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48 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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Lori W.


Saint Charles, IL

$20-40/hr2 yrs exp

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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...
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Madison F.


Rochelle, IL

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Adventurous Babysitter!

Hi! My name is Madison and I am 23 years old and a mom of a 2-year-old girl. I am looking to watch up to 3 kids, I am willing to come to your house with the exception that may daughter would have to come with me due to the fact I do not have anyone to watch her. Other than babysitting for family and neighbors since I was 13, I...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
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Heather K.


Plano, IL

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

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...
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Lien F.


Plano, IL

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Active And Free Spirited Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I will be a stay at home mama come, August of this year. So I would provide care at my house or yours if you are okay with that. I grew up with 11 siblings, making me very comfortable and informed about childcare as my siblings got older and had kids of their own. I started nannying at 15, worked my first job out of...
Lien can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Katie W.


Hampshire, IL

$10-15/hr9 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...
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Jamie F.


Saint Charles, IL

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver; RN

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...

Christine G.


Sugar Grove, IL

$21/hr10 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...

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