Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Melrose Park, IL

$18-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Parents! I've been a professional in childcare and education for 13+ years. As a daycare teacher, tutor, babysitter, summer camp counselor, and nanny, I've worked with children with special needs in several different capacities. I have specific and extensive experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD, Down...

Heather V.

$26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available Full/Part-Time

3.9

(9)

Hired by 8 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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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.

Dania G.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced & Dynamic Childcare Provider

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Dynamic and highly dependable Childcare Provider and Educator with over 13 years of experience. Background in Early Childhood Education and Childhood Development. Extensive special needs experience. Dedicated to helping shape children into confident, intelligent, and empathetic people who will carry those traits on into...

Dania can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0

"We hired Dania to help us with our daughter. She was always on time, and our daughter loved having her come over. Dania was very nice and accommodating to our crazy work schedules and work times. We would definitely hire her again in the future. She was very...

Sandra B.

Miriam T.

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Energetic Nanny

5.0

(3)

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have been a full-time nanny for about 15 years now. My experience is from premature babies to middle school-aged kids, also kids with special needs. I am very patient and a loving person. Love to be outdoors, doing activities, singing, reading and dancing with kids. I have my own car willing to use to transport kids...

Miriam can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Miriam was confident and enthusiastic about caring for our 3-year-old and 8-month-old for the evening. Our daughter's first question when she woke up the next morning was when she'd get to see Miriam again!"

Elizabeth T.

Heather V.

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Nanny

I have worked with children with autism and cerebral palsy. I was an assistant teacher for children with autism, have been a nanny to children with autism, cerebral palsy and ADHD as well. I feel that all children are gifts.

Amy D.

$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.

Cashmear M.

$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

4.5

(3)

Part-Time Babysitter/Mother's Helper:I have 4 years of child care experience for a family of three boys age's (3, 4, 8) and a family two age's ( 10 months and two). My job required light house work, preparing meals, and keeping the kids entertained. Also an teachers aids for kids with special needs.

5.0

"Cashmear will do anything to keep her commitments, and children just seem to be drawn to her. She is also incredibly intelligent and kind. I would trust my kids with her any day."

Marlee H.

Caytie B.

$23-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Newborn Care Specialist

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've worked as a full-time nanny for over seven years. I love my job and am hoping to find more families to help! I have experience caring for children of all ages and abilities. This includes experience with children with special needs. I have also completed my newborn care specialist certificate and am CPR/First AID...

Caytie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Very sweet and cared for my children as if they were her own. "

Amanda C.

Mary S.

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Name is Mary! 24 years old, and currently a banquet manager for Hilton hotels. I am the 2nd oldest of 11 children! Yes 11! Love children and lots of experience. I work full time but as we are getting into our slow season I would like to pick up some part time work to fill my off nights & days. I am experienced with small...

5.0

"I have know Mary for 7 years! She is a kind and loving person and has a big heart for everyone. She is an specialist in home care. She loves to cook and care for the home. She is an expert in care of children. She is from a big family and has been a big support and...

Bernadette S.

Marisol R.

$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Child Care Provider.

5.0

(3)

Hi my name is Marisol, I go by Mari. I'm a mother of a 16 year old boy I love dearly. I love pets we have a pup of our own. I have a true passion working with kids and have cared for children of all ages, from infants to school-aged kids, caring for children with special needs. I'm bilingual (Spanish), reliable, nurturing,...

Marisol can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"She's very responsible and a mother herself! She has the upmost respect for people and she's been babysitting for over 5 years. I have known Marisol for years and has been a best friend of mine who I personally trust a lot and is a hardworking, motivational and an...

Nicholas G.

Branndi C.

Hillside, IL

$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

5.0

(2)

Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...

Branndi can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning

5.0

"Branndi is a very great listener that is able to come up with solutions to problems. She is very cheerful and brightens any room she enters. She is very organized and timely."

Care member

Patricia J.

$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny Patricia

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, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Excellent person my kid love her !!"

Melissa V.

Dina S.

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

I cared for my cousin's husband for several months. He has Lewy Body Dementia. I helped with feeding, dressing, exercise, recreation and toileting. He and I became fast friends and have a close bond. I have also worked with children with autism and ADHD. My best friend from High School has Muscular Dystrophy, and my best friend...

5.0

"Dina is family and during my husband's illness she was his caregiver/companion during the day thereby giving me much needed time away from constant caregiving. She was reliable, responsible, and creative in thinking of ways to engage my husband. She provided...

Karen O.

Cynthia H.

$25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Mama C / Encourager Of Children

5.0

(5)

I have 6+years of experience in foster care at SOS Children's Village in Lockport. I have fostered approximately 30 children, and loved the experience and my foster families. I recently moved back to Chicago in September of 2022. Before moving back to Chicago I was a member of my church in Joliet for 17 years and I was involved...

Cynthia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Cynthia is a caring, loving, gentle, and professional individual. Her ability to connect with children is amazing. She is a great teacher and will care for your child as if it was her own. Cynthia is an awesome nanny who goes above and beyond. I would recommend...

Lillian A.

Kaeleen E.

River Grove, IL

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hi! I am a certified nursing assistant/patient care technician. I have experience working as a CNA at a nursing rehabilitation facility. I've had training with younger patients, special needs, and of course elderly. I currently work in an ICU at Elmhurst Hospital for the last two years: My skills range from transportation,...

Kaeleen can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CNA

5.0

"Kaeleen is very patient, caring and sweet with children.She is extremely responsible, strategic, playful, and I feel very safe knowing she's trained in critical care and can perform CPR and the Heimlich maneuver. "

Care member

Sylvia B.

$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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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.

Karla V.

$30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Future Teacher, Love Working With Children

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Nice to meet you. My name is Karla and I am a senior in University and emerging teacher with license in K-12th grades. As a nanny I have experience working with different ages; infants, toddles, etc. I've worked in different daycares as a teacher assistant and different families from all backgrounds, including children...

Karla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance

Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Karla is amazing- gentle, kind, dependable, and safe."

Meg P.

Jhan I.

Des Plaines, IL

$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Compassionate And Trustworthy

5.0

(2)

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. a wife and a mother of two boys 27 years and 14 years lived in Chicago and suburbs for over 30 years I'm a licensed cosmetology. I work as a nany from age of 21 for a special need 30-year-old girl . And the then got my license and worked as hair...

Jhan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more

Skills:

First Aid

5.0

"Jhan was very engaged in helping care for your child. My child enjoyed her helping us. As with anyone helping with care-giving of your child, make sure you are very clear on what you expect, as well as do's and don't, as far as addressing it up front, and...

Maryam A.

Alexis S.

Berwyn, IL

$17-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a dedicated advocate for people with disabilities. I have worked in this field for about 6 years. I have loved every step of this journey, this is why I am currently going to grad school to pursue a career in occupational therapy. I have worked I'm a in home and clinic setting and understanding the stressors not only for...

Kathleen L.

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Energetic Teacher Looking For Summer Work!

5.0

(1)