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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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Priscilla D.


Libertyville, IL

$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

A compassionate caregiver (CNA) with a strong history in home health care. My expertise is genuinely caring for the seniors needing assist in everyday living . I am a quick learner, someone who is efficient and can multitask, a person who is reliable and dependable. My background experience consists of 13+ years of elderly care,...
5.0
"Priscilla is very professional and caring. We are so fortunate to have her taking care of our mom. "

Darleena W.

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Lauren G.


Highwood, IL

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Theraputic Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

With a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, my first job out of college was working in a residential facility for children with special needs. In the five years working as a Child Care Counselor, I helped children with ADD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, AS, TS, and a variety of other mental health diagnoses. As a public school teacher of many...
5.0
"Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time with an amazing attitude and is always finding new ways to help. She is reliable, hardworking, responsive,...

Ann D.

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Olivia T.


Palatine, IL

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver- Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Olivia! I am currently 26 years old and will be starting graduate school for Occupational Therapy at Drake University. I have been working in the special needs field since I was in high school. I was a volunteer for a local special recreation association when I first started out, and then I became an inclusion...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Virginia R.


Des Plaines, IL

$25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Virginia

Hi, I'm a Preschool Teacher who love working with children. I'm caring, compassionate, reliable and hardworking. I have many years of experience working with children and people with special needs.
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Jennifer B.


Highwood, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a teaching Assistant at a school with children who have special needs, and am looking for some extra work in the afternoons or early evenings to help out your family! My interests include watching and playing sports. Any outdoor activities i. e. going to the park, the beach, the pool. Arts and crafts, board games, cooking...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Alina Y.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time

Hello! Experienced nanny offering 9 years of experience caring for children from birth to school age, including special needs kids. A positive role model focused on the support and care of the child's development. Graduated from medical school in Ukraine with a paramedic degree where I learned how to stay calm and know how to...
Alina can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Cecilia B.


Winnetka, IL

$16-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Easy Going, Creative, Bubbly

Hi my name is Cecilia ! I am Red Cross certified and CPR certified. I have been babysitting since I was 15. I am comfortable working with children of all ages and disabilities. I have experience as a figure skating coach where I taught children with special needs. My aunt is disabled as well and I help her and my grandmother...
Cecilia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Sarah M.


Libertyville, IL

$18-50/hr • 9 yrs exp

Childcare, 9 Years Experience. Some Basic Elderly Care And Special Needs Experience.

Hi!! I'm a senior. I have 9 years of experience with childcare and basic elderly care as well as some experience with people with special needs. I am willing to help with pet care and household chores.
With 2/3 years of experience, I have developed a strong foundation in working with special needs children and adults, particularly those on the autism spectrum. My dedication to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment has allowed me to tailor my approach to each individual's unique needs. Through ongoing collaboration...
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Kathryn S.


Des Plaines, IL

$16-22/hr • 8 yrs exp

I am currently working at a special needs high-school full time. I am only available for after school typically, date nights, and some weekends. I would be available for summers for a full time position if you are looking for that. My experience in child care started when I was in my teens for families around my neighborhood....
Kathryn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Judith D.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

In my history of being a nanny and a Special Education Teacher Assistant, I have always treated the children in my care as an extension of my own family. I worked as a full time nanny from 2012 to 2020 for several families. In that time period, there was a brief pause to nannying while I cared for my elderly mother in my home...
Judith can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Grace D.


Libertyville, IL

$15/hr • 9 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/nanny

I have been babysitting since I was 13, and if I wasn't then I was watching my younger brother. I always have loved hanging out with little kids and getting to spend time with them. In high school, I volunteered with children for several years. My first year I worked with special needs kids and taught educational and cooking...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hello! I recently moved to Illinois from California and am looking to be a Nanny/Travel Nanny. I have 3 years of professional experience caring for children - outside of family and friends. I can also care for children with autism. I can help with light housekeeping, Travel, and Crafts.
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Jessica M.


Highland Park, IL

$17/hr • 1 yrs exp

Flexible, Playful, Active, And Patient

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

No longer available. Currently living in Highland Park, I attend Western Michigan University, majoring in exercise science and minoring in psychology. I come from a family of four kids, one with special needs, and as the oldest sibling/cousin, I truly love kids of all ages! I am responsible, outgoing, playful, kind, and...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hello, My name is Donna, I am 52 years old and have over 10 years of experience with children of special needs. I am reliable, honest and have a very flexible schedule. Please feel free to reach out. Thank You.
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David P.


Vernon Hills, IL

$19-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Mister

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is David. A father of two teens. A college graduate with about 20 years experience in the Health Care Industry particularly concentrated with Senior Health. I am a compassionate hardworking person with a soft heart for people with disabilities. Caring for your loved ones can be stressful and daunting. I can be of...
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Simone P.


Glenview, IL

$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

I put my heart into everything I do. This summer I worked for Carousel Connections at Brandyweine Senior Living as a job coach for teenagers and young adults with special needs volunteering. I just moved back to the Windy City after being in Philadelphia. I graduated from Monmouth College with a B. A. in history and kinesiology....
Simone can also help with: Personal care, dementia
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Anne B.


Lake Zurich, IL

$15/hr

Part-time Caregiver Available

I plan on attending Physician Assistant school in the future and have been working as a personal assistant to adults with physical disabilities for the past 2. 5 years. Specifically, I have worked with one individual with Cerebral palsy and two individuals with Spinal muscular atrophy. I find this job to be incredibly...
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Sharon G.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver And Tutor - Experience With Remote Learning

I have 6 years experience substitute teaching at Distric 64 Elementary and Middle Schools, this includes working with the special needs students. I have experince working with kids in their homes with remote learning. I have worked with Seeaw and Scoolology platforms. I am familiar with the need for breaks during the daily...
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Merrie S.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Career Nanny Seeking Full Time Position With Awesome Kiddos!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a former preschool teacher assistant , current nanny and mother of a beautiful 10-year-old girl. I have over 10 years of experience and absolutely adore children. I'm comfortable with newborn-high school ages. I'm experienced in children with special needs. CPR/first aid certified! A little about me, I love reading,...
Merrie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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.