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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 $23/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Mount Prospect, IL

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Larissa D.


Arlington Heights, IL

$27/hr5 yrs exp

Kind And Patient Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lara. When I was younger, my first job was working in an elderly home, and I've always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to caring for my own mother in my past, I have been working for a senior care agency this year as well as people from care. com. I am certified in CPR, First aid, CPI (from my...
5.0
"She is thoughtful, considerate and concerning to our needs. She adapts well and it was such a pleasure finding someone who would work part time and doesn't have a long commute for a three hour job."

Kathleen C.

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Emily T.


Franklin Park, IL

$24/hr12 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

My passion for nurturing young minds and my positive experiences in babysitting inspired me to become a childcare provider. With over 12 years of experience caring for children of all ages, up to 11 years old, I have honed my skills in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. I pride myself on being patient,...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Emily was our nanny for almost 4 years, starting in fall of 2020. We have two boys that were 1 and 3 years old when Emily started with us and now entering full time Kindergarten and 2nd grade. Emily was always a very positive, calm, supportive presence in their...

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Judith C.


Palatine, IL

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver and Respite Care

3.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with all ages and a wide variety of special needs clients. I have 14 plus years of experience both professionally and personally. I have a BA degree and am certified in CPR, CPI, DSP and QRMP. I've done substitute teaching in IL and taken First Aid. I love this line of work and can honestly say that I love going to...
I have been a camp counselor for 30 campers at a overnight camp for two years! I have babysat since I was 12 years old! Work very closely with kids with special needs
Talia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Audrea C.


Palatine, IL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I will always strive to make sure your child of all ages is safe and having fun. I'm certified in first-aid and CPR, as well as special needs care. I'm looking forward to meeting you
Audrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Laurie B.


Palatine, IL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I have been a caregiver working in senior care and special Ed for several years . I worked at Kirk school for 4 years with special needs children and . I was a caregiver to a special needs boy for 4 years while doing senior care in the morning . I also worked with children years ago and have college courses in early childhood
Laurie can also help with: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, dementia
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Nkosinathi M.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$16-25/hr2 yrs exp

Every Kid Deserves To Have Fun.

I have worked at summer camps for 2 years now in Boston and Maryland. I have been trained to take care of children and how to also take care of children with special needs
Nkosinathi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
I am looking for any date night or weekend opportunities. I have over seven years of experience babysitting as well as three years as a camp counselor. I have worked extensively with children with special needs as well. During my masters program, I took coursework in childhood development as well as speech/language development....
Gwynna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
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Larissa D.


Arlington Heights, IL

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Mother Of 2 Teens And Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With being a mother of 2 teens and a special needs teaching assistant, I have 15+ years of experience with childcare. I am positive, creative, kind, helpful, reliable, and a fun person to be around. It would be a pleasure to help with homework and zoom as I love to make learning fun! Also, I am flexible and can do light...
Larissa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Hey there! My name is Meghan and I'm 20 years old. I'm from Des Plaines. I have four years of experience when it comes to watching kids and am extremely flexible when it comes to any sort of tasks or hours! I do have school as I am a sophomore at North Park University but I should be available most evenings. I also try my best...
Meghan can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

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Delice B.


Skokie, IL

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

Cna /caregiver

I am a certified nurse assistant. I have 4 years experience in both cna and caregiving. I can change diaper, bathing, grooming, laundry. light house keeping , transferring . I am patient, caring, loving, kind. I am a sweet mother of one child. I am sweet to work. I can easily learn new things . thank
I am a Senior at Illinois State University studying Therapeutic Recreation, as well as taking prerequisites aiming to pursue a Masters in Occupational Therapy. I am to graduate in May. My expertise include planning and implementing interventions to support clients in meeting his or her goals, engaging clients in therapeutic...
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Alina Y.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time

Hello! Experienced nanny offering 9 years of experience caring for children from birth to school age, including special needs kids. A positive role model focused on the support and care of the child's development. Graduated from medical school in Ukraine with a paramedic degree where I learned how to stay calm and know how to...
Alina can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experience * I have been working with children in multiple forms for over 10 years, including as an assistant teacher in a preschool setting * I have experience in working with special needs children * I was a stay-at-home mom of two for 6 years * I am currently working with a family that I have been with for 9 years, and I am...
Gianne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hello! My name is Abbey. I am currently a student at Brigham Young University studying Family Services. I have one more year left and I plan to get my masters in Social work upon graduation. I have a lot of experience working with children as I have nannied for years in the past. I also worked for a while at a special needs...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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Jam T.


Glenview, IL

$15-50/hr

Compassionate Caregiver

My name is Jam a Filipino American caregiver who has a nursing background. Experience in taking good care of your special needs child. I am compassionate and willing to take care of your infant and family.
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Allison B.


Glenview, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny, And Tutor

Hello! My name is Allison and I am excited to be your babysitter, nanny, and/or tutor. I graduated from Elon University in 2019 with a BA in Human Services & International Studies with a minor in Spanish. I spent this past academic year working as an English Language Assistant at an elementary school in Madrid, Spain. I have...
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Simone P.


Glenview, IL

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

I put my heart into everything I do. This summer I worked for Carousel Connections at Brandyweine Senior Living as a job coach for teenagers and young adults with special needs volunteering. I just moved back to the Windy City after being in Philadelphia. I graduated from Monmouth College with a B. A. in history and kinesiology....
Simone can also help with: Personal care, dementia
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Catherine C.


Wheeling, IL

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

I am the mother of two adult children and have worked in Social Services since I attended college. I have my BA degree in Psychology. I taught both a teen and adult enrichment program for Developmentally Disabled clients for more than 5 years. I worked in a school as an aide for one on one care at an Early Childhood school as a...
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Ekaterina Y.


Wheeling, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

CNA

For the past 9 years I've been working as a nursing assistant in one of the skilled nursing facilities.

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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 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.