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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lake Villa, IL

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Lake Villa, IL

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Lisa H.


Lake Villa, IL

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs

5.0

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I've been working with kids with special needs and disabilities for the last four years through the Penguin Project of McLean County as well as being a student aide in the Rochester school district. This is a special group that utilizes the acting talents of kids with special needs and disabilities with a peer mentor on stage....
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Lisa H.


Lake Villa, IL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Human Trainer And Wrangler ;)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! Thanks for taking time out of your schedule to look at my profile! My name is Lisa and I graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor's of Arts and Science in Theater Design and Production. During my years there, I've learned such skills as sewing, various arts and crafts methods, and managing teams of people....
Lisa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Lisa to watch our two boys, one of which has special needs. Lisa was always punctual and always took good care of the boys. She was always patient and our kiddos loved seeing her everyday. We would definitely recommend Lisa for any of your childcare needs."

Shelby M.

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Roseleen B.


Lake Villa, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Service For Full-Time Job

My experience with special needs services is that I worked in a nursing home in Lake Bluff. I worked as a RTA (restorative therapist assistant). I worked there for about a year and a half, and I worked in the rehabilitation department. I have also done other various in-home care for seniors, for a woman who was a paraplegic.
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Marjorie B.


Lake Villa, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse Caregiver Home Visits Or Part-Time Caregiver

Caring, compassion, skillful, honest and outgoing registered nurse with vast experience in home care visits, including ADL's, IV management, medication administration, hospice, & wound care in pediatrics and geriatrics.
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Alexa G.


Lake Villa, IL

$15-20/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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Riley B.


Lake Villa, IL

$18-22/hr1 yrs exp

I'm currently working at a place where I help others with Autism, and I would like to help more and grow outside of my work as well!
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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Riley B.


Lake Villa, IL

$20-22/hr2 yrs exp

I Am A Very Energetic And Love Putting Smiles On Children's Faces!

I have two years paid experience watching children. I am experienced watching special needs children, and have worked in daycares as well. I am going to be working to get my CPR certification. I can help with light chores, errands, pets, and transportation. Hope to speak with you soon :)
Riley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Stephanie K.


Ingleside, IL

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time /Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in childcare since 1999. In those years I have worked at daycare centers and cared for ages 6 weeks to 12 years old and special needs. From 2005 to 2012 I was a preschool teacher and enjoyed every minute of it. I have also had nanny positions which was also a very enjoyable experience. During that time I cared for...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do extras such as education. Our family loved our time with her and our kids miss her. We only made a change due to one of us...

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Donyel H.


Round Lake, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Who Teaches With Educational Play!

Learning and Playing with children has blessed me with the most wonderful memories of all! Teaching a child to express themselves and communicate through music and sign language (ASL) and watching their frustrations ease, are some of the reasons I became a Nanny. I am a loving Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of...
Donyel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Donyel was a nanny to our daughter for almost a year, starting when she was 6 months old. She's by far the best care-taker we've ever had! She's responsible, reliable, loving, nurturing and taught our daughter sign language, dancing, listening, talking and so much...

Maria G.

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Valerie R.


Spring Grove, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a mom of 2 grown sons and a young, energetic grandmother of 7, ranging from 2 years to 15 years old. I have many years of experience caring for babies, toddlers, and adolescents. I have experience tutoring 6, 7, and 8th graders with IEP's. I also have extensive skills required for special needs and can perform various...
Valerie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"My fiancee and I were going out of the country for vacation on a cruise. My fiancee has 2 kids still in school so we felt the need to have someone dependable be here in the evenings to keep an eye on the kids and make sure they got to school, etc. We also have 4...

Jason O.

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Donyel H.


Round Lake, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Homecare And Childcare Expert Over 20 Years Of Family Services

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a Caregiver and Consultant with availability throughout Illinois (also domestic and international travel flexibility) to clients wherever you may reside. With over 20 years of experience with Home Healthcare, Childcare, Expectant Mothers, Hospice, Respite care, Rehabbing, Special Needs, and Family support, well-rounded...
Donyel can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Donyel cares for our daughter like she is her own. She teacher her so much (alphabet, sign language, dancing, how to express frustration) helped with rules, and brought so much joy to the house. She’s the best."

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Donyel H.


Round Lake, IL

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Certified Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Donyel and I have over 20 years of experience in providing care to persons with special needs of all ages, throughout New Jersey and the Tri-state area. With training and certifications including but not limited to Home Healthcare, Adult and Child/Infant CPR/First Aid and AED, Crisis Management, Abuse & Neglect,...
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Marybeth S.


Round Lake, IL

$35/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a registered nurse from the Philippines, I have worked as a private caregiver for almost 9 years in the Chicago area. I am very committed, dedicated, and passionate. I take my task and responsibility very seriously, I create a system and take the initiative to improve care and comfort. I make sure I add value and quality of...
5.0
"MaryBeth was part of a team of caregivers that provided home-based care for my 96 year old mother in the period preceding her death. Mary Beth was kind and caring, and engaged effectively with my mom. I would highly recommend MaryBeth for similar jobs."

Victor C.

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John K.


Gurnee, IL

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care With The Family Touch!

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! My wife and I have 3 kiddos. Youngest girl 2. I have an 8-year-old daughter who loves to come with me to supervise! She likes to play with the kids too. I am a professional caregiver that provides complete care for newborns, infants, toddlers, preschool, and school age. Short term & long term care. 1-40 hours....
John can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"We would recommend John as a babysitter! He has been reliable, provided great communication prior to and during his time with our kids. Our oldest child said she really enjoyed playing with him and would love him to come back."

Kathleen M.

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

Special Needs Care

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Sheila S.


Round Lake, IL

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver

I am currently caring for a young special needs adult. I find this line of work fulfilling as I'm able to provide a service to someone who otherwise is not in a position to help themselves
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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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Dawne S.


Grayslake, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Welfare Attendant

I worked for 15 years for the Chicago Board of Education with many different children (of all ages) with special needs.
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Danielle H.


Gurnee, IL

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Disney Danielle

I like working with kids because they are imaginative and creative. I think it is important to foster that and support their individuality. Currently, I work as a childcare provider where we care for those 4 months old all the way up until 12 years old. Previously, I was a nanny and caregiver and have experience with special...
Danielle can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lake Villa, IL

Lisa H.

5.0

My three children (2, 7, 9) all adore Lisa and so do we. At the start of the school year she not only watched our 2 year old but also made sure the old two were logged in for classes remotely and she helped them with their work when needed. She made breakfast and lunch for all three kids. She...

- Anna G.

Stephanie K.

5.0

Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do extras such as education. Our family loved our time with her and our kids miss her. We only made a change due to one of us deciding to stay home with our kids...

- Care member

Donyel H.

5.0

Donyel was a nanny to our daughter for almost a year, starting when she was 6 months old. She's by far the best care-taker we've ever had! She's responsible, reliable, loving, nurturing and taught our daughter sign language, dancing, listening, talking and so much more. I couldnt recommend her...

- Maria G.

Valerie R.

5.0

Valerie is a warm, friendly, responsible, care giver. We had a family emergency and required help on very short notice. Valerie came through 100% and the kids love her. She stepped in and took grandma's place without skipping a beat. We are very lucky to have her in our lives.

- Alyce L.

Donyel H.

4.0

Donyel was loving and thoughtful with our children. She played with them both actively and creatively. Our children loved her.

- Care member

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