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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Libertyville, IL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Libertyville, IL

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Priscilla D.


Libertyville, IL

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

A compassionate caregiver (CNA) with a strong history in home health care. My expertise is genuinely caring for the seniors needing assist in everyday living . I am a quick learner, someone who is efficient and can multitask, a person who is reliable and dependable. My background experience consists of 13+ years of elderly care,...
5.0
"Priscilla is very professional and caring. We are so fortunate to have her taking care of our mom. "

Darleena W.

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Mia M.


Libertyville, IL

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Hello! I have been babysitting since I was in 6th grade. I have also worked in a daycare (specifically the infant room), worked at a special needs summer camp, and have taken many child education courses at college. I am a self designed major at Carthage, however I have completed 3 years worth of education classes. I love...
Mia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and reliable. The kids always have a great time with her and request her as a sitter. Mia is a joy and I...

Jess P.

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Nickie T.


Libertyville, IL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher And Mom For In-Home Care

Hi! My name is Nickie. I live in Libertyville and am a teacher who is no longer in the classroom since the birth of my daughter in 2016. I work part time tutoring kids with special needs, as well as those in general education who require scaffolded support for intervention or gifted programs. I am available part time for child...
Hi! My name is gisell m. I have over 5 years of experience working with children that have special needs.
I'm a very active energetic person I have a medical assistant degree that I finished 4 years ago. Over the years I gained a lot of experience as a caregiver with elderly. Would love to help out with your special someone.
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Sarah M.


Libertyville, IL

$18-50/hr9 yrs exp

Childcare, 9 Years Experience. Some Basic Elderly Care And Special Needs Experience.

Hi!! I'm a senior. I have 9 years of experience with childcare and basic elderly care as well as some experience with people with special needs. I am willing to help with pet care and household chores.
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Grace D.


Libertyville, IL

$10-15/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/nanny

I have been babysitting since I was 13, and if I wasn't then I was watching my younger brother. I always have loved hanging out with little kids and getting to spend time with them. In high school, I volunteered with children for several years. My first year I worked with special needs kids and taught educational and cooking...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Corina A.


Libertyville, IL

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Kind And Nurturing Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy spending time with the elderly. So much to learn from them. I can definitely say that my life was greatly enriched while provide help and assistance to the elderly. Learning from their life experience and wisdom made me a better person. I have personal and work experience assisting those with special needs due to aging...
Corina can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
Skills:

CPR

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Jill K.


Deerfield, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

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.

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Cary W.


Vernon Hills, IL

$30/hr4 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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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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Laimute B.


Lake Forest, IL

$19-30/hr10 yrs exp

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

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, meal prep, errands, live-in home care, home modification, dementia & 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.

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John K.


Gurnee, IL

$13-18/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, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We love the fact that John is wonderful with our two toddlers, is punctual, friendly and reliable! We received text updates while we were away with how the kids were doing - which made us feel so comfortable. My daughter has already asked when John is going to...

Stephanie K.

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Lauren G.


Highwood, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Theraputic Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

With a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, my first job out of college was working in a residential facility for children with special needs. In the five years working as a Child Care Counselor, I helped children with ADD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, AS, TS, and a variety of other mental health diagnoses. As a public school teacher of many...
5.0
"Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time with an amazing attitude and is always finding new ways to help. She is reliable, hardworking, responsive,...

Ann D.

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Lola H.


Lake Forest, IL

$14-29/hr3 yrs exp

Fun, Responsible, Experienced

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a student at Lake Forest College and I am on the pre-med track to become a doctor. I have experience working with kids as well as various ages of students with special needs! Being a special needs student peer has been an amazing experience! I have also coached preschool and elementary level soccer programs. I enjoy...
Lola can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Amy L.


Lake Forest, IL

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Mom Of Teens Looking For Occasional/PT Work

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified teacher of K-9th grade and a mom of 2 awesome teenagers. I have taught 4th, 2nd and 1st grades and worked part-time in a special needs preschool. love playing with kids and encouraging them to learn, grow, explore, and have fun. I prefer being active -- getting outside, going to the park and exploring nature. I...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision
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Martha K.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Memory

Hello! My name is Memory, I have 7 years working in senior and special needs care. I have also worked on a dementia ward in one of my past careers. I have a lot of knowledge, understanding and experience in helping people with different health conditions. I used to care for my mother in law, this experience gave me an idea of...
Martha can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

I have had experience working with adults with special needs. I would take them to do one on one activities, provide needed personal care, and administer medication.
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care & more
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Rebecca L.


Mundelein, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Early Childhood Teacher Available For Babysitting

I am a mother of 4 and grandmother to 1. I have experience babysitting infants through teenage. I have had CPR training. I have also worked as a preschool teacher. I was in charge of up to 20 4-year-old. I have experience with epi-pen, nebulizer, physical and cognitive disabilities. I also have experience with insulin, sugar...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Cary W.


Vernon Hills, IL

$25-50/hr4 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: Mobility assistance, home modification, dementia, hospice services, personal care, companionship & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Libertyville, IL

Priscilla D.

5.0

Priscilla is very professional and caring. We are so fortunate to have her taking care of our mom.

- Darleena W.

Mia M.

5.0

Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and reliable. The kids always have a great time with her and request her as a sitter. Mia is a joy and I sincerely recommend her.

- Jess P.

Jill K.

5.0

Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two boys (3 mo. and 18 mo. at the time). Throughout the approximately 3 1/2 years that she worked for us, she was always dependable, always on time, and...

- Margaret D.

Cary W.

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 conferencing time with Cary and...

- Maianh P.

Marybeth S.

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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