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Niki M.

Lemont, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I am CPR certified, and currently work part time at a daycare center. I would describe my personality as Fun, Loving, Nurturing, Empathetic & Creative. I am passionate about teaching and working with infants & toddlers/kids. I love to have fun with the kids while creating a safe environment for the children to learn,...

Care Member says "Niki is considerate, caring, and kind. We have 2 toddlers who are a handful. She displays patience at a level we all wish to achieve. She is also...

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Sarah S.

Minooka, IL

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am an experienced Career Nanny/Household Manager and with over 20 years of supporting busy families through a seamless blend of childcare and home management. I specialize in infants, twins, and school-aged children, including those with special needs, and I am CPR and First Aid certified. Families often describe me as the...

Priscilla L. says "Sarah provided care for my two boys ages 6 & 8 at the time. She treated them as her own kids. She was flexible with my work schedule in addition to...

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Cassie C.

Homer Glen, IL

4.1(1)
from
$24/hr
18 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
As a natural-born caregiver with 18 years of experience, I have a deep-rooted passion for nurturing and supporting children. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered the immense joy and fulfillment that comes from positively impacting young lives. Since then, I have dedicated myself...

Heather W. says "It was a pleasure having Cassie as a sitter for my children. Cassie is very upbeat, dependable and was willing to drive my kids to all of their after...

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Bonniejean M.

Mokena, IL

4.8(1)
from
$23/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Nurturing children's growth is a genuine passion of mine. For nine years, I've had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens and beyond. I am a patient and creative caregiver with a college degree. I enjoy playing board games, puzzles, and educational games that make learning fun! I am comfortable...

Care Member says "Bonnie has been watching our special needs daughter for several months. She is prompt and professional. Our daughter is always very excited when she...

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Cailee E.

Part-time Caretaker

Plainfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Cailee. I'm a registered nurse with several years of experience. Before becoming a nurse, I worked full-time as a nanny and also as an activities coordinator at a senior living facility. I live in Plainfield with my awesome husband and two wonderful kids. As a mother of two children who are in preschool Monday...

Sarah H. says "Cailee is awesome and you can't go wrong with her! She was always on time, very dependable and we would definitely hire Cailee again. Our kids loved her...

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Laura W.

Nurturing And Patient

Manteno, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi I was a teachers assistant for special needs students for eight years. For the past 12 years I have been a nanny for children ages newborn to 12 years old. I raised twins of my own. I enjoy reading stories, teaching children numbers, letters, colors, shapes, their address, and their phone numbers. I enjoy doing arts and...

Kaitlin K. says "Laura has watched all 3 (6, 4, and 20 mos) of my children for over a year and has been a wonderful part of our family! We had to accept a daycare spot...

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Ashlyn F.

Excited And Educated Sitter, Smiles All Around

Lockport, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have been regularly babysitting for over 6 years, I was a nanny while receiving my AD in Child Development. I worked in early childhood education for 2 years, and now during the day I am a paraprofessional with special needs children. I can help promote adaptive skills such as toileting, hygiene, and household chores, as well...

Care Member says "I would give more than five stars if I could! Ashlyn was the best nanny I have ever had with my daughter. She went above and beyond to make sure my...

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Kristen K.

Extremely Organized And Reliable. Loving And Consistent. Dependable And Fun.

Plainfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am extremely reliable and dependable. I can manage a household of many schedules, care for children and pets, and keep a clean and organized home. I offer many references who can verify my reliability, attention to detail, and efficient use of time while providing a loving and fun atmosphere with special outings for children....

Michael L. says "Kristen is an excellent sitter. Professional, education background and works well with my daughter who has behavior focused challenges. Highly...

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Barbara B.

Dedicated In-Home Senior Care | Personalized Support

Lockport, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
home modification
errands
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over 10 years of experience providing high-quality care to seniors and individuals with special needs. I specialize in dementia, Alzheimer's, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) care, ensuring clients receive the attention and comfort they deserve. My...

Christina K. says "Barb has been phenomenal with watching and engaging my active father who has Alzheimers/dementia. She is very trustworthy & knowledgeable in dealing...

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Kayleen B.

Part-Time Caregiver/Nanny

Bourbonnais, IL

4.5(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I have a 2-year-old of my own and have been a caregiver from my very first job. I have worked homecare from birth-senior/hospice care, special needs, activity director at an assisted living facility, and in home daycare to be able to be with my little one. I had taken a break from using this site to pursue other jobs but have...
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Carrie S.

Experienced Senior Caregiver Available Full-Time

Homer Glen, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Carrie. Prior to becoming a caregiver, I was a Cosmetologist and a Cosmetology teacher. I have always loved working with people. I used to care for a lady who had a rare neurological disease called cortical basal degeneration. It is so rare that they had no set treatment for it. She was dependent on me for everything...
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Chris G.

Plainfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi.. My name is Chris and I have a passion for helping people in need.. My sister had MS for over 20 years. My Mom had dementia and other medical issues... and took care for her until her passing.. So I understand that people need help..:)

Catherine K. says "Chris is the most wonderful person and helper. She is loyal and dedicated and always puts my needs and comfort first. Chris is passionate about helping...

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Bonniejean M.

Love People

Mokena, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi, my name is Bonnie and a Nanny and Caregiver. I love what I do, and I serve to the best of my ability. I've been working as a Nanny going on 3 years . I love working with kids. I try to connect with them one way through arts and crafts, park visits and libraries etc. . I enjoy building their character always with much...

Matthew L. says "Bonnie watches our adult daughter and we just love her. She is kind and dependable. Our daughter looks forward to seeing her"

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Kerstin T.

Experienced Childcare Provider With 8 Years Of Experience Including Special Needs Children

Orland Park, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi, I'm Kerstin, A passionate and nurturing childcare provider with over 8 years of experience with infants - teens and special needs. I approach every child with patience, understanding, and tailored care. I'd describe my personality as compassionate, reliable, and patient. I genuinely care about the well-being of every child...
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Magdalena N.

Interactive Nanny

Orland Park, IL

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi my name is Magdalena I am 26 years old. I am bilingual and can speak English and Polish. I attended University of Illinois at Chicago where I majored in Psychology and also minored in Polish. I graduated from there in 2016. Currently I am getting my masters through an online program at Liberty University. I love working with...

Kimberly C. says "Maggie was punctual and professional during her interview! She had great questions and was forth coming with her schedule and other obligations! Our...

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Barbara B.

Quality Care, Peace Of Mind

Lockport, IL

5.0(0)
from
$37/hr
10 years experience
I am a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over 10 years of experience providing high-quality care to seniors and individuals with special needs. I specialize in dementia, Alzheimer's, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) care, ensuring clients receive the attention and comfort they deserve. My...
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Lillian H.

Kind, Fun Grandmotherly Sitter Who Adores Children

Plainfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm a warm, responsible and mature woman with many years of experience taking care of all ages of children, including those with special needs. I believe in doing all kinds of age appropriate activities with little ones as it helps them grow and learn. I will do crafts, use building toys, read and play games with your children,...

Care Member says "Lillian provided excellent care for our daughter. She is a very caring individual. She cared for our daughter when she was a toddler and she always...

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Janice B.

Caregiver/Nanny

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am looking to help people care for their children while they are working. I am a mother of 3 grown children and I have been working with students with special needs for about 7 years. I have a big family and love being the fun aunt to my young nieces and nephews. We love to do crafts, go to the zoo, swim, plays games,...

Angela K. says "Janice has been with us for almost a year. She watches my 1 year old since he was a newborn while I went to work as a nurse. She is very flexible and...

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Amy L.

Experience With Traumatic Brain Injuries, Disabilities

Plainfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been trained in reflex integration, TBI recovery related to strokes, brain injury, visual-auditory-sensory issues. I work with infants to adults.

Connie B. says "Loving and wonderful. A great addition to our team. She has worked with ASD children for a long time and not only understands them but also what the...

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Kristalyn T.

Responsible Specialized Funmaker

Frankfort, IL

from
$25/hr
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I'd describe my personality as patient, kind and creative. I like working with kids because they are fun and have lots of things to teach us. I'm looking for a job that is flexible. I started working with kids when I started babysitting at the age of 11! In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family, bake, read and...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of January 2026

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Elwood, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in Elwood, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Niki M.

Niki is considerate, caring, and kind. We have 2 toddlers who are a handful. She displays patience at a level we all wish to achieve. She is...

- Care member

Sarah S.

Sarah provided care for my two boys ages 6 & 8 at the time. She treated them as her own kids. She was flexible with my work schedule in...

- Priscilla L.

Cassie C.

It was a pleasure having Cassie as a sitter for my children. Cassie is very upbeat, dependable and was willing to drive my kids to all of...

- Heather W.

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