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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Des Plaines, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Des Plaines, IL
Alfredo R.
Skokie, IL
$30-37/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am very interested in the opportunity to assist, I want to be a true companion on uplifting someone who needs care by listening to my clients first and provide comfort to their worries and fears.
I took my medical board exams in order to practice medicine in United Sates. My medical degree is from Mexico where I have practiced...
5.0
"Alfredo is smart, compassionate, and hard working. He often did more than I required of him with my son. A fast learner about autism. We love Alfredo!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
My passion for nurturing young minds and my positive experiences in babysitting inspired me to become a childcare provider. With over 12 years of experience caring for children of all ages, up to 11 years old, I have honed my skills in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
I pride myself on being patient,...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Emily was our nanny for almost 4 years, starting in fall of 2020. We have two boys that were 1 and 3 years old when Emily started with us and now entering full time Kindergarten and 2nd grade. Emily was always a very positive, calm, supportive presence in their...
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced nanny, early childhood educator, nanny house manager and newborn care specialist. I've dedicated my career to working with families and children in a variety of settings. My background extends beyond working in private homes of families and includes teaching and leadership roles in quality early childhood...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Saturday, July 3, 2021
Michelle R has been in our employ for 3 months in 2021 as a nighttime nanny. Michelle started with us when our baby boy was very little-two weeks old-when he was eating/waking up multiple times every night. Michelle was a godsend for me. I...
Hannah W.
5.0
(1)
I have worked with children of all ages in both in home and in school settings. I have also worked with special needs children and their families. I enjoy meeting the developmental needs of the children I work with no matter what stage of development they are in. I treat each child/person as an individual and meet the needs of...
Judith can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Judy is amazing! She is an angel who goes above and beyond and her expertise with special needs is like having a doctor, nurse, teacher, therapist and social worker rolled into one loving person who becomes a member of the family. We thank Judy for her tender...
Deborah N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Flight Attendant for American Airlines.
I've worked as an after school activity specialist with Austin Parks and Recreation for 3 years at a recreation center for kids and adults with special needs. I have a variety of experience in working with children with autism and different developmental experiences. Prior to that I...
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Currently, I am a PE and Health Teacher, and I love it! I have been working with children since I was a teenager. I was the neighborhood go to Babysitter and Pied Piper for family and neighbors.
My experience is as a Nanny, Babysitter, Certified Elementary and Physical Education and Health Teacher, Language Arts Teacher,...
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Dynamic and highly dependable Childcare Provider and Educator with over 13 years of experience. Background in Early Childhood Education and Childhood Development. Extensive special needs experience. Dedicated to helping shape children into confident, intelligent, and empathetic people who will carry those traits on into...
Dania can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We cannot express enough how much we have loved having Dania become part of our family! Dania assisted with our three children ages newborn to four years old for almost 2 years! Our two oldest children are autistic and require specialized therapy. Dania...
Laurie B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've worked as a full-time nanny for over seven years. I love my job and am hoping to find more families to help!
I have experience caring for children of all ages and abilities. This includes experience with children with special needs. I have also completed my newborn care specialist certificate and am CPR/First AID...
Caytie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Very sweet and cared for my children as if they were her own. "
Amanda C.
4.9
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Patricia. I'm a psychologist from Venezuela. And I have really good experience working with children. I am a very friendly person, I like to laugh and I am very responsible. I love crafting, especially painting and drawing. In my home country, I studied psychology, therefore I had the opportunity to work with children...
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is very sweet and knows how to soothe even the fussiest baby (and calm worried parents haha). We fully trust her with our 7 month old!"
Lily B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Juliana, I have been a caregiver for over 9 years. Especially Skills with Dementia , Alzheimer, Hoyer Lift, light housekeeping, Companionship, and Memory loss and many more. I am Reliable , dependable and honest. I am a caregiver because I enjoy helping others especially the elders. I will not be only a caregiver, I...
5.0
"I broke my leg in three places and live alone. Juliana was wonderful to assist me while I was totally immobilized for four weeks with meals, groceries, pet care, personal care, running errands taking me to doctors. She is fantastic and I highly recommend her"
Deborah M.
Kaeleen E.
River Grove, IL
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! I am a certified nursing assistant/patient care technician. I have experience working as a CNA at a nursing rehabilitation facility. I've had training with younger patients, special needs, and of course elderly. I currently work in an ICU at Elmhurst Hospital for the last two years: My skills range from transportation,...
Kaeleen can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Kaeleen helped my husband transition back home from a long stay at the hospital and rehab. She assisted with bathroom, bathing, shaving, feeding, and mobility. Kaeleen was never late, and had a true personal touch to her care. She worked for me until ultimately my...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Highly-dependable, nurturing caregiver who has good values, compassionate nature and 10 + extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly care. Eager to make a difference in client's everyday life.
5.0
"Lavinia has helped my family over the past several years. She is wonderful, honest, and is very committed to whomever she is working with. She has a great personality and engages people in conversation etc...my parents both loved "Our Lavinia" as my mom would...
Susan W.
Nicole G.
Evanston, IL
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Direct Support Professional Available For Part Time To Full Time Position
4.8
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with individuals with special needs for over five years. I have majority of my experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum or have other intellectual disabilities and need behavioral support. I have worked with children from infants to toddlers to teens and also adults. I am CPR and first aide...
5.0
"Nicole has great experience working with a variety of individuals with disabilities. She is very compassionate and is able to make great connections with those she works with!"
Erin L.
Precent M.
Prospect Heights, IL
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Male caregiver with 9 years of paid Work experience, I love my work with a passion. Have worked with many families and have great references and reviews as well as very clean background. Please check out my reviews and contact me for excellent care for your loved ones, thanks again.
5.0
"Precent did a fabulous job with my special needs son! We miss him."
Kari H.
Kaitlyn A.
Rolling Meadows, IL
$24-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kaitlyn and I am 26 years old. I am a special education teacher but babysit on weeknights and weekends. I have had a passion for children since I was little and have had many babysitting jobs. I have an abundant amount of experiences working with kids who have special needs as well as infants. I am CPR and First...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kaitlyn was great with my 9 year old son with adaptive needs! She was warm, friendly, and able to engage my child in play. She was communicative and professional as well. I would definitely recommend Kaitlyn as a sitter and hope to work with her again in the...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families! I am an Education Major at Mizzou and will be a senior in the fall. I can start immediately - days, nights, weekends, and with little notice. I have a reliable, safe SUV to drive your children. I enjoy kids of all ages and abilities.
I bring several years of experience being a nanny to a family with special needs....
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Great with children, very polite"
Chris D.
Julie D.
Northbrook, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom with 17+ years of experience, I have two teenagers. Both opposite traits, one with special needs socially and emotionally and one that is an honors student and gymnast.
I adore all infants and toddlers. Currently, I work for 2 families part time. I am available on Fridays and some weekends.
Julie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Julie worked for us for 6 months and she was fabulous with our 1 year old son. He would always get excited to see her. She did a great job teaching him new skills like waving and blowing kisses. "
Care member
3.0
(2)
I am a nurse for over 9 years and a CNA for more than 10 years. I do my job with passion because I believe it is more than a job, I believe it is a calling. I am a mother and wife and I have worked with families that have considered me as part of their family. I am dependable, flexible and a positive person. I am honest and I am...
5.0
(1)
I am graduate em psychology and I have 2 years of experience taking care of children as an au pair, two boys who are currently 4 and 7 years old. But I also had experience working with children with special needs, from 2 to 14 years old, in a clinic in Brazil.
I am currently seeking a position as a full-time, long-term nanny.
I...
Marilia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gabi is patient, respectful, sweet, nurturing and has great understanding of child development. "
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Tina
I Love being with kids, as my experience as a babysitter and nanny is around 8 years, including 1 year looking after special needs child , 2 years looking after 2 lovely boys , aged 1 and 6 , looking after newborn baby twins (premature) for an year.
Have a primary school teacher degree and CPR. Also worked as a...
Klimentina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Klimentina was referred as a nanny to us from a friend of ours. She was our choice as a nanny out of 17 candidates. We made the best decision choosing her.
Klimentina is an outgoing, responsible and tidy Nanny, that we highly recommend. She is reliable ,fun and...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Des Plaines, IL
Alfredo R.
5.0
The entire family was very pleased with Alfredo's professionalism. He always performed his duties with a smile and a pleasant attitude. He undertook duties without being asked to do them. His care and concern for my mother were much appreciated. My family wanted to give mom the best care during...
- Care member
Emily T.
5.0
Emily was our nanny for almost 4 years, starting in fall of 2020. We have two boys that were 1 and 3 years old when Emily started with us and now entering full time Kindergarten and 2nd grade. Emily was always a very positive, calm, supportive presence in their lives. She did an amazing job in...
- Care member
Michelle R.
5.0
Michelle is incredible with children - she is patient, kind, high energy and creative. Her experience extends well beyond most nanny job descriptions and she truly goes above and beyond for the families she works for. If you are looking for someone to love and care for your kids the way you do, you...
- Jacki R.
Judith C.
5.0
Judy is amazing! She is an angel who goes above and beyond and her expertise with special needs is like having a doctor, nurse, teacher, therapist and social worker rolled into one loving person who becomes a member of the family. We thank Judy for her tender loving care of my son.
- Deborah N.
Dania G.
5.0
We cannot express enough how much we have loved having Dania become part of our family! Dania assisted with our three children ages newborn to four years old for almost 2 years! Our two oldest children are autistic and require specialized therapy. Dania participated in the therapy sessions, and her...
- Laurie B.
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Ratings for Des Plaines, IL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Des Plaines, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.