Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Lake Zurich, IL

Hello! My name is Cary & I love working with children to create engaging experiences through an environment that fosters safety, creativity, curiosity, & kindsnes. I have incredibly strong communication skills, reliability, punctuality, maturity, a very high emotional intelligence, & an unmatched sense of integrity. Other...

Cary can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more

Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"- Cary is well loved and greatly appreciated at the Elementary School From my observation at school. She has an incredible rapport with the staff and teachers as well as the students she was conferencing. The students always expressed how much they enjoyed their...

Maianh P.

Lavinia B.

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

LPN

4.8

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over 20 years of experience providing exceptional care to elderly and special need patients. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, administering medication and keep patients as active is possible..

Lavinia can also help with: Errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more

Skills:

Licensed Nurse

CPR

Wound Care

5.0

" Lavinia is a treasure. She cared for my wife until she passed of Parkinson's and dementia on Memorial Day. My wife loved Lavinia. She cared for my wife for nearly two years and became "family." Lavinia was always positive and a self starter. Always a delight...

Kendon B.

Karyn L.

Arlington Heights, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver

5.0

(1)

Over the last 18 years, I have worked with adult and children who have developmental disabilities. This includes one on one settings, as well as group settings. My job is to ensure the safety and well being of all individuals with whom I work and care for. Additionally, I create programs to assist with community integration. I...

5.0

"I am pleased to have the opportunity to provide a letter of recommendation for Karyn B. Karyn is an extremely reliable, punctual, responsible, trustworthy, organized and professional individual who has taken on numerous responsibilities both inside and outside of...

Heather S.

Jill K.

Deerfield, IL

$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

5.0

(9)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family. About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...

Jill can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"She is dependable and trustworthy and my girls 4.5 and 2.5 love it when she comes to watch them. "

Leslie R.

Laimute B.

Lake Forest, IL

$19-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver With 15+ Years Of Experience

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Are you looking for a quality elderly care in the northern and northwestern suburbs? My name is Laima. I'm a skilled elderly caregiver with 19+ years of experience. I am available to work part-time, full-time or overnight shifts. I'm a very good cook, experienced housekeeper and good driver. I also love pets. I have...

Laimute can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, home modification, errands & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0

"Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant hands-on, end-of-life care. We found Laima to be warm, kind hearted and very skilled. We highly recommend her."

Irene K.

Morgan M.

Wauconda, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Meet Me! :)

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I would be so excited to be a part of the family! My passion in life is helping and caring for others, especially children! I am currently attending Grad School to get my Masters in Speech Language Pathology, preferably for children with special needs. I am CPR / First Aid Certified & renewed those certifications this year...

Morgan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Morgan was charming and conscientious. She took excellent care of our toddler. She was personable and fun. Our toddler was instantly at ease and never anxious about being left with someone new. It was a delightful experience."

Susan O.

Laurie B.

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experience with Special Needs

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have about 5 years of experience in special ed. I was a teachers aide at kirk school in Palatine for 3 years. I have also been a private caregiver for an adult male with special needs.

5.0

"Fabulous person, smart, kind, punctual."

Gloria T.

Megan P.

$18-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

21 Years Old, Palatine,IL,Elementary Education Major

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi Families! I am an Education Major at Mizzou and will be a senior in the fall. I can start immediately - days, nights, weekends, and with little notice. I have a reliable, safe SUV to drive your children. I enjoy kids of all ages and abilities. I bring several years of experience being a nanny to a family with special needs....

Megan can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

"She's the best!!!! I love her so much. Super reliable"

Grace S.

Lavinia B.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

CNA,CPR

5.0

(1)

Highly-dependable, nurturing caregiver who has good values, compassionate nature and 10 + extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly care. Eager to make a difference in client's everyday life.

5.0

"Lavinia has helped my family over the past several years. She is wonderful, honest, and is very committed to whomever she is working with. She has a great personality and engages people in conversation etc...my parents both loved "Our Lavinia" as my mom would...

Susan W.

Precent M.

Prospect Heights, IL

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experience and Passion

5.0

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

- [x] Morning, my name is Precent, I am a male caregiver/ companion and special needs care provider with a vast amount of experience, over 8 years of paid work experience. I do homemaking, non medical Homecare, companionship, personal assistant duties and help with personal hygiene. My first goal is my clients safety and comfort...

5.0

"Precent did an amazing job with my father before he went into a nursing home. What I appreciated most about him was that he kept me up to date with anything dealing with my father. There was an incident where he accompanied my father to the hospital And was able...

Toni W.

Jeffery H.

Cary, IL

$40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Autism Life Coach

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Jeff. I am a Autism Life Coach. I work with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Communication Disorders, Behavior Disorders, and Learning Disabilities. My experience is extensive beginning as a Substitute Teacher in the public schools, as well worked as a Paraprofessional/Job Coach Coordinator at a non-public...

5.0

"What a great life coach and a huge heart for the special needs community. He worked with my son for a couple of years. No a complaint and taught my son with autism a ton!!"

Dawn C.

Nicoleta R.

Rolling Meadows, IL

$25-35/hr • 3 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

3.0

(2)

I am a nurse for over 9 years and a CNA for more than 10 years. I do my job with passion because I believe it is more than a job, I believe it is a calling. I am a mother and wife and I have worked with families that have considered me as part of their family. I am dependable, flexible and a positive person. I am honest and I am...

Thet K.

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I worked in one of the nursing homes for a year. I have been working with several home health agencies since 2010. I also worked some private duty caring for young people with special needs.

Thet can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

CNA

Sophia P.

Barrington, IL

$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Sophia P. I am a rising junior in college at Virginia Tech studying architecture. I love kids and have worked with them in the past in both babysitting and volunteering at a therapeutic riding center for special needs kids. I am patient, responsible, organized, fun and active. My schedule is very flexible (day and time)...

Sophia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

CPR

Audrea C.

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I will always strive to make sure your child of all ages is safe and having fun. I'm certified in first-aid and CPR, as well as special needs care. I'm looking forward to meeting you

Audrea can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Cary W.

Vernon Hills, IL

$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Cary & I love working with others to create engaging experiences through an environment that fosters safety, creativity, curiosity, & kindness. I have incredibly strong communication skills, reliability, punctuality, maturity, a very high emotional intelligence, & an unmatched sense of integrity. Other...

Cary can also help with: Home modification, personal care, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, hospice services & more

Larissa D.

Arlington Heights, IL

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Fun Mother Of 2 Teens And Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With being a mother of 2 teens and a special needs teaching assistant, I have 15+ years of experience with childcare. I am positive, creative, kind, helpful, reliable, and a fun person to be around. It would be a pleasure to help with homework and zoom as I love to make learning fun! Also, I am flexible and can do light...

Larissa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Laurie B.

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I have been a caregiver working in senior care and special Ed for several years . I worked at Kirk school for 4 years with special needs children and . I was a caregiver to a special needs boy for 4 years while doing senior care in the morning . I also worked with children years ago and have college courses in early childhood

Laurie can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia

Sasha D.

$15/hr • 5 yrs exp

I'm a dedicated childcare professional with over 5 years of experience. Currently pursuing a degree in children's therapy at Walden University, I'm passionate about nurturing children's emotional, cognitive, and social development. I attend online school so I'm available long past summer! I currently work as a Behavioral...

Sasha can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Jennifer M.

$23-28/hr • 10 yrs exp