior caregiver for...
Larissa can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

4.0
"Lara worked for my mother for about 4 months. She was dependable and worked hard to make my mother who suffers from dementia feel comfortable."

Scott K.

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Precent M.


Prospect Heights, IL

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experience and Passion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

- [x] Morning, my name is Precent, I am a male caregiver/ companion and special needs care provider with a vast amount of experience, over 8 years of paid work experience. I do homemaking, non medical Homecare, companionship, personal assistant duties and help with personal hygiene. My first goal is my clients safety and comfort...
5.0
"Precent was one of two caregivers we had for my 94 year old father. I highly recommend him for he was very trustworthy, concerned, and respectful. My dads needs significantly increased from the time we hired Precent and he just did what he needed to do. Extremely...

Ellen P.

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Michelle R.


Mount Prospect, IL

$28-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager / Early Childhood Educator / Newborn Care Specialist

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nanny, early childhood educator, nanny house manager and newborn care specialist. I have dedicated my career to working with families and children in a variety of settings. My background extends beyond working in private homes of families, and includes teaching and leadership roles in quality Early Childhood...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Michelle is a warm, caring educator. She has extensive knowledge of child growth and development. Michelle is creative, a problem solver, and team player. She truly loves working with children and families."

Dottie D.

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Cary W.


Vernon Hills, IL

$30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Cary & I love working with children to create engaging experiences through an environment that fosters safety, creativity, curiosity, & kindsnes. I have incredibly strong communication skills, reliability, punctuality, maturity, a very high emotional intelligence, & an unmatched sense of integrity. Other...
Cary can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"- Cary is well loved and greatly appreciated at the Elementary School From my observation at school. She has an incredible rapport with the staff and teachers as well as the students she was conferencing. The students always expressed how much they enjoyed their...

Maianh P.

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Lavinia B.


Wheeling, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

CNA,CPR

Highly-dependable, nurturing caregiver who has good values, compassionate nature and 10 + extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly care. Eager to make a difference in client's everyday life.
5.0
"Lavinia has helped my family over the past several years. She is wonderful, honest, and is very committed to whomever she is working with. She has a great personality and engages people in conversation etc...my parents both loved "Our Lavinia" as my mom would...

Susan W.

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Precent M.


Prospect Heights, IL

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Male caregiver with 9 years of paid Work experience, I love my work with a passion. Have worked with many families and have great references and reviews as well as very clean background. Please check out my reviews and contact me for excellent care for your loved ones, thanks again.
5.0
"Precent did a fabulous job with my special needs son! We miss him."

Kari H.

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Laimute B.


Lake Forest, IL

$19-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver With 15+ Years Of Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Are you looking for a quality elderly care in the northern and northwestern suburbs? My name is Laima. I'm a skilled elderly caregiver with 19+ years of experience. I am available to work part-time, full-time or overnight shifts. I'm a very good cook, experienced housekeeper and good driver. I also love pets. I have...
Laimute can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, home modification & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant hands-on, end-of-life care. We found Laima to be warm, kind hearted and very skilled. We highly recommend her."

Irene K.

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Lavinia B.


Wheeling, IL

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

LPN

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over 20 years of experience providing exceptional care to elderly and special need patients. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, administering medication and keep patients as active is possible..
Lavinia can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Wound Care

CPR

4.0
"Lavinia was very caring with my Mom & she would fill me in with matters regarding her care. She would still be working with my parents if we hadn't decided to bring my parents to Florida where we live I would be happy to talk to anyone who would like more...

Jan B.

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Julie D.


Northbrook, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom with 17+ years of experience, I have two teenagers. Both opposite traits, one with special needs socially and emotionally and one that is an honors student and gymnast. I adore all infants and toddlers. Currently, I work for 2 families part time. I am available on Fridays and some weekends.
Julie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Julie worked for us for 6 months and she was fabulous with our 1 year old son. He would always get excited to see her. She did a great job teaching him new skills like waving and blowing kisses. "

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Karyn L.


Arlington Heights, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver

Over the last 18 years, I have worked with adult and children who have developmental disabilities. This includes one on one settings, as well as group settings. My job is to ensure the safety and well being of all individuals with whom I work and care for. Additionally, I create programs to assist with community integration. I...
5.0
"I am pleased to have the opportunity to provide a letter of recommendation for Karyn B. Karyn is an extremely reliable, punctual, responsible, trustworthy, organized and professional individual who has taken on numerous responsibilities both inside and outside of...

Heather S.

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Vicky W.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part Time Summer Caregiver

I worked at Philip J Rock Center & School in Glen Ellyn it is school & home for children with both deaf & blind disabilities compiled with cerebral palsy & other learning disabilities. I was trained how to communicate with the children with a basic version of sign language & supervised children during activities & daily living...
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Kylie S.


Arlington Heights, IL

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Best Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience working with children! I have babysat many children and babies at once for years now and am very passionate about caring for them! I used to work for NWSRA last year which was working with special needs children. I also have tutored kids ages 6 and up! I have three brothers and over 30 first cousins...
Kylie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Kylie for the summer to take care of our infant son, she was beyond amazing! She always cared for him as part of the family and was flexible with evolving needs and circumstances. She was compassionate, fun, and very active with our son and gave him a...

Nicole O.

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Larissa D.


Arlington Heights, IL

$27/hr • 5 yrs exp

Kind And Patient Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lara. When I was younger, my first job was working in an elderly home, and I've always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to caring for my own mother in my past, I have been working for a senior care agency this year as well as people from care. com. I am certified in CPR, First aid, CPI (from my...
5.0
"She is thoughtful, considerate and concerning to our needs. She adapts well and it was such a pleasure finding someone who would work part time and doesn't have a long commute for a three hour job."

Kathleen C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Deerfield, IL

Jill K.

5.0

Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two boys (3 mo. and 18 mo. at the time). Throughout the approximately 3 1/2 years that she worked for us, she was always dependable, always on time, and...

- Margaret D.

Mia M.

5.0

Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and reliable. The kids always have a great time with her and request her as a sitter. Mia is a joy and I sincerely recommend her.

- Jess P.

Klimentina G.

5.0

I highly recommend Kilmentina, she is very reliable and absolutely wonderful with my two boys aged 9 and 5. She has a lot of patience and my boys love her, literally begs me to have her watch them all the time. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their sitter.

- Traci B.

Larissa D.

5.0

Larissa cared for my disabled brother with kindness, compassion, and expertise. I would highly recommend her!

- Ed A.

Precent M.

5.0

Precent did an amazing job with my father before he went into a nursing home. What I appreciated most about him was that he kept me up to date with anything dealing with my father. There was an incident where he accompanied my father to the hospital And was able to stay with him As long as he...

- Toni W.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Deerfield, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.