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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Flossmoor, IL

The average rate is $15/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Flossmoor, IL

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Asia B.


Flossmoor, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Strong Passion For Children And Families

5.0

(7)

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Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

First, I would like to thank you for viewing my profile. I am pleased to tell you that I am a personable and reliable nanny with 10+ years' progressive experience in providing child care and early childhood development. I worked as a Lead Teacher with all age groups at a daycare for 4 years all whilst nannying for multiple...
Asia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Asia is a very compassionate and caring individual. She was a companion for my 91 year old mother that was recently diagnosed with dementia. She engaged my mother in conversation and activities. They had discussions that my mother loved. My mother not only had a...

Mary W.

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Chandler C.


Olympia Fields, IL

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Student

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

From a very early age I've known that childcare was going to be the direction in which I wanted to go with my career by eventually becoming a Pediatric Neontal Nurse Practitioner. In high school, I participated in countless organizations in which we were sent out to spend time with regularly developing children as well as...
Chandler can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Chandler was so easy to work with! We needed a date night sitter in our hotel while we were traveling and Chandler was perfect for the job. She responded promptly to messages, arrived early, and brought activities for our daughter! I highly recommend her! "

Valerie V.

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Jasmine M.


South Holland, IL

$17/hr8 yrs exp

Jasmine M.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I love children. This is what I am going to school to pursue. I have worked with children for many years. I was a teachers' aide two years with the preschool at my high school. I teach Sunday school at my church to an age group of 2 to 6. I have a cousin who is special needs and I often babysit him. I love children and enjoy...
Jasmine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Jasmine is very tentative and gentle with my one year old daughter, who is fussy and attached to her dad and I . She is a professional in this field . My daughter cries when we get there and before leaving out the door Jasmine has her to stop crying . Jasmine sends...

Angelique B.

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Ruth A.


South Holland, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Afordable and quality care provider!! I I have many references, CNA, CPR and DSP certified! Very reasonable many employment references , in the nursing of Illinois registry, fingerprinted in all 50 states, certified have very great reliable transportation! Fully vaccinated also!
5.0
"Very good about the patients needs"

Diane M.

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Dalia M.


Chicago Heights, IL

$12-18/hr2 yrs exp

Teacher And Babysitter!

I am a 2nd grade bilingual elementary teacher. My experience goes beyond babysitting. I have had to take care of 20 kids at a time, while also teaching. Therefore, I believe my experience in my classroom will carry on in any babysitting role. I am able to be fun and adventurous with kids but I am also able to teach them and...
Dalia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"Dalia is responsible, dedicated, organized, and punctual. She is also very communicative and always takes into consideration what is best for the person she is helping. Dalia is available and continuously cares for people."

Elizabeth C.

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Julie A.


Munster, IN

$21-22/hr5 yrs exp

I have over 5 years of experience working with special needs clients. I work at a day facility and side by side in group home facilities. I also have family members with disabilities. I know not every client will be a fit, but it also takes time and patience. In which I'm willing to put forth the effort. Please contact me if you...
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Cassie J.


Alsip, IL

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been engaged in childcare since the age of 15, and my passion for working with kids has only grown. Currently pursuing a degree in Pediatric Nursing, it's a lifelong dream of mine to contribute to children's well-being. With a 4-year-old brother, I have firsthand experience understanding children. Throughout high school, I...
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Madison B.


Frankfort, IL

$25/hr9 yrs exp

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, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Madison has been working for us for the past three months, and she is fantastic! She has kept our four children (ages 2-8) happy and engaged all summer long. From developing a reward system for good behavior, to trips to the park, baking adventures, or going out...

Kaitlin O.

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Patricia B.


Chicago Heights, IL

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter/ Companion-Certified Nursing Assistant

4.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've Worked Hands On With Special Needs Children in a School Environment and Adults As A Sitter While Hospitalized. My Special Needs Experience With Children Was With Primary Age To Intermediate Age At A. E. R. O, ECHO And SPEED Special Education, From1997 To 2000. I Worked As A Sitter from 2015 to 2019 At St. James Hospital For...
5.0
"She does a great job with my daughter, very kind."

Julia O.

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Julie A.


Munster, IN

$22-27/hr10 yrs exp

Patient And Fun-loving Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone, my name is Julie I've worked as a caregiver for over 10 years and with special needs now for over 6 years and have learned a lot in my time as a caregiver. I've worked with clients with Alzheimer's, dementia, special needs, and disabilities. Walking assistance and guidance assistance whether it is with a gait...
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Julie is very caring and very attentive to her client's needs. She is always ready to assist in any way she can. She is a wonderful caregiver, and anyone will be very happy to have her."

Michael P.

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Cassie J.


Alsip, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter / Caregiver Part-time Short Available For Short Term Notices.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Ive been working with kids for 3 years. I have worked with twins, special needs, newborns, etc. I am college learning about physical therapy. Eventually I want to specialize special needs physical therapy. I am fun, patient, responsible, and reliable.
Cassie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Cassie has been a reliable and caring after school sitter for us."

Lauren O.

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Heather M.


Steger, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is heather I have been a c n a for 16 years and have been doing home care 18 years. I have a clean back ground current CPR card . I am on the nursing registry for both Illinois and Indiana in good standings. I am responsible, caring, compassionate and reliable. services I provide include but are not limited to...
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Rita C.


Alsip, IL

$28/hr9 yrs exp

Ability Coach & Support Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love my job! What I love most are the amazing people I get to work with. I have over 10 years experience working with students and clients with multiple abilities and diagnoses. I have worked as a paid employee and volunteer for school districts, special need cooperatives and adult service providers. This has given me...
5.0
"Rita is a very calm, competent, and dependable caregiver. She very capably managed many challenging incidents with our special needs son during her tenure with our family. She is trustworthy, pleasant to be around, and is wonderful with kiddos. I strongly...

Charles S.

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Keairra M.


Calumet City, IL

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been watching kids for a 9 years now. I love having playtime with kids. I am good at putting kids down for bedtime. I am also great at working with special needs children, have lots of experience and great references. I am 29 but I think that's what makes me a great nanny because I can connect with the kids on their...
Keairra can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We had a wonderful initial interview with her arriving on time and making an excellent first impression. She's easy going and so far the girls adore her. This is our first week with her but so far it's been a great experience for our family! We hope to see...

Nicole B.

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Danielle H.


Tinley Park, IL

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Creative Chaos Coordinator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Dani, and I am a school social worker at an elementary school. I am a licensed social worker with several years of experience working with kids, especially children and adults with special needs such as Autism. My previous job was as a behavior clinician- no tantrum is too big for me to handle! I have 4 younger...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Dani is Amazing! She did everything we asked and more. Our kids loved her and they said she was the best babysitter they have ever had! "

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Laura M.


Frankfort, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

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.

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Nichole W.


Chicago Heights, IL

$20-31/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Nichole. I'm new to the area and seeking my next babysitting opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in the midwest. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. So, naturally, I turned to childcare as a profession at the age...
Nichole can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very punctual and kind. My daughter is scared of new people but warmed up to her before the night was over. She was very determined to make me feel comfortable with the whole situation. I greatly appreciated everything she did. I would recommend her services 100%...

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Kimberly R.


Thornton, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kim has been watching my 3 year old son since he was born. I hired her on the spot. She is a wonderful babysitter with a strong work ethic and provides excellent care for my son. In 3 years, she has never missed a day and is always on time. Because of her outgoing...

Colleen C.

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Kesheva P.


Chicago Heights, IL

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

I am a registered behavioral Therapist I have been working with children diagnosed with Autism and other mental and behavioral disabilities. I love working with all children of all levels of cognition. Working with a population as such requires additional education and training which I am qualified for.
5.0
"I have a child with autism Kesheva is always so patient with him. Our family absolutely adores her, and she's good at what she does."

Susan M.

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Tashea R.


Lansing, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

As a special needs caregiver, I work with children with special needs and their families to provide care in the home. Working as an extra set of hands for their parents, your duties are to work with a treatment plan for the child that outlines the help they require, including socialization, bathing, dressing, feeding, and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Flossmoor, IL

Asia B.

5.0

Asia is a very compassionate and caring individual. She was a companion for my 91 year old mother that was recently diagnosed with dementia. She engaged my mother in conversation and activities. They had discussions that my mother loved. My mother not only had a caregiver that assisted her but a...

- Mary W.

Chandler C.

5.0

Our kids took to Chandler very quickly and she had no trouble managing multiple children. She did a great job of getting our kids through dinner, packing up the leftover food, and sending them off to bed. Chandler was very flexible with scheduling and we were able to schedule her short notice. We...

- Daren J.

Jasmine M.

5.0

Very dependable! My 3yo said he had fun while in her care. As a mother that's all you want to hear. she also cares for my newborn and is great with him as well. Definitely recommend.

- Catearina C.

Ruth A.

5.0

Very good about the patients needs

- Diane M.

Dalia M.

5.0

Very professional, you can tell that Dalia is very passionate and caring when working with children. It was great that she was also an educator and my kids loved learning from her. No family could go wrong with having Ms. M. looking after their precious gems.

- Juan C.

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Ratings for Flossmoor, IL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Flossmoor, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.