Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Elwood, IL

I have a vast amount of experience ranging from providing nursing assistant care in a Pediatric Acute Unit and Peds ICU unit to working as a nanny for a high profile family in Germany. Because of my healthcare experience, I have worked with children of all ages and those who have special needs as well. I understand the need for...

Cody can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more

Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

Wendy S.

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Worked With Children All Ages All Developments. Great Helper Full Of Fun And Laughs

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children of all ages and really all developments thru my career. Right now I am mainly a mom. But I am hoping to find someone needed a helping hand part time during later morning and till around 330 p.m. I am hard working and find ways to turn rain storms into rainbows.

Lori S.

$25-36/hr • 10 yrs exp

Licensed CNA Caregiver

5.0

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lori. I have over 20 years experience as a certified nurse assistant. And six years with Lightways hospice, formally known as Joliet area Community hospice. I have worked private in home care for 6 years as well. I worked for three years at United cerebal palsy with special needs children. I cared for my...

Lori can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more

Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

5.0

"Lori is a godsend! She is very knowledgeable and extremely kind and gentle. She takes her job seriously and is committed to the person she is caring for. All in all, she is wonderful!!!"

Vicki A.

Sarah K.

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Reliable & Flexible, Experienced, Friendly Part Time Caregiver

5.0

(4)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sarah! I am a reliable, flexible and fun-loving part time caregiver! I have experience babysitting newborns to pre-teens! I work full time as a school social worker. Given my full time job, I have experience with individuals with special needs. I would be interested in helping your family on a part time or...

Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Sarah is amazing with the kids and she is a delightful, fun, and intelligent sitter! She has been the best sitter we have had and these days this can be hard to find. Sarah is always welcome in our home!"

Abigail F.

Yanira N.

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Special Needs Teacher Assistant And Mother

5.0

(2)

I have nannied & babysat for several families. I worked as a special needs teacher assistant. Please see my review from the previous family I nannied for. I am also a US Veteran and mother of two boys (4yrs & 19-month-old).

Yanira can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Yanira is an exceptional mother herself and thrives on caring not only for her own children but the children of others."

marvin D.

Ashley M.

$15-19/hr • 2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Social Work Graduate, awaiting LSW. Experience working with at-risk youth in crisis situations, and after-school settings. CPR/AED/ First Aid Certified Currently a Full-Time employee as a Qualified Mental Health Professional and Crisis/Outreach Manager. Has own transportation. Currently learning Spanish and taking classes, can...

Brianna B.

$27/hr • 9 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Greetings! My name is Brianna and I have 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. I believe in creating a fun, stimulating and safe environment for children to thrive. I'm particularly skilled at helping children with their social and emotional needs. I'm also CPR and first aid certified, and have experience...

Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"She’s reliable, punctual & was a great addition to our family. We wish her well!"

Care member

Wendy S.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of children since 1985. I have been a nanny all over USA until 2002. I decided to make a change and moved to Mainland China (Shenzhen) to teach English. Now I own a small kindergarten in Shenzhen. Because they do not accept or understand learning issues in children, our school gets many special kids. My...

Wendy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Wendy is awesome! She's very knowledgeable and very experienced in childcare. Both my kids are on the spectrum and I couldn't have asked for a better sitter for them. She always had activities planned and available should the kids be interested, and she was totally...

Justin B.

Terri O.

Wilmington, IL

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Terri. I have over 23 years experience in senior care and caring for people with special needs. My Experience includes, all mobility issues, hoyer lift, specialize in Dementia/ Alzheimer's disease. Bathing and showering. Was certified to pass medication. I am caring, conscientious and kind. I have a great sense...

Terri can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CNA

Abena A.

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I am a 55-year-old female with 12 years experience in childcare with excellent references. I am a mother of three with experience in newborns up to 12 years. I am a certified nurse assistant (CNA). I am a CPR certified and had worked in a special needs facility too for 3 years. I have a car with a valid drivers license. I am...

Abena can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

Courtney F.

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience being a nanny and I have raised my own kids. Two of them have special needs so I have a very patient and nurturing personality. I love to interact with kids and teach through play.

Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Chelsea H.

$17/hr • 2 yrs exp

Friend Shaped Sitter, Ready To Bring Joy

Hello! I go by Cameron, and I'm an experienced childcare provider, both in personal and professional settings. I've done daycare work, lifeguarding, summer camp counseling, and individual family childcare. I'm very outgoing, and have many fun activities I can provide to give a wonderful experience to the kiddos in you life. I...

Chelsea can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

Susan S.

$35-48/hr • 15 yrs exp

Caregiver:Adults ,Children Over 15 Yrs...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Bilingual mother of two, my kiddos are all grown up so now it's time to share some of my love to others. Senior Caregiver 15 years , children over 24 years. Alzheimer, Dementia , Parkinson and special needs adults & children 10years. MS, ALS , Paraplegic and experience with hoyer lift.

Susan can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Raquel L.

$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

I am a passionate and dedicated caregiver with a deep love for children and a strong commitment to their growth and development. As a mother of three wonderful kids-ages 16, 9, and 7-I understand the importance of providing a nurturing and supportive environment. With over four years of professional childcare experience,...

Rodney C.

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'll been in healthcare since I was 21, I love what I do, I think it's my job to help others. I'll been trained hands on, in safety care, DSP, rule 50(rule and neglect). I have worked with the age range of 17 to 85 years old. I have worked for 3 other organizations in Joliet Illinois. I just moved back to joliet; I currently...

Carolina A.

$20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Adaptive Sitter And Amusement Master, babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I will be on school break December 16th - January 16th and will be in Joliet. If you're looking for some temporary help (1 month) on weekdays after 2 pm, feel free to message me and I will get back to you :) Thanks! Things about me: - 3+ years paid experience - newborn/infant experience - infant-teenage experience -...

Carolina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"Carolina was early and was amazing!!! My son wanted her to come back again tomorrow lol 10/10 says F. (5 stars)"

Cassandra B.

Nicole S.

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am the second oldest of 9 in a large blended family, some siblings have special needs. I have babysat, taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, tutored in various subjects, and am certified as an Early Childhood teacher. As a teacher, I taught everything from birth to 6th grade. I love to read, knit, crochet, and a variety...

Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel

Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Mayra G.

$18-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Physician Assistant In Between Jobs

I am a physician assistant with 3 years of experience and 1 years of experience as an EMT prior to that. I am currently in between jobs and looking to provide care and offer my services in the meantime.

Elsa T.

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking To Care For Children Of Any Age. Will Build Structure And Foundation In Their Lives. I'm Not Here To Replace You As A Parent. I Have Worked With 3 Children, Who Were Special Needs At Once.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I took Child Care and First Aid in high school. I just recently worked with 3 children with special needs at one time. I also prepare meals and did light household cleaning. I can also multitask. I have my own vehicle. I did drop-off and pick up at school for 2 preschooler. I am bilingual.

Elsa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

3.0

"Elsa was very kind and I can tell she means well. However, she mentioned letting us know she couldn’t stay the entire time but we have no record of this. We can kind of tell she’s just starting her childcare career. Our child was returned to us barely tightened...

Care member

Laura W.

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

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