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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in McHenry, IL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in McHenry, IL

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Karen R.


McHenry, IL

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Honest, Personable, Responsible, Compassionate And Dedicated Caregiver /Nanny For Six Families

4.6

(21)

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Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood

My first experience as a childcare provider is when I was a young teenager. Later, I worked with special needs children as a bus driver and teaching assistant for eight years. I have worked with families who had infants, preschool and school-aged children as a nanny since 2011. I fully enjoy being a nanny and I am in excellent...
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Karen is very nice and has a vast range of experience in a variety of areas. She babysat our 2 1/2 year old boy for a week during the day when we were in the Lake Geneva area. She was very good at taking our toddler to fun activities such as the playground,...

Ian G.

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Dawn C.


McHenry, IL

$22-24/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mother And Nanny

4.0

(7)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am the mother of a 21 yr old son, a 28-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 7-year-old boy. I have over 15 years babysitting and Nanny experience with all ages as well as special needs care. I find joy in helping children learn and grow. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, going to parks and taking nature walks. I am...
Dawn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her."

Shannon C.

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Anna N.


McHenry, IL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Do It All

Hi I'm Anna, 30 yrs old, live in McHenry, mom of two girls age 5yrs and 2 yrs. Experience in formal daycares and in-home care. Have worked with highly sensitive infants, autistic and special needs children, and ages from 6 weeks-14 yrs old. I am CPR and first aid trained, certification is out of date though! I am available...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ana was very kind and enjoyable to be around with my daughter. She watched her for a date night and we were very pleased. "

Paige N.

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Karen R.


McHenry, IL

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Caring, Patient Professional Nanny

I have worked with special needs children as a special needs bus driver and summer school teacher's assistant for eight year. I have a cover letter and resume that I will bring to an interview. Thank you.
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Megan P.


McHenry, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I am a mother of two young boys and an LPN with 15 years of experience in pediatrics. I love working with babies and children.
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Jessica R.


McHenry, IL

$17-30/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked with children with ASD for 3 years and have tons of experience with all ages. I have a master's in Special education and ABA
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Violet B.


McHenry, IL

$15-18/hr4 yrs exp

I currently work for NSSEO kirk school it is a therapeutic day school that helps students with multiple disabilities ranging from autism to non ambulatory medical needs. I work part time a few days a week and I would like something either on the weekends or one or two days a week in the evenings around 5:00 pm
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Suzana G.


McHenry, IL

$15-20/hr

Sami Retired Registered Nurse

I have more than 25 years experience of working with all age categories patients including cerebral palsy, autism, mental development, diagnosis associated , dementia, diabetes, cancer patients, ALS, MS, autoimmune disorders. I am available for 4 days per week assignments.
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Holly R.


McHenry, IL

$17-22/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked in IDD for the last 3 years. I have worked with a variety of different individuals with different needs. I am also Safety Care trained.
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Kaila K.


McHenry, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi, I'm Kaila. I currently work at an elementary school with kids between the ages of 5-7 . I have also worked at a middle school with kids between the ages of 12- 13 . I have 2 younger siblings that are 13 & 10 that I have babysat since they were toddlers. I have nannied 3 kids ages between 1- 6 during the summer of 2023. In...
Kaila can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Antonina B.


McHenry, IL

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Accomplished Caregiver And Companion; Available Full Time, Wednesday - Sunday

I am an accomplished and compassionate caregiver with a strong history in healthcare delivery. I provided over 14 years of in-home service to a client with advanced stages of Multiple Sclerosis. I managed all aspects of her health and maintained a safe and secure environment. I'm experienced in working with paralyzed, cancer and...
Antonina can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Hi! My name is Evie, I have 4 years of experience. I'm currently in school to pursue a career in pediatric nursing:) I have some previous knowledge of working with children with special needs as well and look forward to helping in any way I can! I can help with light housekeeping, laundry, carpooling, and homework. I'm trained...
Evelyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more

Jessica C.


McHenry, IL

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter/Housekeeper

I'm an attentive and experienced childcare provider with a genuine passion for nurturing children's development and growth. My patient and composed nature allows me to approach challenging situations with a level head. I maintain open communication with parents through detailed daily reports, fostering trust and transparency....
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Donyel H.


Round Lake, IL

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Who Teaches With Educational Play!

Learning and Playing with children has blessed me with the most wonderful memories of all! Teaching a child to express themselves and communicate through music and sign language (ASL) and watching their frustrations ease, are some of the reasons I became a Nanny. I am a loving Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of...
Donyel can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Donyel was a nanny to our daughter for almost a year, starting when she was 6 months old. She's by far the best care-taker we've ever had! She's responsible, reliable, loving, nurturing and taught our daughter sign language, dancing, listening, talking and so much...

Maria G.

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Morgan M.


Wauconda, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Meet Me! :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I would be so excited to be a part of the family! My passion in life is helping and caring for others, especially children! I am currently attending Grad School to get my Masters in Speech Language Pathology, preferably for children with special needs. I am CPR / First Aid Certified & renewed those certifications this year...
Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Morgan was charming and conscientious. She took excellent care of our toddler. She was personable and fun. Our toddler was instantly at ease and never anxious about being left with someone new. It was a delightful experience."

Susan O.

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Stephanie K.


Ingleside, IL

$25/hr20 yrs exp

Part-Time /Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with 25 years of experience, I've had the privilege of nurturing and educating young minds, shaping their early development. My passion for childcare stems from my positive babysitting experiences and a deep desire to make a positive impact on children's lives. My patient, calm, and friendly nature...
Stephanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Stephanie is a wonderful babysitter and our girls love her."

Jami H.

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Caitlin L.


Wauconda, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Full/part Time Caregiver

I have spent the past year or so working at a facility for the mentally and developmentally disabled, working as a Hab aide.
5.0
"Caitlin works professionally with children with special needs as her career and uses the skills she's learned within that environment across the care she provides to families! I'm blown away by her skills, her determination, and her attention to detail. If you hire...

Alexis A.

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Donyel H.


Round Lake, IL

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Professional Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Donyel and I have over 20 years of experience in providing care to persons with special needs of all ages. With training and certifications including but not limited to Home Healthcare, Adult and Child/Infant CPR/First Aid and AED, Crisis Management, Abuse & Neglect, Alzheimer's/Dementia, Hospice care, and Medication...
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Marybeth S.


Round Lake, IL

$35/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a registered nurse from the Philippines, I have worked as a private caregiver for almost 9 years in the Chicago area. I am very committed, dedicated, and passionate. I take my task and responsibility very seriously, I create a system and take the initiative to improve care and comfort. I make sure I add value and quality of...
5.0
"MaryBeth was part of a team of caregivers that provided home-based care for my 96 year old mother in the period preceding her death. Mary Beth was kind and caring, and engaged effectively with my mom. I would highly recommend MaryBeth for similar jobs."

Victor C.

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Donyel H.


Round Lake, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Homecare And Childcare Expert With Over 20 Years Of Family Services

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an educated Caregiver and Consultant with availability throughout Illinois, with domestic & international travel flexibility to clients wherever you may reside. With over 20 years of experience with Homecare, Childcare, Expectant Mothers, Hospice, Respite, Rehabbing, Special Needs, and Family support, well-rounded skill...
Donyel can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Donyel cares for our daughter like she is her own. She teacher her so much (alphabet, sign language, dancing, how to express frustration) helped with rules, and brought so much joy to the house. She’s the best."

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in McHenry, IL

Karen R.

5.0

Karen is very nice and has a vast range of experience in a variety of areas. She babysat our 2 1/2 year old boy for a week during the day when we were in the Lake Geneva area. She was very good at taking our toddler to fun activities such as the playground, sandbox and local library. Very...

- Ian G.

Dawn C.

5.0

Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her.

- Shannon C.

Anna N.

5.0

Ana was very kind and enjoyable to be around with my daughter. She watched her for a date night and we were very pleased.

- Paige N.

Donyel H.

5.0

Donyel was a nanny to our daughter for almost a year, starting when she was 6 months old. She's by far the best care-taker we've ever had! She's responsible, reliable, loving, nurturing and taught our daughter sign language, dancing, listening, talking and so much more. I couldnt recommend her...

- Maria G.

Morgan M.

5.0

Morgan was charming and conscientious. She took excellent care of our toddler. She was personable and fun. Our toddler was instantly at ease and never anxious about being left with someone new. It was a delightful experience.

- Susan O.

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Ratings for McHenry, IL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in McHenry, IL are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.