Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Manhattan, IL
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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Manhattan, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Manhattan, IL
Hello! I go by Cameron, and I'm an experienced childcare provider, both in personal and professional settings. I've done daycare work, lifeguarding, summer camp counseling, and individual family childcare. I'm very outgoing, and have many fun activities I can provide to give a wonderful experience to the kiddos in you life. I...
Chelsea can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Lizzy C.
Mokena, IL
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
I just graduated from ISU with a degree in special education. In the fall, I will be a full-time Autism teacher. I know sign language, and have experience in working with children and adults with varying special needs.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a previous certified special education teacher now dedicated to helping those that are both neurodivergent and neurotypical. I currently hold my bachelor's degree in special education. Upon taking a break from teaching I spent several wonderful years as a stay at home mom raising my girls that are now 9, 9 and 11, but they...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Lori. I have over 20 years experience as a certified nurse assistant. And six years with Lightways hospice, formally known as Joliet area Community hospice. I have worked private in home care for 6 years as well. I worked for three years at United cerebal palsy with special needs children. I cared for my...
Lori can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Lori was extremely kind and empathetic, her care of our mom as her health declined we will forever be grateful to her."
Lorens R.
5.0
(1)
I am a senior in college studying nursing. I have lots of experience nannying. I love children and have worked with kids of all ages, even those with special needs! I can be flexible with schedules and am also comfortable with pets!
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ana is the BEST! She was with us for 3 years until she moved for nursing school. My 3 little girls adore her. She was always 15 minutes early and was flexible with whatever the day would bring. She would drive the girls where they needed to be and take them, and...
Jackie F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Carrie. Prior to becoming a caregiver, I was a Cosmetologist and a Cosmetology teacher. I have always loved working with people. I used to care for a lady who had a rare neurological disease called cortical basal degeneration. It is so rare that they had no set treatment for it. She was dependent on me for everything...
5.0
(9)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Camille and I am a Registered Nurse & graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I am Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certified and currently am working night shift in the Intensive Care Unit.
I am a reliable, dependent and trustworthy caretaker who believes kindness is of the utmost...
Camille can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Camile was extremely helpful and went above and beyond what was needed at times. My 3 kids loved when she came and my youngest would always ask if camile was here. Would definitely hire again and hopefully once things get settled we will be able to."
Joanne D.
Niki M.
Lemont, IL
$21-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am CPR certified, and currently work part time at a daycare center.
I would describe my personality as Fun, Loving, Nurturing, Empathetic & Creative.
I am passionate about teaching and working with infants & toddlers/kids.
I love to have fun with the kids while creating a safe environment for the children to learn,...
Niki can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Niki is considerate, caring, and kind. We have 2 toddlers who are a handful. She displays patience at a level we all wish to achieve. She is also flexible with our every changing schedule and her accommodations are greatly appreciated. "
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
From a very early age I've known that childcare was going to be the direction in which I wanted to go with my career by eventually becoming a Pediatric Neontal Nurse Practitioner. In high school, I participated in countless organizations in which we were sent out to spend time with regularly developing children as well as...
Chandler can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Our kids took to Chandler very quickly and she had no trouble managing multiple children. She did a great job of getting our kids through dinner, packing up the leftover food, and sending them off to bed. Chandler was very flexible with scheduling and we were able...
Daren J.
Ashley M.
Joliet, IL
$15-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Social Work Graduate, awaiting LSW.
Experience working with at-risk youth in crisis situations, and after-school settings.
CPR/AED/ First Aid Certified
Currently a Full-Time employee as a Qualified Mental Health Professional and Crisis/Outreach Manager.
Has own transportation.
Currently learning Spanish and taking classes, can...
5.0
(5)
Hello, my name is Michelle and I am 27 years old. Below is a few things about myself!
- 9+ years experience in the ECE Field
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certified
- Fully Vaccinated
- Non Smoker
- Clean Driving Record
- Infant/Toddler CDA
- Experience working with twins, children with special needs & sibling groups
- In addition...
Michelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Michelle is amazing! She has babysat for us multiple times now and our 9 month old son loves her. She is always on time and flexible with our schedule and I trust her completely. She sends me pictures while she sits with my son to make me feel better and even...
Kathryn M.
5.0
(2)
My name is Virginia and I am 46 years old. I have worked in a daycare setting for about 24 years. I have worked as a nanny/sitter and have experience with infants through school age for a number of years. In 2008, I graduated with a BA degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education Special...
5.0
"Virginia is patient, energetic and caring with children. Trustworthy and self-sufficient in the work that she displays. She is great with children with special needs and a fast on learning new task that revolve around the child. Virginia will be an excellent part...
Genoveva R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is heather I have been a c n a for 16 years and have been doing home care 18 years. I have a clean back ground current CPR card . I am on the nursing registry for both Illinois and Indiana in good standings. I am responsible, caring, compassionate and reliable. services I provide
include but are not limited to...
Kerstin T.
Orland Park, IL
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Childcare Provider With 8 Years Of Experience Including Special Needs Children
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Kerstin,
A passionate and nurturing childcare provider with over 8 years of experience with infants - teens and special needs. I approach every child with patience, understanding, and tailored care.
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, reliable, and patient. I genuinely care about the well-being of every child...
Kerstin can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been trained in reflex integration, TBI recovery related to strokes, brain injury, visual-auditory-sensory issues. I work with infants to adults.
5.0
"Loving and wonderful. A great addition to our team. She has worked with ASD children for a long time and not only understands them but also what the entire family goes through. She is like a breath of fresh air and her methods are healing to the child and their...
Connie B.
5.0
(1)
I have been regularly babysitting for over 6 years, I was a nanny while receiving my AD in Child Development. I worked in early childhood education for 2 years, and now during the day I am a paraprofessional with special needs children. I can help promote adaptive skills such as toileting, hygiene, and household chores, as well...
Ashlyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I would give more than five stars if I could! Ashlyn was the best nanny I have ever had with my daughter. She went above and beyond to make sure my daughter was happy, learning and well taken care of. If I hadn’t moved so far away I would hire her over anyone else....
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of children since 1985. I have been a nanny all over USA until 2002. I decided to make a change and moved to Mainland China (Shenzhen) to teach English. Now I own a small kindergarten in Shenzhen. Because they do not accept or understand learning issues in children, our school gets many special kids. My...
Wendy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Wendy is awesome! She's very knowledgeable and very experienced in childcare. Both my kids are on the spectrum and I couldn't have asked for a better sitter for them. She always had activities planned and available should the kids be interested, and she was totally...
Justin B.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Magdalena I am 26 years old. I am bilingual and can speak English and Polish. I attended University of Illinois at Chicago where I majored in Psychology and also minored in Polish. I graduated from there in 2016. Currently I am getting my masters through an online program at Liberty University. I love working with...
Magdalena can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maggie was punctual and professional during her interview! She had great questions and was forth coming with her schedule and other obligations! Our schedules didn't sync (my schedules was a little complex, no fault of hers) but it seems a family would be so lucky...
Kimberly C.
Lakeia P.
Crete, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have fostered children from the ages of three months to 16 years of age, ran a summer camp with ages prek to 7th grade, trained and certified with medical and behavior children. I was a respite worker for children with cerebral palsy, ADHD, autism and alcohol fetal syndrome for 10 years.
Wendy S.
Joliet, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Worked With Children All Ages All Developments. Great Helper Full Of Fun And Laughs
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with children of all ages and really all developments thru my career. Right now I am mainly a mom. But I am hoping to find someone needed a helping hand part time during later morning and till around 330 p.m. I am hard working and find ways to turn rain storms into rainbows.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Manhattan, IL
Lori S.
5.0
Lori is a godsend! She is very knowledgeable and extremely kind and gentle. She takes her job seriously and is committed to the person she is caring for. All in all, she is wonderful!!!
- Vicki A.
Ana E.
5.0
Ana is the BEST! She was with us for 3 years until she moved for nursing school. My 3 little girls adore her. She was always 15 minutes early and was flexible with whatever the day would bring. She would drive the girls where they needed to be and take them, and on fun outings. I trust very few...
- Jackie F.
Camille A.
5.0
Camile was extremely helpful and went above and beyond what was needed at times. My 3 kids loved when she came and my youngest would always ask if camile was here. Would definitely hire again and hopefully once things get settled we will be able to.
- Joanne D.
Niki M.
5.0
Niki is considerate, caring, and kind. We have 2 toddlers who are a handful. She displays patience at a level we all wish to achieve. She is also flexible with our every changing schedule and her accommodations are greatly appreciated.
- Care member
Chandler C.
5.0
Our kids took to Chandler very quickly and she had no trouble managing multiple children. She did a great job of getting our kids through dinner, packing up the leftover food, and sending them off to bed. Chandler was very flexible with scheduling and we were able to schedule her short notice. We...
- Daren J.
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