Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Minooka, IL

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Extremely Organized And Reliable. Loving And Consistent. Dependable And Fun.

5.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am extremely reliable and dependable. I can manage a household of many schedules, care for children and pets, and keep a clean and organized home. I offer many references who can verify my reliability, attention to detail, and efficient use of time while providing a loving and fun atmosphere with special outings for children....

Kristen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Kristen is an excellent sitter. Professional, education background and works well with my daughter who has behavior focused challenges. Highly recommend Kristen!"

Michael L.

Janine C.

Naperville, IL

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Will Treat Your Child(ren) Like My Own! Occupational Therapy Practitioner And Pro Photographer

5.0

(5)

Hello! My name is Janine and I am the Mama to an amazing 14-year-old boy. I have worked with caring for, teaching, and bringing love into children's lives for about 22 years. I have been a lead teacher for 6 years (infants and toddlers), and have been a nanny for 9 different families in the past. I am an occupational therapy...

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

Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Janine is a wonderful nanny/babysitter. She has such a calm demeanor and is so extremely patient with kids. My kiddos always have the best time when she babysits and I can leave knowing they are in wonderful hands. She does crafts, takes them outside, plays games,...

Lindsey B.

Lara B.

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Present And Attentive Experienced Caregiver

5.0

(7)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom to 4 adult daughters. My youngest was born with Spina Bifida and is a paraplegic. I have 10 years caring for several families w/ twins (as early as 3 weeks) and a set of quads (6 weeks and premature) and 3 singletons. I have considerable experience w/ newborns multiples, toddlers, & children with special needs. I can...

Lara can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Lara is our life saver. She is our part time nanny who started with us when my twins were 3 weeks old and has been with us for the last year. She comes with years of multiples experience and is great with children, especially newborns. She is punctual, willing to...

Stephanie G.

Lillian H.

$16-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kind, Fun Grandmotherly Sitter Who Adores Children

5.0

(3)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I'm a warm, responsible and mature woman with many years of experience taking care of all ages of children, including those with special needs. I believe in doing all kinds of age appropriate activities with little ones as it helps them grow and learn. I will do crafts, use building toys, read and play games with your children,...

Lillian can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Lillian is a warm, kind and thoughtful caregiver for my daughter. She does different activities with her, such as taking her to dance classes, helping her with homework, playing games and reading. My daughter really enjoys being with Lillian."

Catalina H.

Stevie S.

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

4.8

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Stevie, the owner of Be Yourself Inc., an all-girls group dedicated to supporting adults with developmental disabilities. Each day, we plan exciting outings such as movies, cooking classes, guided workouts, and boxing. Alongside these fun activities, we focus on life skills and community integration, helping our...

5.0

"Stevie is kind, sweet and approaches our autistic son with the utmost compassion. She has worked for us for just a short time, but she is a keeper!"

Kathy S.

Ashley M.

$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...

Bradi O.

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Speech Language Pathologist Student- Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Bradi and I am a graduate student at University studying speech-language pathology. I have a passion for working with children of all ages. I have been babysitting since I was old enough to take a babysitting certification class through the park district at the age of 12. I have babysat for countless families...

Bradi can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision

Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

Tina B.

Naperville, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hey there! I'm Tina, a passionate caregiver with 3 years of Special Education teaching experience. I prioritize celebrating diversity and accommodating different learning styles, drawing from my unique neurodivergent perspective. As an identical twin, I understand the dynamics of multiples and foster individual growth within a...

5.0

"Tina is sweet and reliable. She is great with my son, and I still hire her when she's home! I wish she didn't have to go away to school. She's very inclusive and communicative"

Regina R.

Camille A.

Lockport, IL

$27-36/hr • 9 yrs exp

Compassionate Sitter, Like Your Best Friend!

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"Camille is fantastic and our son loves when she comes over!"

Katy E.

Ashlyn F.

Lockport, IL

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Excited And Educated Sitter, Smiles All Around

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, 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

Yasmina R.

$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Yasmina from Aurora Illinois I have two children and I have been working with children my entire life. I work at an elementary school as a teacher assistant with special needs and general education students. I love working with kids, and I am honest and efficient. Furthermore, I am responsible, respectful, patient, and caring. I...

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

"I have nothing but good things to say about Yasmina, first off shes really punctual and polite , I just knew my kids will love her ,and they did. She kept on checking with me if my kids had any possible allergies , which I really appreciated, she was cautious and...

Salva A.

Amy L.

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experience With Traumatic Brain Injuries, Disabilities

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.

Chelsea B.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-time Provider Available

5.0

(2)

HI, My name is Chelsea. I am 24 years of age and a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am currently a stay at home mom but my ultimate passion is working with children. For as long as I remember I have loved working with kids of all ages. At a young age I began babysitting for family and friends of family as...

Chelsea can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling

Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Chelsea is a really out going person and willing to get the job done but correctly. She have an upbeat personality. "

Patrick F.

Brianna B.

$27/hr • 9 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Greetings! My name is Brianna and I have 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. I believe in creating a fun, stimulating and safe environment for children to thrive. I'm particularly skilled at helping children with their social and emotional needs. I'm also CPR and first aid certified, and have experience...

Brianna can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"Brianna was one of the most reliable and caring nannies I have had thus far. Always a pleasure to have her with our children."

Care member

Jill G.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver For Those With Special Needs

5.0

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I love helping people. I have been fully engaged in this field since my graduation from the University of IL in 1990. I have worked approximately 30 years in Social Services in many capacities including In Home Care; Vacation care; Special Recreation; Special Olympics Coaching and day care.

5.0

"Jill is a gentle soul with a kind heart. She's wonderful with special needs. "

Nancy O.

Lori S.

$25-36/hr • 10 yrs exp

Licensed CNA Caregiver

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: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands & more

Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

CNA

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.

Wendy S.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

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.

Chris G.

$15-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi.. My name is Chris and I have a passion for helping people in need.. My sister had MS for over 20 years. My Mom had dementia and other medical issues... and took care for her until her passing.. So I understand that people need help..:)

5.0

"Chris is the most wonderful person and helper. She is loyal and dedicated and always puts my needs and comfort first. Chris is passionate about helping people and does so with joy and enthusiasm. She has a big heart and a positive attitude. I highly recommend...

Catherine K.

Lisa S.

Plano, IL

$20-35/hr • 3 yrs exp

I'm a mom of four adult children and 1 grandchild. I love being around kids! I also have experience with special needs. Willing to help meal prep and light house cleaning.

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

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Kayla H.

$17-24/hr • 4 yrs exp