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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Hillside, IL
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Hillside, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Flight Attendant for American Airlines.
I've worked as an after school activity specialist with Austin Parks and Recreation for 3 years at a recreation center for kids and adults with special needs. I have a variety of experience in working with children with autism and different developmental experiences. Prior to that I...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
4.7
(3)
I am a certified Educational Assistant. I have worked with 3-5 yr old special needs at risk children for 21 years. I now work as an assistant at the Elementary level K-2 grades. I am a certified CNA, Phlebotomists, EKG technician. I have provided home health care for 19 years.
5.0
"She watched my mom who was 97 and did a wonderful job. Very caring and her clients always come first. Willing to help whatever needs to be done. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Parents!
I've been a professional in childcare and education for 13+ years. As a daycare teacher, tutor, babysitter, summer camp counselor, and nanny, I've worked with children with special needs in several different capacities. I have specific and extensive experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD, Down...
Shakira Q.
Chicago, IL
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. With over a decade of experience, I am very comfortable enforcing household rules. I have a creative and imaginative nature, which keeps children engaged and entertained. I'm also trained in First Aid and CPR, and have...
Shakira can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Shakira is a wonderful woman with great morals, great attitude, & great with kids. She's watched my son since he was 6 months. I love how she disciplines using methods like time out. She's amazing with planning activities for him taking him to the park, library,...
Araceli G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Dynamic and highly dependable Childcare Provider and Educator with over 13 years of experience. Background in Early Childhood Education and Childhood Development. Extensive special needs experience. Dedicated to helping shape children into confident, intelligent, and empathetic people who will carry those traits on into...
Dania can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Dania to help us with our daughter. She was always on time, and our daughter loved having her come over. Dania was very nice and accommodating to our crazy work schedules and work times. We would definitely hire her again in the future. She was very...
Sandra B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I just finished caring for a non-verbal autistic boy in the afternoons. My responsibilities included meal preparation, transportation, and life skills including physical and mental activities to enhance his daily life. My best attributes in this situation are my patience, persistence, and sense of caring for the situation for...
5.0
"Michael was dependable and punctual. He was very friendly and worked hard. He helped up with a large family event. He was lovely to the guests, and we would definitely rehire him. I do not hesitate to recommend him!"
Leslie G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
ROSAURA
Objective:
Certified Nursing Assistant since 1998. Specialize in Dementia, Parkinson's, MS and Austism. Working homecare since 2015
Experience:
A. B
02/21- Present
Personal Support Worker
Help around his apartment
Errands, Walks
M. H
09/2019-Present
CNA
Companionship, ADL, Groceries, Errands
Custom Home...
5.0
"Rosaura helped me with wound care after I had to have an emergency surgery. I had an abscess removed from my tail bone and had to have surgical packing changed daily for almost three months. Rosaura had never used foam medical packing prior to this and was...
Natalie S.
3.9
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have been a professional nanny for 26 wonderful years. I also have been an Assistant Teacher and a nanny for special needs children. I believe that all children are special and true gifts. I have a lot of fun and creative ideas for art projects, games and playtime. I have alot of experience helping with potty training. I am...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Heather has a calm energy that was great in our house with 2 under 2. She was flexible with coming in early when needed. Only worked with her for a few months because she moved out of state."
Jenna S.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am 31 years old, a friendly, adventurous, helpful, imaginative, dependable, and energetic person. I have experience with an infant - 13 years old. I volunteered as a teaching assistant at the Kindergarten for 3 months. I was a teacher for middle school for one year in Thailand before I moved to the U. S. I was a...
Kamonchanok can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is a lovely person. Full of energy and active. The kids have a good and fun time with her"
Thunya P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Lorraine. I m 34yrs old. I'm a certified nurses assistant and have completed 3 yrs towards a nursing degree. I have experience taking care of children and adults with special needs. I am naturally patient, loving and nurturing. I believe in treating the people I care for with respect and as though they are a...
5.0
"Lorraine assisted me with transportation and after care of surgery. She is dependable, kind, willing to run errands for me. Would highly recommend her and would definitely hire her again. She was so nice and a pleasure to have with me as I recovered. 5 stars!"
Susan C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working with special needs children and adults for over 25 years. I taught drama to developmentally disabled adults and taught or tutored most school subjects to elementary, teen, and adult learners in classrooms, homes, non-profits, and tutoring centers. I have earned masters degrees in middle-secondary education and...
5.0
"Todd M. serves as our after-school tutor for our 11-year old daughter (6th GR) and 9-year old son (3rd GR). My husband and I both work full-time. We have enlisted Mr. M. to work with our children M-F from 3pm- 7pm. He picks them up from school and brings them home...
Jennifer W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a new mom of a wonderful 2-year-old babygirl and I'm only interested in occasional evening or weekend gigs. I've been working with a fantastic family's non verbal 23-year-old son with special needs for the past 6 years and I enjoy it immensely. I have over 9 years of combined experience working in schools as a...
5.0
"Jasmyn helps our family care for my special needs son and she has been a great addition to our team. She's consistent, attentive, caring, reliable and very nurturing. He took to her immediately. She's made my entire families life easier and more pleasant."
Tracy V.
5.0
(3)
Hi my name is Marisol, I go by Mari. I'm a mother of a 16 year old boy I love dearly. I love pets we have a pup of our own. I have a true passion working with kids and have cared for children of all ages, from infants to school-aged kids, caring for children with special needs. I'm bilingual (Spanish), reliable, nurturing,...
Marisol can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She's very responsible and a mother herself! She has the upmost respect for people and she's been babysitting for over 5 years. I have known Marisol for years and has been a best friend of mine who I personally trust a lot and is a hardworking, motivational and an...
Nicholas G.
Evelyn U.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Evelyn- I love kids and can say with confidence that caretaking is what I'm best at.
The way I care for children reflects the way I was raised; with empathy and respect. I'd like to say I've been babysitting since I was 10, as I helped my mother raise my 2 younger sisters, but I've been officially babysitting and...
Evelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is awesome with my son. He gets excited when I tell him she will be coming. I love her dependability, attention to homework assignments, flexibility, care for my son and goes above and beyond. I love having her as part of our family! "
Ximena O.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a 25-year-old that works at a hospital. I'm a reliable, caring, patience and empathy for others and their feelings. I like to take kids outside to do activities that involve exploration and discovery and allow kids to express themselves in an open environment. I have 6 years of babysitting experience including working at...
Peace can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Peace came through for me in a time of need to drop my son off at school, providing punctual and reliable transportation. She sent many pictures during the journey, which helped ease my anxiety as a parent. Additionally, she was very friendly and kind, making both...
Precious T.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been working as a nanny since 1997, I have experience with different age group, and I worked with families in different part of Chicago-land,
I am responsible, reliable, patient, and professional nanny, I have a great love and passion to work with children, I can play, read and engage the child into different activities...
Hakima can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hakima is great! She's dependable, trustworthy, an excellent care taker, and really is patient with our children. She was our nanny for a while, our children adored her and we loved the way she cared for them and educated them.
We are still fortunate enough to...
Andrew D.
Julia C.
Western Springs, IL
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am a practicing registered nurse with 2. 5 years of experience. I enjoy spending time and assisting those with special needs. I am CPR certified and vaccinated against the Flu and COVID.
Julia can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
Dana V.
Willowbrook, IL
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm A Paraprofessional Who Works With Special Need Kiddos In Need Of A Summer Job.
I'd describe my personality as fun, nurturing, caring
I like working with kids because I love kids.
Vanessa B.
Darien, IL
$15-20/hr • 5 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: Personal care, respite care
Nia B.
Oak Park, IL
$15-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Loving, active and responsible childcare professional. I have over 6 years experience working with children from 0-12, including children with special needs. I truly love caring children and helping their families. My childcare services are centered around exploration and education. I look forward to speaking with your family...
Nia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hillside, IL
Cori F.
5.0
She watched my mom who was 97 and did a wonderful job. Very caring and her clients always come first. Willing to help whatever needs to be done.
- Care member
Shakira Q.
5.0
Shakira joined our family when my daughter was 4 weeks ago and my son was 2.5. For a year and half she cared and loved my children as her own. Parting ways was one of the hardest things my family had to do. I started my own business and no longer needed a nanny, luckily we are still in close contact...
- Kassandra M.
Dania G.
5.0
We cannot express enough how much we have loved having Dania become part of our family! Dania assisted with our three children ages newborn to four years old for almost 2 years! Our two oldest children are autistic and require specialized therapy. Dania participated in the therapy sessions, and her...
- Laurie B.
Michael S.
5.0
Michael was dependable and punctual. He was very friendly and worked hard. He helped up with a large family event. He was lovely to the guests, and we would definitely rehire him. I do not hesitate to recommend him!
- Leslie G.
Rosaura C.
5.0
Rosaura helped me with wound care after I had to have an emergency surgery. I had an abscess removed from my tail bone and had to have surgical packing changed daily for almost three months. Rosaura had never used foam medical packing prior to this and was comfortable learning how to pack and...
- Natalie S.
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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.