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Find special needs caregivers in Glen Ellyn, IL that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Glen Ellyn, IL

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Glen Ellyn, IL

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Gina S.


Wheaton, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Independent Person/ Specialize With Alzheimer's /Dementia And Parkinson's/ Special Needs

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Concierge Service / Assisted Living Elder Care/ Child Care/ Special Needs Care/ I Offer the following: * Covid Vaccinated* Friendly Companionship * Bathing & Dressing Assistance * Errands * Light Housekeeping * Meal Preparation * Shopping * Flexible Hourly Care * Specialize & Certified With Alzheimer's & Dementia * Hospice Care*...
Gina can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional care and support provided by Gina towards my Mom. Gina demonstrated an extraordinary level of compassion, empathy, and kindness that went above and beyond. Gina not only attended to my Mom’s physical needs but...

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Virginija S.


Willowbrook, IL

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

Vaccinated Caregiver With Experience In Childrens Care And Senior Care

Dedicated caregiver with 23 years of experience providing exceptional care to children, elders, and patients with disabilities. I am skilled in assisting with daily living activities, meal preparation and personal care. Previously worked in the Rehabilitation center in Europe with children and adults as a physical therapist....
5.0
"Virginija is a very compassion , dedicated person providing care with exceptional skills including personal care , daily activities, management , security comfort and trust with her attentive approach ! Highly recommended "

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Noel B.


Lombard, IL

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Demonstrating A Love And Passion For Teaching

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Noël and I live in Villa Park, IL. I have a significant amount of experience caring for special needs individuals as I have a younger brother, Joshua, who is Autistic - he is my pride and my joy! In addition to caring for him, I assisted my parents with facilitating an at home early intervention program...
5.0
"Noel was amazing to work with. She is communicative, responsive, and caring. I would strongly recommend hiring Noel."

Clint S.

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Tamara A.


West Chicago, IL

$20-27/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked for help at home which was Lutheran social services prior to that I've worked with many different clients ranging from dementia and Parkinson's disease along with special need children I've worked for over 12 years
Tamara can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"A joy to have around. Does the little things that count."

Robert And Susan F.

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Clemonce M.


Wheaton, IL

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had a good amount of experience with special needs from young to old. I have been working through Care for sometime now and love the families I work for. I am very positive and upbeat, very patient and kind, and do everything I can to make my client feel loved and comfortable and happy.
5.0
"Clem is the best caregiver I have ever had. She helps me by making great suggestions on how to make my life simpler and easy for me! She is very dependable. Punctual and very dependable! She is sweet and kind! And is a very hard worker! She compassionate and...

Elle A.

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Jordan S.


Elmhurst, IL

$15-18/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Jordan, and I am looking to help an awesome family. I love working with kids, so I used that passion and became a camp counselor. I did that for two years at my local park district. I have experience with children as young as 3 and as old as 13. I also have experience with working with children with special...
Jordan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Emily B.


Wheaton, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Fun-Loving Nanny With Experience!

Hi, my name is Emily! I am a licensed paraprofessional and substitute teacher, with experience from babies to young adults! I have also been a nanny since 2017. With all of my years nannying, I have cared for only children and multiple siblings (and have overseen countless play dates), and I am comfortable with pretty much any...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily nannied for me for a year and she still helps me with the kids whenever I need her. Emily is punctual, responsive, reliable, and treats my children like they are her own. My kids adore her and are so happy every time they get to spend time with her. She’s a...

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Wendy P.


Naperville, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Patient, Loving Caregiver Seeking Part Time Position To Make A Positive Difference

If you are looking for a kind, patient and compassionate person to assist you or your loved one, I could be just what you are looking for. I am seeking a part time position to provide companionship and assistance with other needs such as light house work, errands, meal prep., appointments, etc. I am energetic, out-going,...
5.0
"I have had Wendy care for my 77 year old husband who has both Parkinson’s and dementia. She was on time, engaged him in activities, even cleaned the kitchen! Great gal! Highly recommended!"

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Eva C.


Bensenville, IL

$19/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Prefer

I have lot of experience with children from newborn- 11 years old, twins, special needs kids,. I worked as a professional child giver 7 years , and I have my own 2 kids 5, 7(special need).
Eva can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Vanessa B.


Darien, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

My passion is helping and taking care or people (children and adults). I enjoy putting a smile on someone's face. I am friendly, efficient, organized, and responsible. I have volunteered at senior centers in the past. I have worked with special needs children and handicap individuals.
Vanessa can also help with: Respite care, personal care
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Virginija S.


Willowbrook, IL

$25-26/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! . I have a lot of experience with special needs kids for the last 20 years.
Virginija can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I have extensive experience, providing one on one care and support for children of all ages, including those with special needs as a former paraprofessional and caregiver I am skilled in creating engaging activities, maintaining routines and fostering a positive nurturing environment, whether assisting with homework preparing...
Jenavieve can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Iryna R.


Naperville, IL

$20-38/hr5 yrs exp

Iryna

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a mom of two kids, a cat and a parrot. I have experience in personal chef, housekeeping, childcare, elder care, and working with people with disabilities. I've also worked for bigger caregiving agencies, as sous chef in a restaurant, business owner, and rideshare driver. I see myself building a flexible schedule that allows...
Hello! My Name is Nick I am Studying special education at Western Michigan university, I am also on the lacrosse team at WMU. I have 2 years of experience working in schools in the Kalamazoo area. Last summer I was a summer camp counselor at the YMCA in Grand Haven MI, providing child care for children 4-15.
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Hope M.


Wheaton, IL

$19-20/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Summer Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Hope M :) I have plenty of experience in childcare, both professionally and from years of volunteer work. I'm also able to clean, do meal prep, take care of pets... I'm very flexible. I'm a quick learner, so I'm sure I could learn to do anything! I've been hired by SeekingSitters, a nannying company. I've also...
Hope can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Eva C.


Bensenville, IL

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

I have lot of experience working with people In special needs.(MS, autistic)I worked as a nurse in hospital..
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Deborah K.


Elmhurst, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Currently a Childcare Teacher and Assistant Director

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a professional nanny with over 20 years experience. In Arizona I was an assistant special needs teacher and assistant kindergarten teacher, Director of the Before and After School program for 8 years. I was also a Childcare Assistant Director at a childcare facility in Arizona. Since January 2012, in Illinois, I was a nanny...
Deborah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Emily C.


Lombard, IL

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I have grown up with 3 cousins with Muscular Dystrophy and have spent my whole life helping them. I have assisted another family with two boys with Muscular Dystrophy and was a caregiver for them. I have worked at Seaspar, Easter Seals, Marklund Home and have been working in schools for many years. This allowed me to care with a...
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Lydia O.


Naperville, IL

$15-27/hr1 yrs exp

Experience with 1-3yrs. Experience with special needs. Lots of crafts, cooking, and baking. Knowledgeable with early development.
Lydia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Meridith H.


Naperville, IL

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi! I am 26 years old, living and working full time in New York! I graduated from Fordham University in 2021 and work in the sports industry. I have a lot of experience with caring for children within a variety of ages. I am the oldest cousin so I grew up taking care of my much younger cousins, two of which are special needs. I...
Meridith can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Glen Ellyn, IL

Gina S.

5.0

Gina was a loving, caring and professional caregiver loved by the entire family.

- Care member

Virginija S.

5.0

Virginija is a very compassion , dedicated person providing care with exceptional skills including personal care , daily activities, management , security comfort and trust with her attentive approach ! Highly recommended

- Care member

Noel B.

5.0

Noel was amazing to work with. She is communicative, responsive, and caring. I would strongly recommend hiring Noel.

- Clint S.

Tamara A.

5.0

A joy to have around. Does the little things that count.

- Robert And Susan F.

Clemonce M.

5.0

Clem is the best caregiver I have ever had. She helps me by making great suggestions on how to make my life simpler and easy for me! She is very dependable. Punctual and very dependable! She is sweet and kind! And is a very hard worker! She compassionate and without a doubt very supportive.

- Elle A.

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

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Glen Ellyn, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.