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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Maywood, IL
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Maywood, IL
Evelyn U.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Evelyn- I love kids and can say with confidence that caretaking is what I'm best at.
The way I care for children reflects the way I was raised; with empathy and respect. I'd like to say I've been babysitting since I was 10, as I helped my mother raise my 2 younger sisters, but I've been officially babysitting and...
Evelyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is awesome with my son. He gets excited when I tell him she will be coming. I love her dependability, attention to homework assignments, flexibility, care for my son and goes above and beyond. I love having her as part of our family! "
Ximena O.
4.0
(10)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have been a professional nanny for 26 wonderful years. I also have been an Assistant Teacher and a nanny for special needs children. I believe that all children are special and true gifts. I have a lot of fun and creative ideas for art projects, games and playtime. I have alot of experience helping with potty training. I am...
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We loved having Heather as our nanny and we were so sad when our time with Heather ended (our fault)! Heather is extremely punctual and reliable. She was our nanny from winter to summer of 2022. Heather was great with our one year old son and was a huge help to us!...
Brian R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
ROSAURA
Objective:
Certified Nursing Assistant since 1998. Specialize in Dementia, Parkinson's, MS and Austism. Working homecare since 2015
Experience:
A. B
02/21- Present
Personal Support Worker
Help around his apartment
Errands, Walks
M. H
09/2019-Present
CNA
Companionship, ADL, Groceries, Errands
Custom Home...
5.0
"Rosaura helped me with wound care after I had to have an emergency surgery. I had an abscess removed from my tail bone and had to have surgical packing changed daily for almost three months. Rosaura had never used foam medical packing prior to this and was...
Natalie S.
Amy D.
Melrose Park, IL
$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.
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her. "
Ling L.
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.
Leilani M.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
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 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...
Alexa M.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
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.
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
(3)
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 C. is a wonderful caregiver. She took care of my mother for the last 12 years of her life, until she passed away last year at 98. Maria was calm and understanding even when my mother, diagnosed with dementia, had become difficult to deal with. Maria had truly...
Andrei U.
4.5
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Athena! I'm an experienced preschool teacher passionate about art, music, and outdoor education. I'm seeking nanny opportunities in Chicago for this summer and beyond. I have a degree in developmental psychology, with experience as an infant nanny as well as caring for kids with autism and special needs. My focus is...
Athena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Athena babysat my 7-year old daughter and she raved about how interactive she was during the stay. She was punctual and communicated throughout the night on how things were going, which put me at ease with this being her first time watching her. I would use her...
See'trail M.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is very sweet and knows how to soothe even the fussiest baby (and calm worried parents haha). We fully trust her with our 7 month old!"
Lily B.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Branndi watched our two children for almost 3 years. She was with us from when my daughter was 3 months until my son was 2. In that time she truly became part of the family and took care of my children like they were her own. Branndi was great about taking the kids...
Kate C.
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:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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, light cleaning, craft assistance
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, personal care, dementia
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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Mary K.
Lombard, IL
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, I am Mary! I am a college student looking for a full time summer job and or a full time position. I have coached kids gymnastics as well as volunteered as a coach for a kid's special needs basketball program. I have 5 years of babysitting experience and had a summer nannying job in 2023. I am very calm in conflict but know...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Maywood, IL
Evelyn U.
5.0
She is awesome with my son. He gets excited when I tell him she will be coming. I love her dependability, attention to homework assignments, flexibility, care for my son and goes above and beyond. I love having her as part of our family!
- Ximena O.
Heather V.
5.0
Heather joined our family when my son was 7 months old, when our parental leave was up. From the start, Heather has been great at implementing the routine we set for our son and adapting as his needs changed. She was a wonderful help as we navigated through sleep training, transitions to solid foods...
- Care member
Rosaura C.
5.0
Rosaura helped me with wound care after I had to have an emergency surgery. I had an abscess removed from my tail bone and had to have surgical packing changed daily for almost three months. Rosaura had never used foam medical packing prior to this and was comfortable learning how to pack and...
- Natalie S.
Kaitlin B.
5.0
Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her.
- Ling L.
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.
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