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

50 special needs caregivers are listed in DeKalb, IL

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in DeKalb, IL

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Paula M.


Rochelle, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Since 2016., I have been a caregiver for a C6 female incomplete Quadriplegic, ROM exercises, bowel program, bathing and dressing. Light housework. All transfers in and out of the wheelchair done with a slide board. My daughter was born with a Grade II IVH, acquired Hydrocephalic and is mildly delayed. I had my Mother live in my...
5.0
"At home with Paula, I feel like I have a much-needed assistant in my life. We recently moved, and have been trying our best to unpack when we can, but progress has been slow, making our home sometimes feel a bit upside down. And, as a busy work-from-home mom of an...

Amy A.

7 years of caregiving experience! I specialize in work with special needs but my skills can be used on ages across the board :)
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Justin B.


Plano, IL

$12/hr1 yrs exp

I work as a school bus monitor for children with special needs, specially the preschoolers, kiddos aged 3-5 years of age. My declared college major is early childhood special education and I am always looking to continue gaining experience in that. I am willing to work with any age
Justin can also help with: Mobility assistance, specialized care, companionship
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Lyndsey O.


Rochelle, IL

$15-16/hr6 yrs exp

I worked at opportunity house in sycamore with adults with disabilities for 6 years. I absolutely loved my job and loved helping each client. I loved to watch as they learned a new way of life as an independent adult.
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Lisa S.


Plano, IL

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a mom of four adult children and 1 grandchild. I love being around kids! I also have experience with special needs. Willing to help meal prep and light house cleaning.
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Norma T.


Sugar Grove, IL

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Excellent Resource For Any Special Needs

I have extensive experience caring for both adults, children, infants and babies with special needs. I am extremely patient and careful not just with how I approach the care duties but also, partnering with the parents and guardians responsible in the care plan or regular duties and schedules. I am honest, dependable and very...
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Lori W.


Saint Charles, IL

$20-40/hr5 yrs exp

Caring, Educated Woman To Lend A Hand With Your Loved Ones

I am a college-educated mom in my mid-50s. I have a nearly empty nest after raising my two children and am looking to earn some extra income. I have experience caring for children of all ages, senior citizens and people with special needs. Having a special needs brother taught me patience, caring and sensitivity early in my...
Lori can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, respite care, meal prep, transportation
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Abigail R.


Genoa, IL

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Nanny !!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi!!!! I have been involved in working with children for 10 years. I began by babysitting for a few neighbors. I then became a nanny every day for about 3 hours Monday through Friday. I have worked at summer camps for children with special needs. I have been a nanny for two different families for the last 2 summers. This past...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Hi There! I'm Danielle! I have 13 years experience working with kids of all ages starting in middle school watching my neighborhood's kids while they ran errands, to working in daycare centers as well as center for children with special needs! I'm very detail oriented and follow instructions closely, being sure to care for your...
Danielle can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Courtney S.


Elburn, IL

$16-17/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Courtney and I currently work at an elementary school full time working as a building substitute. I am a very reliable and loving person:) I also used to work with special needs kids and will be starting my Master's Program in the Fall. I would love to come and meet your family and hopefully I can be the right fit...
Courtney can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jemima C.


Saint Charles, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun, And Reliable Nanny!

Hello, My name is Mima, and I am looking to nanny for a family beginning in January 2021 close to where I attend University in Dekalb, as an Elementary Special Ed. Major! Currently I am working as an Au Pair (live in nanny) in London, England for a family with a 6-year-old boy, and a 9-year-old girl with special needs. As a...
Jemima can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Stephany D.


Saint Charles, IL

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

Brazilian, Catholic

Patient, compassionate, careful I started caring for people with special needs when I was 17y I used to be volunteer in hospital for kids with cancer. When I was 19y I went to Argentina to be a volunteer in a home care with people from 5 years old to seniors, they was all peoples with special needs, some mild autism to severe...
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Justin B.


Plano, IL

$12-17/hr1 yrs exp

I work as a school bus monitor for children with special needs, specifically the preschoolers, kiddos aged 3-5. My declared major in college was early childhood special education and I'm always looking to gain experience in this, but I am willing to work with any age.
Justin can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Martha L.


Elburn, IL

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Brief Description of My Experience With Special Needs Children

I have worked with children with special needs since I was a child when my own mother got involved with children with special needs. My mothers brother that was Down's Syndrome and we cared for him. I also worked with and autistic teenager for 3 years. While in Asia during 2004 when the Asian Tsunami occurred, my husband and I...
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Darlene F.


Hampshire, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

My Job Is Very Rewarding To Me/Special Needs Available

I have had many rewarding clients and they all have touched my life in a special way. I love what I do.
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Shianne N.


Somonauk, IL

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Caring, And Dependable!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Experienced nanny, wife, and mother of a 1-year-old has availability to care for your child or children. I am 27 years old and have been nannying for the last 8 years. In addition to having my own son, I also have grown up taking care of my nephews and nieces, including a special needs niece. Patience is one of my strongest...
Shianne can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Cheryl J.


Hampshire, IL

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hi my name is Cheryl, I have been a caregiver for 8 years. I have cared for all ages and all different needs including; paralysis, cerebral palsy and autism. Thanks!
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Paula M.


Rochelle, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Care Giver/Home Support Worker /Medication Management/Companion Care/Pet Sitter/

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have lived in the Galena Territory for the last 21 years. Moved to Rochelle in 2022 to be closer to family. 30+ years of care giving in all different levels. Experienced with neonatal, special needs, multiples, companion care, oxygen care, respite ray care, feeding tubes, urinary care, bowel programs, ostomy care,...
Paula can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kris H.


Elburn, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Former Preschool Teacher With 23 Years Nanny Experience.

For 2+ years I was a Nanny for a family with a child with Autism. I have taken care of his medicine, taken him to therapy and done some work with him in the home and taken him to activities. In college I worked with children in Special Olympics.
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Jayne M.


Hampshire, IL

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Teacher for 4 years with a general education and special education licenses. CPR certified. Work with kids with all different abilities consistently. Babysat frequently before become a certified teacher.

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