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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Elgin, IL

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Elgin, IL

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Ashley K.


Bartlett, IL

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Ashley and I am looking for a part time or full time nanny position. This past year I was a live-in caregiver for my grandma who had pancreatic cancer. I managed her medications, took her to doctor's appointments, and cooked and cleaned for my grandparents. Unfortunately, she has passed away and l'm looking to...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Amy F.


Saint Charles, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Mary Poppins

My love for children has been a trait I have possessed since my early childhood. I have always been obsessed with babies, and as an adult, my friends have often referred to me as a baby-whisperer. I began babysitting when I was 15 years old, and have been entrusted with children ever since. I have experience with newborns,...
Amy can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Stephany D.


Saint Charles, IL

$20-50/hr2 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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Abbey M.


South Elgin, IL

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

I began working with individuals with special needs as a senior in high school. I volunteered to be at PE leader for the adaptive PE class at my high school. there, I worked with six individuals with a range of different disabilities. This experience led me to choose my major of special education. I have obtained my degree in...
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Riley S.


Bartlett, IL

$15-21/hr6 yrs exp

Interactive Baby Sitter

Hi, my name is Riley, I am 22 and I just recently graduated Augustana College. I am majoring in Political Science and Psychology in hopes of going to law school in the future! I nannied for two families regularly while at Augustana. I have been a nanny all summer for 3 kids, 5 days a week. I have experience with those of special...
Riley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Former DSP with Clearbrook (5 years) and stepmom to now 28-year-old stepson living with Autism. I am enthusiastic, upbeat and extremely positive. Love to engage and foster social integration, always meeting clients where they are and holding their hand along their journey. Impeccable references.
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Roisin L.


Saint Charles, IL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I'm a student taking some time off from school and looking for a caregiver position. I have spent three summers full-time nannying, one summer for 5 children (5 days a week, 8 hours daily) and two summers for one child with special needs (5 days a week, up to 13 hours daily). I can provide references and have flexible hours!
Roisin can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Silvia L.


Roselle, IL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have truly enjoyed working as a caregiver for seniors or special needs for around 8 years. I am a patient, empathetic, respectful person who values honesty and compassion. It is very important to me to do my best in my work.
Silvia can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

I have worked as a personal assistant for a young lady with Cerebral Palsy. Our relationship/friendship was grounded in respect. I have taken several special education courses in college.
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Elena R.


Barrington, IL

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

My name is Elena and I graduated from Valparaiso University in May 2024. I studied psychology and sociology. I have had a great passion for working with kids my whole life. I work at a school as a teachers aide. I work at a school that serves a population of kids with severe autism, behavioral issues, and medical issues. The...
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Mary O.


Dundee, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver For Special Needs

Hi, my name is Mary, and in High School, I was involved with in a deaf ministry with special needs. Now in college, for the past 2 years I have been involved in my church's special need ministry called Pathfinders. I believe that each individual is unique and created by God whether they have a condition or not.
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Patricia L.


Algonquin, IL

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Assistant

I can help at your home individual special needs. I am very familiar with children and adults wide variety of special needs. I can help with children on the spectrum. I am very good with children and adults with the G-tub. I am very familiar with individuals that have epilepsy and a seizure disorder. Looking for spending time...
I'm fun, loving, hard working, loyal and honest. I have 17 Beautiful years of experience working for one family with 5 children ( 2, 5, 9, 13, and infant) and one child with special needs. I cared for well being of children from fun time, playing indoors/ outdoors , swimming, sports, crafts, reading, snuggles:), to bathing,...
Agnieszka can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Moureen N.


Hoffman Estates, IL

$21/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

My name is Maureen currently seeking opportunities to work with families. I am a compassionate female residing in Hoffman Estates. I have a good experience providing a full range of services directed toward the therapeutic care and rehabilitation of both young and adults with autism and other physical challenges. I provide...
Moureen can also help with: Personal care, respite care, live-in home care
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Tyesha P.


Streamwood, IL

$23-50/hr5 yrs exp

Educated helping service professional with experience in human service settings and management. History of establishing rapport and building leadership that motivates those around me. Striving to make a positive impact on others by continuing to be an active influencer in my community. Specializing in Elementary Aide for...
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Agnieszka P.


Algonquin, IL

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience providing compassionate support to individuals of all ages, from infants to seniors, with diverse special needs. Proficient in addressing ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delays, mobility challenges, speech delay, blindness/visual impairment, Down Syndrome, food...
Hi there! My name is Kate and I am 28 years old. I have my bachelors in nursing and I'm currently studying for the NCLEX and looking for something part time on the side that feels fulfilling. I am a previous church youth leader. I have conservative and Christian values. Safe, fun and loving. Thanks! Kate
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Shaheera U.


Hoffman Estates, IL

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Skilled Behavior Therapist With Graduate Level Education In Applied Behavior Analysis

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with a variety of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and adhd. Through my 8 years working in the home and school setting I have gained quality training and experience working with children of all ages. I am also currently enrolled in a master's program in the field of applied behavior analysis where I...
Hi my name is Natalie I have been working with kids for 5+ years including special needs children. My 4-year-old nephew is my best friend and I helped raise him since birth. I am very laid back and patient. I can help cook, clean, and with anything else you may need!
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sophia P.


Barrington, IL

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Sophia P. I am a rising junior in college at Virginia Tech studying architecture. I love kids and have worked with them in the past in both babysitting and volunteering at a therapeutic riding center for special needs kids. I am patient, responsible, organized, fun and active. My schedule is very flexible (day and time)...
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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