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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Elburn, IL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Elburn, IL

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Susan E.


Elburn, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Happiness For Me Is Defined By Serving Others And Making A Contribution In This World .

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello I am looking for the opportunity to serve your loved one and family with the most dignity and respect and kindness one has to offer. I have my associates in science towards nursing . I also have extensive background serving special needs , elderly , and home bound. I enjoy this work. I do believe this is my calling . I...
Susan can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Susan is just so great and she is so supportive, kind and patient. She is truly part of our care team for my parent's. She is always helping out and cleaning and cooking and goes above and beyond. She is always looking to find solutions. She is just a great...

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Martha L.


Elburn, IL

$10-25/hr • 10 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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Kris H.


Elburn, IL

$15/hr • 10 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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Claire H.


Elburn, IL

$18-29/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Claire, a 23-year-old Northern Illinois University senior studying psychology. With over seven years of experience babysitting for various families, I've worked with children aged 1-14, including those with special needs. My background in psychology gives me valuable insight into child development, which helps me create...
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Courtney S.


Elburn, IL

$16-17/hr • 3 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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Lara B.


Aurora, IL

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Present And Attentive Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom to 4 adult daughters. My youngest was born with Spina Bifida and is a paraplegic. I have 10 years caring for several families w/ twins (as early as 3 weeks) and a set of quads (6 weeks and premature) and 3 singletons. I have considerable experience w/ newborns multiples, toddlers, & children with special needs. I can...
Lara can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lara is our life saver. She is our part time nanny who started with us when my twins were 3 weeks old and has been with us for the last year. She comes with years of multiples experience and is great with children, especially newborns. She is punctual, willing to...

Stephanie G.

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Sydney R.


Batavia, IL

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Summer Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sydney, I am 24 years old and a student at the Chamberlain University. I am studying nursing with the goal to be a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. I am the oldest out of 3 and helped out a lot with my siblings when they were younger. I have a wide range of experience watching kids from infants to pre-teens as well...
Sydney can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"I have known Sydney for over 8 years, and I have enjoyed watching her grow into a responsible, poised and confident young woman. She frequently cares for my children (ages 4 and 7), and I have often observed her patience and creatively with my boys. She is a role...

Andrea W.

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Paula E.


North Aurora, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Help-N-U At Home

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love working with people of all ages. I have many years of experience working with infants, young children and the elderly. I'm currently a caregiver to my mother and tend to her needs as needed. I also have over 40 years on and off assisting special needs individuals in the private sector as well as various organizations...
Paula can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"She is punctual, kind, and caring. She was great with my 2.5 year old and will rehire. "

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Taylor K.


Geneva, IL

$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently an Early Childhood Special Education teacher who has worked with both typically developing children and children with additional needs including autism, social communication disorder, down syndrome, speech delays, developmental delays and OHI.
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Muriel C.


Batavia, IL

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kind, Caring, And Patient Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a wife and mother of 2 young adults who has lived in the tri-cities for 28 years. I have worked as an outdoor education nature and science teacher for 10 years at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, IL. During this time period, I taught all age groups, from preschoolers to adults. When special needs...
5.0
"I highly recommend Muriel for watching children, including those with special needs. Muriel has been kind, patient, and understanding while caring for my two boys, one of whom has special needs. She has shown attentiveness in ensuring the safety and well-being of...

Jeff H.

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Lisa E.


Sugar Grove, IL

$15-28/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced Private In Home Caregiver

Hello! I am an experienced caregiver, both personally and professionally. I actually owned and operated a home care business however I prefer to build the trust and relationship that comes with providing 1:1 care. I prefer to work with children or young adults with special needs, however I have a wide variety of experience...
5.0
"Lisa answered a plea for help as a caregiver to my quadriplegic husband who recently went on a ventilator and feeding tube. She came with experience in both and attended training before he was released home. She has management and organizational skills that have...

Valerie E.

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Hope M.


Aurora, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a childcare provider with over 30 years of professional experience and almost 20 years of experience as a mom. I have experience with all ages, from newborns to teens, multiples, neurodivergent children, and children with disabilities. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified, including infant and pediatric certification, and...
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Gloria G.


Aurora, IL

$38/hr • 10 yrs exp

Raised 5 children of my own. plus an additional 15 years experience with child care from new born to young adults, as well as special needs with 6 years experience. Grandma of 10
Gloria can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Stephany D.


Saint Charles, IL

$20-50/hr • 2 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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Christine B.


Batavia, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

C.N.A. Caregiver

I have been a home-health C. N. A. for most of my life. I exceed my employer's expectations, and am flexible with my hours. I am experienced with a lift and all aspects of client SAFETY are my top priority. I also am happy to come for SHOWER or BATH visits. This is my specialty and I love leaving a client clean and happy! I can...
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Jamie F.


Saint Charles, IL

$40-50/hr • 10 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...
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Lori W.


Saint Charles, IL

$20-40/hr • 2 yrs exp

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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Shaundra W.


Geneva, IL

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

With a warm heart and expert hands, I bring over 8 years of dedicated teaching experience to the table, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Child Development and Family Studies. My journey has been enriched by over 12 years of nurturing as a babysitter and nanny, where I've honed my ability to create a safe and engaging...
Shaundra can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

My #1 goal as a caregiver is to make sure that my patient is comfortable and content. I am a passionate caregiver with two years of experience providing exceptional care to the elderly and disabled. I am skilled in assisting with daily living activities, including medication administration, meal preparation and personal care.
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Oyster P.


Aurora, IL

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Elburn, IL

Susan E.

5.0

She was a 24/7 caregiver for my husband on hospice. She was devoted to his care, turning him, tending his meds, taking vitals and she helped me with household things. I found her to be respectful of property, honest, dependable, and a very positive attitude.

- Care member

Lara B.

5.0

Lara is our life saver. She is our part time nanny who started with us when my twins were 3 weeks old and has been with us for the last year. She comes with years of multiples experience and is great with children, especially newborns. She is punctual, willing to stay later if needed and always...

- Stephanie G.

Sydney R.

5.0

I have known Sydney for over 8 years, and I have enjoyed watching her grow into a responsible, poised and confident young woman. She frequently cares for my children (ages 4 and 7), and I have often observed her patience and creatively with my boys. She is a role model for younger children and...

- Andrea W.

Paula E.

5.0

She is punctual, kind, and caring. She was great with my 2.5 year old and will rehire.

- Care member

Muriel C.

5.0

I highly recommend Muriel for watching children, including those with special needs. Muriel has been kind, patient, and understanding while caring for my two boys, one of whom has special needs. She has shown attentiveness in ensuring the safety and well-being of my children, and demonstrates a...

- Jeff H.

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Ratings for Elburn, IL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Elburn, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.