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Special needs caregivers in Lincolnshire, IL

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Lauren G.


Highwood, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Theraputic Nanny

5.0

(3)

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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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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hardworking loving and caring. What more could you ask for :)"

Alex K.

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Judith C.


Palatine, IL

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver and Respite Care

3.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with all ages and a wide variety of special needs clients. I have 14 plus years of experience both professionally and personally. I have a BA degree and am certified in CPR, CPI, DSP and QRMP. I've done substitute teaching in IL and taken First Aid. I love this line of work and can honestly say that I love going to...
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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, 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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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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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Klimentina G.


Northbrook, IL

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Tina I Love being with kids, as my experience as a babysitter and nanny is around 8 years, including 1 year looking after special needs child , 2 years looking after 2 lovely boys , aged 1 and 6 , looking after newborn baby twins (premature) for an year. Have a primary school teacher degree and CPR. Also worked as a...
Klimentina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I highly recommend Kilmentina, she is very reliable and absolutely wonderful with my two boys aged 9 and 5. She has a lot of patience and my boys love her, literally begs me to have her watch them all the time. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their sitter."

Traci B.

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Megan P.


Palatine, IL

$18-20/hr6 yrs exp

21 Years Old, Palatine,IL,Elementary Education Major

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She's the best!!!! I love her so much. Super reliable"

Grace S.

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Priscilla D.


Libertyville, IL

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

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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Kylie S.


Arlington Heights, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Best Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience working with children! I have babysat many children and babies at once for years now and am very passionate about caring for them! I used to work for NWSRA last year which was working with special needs children. I also have tutored kids ages 6 and up! I have three brothers and over 30 first cousins...
Kylie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Kylie for the summer to take care of our infant son, she was beyond amazing! She always cared for him as part of the family and was flexible with evolving needs and circumstances. She was compassionate, fun, and very active with our son and gave him a...

Nicole O.

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Audrea C.


Palatine, IL

$15-20/hr4 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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: Home modification, hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

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Sarah N.


Lake Zurich, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello My name is Sarah. I have recently, retired from working after 29 years. I have worked with special needs/senior adults in all capacities. I have decided now that I would like to work only part time with the elderly. I'm looking more for companion/assistant positions. I don't have the medical background so I'm not able to...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
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Hannah S.


Mount Prospect, IL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Babysitter With Experience Working With Children With Special Needs

Hi! My name is Hannah and I am a creative and energetic 21-year-old. I have experience working with children in many different settings. I have been a soccer coach and a soccer referee for several years. I am currently an inclusion aid for the park districts and a registered behavior technician (RBT). I work with and have...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jessica M.


Highland Park, IL

$17/hr1 yrs exp

Flexible, Playful, Active, And Patient

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

No longer available. Currently living in Highland Park, I attend Western Michigan University, majoring in exercise science and minoring in psychology. I come from a family of four kids, one with special needs, and as the oldest sibling/cousin, I truly love kids of all ages! I am responsible, outgoing, playful, kind, and...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Paola N.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$16-18/hr4 yrs exp

My Goal Is To Graduate From College As A Preschool Teacher.

Hi, I'm Paola and I love kids! I have been babysitting since 2021, and have experience with preemies, children, teenagers and everything in between . I'm dependable and honest. I've nannied for many families before, and I have experience with special needs (autism, etc). I enjoy playing outside, arts and crafts, and reading...
Paola can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Stephanie, and I'm 21 years old with over 5 years of experience working with children aged 1-18. I have a background in behavioral therapy for kids with special needs, which has helped me support children in a variety of ways. I'm also a cheer and tumble coach, where I work with kids to build their skills,...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hi! My name ia Kristina! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person, and I am 28 years old. I love working with individuals of all ages! I used to be a camp counselor for about 7 years, and I have 10+ years of experience working with children, and volunteering in special education. I can help with Cooking, Crafts, Light...
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Rebecca B.


Palatine, IL

$20-27/hr6 yrs exp

My Nickname Is Becca! I Want To Be An Person That You Can Trust To Take Care Of Your Kids.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Rebecca and I've been babysitting for over 5 years and have experience with children of all ages, with children with special needs and also new born babies. I drive very well, I love sports and love doing creative activities, I really enjoy planning including lots of fun things in the weekly or monthly schedule. I...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Colleen B.


Mount Prospect, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny And Babysitter

Currently, I am a PE and Health Teacher, and I love it! I have been working with children since I was a teenager. I was the neighborhood go to Babysitter and Pied Piper for family and neighbors. My experience is as a Nanny, Babysitter, Certified Elementary and Physical Education and Health Teacher, Language Arts Teacher,...
Colleen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Hello, My name is Donna, I am 52 years old and have over 10 years of experience with children of special needs. I am reliable, honest and have a very flexible schedule. Please feel free to reach out. Thank You.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lincolnshire, IL

Lauren G.

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, intelligent, and always follows...

- Ann D.

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.

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.

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.

Klimentina G.

5.0

I highly recommend Kilmentina, she is very reliable and absolutely wonderful with my two boys aged 9 and 5. She has a lot of patience and my boys love her, literally begs me to have her watch them all the time. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their sitter.

- Traci B.

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