Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Lexington, IL

My name is Sydney and I am an Occupational Therapy Assistant. I work with children with special needs in the school setting and I am looking for weekend and potentially summer sitting jobs. I love doing any and all activities with children including outdoor and indoor activities. I can prepare meals, transport to and from... show more

My name is Sarah "Nicole." I'm a mama to a beautiful 4-year-old daughter and a certified teacher. I have a wide-range of experience working with children from infants to 18-year-olds. I love children and enjoy spending time helping them to grow and learn in our beautiful world. Two of my favorite activities to do with kiddos... show more

I am a senior nursing student at Illinois Wesleyan University. I have taken numerous child education courses and have experience in special ed. I grew up in a family of 6 children (3 with special needs) and I am the second eldest. I have been a nanny and babysitter for many years and find myself the absolute happiest when in the... show more

I'm a creative and imaginative caregiver with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. I have two years of experience as a childcare provider working with special needs children and am comfortable caring for one or two at a time. I am CPR-trained and have completed coursework in early childhood development and... show more

I have worked with the elderly and special needs since I was a senior in highschool. I will treat your loved ones with the same care and respect as my own.

My life experience IS my training. My daughter had and still has many medical challenges. I learned basic skills and many other medical skills I never knew I needed or wanted along the way. She is on the spectrum so the challenges of the schools and public are still on going. I have learned only patience and routines makes it... show more

I have been a Special Education Teacher for over 30 years. I loved every day of it and every student I have ever had. I am currently retired, but very much miss my contact with my kids. Regular ed kids are ok, but special needs kids are my passion. Would love to see if I could help you with any needs you have. I had a close... show more

I have confidence that I can make a difference in a young person's life through different therapeutic and recreational activities. From my previous work experience, I have learned to approach each individual from a strengths model. I am able to understand their feelings and adapt activities in a way that will work best for the... show more

While I have not had formal educational training relating to special needs, I have had tons of real-world experience! I have volunteered with Special Olympics, dedicated full weeks to assisting at camps for those with developmental delays and have several years' experience babysitting for a family with two children with... show more

I am currently majoring in special education at Illinois State university as a junior. I am fluent in sign language and love to work with students with disabilities. It is truly important to me to make sure those with disabilities are treated equally and pushed to their maximum potential of success in all areas of life.

I have over a decade's worth of experience working and caring for individuals with special needs, ranging from ages four to 50. I have worked as a paraprofessional in both multi-needs and life skills classrooms. I spent several years also assisting individuals with gastronomy tubes, as well as tracheostomy tubes. My... show more