Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Mokena, IL

I worked as an individual healthcare provider/personal care assistant 4 years. I worked with a client with Spinal Muscular Atrophy for assistance in completion of activities of daily living and transfers to and from his power chair to bed, commode, & shower chair. I would also help him out with some light housekeeping, cooking,...

Francesca Z.

Tinley Park, IL

$14-19/hr • 6 yrs exp

Francesca's Caring Place

I worked as a Direct Support Professional for 4. 5 years and then became a case manager in a residential facility for 8 months. I current am a program manager for a day program for adults with disabilities. I absolutely love my job and the people I work with. It is my passion to help people with disabilities have a great quality...

Ramona Y.

Lockport, IL

$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello! My name's Ramona. I volunteered at a therapeutic riding facility for special needs children and adults for 5 years. After volunteering for 4 years I was hired on to be a volunteer coordinator. I have experience with working with children. I have lots of patience and love working with children! I have also had babysitting...

Tiffany S.

$18/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Tiffany. I hold a degree from the College of DuPage's Interpreting program and am proficient in American Sign Language. I currently work as a private caregiver for a teenager with special needs, specifically autism and epilepsy. I have many years of experience supporting individuals with diverse needs and have...

Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Nicole R.

$14-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Dependable, Compassionate Caregiver Familiar With Special Needs

Hi! I am excited for the opportunity to provide care & assistance to those who need extra TLC. Though my main position has been either a nanny or tutor, while performing these roles, I was responsible for providing care to children (and one adult) with special needs ranging from ADHD, autism, apraxia, ODD, GAD, seizure disorder,...

Courtney F.

New Lenox, IL

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience being a nanny and I have raised my own kids. Two of them have special needs so I have a very patient and nurturing personality. I love to interact with kids and teach through play.

Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Caitlin S.

$15-18/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi! I am Caitlin and I am studying nursing at Joliet Junior College! When I was younger, I watched my brothers after school and volunteered in my church's special needs classroom. This past year, I have started to babysit for other families. I typically bring fun games and love doing crafts with kids!

Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping

Dawn M.

$25-50/hr • 8 yrs exp

I've been a nanny for 8 years with over 16 years, total, in child/adult care services. Currently, I work full-time during the week caring for a special needs teenager and two toddlers under 2.

Dawn can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep

Ashley F.

Richton Park, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kind Heart

I have an 8-year-old son who keeps me on my toes and shows me more and more of what I am capable of. I have worked in child care for about 4 years and provided care to adults with special needs as well as the elderly. I feel that my experiences have prepared me for anything that comes my way. Children can be a mystery and as...

Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

Annalise M.

$13-19/hr • 5 yrs exp

Annalise

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Hello! My name is Annalise and I am a 21) year old part time college student.(all online, no meeting time, I can do classes whenever I want.) I love working with kids and have worked with them since I've been younger! I have been watching kids with paid experience since I was 14 and have a developmental therapy background and...

Katie B.

Tinley Park, IL

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

CPR And First Aid Certified Child Care Provider

Hi! I am currently a special education teacher at a local school district. I teach grades K-5 throughout the day and focus on reading, writing, math, and social emotional learning. I also taught 2nd and 3rd grade general education for four years. Prior to working in the public schools, I worked at a therapeutic day school for...

Susan S.

Joliet, IL

$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

(Special Ed, Transportation )

Bilingual mother of two, my kiddos are all grown up so now it's time to share some of my love to others. Senior Caregiver 15 years , children over 24 years. Alzheimer, Dementia , Parkinson and special needs adults & children 10years. MS, ALS , Paraplegic and experience with hoyer lift.

Lori M.

Lockport, IL

$20/hr

Hello, my name is Lori. I am a 59-year-old mother of 2 great adult children, and 5 amazing grandchildren. I work as a paraprofessional for students whom have special needs at the high school level, and have been for the last 17 years. Coming from a family with debilitating illness, I have unfortunately had a lot of experience...

Lori can also help with: Transportation, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more

Molly W.

$25/hr • 3 yrs exp

I've been caring for children on and off since I was a babysitter in high school/college, and I love helping them learn and grow. I also have a 9-year-old daughter! I've worked with children of all ages, from infants to preteens, and I have experience caring for children with special needs. My approach to childcare is focused...

Molly can also help with: Carpooling

Briana R.

Country Club Hills, IL

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Certified Assistant Teacher (Early Childhood/SPED)

Hello, my name is Briana and I am a certified teacher with four years of experience with children and individuals with special needs such as autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, etc. I received my bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Sciences with an emphasis in family social services from Northern Illinois...

Briana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Samantha C.

$18-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello! I have been working with adults and seniors with Special Needs in some capacity ever since I graduated college in 2013. I started out working hands on with multiple individuals in their home and assisting with different ADL tasks including toileting, dressing, medication administration, and meal preparation/feeding. I...

Samantha can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands

Barbara B.

Lockport, IL

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Thank you for visiting my Bio! Everyone has a need and that's what makes us special. I have experience with TBI , paralysis, tube feeding, bowel management and catheter care, wound care, respiratory care and suctioning.. I'm dependable and flexible plus a problem solver. I love to learn and share my experience with...

Margaret H.

$18/hr • 5 yrs exp

Child care

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, responsible, compassionate I like working with kids because I grew up around kids of all ages in clinics as well as in my own home, my sister is 8 years younger than me so I learned a lot as I helped her grow up! I also like working with kids because it's fun and never dull! I'm...

Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping

Skills:

CPR

Samantha H.

$13-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Baby Sitter Or Nanny

Hello, My Name is Samantha. I am a Special Education Paraprofessional in New Lenox D122! I have over 10 years experience in child care and a ficus on child development. I work with all special needs population and average children as well. I have a Bachelors in Child Psychology and will be starting a master certification 2023...

Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Raquel L.

Joliet, IL

$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp