Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Elwood, IL

$15-19/hr • 5 yrs exp

A Little Bit About Me!

Hello, my name is Evlyn and I love nature and animals and have always enjoyed spending time with children whether it's my family or babysitting! I have always loved working with new people and learning new things, and also teaching other people what I can. I worked for a family with 3 children for over 3 years and learned so...

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

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hayley D.

$24-26/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Hayley!! I find immense joy in caring for children and supporting families. My passion for working with children stems from my previous work with children with disabilities, where I discovered my ability to create a positive impact on their lives. I worked with children one on one in their homes, I worked at a...

Hayley can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping

Skills:

CPR

Terri O.

$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: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services, errands & more

Skills:

CNA

Terri O.

$19-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Hi, I'm Terri! I have 21 years experience caring/helping people with special needs. I have worked with low-high funtioning children- adults. In residential and in home settings. Helping people with special needs is my passion. I currently have someone on Monday and Wednesday. I am free to talk about other days..

Krystal S.

Shorewood, IL

$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

10+ years working with adults with disabilities/special needs. I enjoy bringing QUALITY of life back.

Kerstin T.

Orland Park, IL

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

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

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...

Kerstin can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Madison B.

Frankfort, IL

$25/hr • 9 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hi! My name is Madison and I am currently a senior at GVSU. I am 22 years old and will be graduating with my nursing degree in late April. I have been babysitting/ nannying for years now and am also employed at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago & work on the hematology/oncology floor. For the past 6 summers I have been a full...

Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more

Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0

"Madison is a wonderful nanny! Madison cared for our kids, ages 3 and 4 1/2, two days a week from September 2022 through May 2023 and we are SUPER excited to welcome her back this fall! Madison is very dependable, responsible, a great communicator, timely,...

April F.

Laura M.

Frankfort, IL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I have been an ICU nurse for 13yrs, but with a move across the country 2x, and no bachelor's degree, I was only able to find a job as a private home care nurse. And I fell in love with it!! I have cared for 2 special needs children in their home, including g-tube feedings, CPAP mask, nebulizers, etc.

5.0

"Laura is a compassionate and caring nurse. I trusted her with my special needs children from the start. She always did things the way I instructed, but wasn't afraid to make suggestions. Works very well independently, and gave me the peace of mind I needed as a...

Keri M.

Camille A.

Lockport, IL

$27-36/hr • 9 yrs exp

Compassionate Sitter, Like Your Best Friend!

5.0

(9)

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Camille and I am a Registered Nurse & graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I am Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certified and currently am working night shift in the Intensive Care Unit. I am a reliable, dependent and trustworthy caretaker who believes kindness is of the utmost...

Camille can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0

"Camile was extremely helpful and went above and beyond what was needed at times. My 3 kids loved when she came and my youngest would always ask if camile was here. Would definitely hire again and hopefully once things get settled we will be able to."

Joanne D.

Bonniejean M.

Mokena, IL

$20-27/hr • 3 yrs exp

Love People

5.0

(1)

Hi, my name is Bonnie and I serve ministry in church for autistic teens and adults. I also volunteer at Navarro Farms where this is a special farm for teaching special need adults how to farm and grow vegetation. It's a wonderful place. Also worked after school care at Ivy League Montessori and other school classes. I love kids....

5.0

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

Matthew L.

Carrie S.

Homer Glen, IL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Caregiver Available Full-Time

5.0

(4)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...

Chris G.

$15-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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..:)

5.0

"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 people and does so with joy and enthusiasm. She has a big heart and a positive attitude. I highly recommend...

Catherine K.

Bonniejean M.

Mokena, IL

$22-50/hr • 9 yrs exp

Nanny/ Caregiver / Special Needs/ Organizer

4.7

(11)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My personality: Joyful and outgoing. I'm a nurturer being caring, supportive, compassionate and patient. I'm a nanny and caregiver. I love working as a Nanny. This is very rewarding for me. I help children build social skills and character as well. I like working with kids because kids' rock! They are unique because each and...

Bonniejean can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Bonnie is amazing! I hired Bonnie for my two boys through the recommendation of a friend. She is wonderful, interactive, and engaging with my kids - they light up when they see her! She is great at managing any instructions I leave for her and always leaves my...

Care member

Magdalena N.

Orland Park, IL

$20-22/hr • 1 yrs exp

Interactive Nanny

3.7

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...

Magdalena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"Maggie was punctual and professional during her interview! She had great questions and was forth coming with her schedule and other obligations! Our schedules didn't sync (my schedules was a little complex, no fault of hers) but it seems a family would be so lucky...

Kimberly C.

Kristen K.

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

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

5.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

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....

Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"I was very fortunate to be able to book Kristen recently on short notice, to help out on a sudden work assignment. Took care of our 9 year old boy for the day. She was very easy to communicate with, and easy to work the details with. My son had lots of fun,...

Dennis G.

Ashlyn F.

Lockport, IL

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Excited And Educated Sitter, Smiles All Around

5.0

(1)

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...

Ashlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"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 daughter was happy, learning and well taken care of. If I hadn’t moved so far away I would hire her over anyone else....

Care member

Virginia R.

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

(2)

My name is Virginia and I am 46 years old. I have worked in a daycare setting for about 24 years. I have worked as a nanny/sitter and have experience with infants through school age for a number of years. In 2008, I graduated with a BA degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education Special...

5.0

"Virginia is patient, energetic and caring with children. Trustworthy and self-sufficient in the work that she displays. She is great with children with special needs and a fast on learning new task that revolve around the child. Virginia will be an excellent part...

Genoveva R.

Bradi O.

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Speech Language Pathologist Student- Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Bradi and I am a graduate student at University studying speech-language pathology. I have a passion for working with children of all ages. I have been babysitting since I was old enough to take a babysitting certification class through the park district at the age of 12. I have babysat for countless families...

Bradi can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Suzanne M.

Orland Park, IL

$15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi! I am 19 years old. I have my certification in ABA Therapy and experience with working with special needs.

Suzanne can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping

Skills:

CPR

Nicole J.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Teaching Is More Than ABCs! Patient, Creative, And Knowledgeable In Early Childcare