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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Gurnee, IL

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Gurnee, IL

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Jennifer J.


Grayslake, IL

$19-46/hr7 yrs exp

Honored To Help Any Family With Their Needs

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I raised my family and am interested in helping other families with their child care needs. I have a 20-year-old son and 22-year-old son who no longer need me. I had a child that had HLHS and eventually had a heart transplant. I believe my experience with my son can offer relief for families with special needs children. I enjoy...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Alexa G.


Lake Villa, IL

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Full-time Or Part-time Caregiver Available

Hello, my name is Lexi. Ever since I was 13 I started babysitting for a family of two young children. That continued for 6 years until I went away to college. There, I picked up a personal care assistant job to work with individuals with disabilities. Throughout my experiences, I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know those...
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Zofia G.


Mundelein, IL

$26-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have 13 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation , Bathing , Housekeeping, medication administration , special care , special needs assistance. I had great work reference from families who employed me. got Annual non medical service workers training certification. All Trust Methods of...
Zofia can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, errands
Hi! My name is Sam and I've been babysitting since I was basically a kid myself! I love kids and was a nanny the past two summers for a young special needs girl. I have experience babysitting newborns and multiple children at a time! I also worked as a caregiver at the after school daycare for St. Mary's Primary School. I'm...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kame M.


Round Lake, IL

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

I'm a patient and creative childcare provider with five years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to pursue a career as a nanny, and I've had the pleasure of supporting families in this role ever since. I believe in open and honest communication with...
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Nickie T.


Libertyville, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher And Mom For In-Home Care

Hi! My name is Nickie. I live in Libertyville and am a teacher who is no longer in the classroom since the birth of my daughter in 2016. I work part time tutoring kids with special needs, as well as those in general education who require scaffolded support for intervention or gifted programs. I am available part time for child...
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Jenna J.


Grayslake, IL

$25-35/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I graduated from Marquette University, with a bachelors in public relations and advertising with studies in early childhood development. I am the eldest child. So, naturally I have always had that maternal caretaking abilities. I started babysitting/pet sitting in high school and really shifted my focus on nannying after I...
Jenna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Yajaira C.


Waukegan, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available

Worked at daycare in Waukegan. Have references if you need them. Part time year experience.
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Ursula S.


Grayslake, IL

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Hands

Hi there, I'm Ursula. I work full-time in education as a Educational Sign Language Interpreter. I'm off in the summers and have availability during the weekends during the school year. I've worked with kids at school with a range of disabilities and also provided home care. Looking for weekend work now and more hours in...
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Grace D.


Libertyville, IL

$15/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/nanny

I have been babysitting since I was 13, and if I wasn't then I was watching my younger brother. I always have loved hanging out with little kids and getting to spend time with them. In high school, I volunteered with children for several years. My first year I worked with special needs kids and taught educational and cooking...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kayla R.


Grayslake, IL

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

I have a younger sister with Down syndrome. I've sat in on many sessions with her and her therapists learning, watching and becoming more involved in her life as the time goes on. in high school and middle school I was a part of the schools "buddy" program doing gym and spending time in the classrooms with the kids in these...
Hello there, I'm Kimberly, aka Kim. I live in Lake Villa. I have 4 kids and 8 grandchildren. I've been happily married to my husband Rob for 29 years. I enjoy helping others. I'm flexible and have been known to go out of my way for my clients. I will also work overnight and for special circumstances. I'm kind, gentle &...
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Maria T.


Waukegan, IL

$15-50/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a paraprofessional for the Special Education District for 2 years and at kinder care for 1.
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Hannah L.


Wadsworth, IL

$23-50/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny

I've always had a passion for caring for children. I was fortunate to have a wonderful caregiver as a child and I hope to provide the same positive experience for other children. I also served as the caregiver for my special-needs aunt and found great joy in that role. I'm very social, friendly, and have a good sense of humor. I...
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Melvie M.


Round Lake, IL

$15-35/hr6 yrs exp

9 Year Experience Being A Nanny In All Ages.

Honest, loving, reliable and a God fearing individual. Receives goid and excellent reviews from previous clients. My Motto is "Let all your things be done with Love" 1 cor. 16:14.
I love to help others that don't have the strength and/or ability to care for themselves. I got certified & licensed as a nursing assistant in 2019. I enjoy learning new skills that can help me and others. I also want to continue my path in the medical field. I have special needs members in my family who I care for at times....
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Rebecca L.


Mundelein, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Early Childhood Teacher Available For Babysitting

I am a mother of 4 and grandmother to 1. I have experience babysitting infants through teenage. I have had CPR training. I have also worked as a preschool teacher. I was in charge of up to 20 4-year-old. I have experience with epi-pen, nebulizer, physical and cognitive disabilities. I also have experience with insulin, sugar...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Mayolita M.


Grayslake, IL

$14-30/hr10 yrs exp

I am a Certified aid in the state of Illinois and have taking care of adults with many disabilities as well as children. I have 14 years experience under supervised nurses and have been properly trained with many different situations and care that are needed to be handled. I hope I can answer more of your questions in a further...
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Kellien V.


Round Lake, IL

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced worker for special needs children

I have been working full-time in the field of special education for four years. I also tutor part time for a child that needs NET training and I also run ABA programs. I have experience working with children who are diagnosed with Autism, Schizophrenia, Asperger's, BD, Down syndrome, and some with dual diagnoses. I have worked...
I'm a very active energetic person I have a medical assistant degree that I finished 4 years ago. Over the years I gained a lot of experience as a caregiver with elderly. Would love to help out with your special someone.

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

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Gurnee, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.