Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Lyons, IL

Greetings Families, my name is Joan! I have childcare experience since my youth, took some early childhood education courses during undergraduate years but then switched majors to what I believed would prep me to serve families at a wider scale. After some years in the field of social services, I 'fell back' in childcare, where...

Joan C.

Lyons, IL

$23-32/hr • 6 yrs exp

Loving/ Family Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Greetings, I have experience w/ children since my early youth; I took childhood education during college, then switched majors to what I believed would prep me to serve families at a wider scale. After years in social services, I 'fell back' into education & family care, which I've been doing several years - ranging from...

Joan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Diana B.

Lyons, IL

$15-26/hr • 4 yrs exp

Happy, Smiling And Fun Babysitter Looking For Job.

I'd describe my personality as dreamer, happy, easy outgoing person. I like working with kids because I love learning from them, I love helping them to discover what they like to do through activities and games, listening to them and sharing good moments with them. I'm a pretty active person so going to parks, running and...

Diana can also help with: Meal prep

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Kaitlin B.

$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have babysat for 5 years. I worked as a one on one companion with a child who has special needs for the past 3 years. I enjoy playing games with the kids and am very adaptable to meet schedule needs.

Kaitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her. "

Ling L.

Kaeleen E.

River Grove, IL

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hi! I am a certified nursing assistant/patient care technician. I have experience working as a CNA at a nursing rehabilitation facility. I've had training with younger patients, special needs, and of course elderly. I currently work in an ICU at Elmhurst Hospital for the last two years: My skills range from transportation,...

Kaeleen can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, errands & more

Skills:

CNA

5.0

"Kaeleen helped my husband transition back home from a long stay at the hospital and rehab. She assisted with bathroom, bathing, shaving, feeding, and mobility. Kaeleen was never late, and had a true personal touch to her care. She worked for me until ultimately my...

Care member

Branndi C.

Hillside, IL

$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

5.0

(2)

Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...

Branndi can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning

5.0

"Branndi is a very great listener that is able to come up with solutions to problems. She is very cheerful and brightens any room she enters. She is very organized and timely."

Care member

Dania G.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced & Dynamic Childcare Provider

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Dynamic and highly dependable Childcare Provider and Educator with over 13 years of experience. Background in Early Childhood Education and Childhood Development. Extensive special needs experience. Dedicated to helping shape children into confident, intelligent, and empathetic people who will carry those traits on into...

Dania can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0

"We cannot express enough how much we have loved having Dania become part of our family! Dania assisted with our three children ages newborn to four years old for almost 2 years! Our two oldest children are autistic and require specialized therapy. Dania...

Laurie B.

Vickey C.

Oak Lawn, IL

$18-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

HOME CARE COMPANSION SERVICES

5.0

(1)

I have 30 years of experience in healthcare. I can help with Home Care - Light Housekeeping - Meal prep - Light Laundry - Medication Reminders - Helpful - Reliable - Caring - Certify CPR. I am a mother of twins (a boy and a girl). I have worked in healthcare for over 30 years, taking care of seniors, and patients with special...

Vickey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care

Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0

"I'm pleased to recommend Vickey C for your caregiver. She became my sister's caregiver for 18 months. She helped my sister treat from Medication Management, light housekeeping, Meals Prep & handle daily tasks. My sister showed significant improvement. Vickey...

Chris J.

Jennifer K.

$40/hr • 6 yrs exp

Exciting-Reliable-Kind Caregiver Looking To Curate Exceptional Experiences

5.0

(8)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a fun, thoughtful, reliable and hardworking woman who knows her way around the City. My childcare background includes babysitting, working in a Nanny share and two years as an individual aide for Special Needs students in elementary school. I recently left the corporate world and am going back to where my heart is working...

Jennifer can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Jenny was so fantastic! Our little guy felt comfortable with her almost immediately and they had so much fun together. She was here during my first weekend away from my kiddo and I felt so great knowing that Sam was safe and happy while I was out of town. Would...

Suzy D.

Hakima H.

Riverside, IL

$25-39/hr • 20 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available

5.0

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been working as a nanny since 1997, I have experience with different age group, and I worked with families in different part of Chicago-land, I am responsible, reliable, patient, and professional nanny, I have a great love and passion to work with children, I can play, read and engage the child into different activities...

Hakima can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Hakima is great! She's dependable, trustworthy, an excellent care taker, and really is patient with our children. She was our nanny for a while, our children adored her and we loved the way she cared for them and educated them. We are still fortunate enough to...

Andrew D.

Miriam T.

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Energetic Nanny

5.0

(3)

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have been a full-time nanny for about 15 years now. My experience is from premature babies to middle school-aged kids, also kids with special needs. I am very patient and a loving person. Love to be outdoors, doing activities, singing, reading and dancing with kids. I have my own car willing to use to transport kids...

Miriam can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Wife and I could tell she was a natural in the first few moments she met the kids. Our 1yo and 3yo boys loved her! Wife and I went on a date and felt very relaxed having Miriam watch over the boys. Thank you, Miriam!"

Jonathan U.

Cami B.

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced, Professional, Educated, Highly Recommended Caregiver!

5.0

(1)

28-Year-old hardworking, self-motivated worker with strong knowledge of psychology and healthcare as well as customer service, social skills, and office duties. Certified in CPR, non-smoking, reliable car, & experience with animals. Associate's degree in General Studies, over 100 credits of Psychology courses. I worked as an...

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

5.0

"Cami was very engaged with my children and was not on her phone like most people these days. I rate a A+++"

Care member

Keesha H.

$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a mother of a child with special needs I have experience caring for children with Down Syndrome, Autism, Emotional Disabilities, Opposition Defiance Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder. I am employed by Chicago Public Schools as a aide for children with special needs and by the Chicago Park District as an Inclusion Aide...

Dania G.

$18-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Parents! I've been a professional in childcare and education for 13+ years. As a daycare teacher, tutor, babysitter, summer camp counselor, and nanny, I've worked with children with special needs in several different capacities. I have specific and extensive experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD, Down...

Cori F.

Darien, IL

$22-33/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(5)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with special needs at risk children for 21 years. I now currently am an educational assistant in an elementary PreK-2nd grade building for 7 years. I enjoy helping children and love to see them enjoy learning. I also have current certification for CNA, phlebotomy, EKG technician and have provided home health care...

Cori can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Cori has a love for kids and keeps their best interest at the heart of everything she does. She respects kid's individual needs and works with them to be their best. Cori has lots of experience with children and strives to make a meaningful connection with them....

Carrie F.

Anastasia C.

$18-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Ana, a compassionate caregiver with over 12 years of experience babysitting and nannying. Your children's well-being is my top priority, and I bring a diverse skill set that includes caring for newborns, twins, children with special needs, and pets. I grew up with three younger siblings, and have always been the "mom...

Anastasia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Anastasia was wonderful! We booked a last minute trip to Nashville and she worked with us. We hit traffic and accidents etc which delayed us but Anastasia understood and didn't seem to mind when I had to keep changing her arrival time. Our son liked her and...

Stephanie H.

Shakira Q.

$28/hr • 10 yrs exp

4.0

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. With over a decade of experience, I am very comfortable enforcing household rules. I have a creative and imaginative nature, which keeps children engaged and entertained. I'm also trained in First Aid and CPR, and have...

Shakira can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision

Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0

"Shakira is a wonderful woman with great morals, great attitude, & great with kids. She's watched my son since he was 6 months. I love how she disciplines using methods like time out. She's amazing with planning activities for him taking him to the park, library,...

Araceli G.

Eileen K.

Worth, IL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'm A Caring, Loving Person Who Gives Dependable Help

5.0

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. Some with autism, muscular dystrophy, down syndrome, etc. I have been a caregiver for over 19years and I'm a mom of three.

5.0

"I hired Eileen to help take me to an outpatient procedure and ensure I was ok after. She was punctual, extremely professional and helped make it a very easy day! "

Patrick D.

Amy D.

$25/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a certified Preschool teacher and have hours in training and certification for assisting children with special needs ranging from autism to physically disabled. I enjoy story time, puzzles, drama and arts and crafts. I am flexible and reliable. Hope that I can be a great fit you and your family.

Maria C.

$22-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Looking For A New Private Client.

5.0

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