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Find special needs caregivers in Lake in the Hills, IL that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lake in the Hills, IL

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Lake in the Hills, IL

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Darlene Y.


Crystal Lake, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare/Senior Care

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a health care professional willing to care for children/special needs kids and seniors. I am mature, responsible, dependable, kind, patient, fun and a non smoker. I am CPR certified for healthcare providers and fully vaccinated for Covid and flu. I have worked for several families for years and can provide references if...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Laura D.


Cary, IL

$15-26/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs And Senior Caregiver

I have 30+ years caring for children and adults with special needs, including people in our aging generation living with dementia. I am passionate about advocating for those who cannot advocate for themselves. I am compassionate, caring and reliable.
Laura can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
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Patricia L.


Carpentersville, IL

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Assistant

I can help at your home individual special needs. I am very familiar with children and adults wide variety of special needs. I can help with children on the spectrum. I am very good with children and adults with the G-tub. I am very familiar with individuals that have epilepsy and a seizure disorder. Looking for spending time...
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Jordan K.


Crystal Lake, IL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I have worked with children from different backgrounds, including those with special needs. I am willing to help out where needed and as much as I possibly can.
Jordan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Amanda F.


Barrington, IL

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time

I am a full time special education teacher in cook county. I just started my 5th year teaching and am still loving it!
Hi my name is Natalie I have been working with kids for 5+ years including special needs children. My 4-year-old nephew is my best friend and I helped raise him since birth. I am very laid back and patient. I can help cook, clean, and with anything else you may need!
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I'd describe my personality as bubbly, outgoing, and caring. I like working with kids because they make me happy - I like to inspire children. I'm looking for a job that has a stable schedule and good hours I started working with kids when I was 12, I have two twin brothers with special needs who will be 10 this year!...
Jillian can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
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Nicole A.


Crystal Lake, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

The Friendly and Fun Nicole C.

Hello! I'm Nicole and I would love to join your world and learn more about your child who has special needs. I myself have a brother who has Down syndrome and understand the unique world that families who love someone with special need are a part of. I have spent many years volunteering with special needs organizations and am...
I currently work as a case manager for adults and children with special needs. I have my bachelor's in social work. I am obtaining my masters in special education with a concentration in Autism. I have worked in a variety of settings: day program, group home, and ICF. I have also worked in a therapeutic autism school. I have...
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Caitlin S.


Crystal Lake, IL

$20-27/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I have over 12 years in experience caring for individuals of all ages, intellectual disabilities, physical limitations, and across the lifespan.
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Elena R.


Barrington, IL

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

My name is Elena and I graduated from Valparaiso University in May 2024. I studied psychology and sociology. I have had a great passion for working with kids my whole life. I work at a school as a teachers aide. I work at a school that serves a population of kids with severe autism, behavioral issues, and medical issues. The...
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Mary O.


Dundee, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver For Special Needs

Hi, my name is Mary, and in High School, I was involved with in a deaf ministry with special needs. Now in college, for the past 2 years I have been involved in my church's special need ministry called Pathfinders. I believe that each individual is unique and created by God whether they have a condition or not.
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Marissa S.


Algonquin, IL

$15-16/hr2 yrs exp

I've worked as a Registered Behavior Technician during my undergrad. I worked with children with Autism ages 2-13. During my gap year I worked as a Qualified Intellectual Disability Profession for a grant funded Adult learning program. I worked with adults ages 18-94 with a variety of diagnoses as well a varying levels of...
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Ashley R.


Algonquin, IL

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic Sitter

Hi! My name is Ashley and I am looking for a family who needs nannying for the summer time! I am currently attending Optometry School in Texas at UIWRSO, but I will be back in Illinois from mid-may until mid-August. I have had the privilege of nannying/babysitting for 10+ families within the last 5 years, as well as teaching...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Ella T.


Crystal Lake, IL

$17-50/hr4 yrs exp

About Me !

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi , my name is Ella , I attend mchenry county college and i'm looking for a summer job that has a stable schedule and welcoming home. I'd describe my personality as creative, optimistic and outgoing. I love working with kids and being someone they can come to for advice. I started working with kids when I was 14. I've had...
I'm currently going to university for a degree in Elementary Education with a minor in English Education. I'm two years into my program, and I love it! I'm the oldest child in a family of otherwise all boys, and I've been taking care of them and other children through babysitting since I was 13 (my brothers called me mom when...
Karin can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

I have over 10 years of experience with special needs. autism, adhd, severe anxiety. Im CPR certified and first aid I provide my own transportation.
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Amy C.


Cary, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

I am currently a special education teacher and I love it. I have worked with a variety of kids and adults with disabilities in many different activities.
I'm fun, loving, hard working, loyal and honest. I have 17 Beautiful years of experience working for one family with 5 children ( 2, 5, 9, 13, and infant) and one child with special needs. I cared for well being of children from fun time, playing indoors/ outdoors , swimming, sports, crafts, reading, snuggles:), to bathing,...
Agnieszka can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Grace G.


Crystal Lake, IL

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Patient And Loving Care For Your Child

Kids and pets - I love them both! I'm hard-working, kind, fun, compassionate, punctual, and reliable. I've been working with children for the past 8 years - Special needs buddy, assistant to choir students, camp program aide, and routine babysitter. My experience with pets includes years caring for my own dog as well as friends'...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Ratings for Lake in the Hills, IL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Lake in the Hills, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.