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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lake Villa, IL

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Lake Villa, IL

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Isabelle D.


Gurnee, IL

$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Young Professional Available For Full Time Childcare

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Hi! My name is Izzy, I'm 23, and I've worked with kids in various capacities for about 8 years. Some of my experience includes working as a paraprofessional for elementary aged children with special needs as well as teaching toddlers at an early learning center. I love teaching and caring for children, and I believe that...
Isabelle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Tracy B.


Ingleside, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Love Playing With Them. Do Projects With Them. Love Watching Kids Learn And Grow. Have Fun !

I'm a certified teacher assistant! I you definitely won't be disappointed. I love kids. I love watching them learn and grow. really means a lot to me . i'm fantastic with kids.
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Tracy B.


Ingleside, IL

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

I Have 5 Years Of Experience Taking Care Of Senior Citizens

I have 5 years in senior care. Dementa , showers . Dressing . I'm not a CNA ! I know everything to be a CNA. I have 10 years in special needs kids. I run errands. Take to the doctors. Light house cleaning. I'm a certified teacher assistant.
Tracy can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia
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Janelle Z.


Antioch, IL

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Am Super Friendly And Believe In Helping Others

Nice to meet you! I look forward to meeting you and helping you out and be of assistance to you. I am very reliable, responsible, and will give communication updates as much as you would like.
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Destiny S.


Fox Lake, IL

$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced Sitter

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Working with kids is my passion. I've been a lead teacher and then assistant director at a daycare for 5 years. I've previously worked as nanny, volunteered at a public preschool and have two daughters that are 10 and 11. I have experience with all ages, but the majority has been with infants, toddlers, and preschool aged...
Destiny can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Katherine H.


Round Lake, IL

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have been doing nursing home and at home care for 15+ years. I started in high school and loved it so much I continued on into my adult years. I love working with other individuals and feel when you work one on one you can be more personal and give more attention to the individual then you can in a nursing home. When your able...
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Claire K.


Gurnee, IL

$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

Hi! My name is Claire and I am a Junior at the University of New Hampshire! I am in a six year Doctoral Occupational Therapy program and in the future want to work in pediatrics! At school, I work at the Child Study and Development Center in the toddler room. I have worked at Warren Special Recreation Association since I was 16...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Ursula S.


Grayslake, IL

$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Helping Hands

Hi there, I'm Ursula. I work full-time in education as a Educational Sign Language Interpreter. I'm off in the summers and have availability during the weekends during the school year. I've worked with kids at school with a range of disabilities and also provided home care. Looking for weekend work now and more hours in...
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Cara P.


Grayslake, IL

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have 12 years experience as a pediatric nurse working emergency department, and help with special needs as well.
I don't have any paid experience. Nonetheless, a kid with special needs was back in high school. I helped him during gym class. I don't even know why he was in our gym class, but I helped and encouraged him. The best act I ever carried out in high school was teaching him how to jump rope. I know it was not much, but when I...
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Hannah L.


Wadsworth, IL

$23-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Nanny

I've always had a passion for caring for children. I was fortunate to have a wonderful caregiver as a child and I hope to provide the same positive experience for other children. I also served as the caregiver for my special-needs aunt and found great joy in that role. I'm very social, friendly, and have a good sense of humor. I...
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Leni K.


Ingleside, IL

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have been caring and providing care for individuals with special needs for over 20 years. My experiences and skills are with patients with ADHD, ADD, Celebral Palsy, mental illness FD. I'm responsible, patient, dependable and committed to helping them to enjoy and live their lives to the fullest of their ability.
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Aya Y.


Wadsworth, IL

$26-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

Fun-loving And Intelligent Babysitter/Nanny

My name is Aya and I'm a student at Northeastern Illinois University. I'm a responsible, fun-loving and safety-oriented baby sitter/nanny who enjoys building meaningful connections with the children I have the pleasure of caring for. My goal is to keep kids active (mentally and physically) and on top of their daily...
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Kayla R.


Grayslake, IL

$15/hr • 2 yrs exp

I have a younger sister with Down syndrome. I've sat in on many sessions with her and her therapists learning, watching and becoming more involved in her life as the time goes on. in high school and middle school I was a part of the schools "buddy" program doing gym and spending time in the classrooms with the kids in these...
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Annette T.


Fox Lake, IL

$25/hr • 9 yrs exp

I am an LPN and have personal experience with my brother-in-law having Leukemia. I also have been a preschool teacher for five years. I have never-ending patience for the sick child. I have two children and 3 grandchildren.
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Kayla R.


Grayslake, IL

$18/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hi, My name is Kayla! My experience ranges from newborns to teenagers. My experience also includes working with special needs children age ranging from newborns to up to 17 years old. I have been a date night, occasional or just a "sanity check" sitter for 5+ years. I work full time so I am only available evenings!
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

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Hannah B.


Fox Lake, IL

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

I am 20 years old and I currently teach at school for children on the spectrum. Everyday we manage bathroom/diapers, speech, OT, math, ELA, movement, and sensory stimulation. In my class we have self-injurious kids that I manage and help them find better ways to cope.
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Monica S.


Grayslake, IL

$17/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Monica and if there is one thing that you should know about me it is that I love kids! It all comes very natural to me as I grew up always helping my Mom with my siblings. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old and have had many years of experience with babysitting various types of families and...
Monica can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Danielle H.


Gurnee, IL

$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Danielle and I have been a caregiver for over 3 years. Currently I work as a childcare provider as well as a fitness attendant but I miss providing individualized care. I have experience with autism, cerebral palsy, G-tube feeding, and epilepsy. Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have and I can't...
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Mayolita M.


Grayslake, IL

$14-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

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I am a Certified aid in the state of Illinois and have taking care of adults with many disabilities as well as children. I have 14 years experience under supervised nurses and have been properly trained with many different situations and care that are needed to be handled. I hope I can answer more of your questions in a further...

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