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

40 special needs caregivers are listed in Machesney Park, IL

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Machesney Park, IL

We recently interviewed Tammy for a nanny position and she seems wonderful. She had great communication, was professional, and she had a

Review for Tamera L. by Purvi K.

Kimberly did a great job taking care of our step father and father. She was very caring and receptive to their needs!!!

Review for Kimberly W. by Care member

Lynn has been with my family sense August and has been a huge part of my 2 and 4 year olds growth. She has nurtured and cared for them as if

Review for Lynn D. by Care member

Special needs caregivers in Machesney Park, IL

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Manana L.


Machesney Park, IL

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Special needs caregiver

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I like people I'm hard worker

Tamera L.


Machesney Park, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Tammy. I would like to explain that I Love babies and children! I have 30 plus years experience. I also went to college and have experience with early childhood. I have CPR, and First-aid for babies abd children. I am also a CNA.

Tamera L.


Machesney Park, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Tammy. I would like to explain that I Love babies, and children! I also love to take care of elderly people! I have 30 plus years experience! I am a CNA. I also have CPR, First-aid both for babies, children, and Elderly. I used to have my own Day care for years. And also in have experience with special needs...
Tamera can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Tammy is a great help to my family. She is wonderful with my kids. She is dependable and a good communicator. .My son has special needs and she is very understanding and works well with him. Our family is very blessed to have found her."

Kori L.

I have worked with many people with all ranges of ability and all ages. Most recently I have worked with adults with developmental disabilities at a vocational program.
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Kimberly W.


Rockford, IL

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate, Great Communicator And Hard Working.

I have a medical assistant background and I have done in home care and facility care for elderly and special needs. I can assist with daily functions of hygiene, feeding, mobility, companionship, as well as providing security, patience and compassion. I can help with maintaining your loved one's schedules and appointments.
Kimberly can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Kimberly did a great job taking care of our step father and father. She was very caring and receptive to their needs!!! "

Care member

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Lynn D.


Rockford, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I absolutely love children and babies! Please check out my reviews! I treat the children I care for as if they were my own family. My experience entails all ages, including children and young adults with autism and intellectual disabilities. I am reliable. You can count on me to be there. I am also qualified with Special Needs...
Lynn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lynn is awesome. Only been here once and a huge relief. She is wonderfully caring towards my Dad. Both physically and even emotionally. I already consider her a friend. If she’s open, hire her. You’ll be happy you did"

Care member

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Miranda L.


Rockford, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Nanny/Mother's Helper Jobs!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

As a big sister of two little brothers, and a member of a large extended family (with lots of little cousins!), my love for kids has only grown over the years. Kids are my passion, and I always feel comfortable around them. I love to play, teach, and create with children, as I've always been a very creative and driven person...
Miranda can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Miranda is a super-sweet, down to earth, value-minded person and fun to boot! She is always on time (usually a few minutes early) and always happy to hang out and help. Love her!"

Sarena M.

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Jessica I.


Rockford, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time/Full Time Care giving

I have over 13 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, and I have a strong passion for this work. As the eldest child in my family, I have had ample experience caring for infants and preschool aged children. Most of my experience is working with children and young adults ranging in age from 3 to 18+ years...
5.0
"Jessica is a great employee! She is passionate, up-beat and a hard worker. She takes initiative and asks questions when she has them. She dies a great job building rapport with families, co-workers and those she assists. She's worked with individuals with a variety...

Kuenzi D.

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Megan S.


Roscoe, IL

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Teacher & Former Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Prior to moving to Dallas, I worked as a therapeutic recreation assistant for children and young adults (ages 3-21 years old) in an after-school care and summer camp setting. I also have two years experience as a paraprofessional educator in a severe behavior needs classroom, grades 4 and 5. In addition to caring for children...
I worked as PCT for almost a year for special needs children and adults who aged between 2-58. Also have previously worked with dementia residents.
Julian can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia
Skills:

CNA

I love caring for children & babies , I am young but very intelligent & mature . I am extremely capable of doing any task at hand . I can adapt to any and every environment & I also have experience working with special needs individuals. I'd describe my personality as fun , honest , open-minded I like working with kids...
Anaya can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Tracey W.


South Beloit, IL

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Love To Help Others Out

Stay at home mom that now has independent teenagers that don't need mom to be home all the time or that need to be driven to practices. Looking to help out others families while also making extra money (because teenagers are expensive lol). Experience taking care of Special need kids.
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Sara S.


Rockford, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Respite Care Professional Including Special Needs

I Have been working with all Special Needs and behavioral kiddos on the spectrum at a variety of different levels for about 10 years now. It's very important that each child feels heard and that they're needs are being met in a variety of ways. I absolutely Love Kids and being able to make such a difference in their lives is so...
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Haley C.


Rockford, IL

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Care taker that is capable of meeting all needs. I've nannied for many special needs babies and children before.
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Sara S.


Rockford, IL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Nanny and Babysitter Available Now

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with all aged children and students. I have volunteer experience at my home church for over 10 years. I have been babysitting since I was at least 13 years old. I have also worked in Day Care with Tutor-Time, Kindercare Learning Centers & Kids Hope United as a Teacher's aide and as a full time teacher as well. I...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Makayla S.


Roscoe, IL

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Since age 5 I've done swimming, ice skating, gymnastics, tumbling, cheer, and competitive dance team. My family and I like to travel. I have 9 years of experience childhood sitting for families as well as nursery for infants and toddlers. I was a volunteer teacher for dance/cheer with special needs children and also a camp...
Makayla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Mylani P.


Rockford, IL

$22-50/hr3 yrs exp

Goofy Sitter With Positivity To Spread!

I've worked with children for 3+ years! I have extensive experience with children with disabilities/special needs, and I am a legally certified paraprofessional. Children of all ages have taught me many things about myself and my character. I strive to be a good role model that encourages a creative, fun, and safe environment.
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Darcy N.


Rockford, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I am compassionate and willing to help in all areas of your needs . I have experience in : transferring, feeding and bathing . I am reliable and I am very patient .
I have a young child of my own who would have to come with while my husband is at work. Good with babies and young children. No paid or professional experience, but helped with siblings, cousins, and friends babies as a child and teen, as well as now having my own. Limited experience with special needs I can pick them up from...
Joslyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Nancy W.


Roscoe, IL

$21-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver (special Needs, Errands, Light Housekeeping)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working full time in a special needs school for 16 years. I have a Master's degree in special education and currently work at a private school as a special education teacher. I also have prior experience as an ABA therapist, tutoring, housekeeping and as a nanny.

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