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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Elburn, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years
Special needs caregivers in Elburn, IL
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
(13)
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: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Susan was great. She did exactly what I needed and wanted, but left me the independence I wanted. I never felt pushed. I felt supported. She's a great asset!"
Care member
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...
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.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am mother of 5 , last of my Mohicans graduated '22 ! I'm a juggler of duties. I can cook and clean well. I love kids all kids! I would like to be a mothers right hand in my work . My experience lies in special needs work and elderly . I'm looking for a fresh perspective and little hands that bring smiles daily . Activities and...
Susan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Life can be challenging as is... even more so for people with specific disabilities-
I'm passionate about assisting men and ladies with special challenges lead fulfilling lives by assisting with daily living tasks so that they can be as independent as they desire to be :)
Most of my experience is in assisting people with...
5.0
"Lorie took care of my father when we were on vacation. She was wonderful. She kept the house clean and was great with my father. I would hire her again in a heartbeat."
Kris C.
5.0
(1)
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & 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.
5.0
(1)
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
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My husband and I have known Paula and her family for many years. Paula provided respite care services for our severe and profound developmentally disabled daughter for several years. Our daughter now lives in a Intermediate Care Facility.
Paula was extremely...
Janet P.
5.0
(2)
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.
5.0
(2)
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
"Muriel watched our 19 yr old special needs daughter for the day while we were in town for a wedding. She was so warm, professional and fun. My daughter felt comfortable around her immediately which put us at ease and allowed us to enjoy ourselves. She developed a...
Patricia S.
5.0
(2)
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.
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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...
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
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...
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...
Nicole O.
Aurora, IL
$26-34/hr • 14 yrs exp
Experienced Nurturing Nanny Care | Flexible & Reliable | Promoting Outdoor Activities & Fun Learning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Nicole, an experienced nanny with over a decade of childcare expertise, seeking a PT position starting Jan 25, with some flexibility. At 30, I bring valuable knowledge from Northwestern College and experience as a Registered Medical Assistant in pediatrics and family practice. My passion lies in guiding children...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
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...
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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Elburn, IL
Susan E.
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 caregiver and we are forever blessed.
- Care member
Lorie G.
5.0
Lorie took care of my father when we were on vacation. She was wonderful. She kept the house clean and was great with my father. I would hire her again in a heartbeat.
- Kris C.
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
My husband and I have known Paula and her family for many years. Paula provided respite care services for our severe and profound developmentally disabled daughter for several years. Our daughter now lives in a Intermediate Care Facility.
Paula was extremely dependable and punctual. Paula...
- Janet P.
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 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.