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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Maywood, IL
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Maywood, IL
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her. "
Ling L.
Leilani M.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Leilani. I recently graduated with my bachelors in Health Informatics. My ultimate goal is to become a nurse. I have a very big family so taking care of kids is something I've always done and enjoyed. I have a sister with special needs and have been a caretaker for her for years. She has mosaic Down syndrome,...
Leilani can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Leilani was so attentive and caring with my 10 week old infant, he loved her calm and confident energy! He normally doesn't nap during the day much but he slept for quite a while with her. I felt very secure having her help out while I got my errands done. I...
Dulce A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! I am a current high school Special Education teacher with experience teaching adolescents on the autism spectrum and children with ADHD, cognitive impairments, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, and sensory processing disorders. My teenage daughter has cerebral palsy and is visually impaired and is...
5.0
"I wish I could give Martina 10 stars! From the moment we interviewed, she was so respectful and knowledgeable about caring for people with special needs. Martina is so kind, thoughtful and fun! My brother has enjoyed several days with his "new friend" as he now...
Melissa D.
Shakira Q.
Chicago, IL
$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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Shakira joined our family when my daughter was 4 weeks ago and my son was 2.5. For a year and half she cared and loved my children as her own. Parting ways was one of the hardest things my family had to do. I started my own business and no longer needed a nanny,...
Kassandra M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working with special needs children and adults for over 25 years. I taught drama to developmentally disabled adults and taught or tutored most school subjects to elementary, teen, and adult learners in classrooms, homes, non-profits, and tutoring centers. I have earned masters degrees in middle-secondary education and...
5.0
"Todd M. serves as our after-school tutor for our 11-year old daughter (6th GR) and 9-year old son (3rd GR). My husband and I both work full-time. We have enlisted Mr. M. to work with our children M-F from 3pm- 7pm. He picks them up from school and brings them home...
Jennifer W.
5.0
(1)
Experienced caregiver with an illustrious track record spanning over 20 years of providing personalized and heartfelt care to diverse individuals in need. This multifaceted exposure has not only enriched my skills but also instilled in me a creative approach to delivering compassionate care. My journey in caregiving has been an...
5.0
"Maria is an outstanding caregiver. Kind, dedicated, knowledgeable of the issues that come with old age and disability. She was very calm and understanding even when my mother (95 and diagnosed with dementia) was irascible and difficult to deal with. Maria had...
Care member
4.9
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Patricia. I'm a psychologist from Venezuela. And I have really good experience working with children. I am a very friendly person, I like to laugh and I am very responsible. I love crafting, especially painting and drawing. In my home country, I studied psychology, therefore I had the opportunity to work with children...
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Patricia took excellent care of our 1 year old son. She cooked meals for him and took care of light household duties on behalf of our little boy. We enjoyed working with Patricia and she'll be greatly missed. We would hire her again should the opportunity arise :-)...
Raven M.
5.0
(31)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I attended college, and although I didn't receive a degree I was given several opportunities to be an assistant teacher & a lead teacher in different daycare facilities because of my qualifications & background in child development. I've taught from infant- 5 years... I have 20 years in teaching, & 30+ years working with...
Branndi can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Branndi is a gift, an angel, an amazing caretaker, and a truly special person. Branndi has been with our family as our daughter’s nanny from age 6 months until 21 months, when she’ll be starting school.
Branndi has a beautiful and unique gift in how she cares for...
Care member
Sylvia B.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Speech Therapist/Tutor- Polish-Speaking/ Special Needs & All Ages
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello all, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I live in Chicago and am providing services for children of all ages as a Speech-Language Pathologist as well as a caregiver!
I am an elementary school-based SLP and am finishing up my 7th year there :) I completed my Master's coursework in Speech-Language Pathology...
Sylvia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop fun playing toys and being entertained. Sylvia was able to keep her nap schedule and I don't remember hearing...
Renee G.
I studied psychology in college. I got my first job as a part-time nanny at 14 years old, in which I worked with three children all under the age of three. I worked for this wonderful family all throughout high school and became very close with them. From there, I had two other long-term nanny positions throughout college. In...
Irma F.
Addison, IL
$26/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! I'm a mother of 3, I have experience with special need kids. As I am a mother of a son with down syndrome! I'm very patient and loving. I am also very good at multitasking! I love to socialize and care for others.
Irma can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
A dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a strong background in providing care for individuals with special needs. Experienced in assisting those with dementia and stroke patients. Proficient in both Polish and English.
**Professional Experience:**
*Caregiver (Lake in the Hills, IL).
Dates: 2/2021-8/2023.
- Offered...
Barbara can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, personal care
Yelitza F.
Westmont, IL
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experience as a daycare teacher for children from two months to 2 years old. Early education courses and all those necessary to obtain a CDA .
Currently working with newborn twins and with a person with special needs.
Associate degree in special education .
Verifiable personal references
Native language Spanish, intermediate...
Yelitza can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Debra R.
Wood Dale, IL
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have several years experience caring for children of all ages ranging from newborns to teens. I have routinely cared for healthy, ill and special needs children. I enjoy being actively involved with the children in age appropriate activities, such as puzzles, books and imaginary play. I concentrate on the children while they...
Debra can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hello:) My name is Justyna and I love children. For the past 20 years I have been working as a regular babysitter, household manager as well as a special needs nanny. I'm very punctual, responsible, easy going person with great communication skills.
Justyna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
I'm a dedicated full-time student pursuing a career in paramedics while working towards a degree in neonatal nursing. With 3 years of experience as a recreational aid leader for individuals with special needs at Ray Graham Association, I've developed a strong passion for working with disabled individuals. Outside of academics, I...
Brianna can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children as a teacher for over 25 years. I have worked with pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, elementary, junior, high school, and college students, including children with special needs. I have a joyful, creative, enthusiastic personality, am firm when necessary for children, and love to read and play with...
Todd can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Martina P.
Park Ridge, IL
$23/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi my name is Martina. I've been a nanny for about 8 years. I've worked with infants, toddlers and children with special-needs.
I'm very warm and caring towards the children I work with, and I also prioritize them having fun when I'm babysitting them. I know it can be hard for the kids when their parents need a babysitter to...
Martina can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience babysitting children ranging from infants to middle school age. I also have a lot of experience working with children through my volunteer work. I have volunteered at a horseback riding center for children with special needs. I have also been a volunteer camp counselor in the summer and volunteer as a tutor...
Alesandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Dana V.
Willowbrook, IL
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm A Paraprofessional Who Works With Special Need Kiddos In Need Of A Summer Job.
I'd describe my personality as fun, nurturing, caring
I like working with kids because I love kids.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Maywood, IL
Kaitlin B.
5.0
Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her.
- Ling L.
Leilani M.
5.0
Leilani is the best sitter you could find on this app. I knew she would be a great fit for my kids and I from the start and she's been nothing short of amazing. She's caring, patient, funny and genuine. I know when I leave my kids are safe and that they will also have fun. As a parent you cannot...
- Alexa M.
Martina B.
5.0
I wish I could give Martina 10 stars! From the moment we interviewed, she was so respectful and knowledgeable about caring for people with special needs. Martina is so kind, thoughtful and fun! My brother has enjoyed several days with his "new friend" as he now sweetly refers to her. And my family...
- Melissa D.
Shakira Q.
5.0
Shakira joined our family when my daughter was 4 weeks ago and my son was 2.5. For a year and half she cared and loved my children as her own. Parting ways was one of the hardest things my family had to do. I started my own business and no longer needed a nanny, luckily we are still in close contact...
- Kassandra M.
Todd M.
5.0
Todd M. serves as our after-school tutor for our 11-year old daughter (6th GR) and 9-year old son (3rd GR). My husband and I both work full-time. We have enlisted Mr. M. to work with our children M-F from 3pm- 7pm. He picks them up from school and brings them home to focus on homework. He also...
- Jennifer W.
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