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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Hillside, IL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Hillside, IL

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Branndi C.


Hillside, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny Position

5.0

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I attended college, and although I didn't receive a degree I was given several opportunities to be an assistant teacher & a lead teacher in different daycare facilities because of my qualifications & background in child development. I've taught from infant- 5 years... I have 20 years in teaching, & 30+ years working with...
Branndi can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Branndi watched our two children for almost 3 years. She was with us from when my daughter was 3 months until my son was 2. In that time she truly became part of the family and took care of my children like they were her own. Branndi was great about taking the kids...

Kate C.

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Branndi C.


Hillside, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...
Branndi can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
5.0
"Branndi is a very great listener that is able to come up with solutions to problems. She is very cheerful and brightens any room she enters. She is very organized and timely."

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Branndi C.


Hillside, IL

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

I attended college, and although I didn't receive a degree, I was given several opportunities to be an assistant teacher & a lead teacher in different daycare facilities because of my qualifications & background in child development. I've taught from infant - 5 years... I have 20 years of teaching and 30+ years working with...
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Kaitlin B.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have babysat for 5 years. I worked as a one on one companion with a child who has special needs for the past 3 years. I enjoy playing games with the kids and am very adaptable to meet schedule needs.
Kaitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her. "

Ling L.

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Lorraine G.


Glendale Heights, IL

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Bilingual Experienced College Student Available for Babysitting

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I enjoy working with children of all ages. I've been working with children since I was 15 years old. But I've been a professional nanny since 20. I have excellent references upon request. I finished my associates degree and completed 3 years towards a nursing degree. I am a certified nurses assistant. I reside in Glendale...
Lorraine can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Lorraine helps us out part-time and is very engaging with our 2 boys. She is great about communicating, organized, and on time. My house looks great when I come home and she does things without me even having to ask! "

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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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Miriam T.


Melrose Park, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Nanny

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have been a full-time nanny for about 15 years now. My experience is from premature babies to middle school-aged kids, also kids with special needs. I am very patient and a loving person. Love to be outdoors, doing activities, singing, reading and dancing with kids. I have my own car willing to use to transport kids...
Miriam can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Miriam was confident and enthusiastic about caring for our 3-year-old and 8-month-old for the evening. Our daughter's first question when she woke up the next morning was when she'd get to see Miriam again!"

Elizabeth T.

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Kaeleen E.


River Grove, IL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! I am a certified nursing assistant/patient care technician. I have experience working as a CNA at a nursing rehabilitation facility. I've had training with younger patients, special needs, and of course elderly. I currently work in an ICU at Elmhurst Hospital for the last two years: My skills range from transportation,...
Kaeleen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kaeleen helped my husband transition back home from a long stay at the hospital and rehab. She assisted with bathroom, bathing, shaving, feeding, and mobility. Kaeleen was never late, and had a true personal touch to her care. She worked for me until ultimately my...

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Jhan I.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate And Trustworthy

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. a wife and a mother of two boys 27 years and 14 years lived in Chicago and suburbs for over 30 years I'm a licensed cosmetology. I work as a nany from age of 21 for a special need 30-year-old girl . And the then got my license and worked as hair...
Jhan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"I highly recommend Jhan. She is a wonderful, kind, caring human being with an outstanding work ethic, high career and family values."

Karl F.

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Alexis S.


Berwyn, IL

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a dedicated advocate for people with disabilities. I have worked in this field for about 6 years. I have loved every step of this journey, this is why I am currently going to grad school to pursue a career in occupational therapy. I have worked I'm a in home and clinic setting and understanding the stressors not only for...
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Cassie S.


Oak Park, IL

$28/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny/Tutor

Actively looking for a part-time nanny or tutor position. Establishing trust with whomever is watching your child is key and very important to me. I've created such wonderful relationships with all the families I've worked with. I have experience with toddlers up to teens. I also have my Bachelors in English and Psychology. I...
Cassie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"If you communicate your expectations, Cassie will follow up and meet them. She is currently a nanny for our family in the afternoon. We like her. "

Paul M.

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Anais V.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Care Taker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I began babysitting at the age of 11 yrs old. I am now 27. I currently work at Advocate Aurora Health as a Medical Assistant. I have always expressed interest in the medical field. I want to go in to Nursing and Esthetics. I am looking for something temporary to help save money up to pay for school. Open to babysitting,...
Anais can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Anais has watched both of my children & they both love her. She has been on time every time we have needed her, & has a great demeanour. I would highly recommend her to my friends and family as a sitter."

Billy R.

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Cynthia H.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Mama C / Encourager Of Children

I have 6+years of experience in foster care at SOS Children's Village in Lockport. I have fostered approximately 30 children, and loved the experience and my foster families. I recently moved back to Chicago in September of 2022. Before moving back to Chicago I was a member of my church in Joliet for 17 years and I was involved...
Cynthia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cynthia is a compassionate, loving and fun caregiver. She was the first person outside of family to care for our daughter when she was 6 months old. Your kids will feel cared for, loved and have so much fun with Cynthia! "

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Cami B.


Chicago, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Professional, Educated, Highly Recommended Caregiver!

28-Year-old hardworking, self-motivated worker with strong knowledge of psychology and healthcare as well as customer service, social skills, and office duties. Certified in CPR, non-smoking, reliable car, & experience with animals. Associate's degree in General Studies, over 100 credits of Psychology courses. I worked as an...
Cami can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Cami was very engaged with my children and was not on her phone like most people these days. I rate a 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Cori F.


Darien, IL

$24-33/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with special needs at risk children for 21 years. I now currently am an educational assistant in an elementary PreK-2nd grade building for 7 years. I enjoy helping children and love to see them enjoy learning. I also have current certification for CNA, phlebotomy, EKG technician and have provided home health care...
Cori can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Cori has a love for kids and keeps their best interest at the heart of everything she does. She respects kid's individual needs and works with them to be their best. Cori has lots of experience with children and strives to make a meaningful connection with them....

Carrie F.

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Olga R.


Chicago, IL

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a cheerful, positive and respectful person. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience caring for children with special needs (ADD&ADHD). I am someone who loves the outdoors and believes that too much TV is never a good thing. Playing outside, playing games and encouraging children to use their...
Olga can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Olga was our nanny from when my son was 6 months old to 2.5 years old and the only reason we parted ways was because he went to preschool. She is a FANTASTIC teacher and caregiver. He learned all his colors and numbers and letters from her and she was always...

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Emily T.


Franklin Park, IL

$24/hr12 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

My passion for nurturing young minds and my positive experiences in babysitting inspired me to become a childcare provider. With over 12 years of experience caring for children of all ages, up to 11 years old, I have honed my skills in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. I pride myself on being patient,...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Emily was our nanny for almost 4 years, starting in fall of 2020. We have two boys that were 1 and 3 years old when Emily started with us and now entering full time Kindergarten and 2nd grade. Emily was always a very positive, calm, supportive presence in their...

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Priscila M.


Downers Grove, IL

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi Family, I am a professional Nanny with the following certifications and experiences: - Aid CPR AED certified (American Heart Association). - Special Needs Experience:(Autism and ADHD). - Managing ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities (certified by the University of Colorado). - Introduction to Food and Health (Stanford...
Priscila can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Priscila is a fantastic caregiver. She has a lot of experience and it shows! Our toddler absolutely loves her and we have called upon her multiple times. She is patient, kind, and loving and knows exactly how to entertain a young child for hours. We are so grateful...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hillside, IL

Branndi C.

5.0

Branndi is a gift, an angel, an amazing caretaker, and a truly special person. Branndi has been with our family as our daughter’s nanny from age 6 months until 21 months, when she’ll be starting school. Branndi has a beautiful and unique gift in how she cares for children. She has an innate sense...

- Care member

Branndi C.

5.0

Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of.

- Care member

Kaitlin B.

5.0

Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her.

- Ling L.

Lorraine G.

5.0

We have been working with Lorraine for about a month and she is wonderful! She is caring and attentive to our child and goes the extra mile to help with other projects if time permits. Easy to work with, receives feedback well, and would highly recommend!

- 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

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Hillside, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.