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47 special needs caregivers are listed in DeKalb, IL
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in DeKalb, IL
I have worked in health care for 7 years with a focus in special needs. I have been the manager of a group home that houses 6 clients of varying ages and disabilities for the last 3 years. I have experience in assisting with day program for individuals which consists of fun community based activities as well as fun enriching...
Hello! I'm Ally and I have a bachelor's degree in Special Education from Illinois State University and am a licensed teacher! Two years ago I taught in CPS as a special education teacher at an elementary school (1st-3rd grade teacher)! Last year, I moved to Japan and taught English to students from 2 to 16 years old! Prior to my...
I have over 3 decades of nursing experience with over half of them serving individuals with special needs, pediatric through adult. I have loved giving care to folks of all ages, including those with disabilities including muscular dystrophy / other more rare dystrophies, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain...
Katie W.
Hampshire, IL
$15/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Special Needs Professional With Flexible Schedule
***I CURRENTLY WORK FULL-TIME IN THE SPECIAL RECREATION FIELD. However, I am periodically available to help on nights and weekends!*** I have been working with individuals with disabilities for the past 9 years in a variety of different settings. Before I graduated with my degree is B. S. Rehabilitation Services (minoring in...
I am great with kids, as well as special needs children. I love babies, toddlers, and adolescents just as much as they love me. I love to see them smile, and learning new things. I have three children of my own. A 4 1/2-year-old girl, 3-year-old boy, and 7-month-old baby boy.
I am willing to work elsewhere as long as my...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Christine G.
Sugar Grove, IL
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate, Patient Caregiver Available For Hire ASAP.
Hi! My name is Christine and I am looking for a companion job for a senior citizen. I have always been passionate about taking care of people. This is what I was put on Earth to do. I have four (adult) children of my own. I have many years of experience working with special-needs individuals. I am very down-to-earth and...
Denise S.
Sandwich, IL
$5-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have a son who has an ADD with Severe Hyperness Disorder.
I have experience with 8-year-old triplets, one boy has Down Syndrome and asthma, another boy has ADD with Severe Hyperness Disorder and the daughter has a learning disability. I went to her house in the early morning. When there was school I would get them up in the...
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