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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Highwood, IL

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Highwood, IL

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Jessica C.


Deerfield, IL

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

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I've always had a passion for nurturing young minds and fostering their development, which led me to become a childcare provider and pursue a degree in elementary education. With four years of experience as a babysitter and after-school pre-school teacher, I'm comfortable caring for up to five children of all ages. My background...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Niaja L.


Wheeling, IL

$20-22/hr4 yrs exp

Supporting You

Hello my name is Niaja, I am passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others. Making your life easier is always the goal. I am dedicated to making a positive impact in people's lives. I love providing support to others around me and hopefully I can include that in your lives. I have worked in the hospital for...
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Charles M.


Wilmette, IL

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher With Special Needs Experience

I am a golden apple nominated teacher with experience working with special needs students, including a year working in special edict specifically. I also am an adjunct professor of Educational Psychology. I coach cross-country and track and Field during the school year. I am warm, patient and dependable. Given my education and...
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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Cary W.


Vernon Hills, IL

$25-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Cary & I love working with others to create engaging experiences through an environment that fosters safety, creativity, curiosity, & kindness. I have incredibly strong communication skills, reliability, punctuality, maturity, a very high emotional intelligence, & an unmatched sense of integrity. Other...
Cary can also help with: Hospice services, mobility assistance, personal care, home modification, dementia, companionship & more
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Talia C.


Deerfield, IL

$16-30/hr2 yrs exp

- Work for United Cerebral palsy ! Work one one one with kids with disabilities to help them in social environments and basic daily tasks - have been on three clubs for supporting kids with social needs - worked abroad with kids 0-3 with special needs
I have worked at a elementary, and middle school levels with a wide range of students! As a elementary school teaching assistant, I have worked with students with autism, down syndrome, various physical handicaps, and specific learning disabilities. As a middle school teacher I also have experience working with children who...
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Megan H.


Northbrook, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Megan. I am 23 years old. I am a high school teacher with over 10 years of experience working with kids. love working with kids and I have babysat 12 families in my hometown. I have babysat toddlers, children, preteens and teenagers. I also have babysat children with special needs. I am known for being...
Megan can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Isabella S.


Lincolnshire, IL

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER / BABYSITTER

Hello, my name is Isabella. I am 25 years old. I have had my EMT license for 1 year and worked as an Ambulance Driver as well as Basic Life Support Provider since having my EMT license. I am currently in a transitional period with work and looking for a family who could use my excellent knowledge and experience to help support...
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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Alina Y.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time

Hello! Experienced nanny offering 9 years of experience caring for children from birth to school age, including special needs kids. A positive role model focused on the support and care of the child's development. Graduated from medical school in Ukraine with a paramedic degree where I learned how to stay calm and know how to...
Alina can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Laima O.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Additional Family Member

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for more than 18 years. In my past jobs I have taken care of stroke victims, people with Alzheimer's disease, cancer patients, and individuals with dementia and epilepsy (my last job for 15+ years). I even took care of a man who suffered from ALS. With the ALS patient I had to maintain his ventilator,...
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Thet K.


Wheeling, IL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I worked in one of the nursing homes for a year. I have been working with several home health agencies since 2010. I also worked some private duty caring for young people with special needs.
Thet can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Thet K.


Wheeling, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time/Full-time CNA Caregiver

I worked in nursing home for a year. I have been working as CNA/caregiver in home health setting since 2010. I have had experiences in taking care of clients with quadriplegic, Cerebral Palsy (mild to severe type), Autism, mental illness, Asperger's, ADHD, Neurological genetic disorder and other special needs. I also possess the...
I am a special education teacher with 13 year of experience. I am calm and patient.
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Jennifer M.


Wheeling, IL

$23-28/hr10 yrs exp

I am an experienced mother who has cared for two special needs children. My daughter had cancer at 9. My son was speech and language delayed, LD, and has ADHD.
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Laimute B.


Lake Forest, IL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hello, I have extensive experience taking care of children with special needs, disabled adults and the elderly. Are you looking for quality care in the northern and northwestern suburbs? My name is Laima. I'm a skilled caregiver with 15+ years experience. I have excellent references and have experience to help in the hospital. I...
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Allison B.


Glenview, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny, And Tutor

Hello! My name is Allison and I am excited to be your babysitter, nanny, and/or tutor. I graduated from Elon University in 2019 with a BA in Human Services & International Studies with a minor in Spanish. I spent this past academic year working as an English Language Assistant at an elementary school in Madrid, Spain. I have...
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

Hello! My name is Abbey. I am currently a student at Brigham Young University studying Family Services. I have one more year left and I plan to get my masters in Social work upon graduation. I have a lot of experience working with children as I have nannied for years in the past. I also worked for a while at a special needs...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Olivia V.


Winnetka, IL

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

Caring For Many Disabilities !

I have cared for those on the spectrum, with ADHD, seizures, as well as other special needs. Thank you !

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