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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Mount Prospect, IL

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Mount Prospect, IL

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Michelle R.


Mount Prospect, IL

$28-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager / Early Childhood Educator / Newborn Care Specialist

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nanny, early childhood educator, nanny house manager and newborn care specialist. I have dedicated my career to working with families and children in a variety of settings. My background extends beyond working in private homes of families, and includes teaching and leadership roles in quality Early Childhood...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Michelle is incredible with children - she is patient, kind, high energy and creative. Her experience extends well beyond most nanny job descriptions and she truly goes above and beyond for the families she works for. If you are looking for someone to love and care...

Jacki R.

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Agnieszka G.


Mount Prospect, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse For Your Needs

Hello. I used to be a nurse in my country, Poland and worked in the hospital for several years. I have experience(20 years)with many medical conditions and problems. Please, feel free to contact me, so we could discuss your situation. Thank you very much.
Hello! I am an outgoing psychology student looking to use my knowledge to help others. I am friendly, and highly adaptable. I have a passion for art and photography, and love the outdoors. I would love to assist you and your family!
Hello! I recently moved to Illinois from California and am looking to be a Nanny/Travel Nanny. I have 3 years of professional experience caring for children - outside of family and friends. I can also care for children with autism. I can help with light housekeeping, Travel, and Crafts.
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Hannah S.


Mount Prospect, IL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Babysitter With Experience Working With Children With Special Needs

Hi! My name is Hannah and I am a creative and energetic 20-year-old. I have experience working with children in many different settings. I have been a soccer coach and a soccer referee for several years. I am currently an inclusion aid for the park districts and a registered behavior technician (RBT). I work with and have...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Susan K.


Mount Prospect, IL

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Seeking PT/FT Nanny .

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a professional child caregiver for over 10 yrs, having worked with 6 families. I've been caring for kids since I was a teenager & I've always considered it a passion. Although I spent the majority of my earlier career in corporate marketing, I feel I've found my true calling in protecting, teaching & nurturing...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Hannah V.


Mount Prospect, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hannah

I have 5 years of experience. I can help with laundry, travel, and errands. I have a lot of experience with ages 3-15 and special needs children. CPR certified and RBT certified.
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Jhan I.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate And Trustworthy

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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"I highly recommend Jhan. She is a wonderful, kind, caring human being with an outstanding work ethic, high career and family values."

Karl F.

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Sarah S.


Schaumburg, IL

$22-24/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Sarah. I am looking for a full time nanny position with a loving family. I'm looking to utilize my 11 and a half years of child care experience and knowledge in growth development by providing good guidance and exceptional care as a professional live out nanny. I also have two and a half years experience with...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have observed Sarah to be a wonderful caregiver. She is very organized and timely. She is a great communicator with both children and adults. Sarah is extremely caring, always thinking of others needs and their safety. Sarah is engaging, always looking for...

Melissa C.

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Julie D.


Northbrook, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom with 17+ years of experience, I have two teenagers. Both opposite traits, one with special needs socially and emotionally and one that is an honors student and gymnast. I adore all infants and toddlers. Currently, I work for 2 families part time. I am available on Fridays and some weekends.
Julie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Julie worked for us for 6 months and she was fabulous with our 1 year old son. He would always get excited to see her. She did a great job teaching him new skills like waving and blowing kisses. "

Care member

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Kylie S.


Arlington Heights, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Best Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience working with children! I have babysat many children and babies at once for years now and am very passionate about caring for them! I used to work for NWSRA last year which was working with special needs children. I also have tutored kids ages 6 and up! I have three brothers and over 30 first cousins...
Kylie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Kylie for the summer to take care of our infant son, she was beyond amazing! She always cared for him as part of the family and was flexible with evolving needs and circumstances. She was compassionate, fun, and very active with our son and gave him a...

Nicole O.

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Jill K.


Deerfield, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family. About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...
Jill can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two boys (3 mo. and 18 mo. at the time). Throughout the approximately 3 1/2 years that she worked for us, she was...

Margaret D.

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Lavinia B.


Wheeling, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

LPN

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over 20 years of experience providing exceptional care to elderly and special need patients. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, administering medication and keep patients as active is possible..
Lavinia can also help with: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Licensed Nurse

4.0
"Lavinia was very caring with my Mom & she would fill me in with matters regarding her care. She would still be working with my parents if we hadn't decided to bring my parents to Florida where we live I would be happy to talk to anyone who would like more...

Jan B.

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Nicoleta R.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

I am a nurse for over 9 years and a CNA for more than 10 years. I do my job with passion because I believe it is more than a job, I believe it is a calling. I am a mother and wife and I have worked with families that have considered me as part of their family. I am dependable, flexible and a positive person. I am honest and I am...
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Marisol R.


Chicago, IL

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Child Care Provider.

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Marisol is such a great nanny! She was always on time. Communicated constantly with me. Kept me in the loop all day on my son's day. Sent pictures and videos so I didn't miss him too much. Always did fun activities to keep him busy and engaged. She would clean up...

Alysia F.

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Laurie B.


Palatine, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experience with Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have about 5 years of experience in special ed. I was a teachers aide at kirk school in Palatine for 3 years. I have also been a private caregiver for an adult male with special needs.
5.0
"Fabulous person, smart, kind, punctual."

Gloria T.

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Kaitlin B.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

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.

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Cashmear M.


Chicago, IL

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

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.

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Klimentina G.


Northbrook, IL

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Tina I Love being with kids, as my experience as a babysitter and nanny is around 8 years, including 1 year looking after special needs child , 2 years looking after 2 lovely boys , aged 1 and 6 , looking after newborn baby twins (premature) for an year. Have a primary school teacher degree and CPR. Also worked as a...
Klimentina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Absolutely love Klimentina, she is very dependable,very professional and has a great methods to work with the kids. I. and A. can't wait to play and learn with her."

Sasha D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mount Prospect, IL

Michelle R.

5.0

Michelle is incredible with children - she is patient, kind, high energy and creative. Her experience extends well beyond most nanny job descriptions and she truly goes above and beyond for the families she works for. If you are looking for someone to love and care for your kids the way you do, you...

- Jacki R.

Jhan I.

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 guidance towards that. She did a great...

- Maryam A.

Sarah S.

5.0

I have known Sarah for many years now and she has always been my go-to occasional nanny/sitter when she was available to help with my two children. She has done overnight stays with us as well. Sarah interacts with my children through various games, activities, outdoor play, and is fully aware of...

- Stephanie M.

Julie D.

5.0

Julie worked for us for 6 months and she was fabulous with our 1 year old son. He would always get excited to see her. She did a great job teaching him new skills like waving and blowing kisses.

- Care member

Kylie S.

5.0

We hired Kylie for the summer to take care of our infant son, she was beyond amazing! She always cared for him as part of the family and was flexible with evolving needs and circumstances. She was compassionate, fun, and very active with our son and gave him a great summer. We were truly blessed to...

- Nicole O.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Mount Prospect, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.