Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Machesney Park, IL
We have 37 special needs caregivers in Machesney Park, IL! Compare and hire the best special needs caregiver to fit your needs.
Find special needs caregivers in Machesney Park, IL that you’ll love
37 special needs caregivers are listed in Machesney Park, IL
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years
Special needs caregivers in Machesney Park, IL
I like people I'm hard worker
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(2)
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:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
Emily B.
Machesney Park, IL
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands, live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kimberly has taken care of my 85 year-old mother several days a week for more than a year. Her energy, warm personality, and great sense of humor made her my mom’s favorite!
She is prompt, professional, and always willing to go the extra mile to meet the needs of...
Marshall P.
Lynn D.
Rockford, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We interviewed Lynn for a full-time nanny position about a year ago and were very disappointed at the time that she had received another offer that we couldn’t match.
We were lucky enough to find someone else great, but have kept in touch with Lynn since the...
Care member
5.0
(4)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Miranda was the absolute perfect fit for our family. She was extremely flexible with our schedule which was exactly what we needed. My girls absolutely loved her. We provided a vehicle for her, so she could get out and about with the girls. She was never home,...
Brandy P.
5.0
(1)
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.
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, dementia, errands
Skills:
CNA
Anaya C.
Rockford, IL
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
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, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
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...
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.
Haley C.
Rockford, IL
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Care taker that is capable of meeting all needs. I've nannied for many special needs babies and children before.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Darcy N.
Rockford, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 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 .
Nancy W.
Roscoe, IL
$21-40/hr • 10 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.
Hello! And thank you for taking the time to find out a little bit about me! I have always enjoyed working with children. I began babysitting and nannying when I was 13. I obtained my degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked in three Early Childhood Centers, two in Rockford and one in Huntley. At each center, I taught...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
Olivia W.
Rockford, IL
$16-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Olivia I am 21 years old and currently in college. I am home for the summer and looking for a fun summer job. I have been babysitting for years for family members and several others families not related to me. I am very active, easy going, and joyful. I'm always looking for new activities or games to play with...
Kathleen K.
Rockford, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Worked in a nursing home rehab center for 12 years took care of a wide range of patients with all types of disorders am considerate and patient enjoy helping people
Showing 1 - 20 of 37
Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Machesney Park, IL
Tamera L.
5.0
We recently interviewed Tammy for a nanny position and she seems wonderful. She had great communication, was professional, and she had a very calm demeanor. We ultimately went with someone who is close to a family friend but Tammy was a top choice. Our daughter was drawn to her.
- Purvi K.
Kimberly W.
5.0
Kimberly has taken care of my 85 year-old mother several days a week for more than a year. Her energy, warm personality, and great sense of humor made her my mom’s favorite!
She is prompt, professional, and always willing to go the extra mile to meet the needs of those who are in her care and make...
- Marshall P.
Lynn D.
5.0
We interviewed Lynn for a full-time nanny position about a year ago and were very disappointed at the time that she had received another offer that we couldn’t match.
We were lucky enough to find someone else great, but have kept in touch with Lynn since the initial interview. She was amazing with...
- Care member
Miranda L.
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.
Jessica I.
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 of disability related needs and...
- Kuenzi D.
Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services
Special Needs Caregiver Articles
6 ways to cut the cost of hiring a nanny
September 28th, 2024 You’ve looked over your child care options, and you’re pretty sure getting a nanny is the best choice for your family. The thing is: It’s not cheap.
... Read more
Most parents say hiring a babysitter is a constant battle, according to a new survey
September 15th, 2023 Have you tried hiring a babysitter lately? If so, you might have been surprised to find... Read more
5 healthy boundaries for grandparents and how and why to discuss them early
June 24th, 2024 It’s no secret that grandparents and their grandkids can share a very special relationship. Research has shown grandkids who enjoy close relationships with ... Read more