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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 $19/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Gurnee, IL

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Lakeisha R.


Zion, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Care Professional (DCP)

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Hello, My name is Lakeisha, I would like to think of myself as a caring and loving individual who enjoys helping people with intellectual disabilities. I have a strong commitment and desire to provide high-quality home care services to family caregivers who need a much-needed break from caring for an adult loved one. I have over...
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Kaitlyn A.


Antioch, IL

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Katie. I have had lots of experience with kids. I started working with kids when I was a freshman in high school. I have worked with infants to 15-year-olds as well as those with special needs. I love to do arts and crafts. I enjoy watching everyone get their creative juices flowing while doing the crafts. I also...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Jennifer J.


Grayslake, IL

$19-46/hr7 yrs exp

Honored To Help Any Family With Their Needs

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

Special Needs Care

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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: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, personal care, errands
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Alexa G.


Lake Villa, IL

$10-20/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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Hallie M.


Round Lake, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

All About Me!

Hello! My name is Hallie and I have been babysitting for over 13 years! I started babysitting when I was 12 years old for local people in my neighborhood and then at 18, I started tutoring for families. I attended the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh where I received my degree in special education in 2019. I then received my...
Hallie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Nickie T.


Libertyville, IL

$10-20/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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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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Hannah M.


Grayslake, IL

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

Vibrant And Experienced Care

Hello! I'm a tutor who also works with special needs and chronically ill kids, teens and adults. While my teaching is excellent, my encouragement and creativity is just as good! I've worked with kids my whole life and it's a passion of mine. I love creating positive memories and reinforcing their individuality, confidence and...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Yajaira C.


Waukegan, IL

$10-20/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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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...
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Grace D.


Libertyville, IL

$10-15/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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and I have 3 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm known for being patient and calm, and I always put the child's best interests first. I believe in open communication with parents, and I use their preferred method to provide regular updates...
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

$12-50/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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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

$10-15/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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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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.