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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Deerfield, IL

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 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/hr10 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/hr10 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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Virginia R.


Des Plaines, IL

$25/hr6 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:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jennifer B.


Highwood, IL

$25/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Alina Y.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$25/hr9 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:

First Aid

CPR

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Antonina L.


Winnetka, IL

$17-21/hr6 yrs exp

Hi everyone! My name is Antonina. I'm 22 years old, and I am currently in college for a Psychology degree. I love working with children! I have worked with children with special needs to children with none. I have babysat for many different families since I was 16. I hope to get to work with children in my therapy work but until...
Antonina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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Cecilia B.


Winnetka, IL

$16-20/hr8 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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Sarah M.


Libertyville, IL

$18-50/hr9 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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Judith D.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-20/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Grace D.


Libertyville, IL

$10-15/hr9 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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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/hr1 yrs exp

Flexible, Playful, Active, And Patient

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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 patient. I am looking to help...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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/hr2 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...
I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and I have 3 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm known for being patient and calm, and I always put the child's best interests first. I believe in open communication with parents, and I use their preferred method to provide regular updates...
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Simone P.


Glenview, IL

$15-50/hr10 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

$10-15/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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Lola H.


Lake Forest, IL

$14-29/hr3 yrs exp

Fun, Responsible, Experienced

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a student at Lake Forest College and I am on the pre-med track to become a doctor. I have experience working with kids as well as various ages of students with special needs! Being a special needs student peer has been an amazing experience! I have also coached preschool and elementary level soccer programs. I enjoy...
Lola can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Rebecca B.


Palatine, IL

$18-27/hr6 yrs exp

My Nickname Is Becca! I Want To Be An Person That You Can Trust To Take Care Of Your Kids.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Rebecca and I've been babysitting for over 5 years and have experience with children of all ages, with children with special needs and also new born babies. I drive very well, I love sports and love doing creative activities, I really enjoy planning including lots of fun things in the weekly or monthly schedule. I...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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.