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60 special needs caregivers are listed in New Lenox, IL

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in New Lenox, IL

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Madison B.


Frankfort, IL

$25/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi! My name is Madison and I am currently a senior at GVSU. I am 22 years old and will be graduating with my nursing degree in late April. I have been babysitting/ nannying for years now and am also employed at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago & work on the hematology/oncology floor. For the past 6 summers I have been a full...
Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Madison is a wonderful nanny! Madison cared for our kids, ages 3 and 4 1/2, two days a week from September 2022 through May 2023 and we are SUPER excited to welcome her back this fall! Madison is very dependable, responsible, a great communicator, timely,...

April F.

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Bonniejean M.


Mokena, IL

$20-27/hr3 yrs exp

Love People

Hi, my name is Bonnie and a Nanny and Caregiver. I love what I do, and I serve to the best of my ability. I've been working as a Nanny going on 3 years . I love working with kids. I try to connect with them one way through arts and crafts, park visits and libraries etc. . I enjoy building their character always with much...
5.0
"Bonnie watches our adult daughter and we just love her. She is kind and dependable. Our daughter looks forward to seeing her"

Matthew L.

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Wendy S.


Joliet, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

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, craft assistance, carpooling
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.

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Ashley M.


Joliet, IL

$15-19/hr2 yrs exp

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...
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Laura M.


Frankfort, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I have been an ICU nurse for 13yrs, but with a move across the country 2x, and no bachelor's degree, I was only able to find a job as a private home care nurse. And I fell in love with it!! I have cared for 2 special needs children in their home, including g-tube feedings, CPAP mask, nebulizers, etc.
5.0
"Laura is a compassionate and caring nurse. I trusted her with my special needs children from the start. She always did things the way I instructed, but wasn't afraid to make suggestions. Works very well independently, and gave me the peace of mind I needed as a...

Keri M.

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Barbara B.


Lockport, IL

$37-50/hr10 yrs exp

Quality Care, Peace Of Mind

I am a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over 10 years of experience providing high-quality care to seniors and individuals with special needs. I specialize in dementia, Alzheimer's, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) care, ensuring clients receive the attention and comfort they deserve. My...
Hi! I am 19 years old. I have my certification in ABA Therapy and experience with working with special needs.
Suzanne can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Nicole S.


Joliet, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I am the second oldest of 9 in a large blended family, some siblings have special needs. I have babysat, taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, tutored in various subjects, and am certified as an Early Childhood teacher. As a teacher, I taught everything from birth to 6th grade. I love to read, knit, crochet, and a variety...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Laura W.


Joliet, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Job Coach/Life Skills

Hi, I have over 10 years experience working as an Aide and Job Coach in a Special Needs environment. I enjoy assisting and teaching kids/adults life skills and job skills. It's very rewarding to see a child/adult feeling empowered when they learn something new. My availability, Monday though Friday would be 4-8 p.m. and...
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Courtney R.


Orland Park, IL

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hi My Names Courtney And I Am 19 Years Old. I Look Forward To Hearing From You! :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Courtney I am 21 years old. I have 4 years of childcare experience. I am CPR, First aid and AED certified. I have always had a passion working with children. I am from Tinley Park IL. My childcare experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Marissa J.


Orland Park, IL

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Fun, Creative, And Organized

Hi my name is Marissa, I am currently at moraine valley community college, I am also becoming a certified phlebotomist at the moment. I'm the youngest family of 5 the oldest being 29. I'm very outgoing and like to due new things quite often. I'm a very caring person with a great spunky personality. I have worked with kids from...
Marissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah W.


Tinley Park, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, Families

Hi, families my name is Sarah and I have been caring for children since I was young. I have cared for infants-teenagers and also children with special needs. I am able to change diapers, naptime, light household tasks, run errands, read books, arts and crafts, go on walks, play at the park and help keep your children safe and...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Maria W.


Orland Park, IL

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Highly-Experienced Caregiver

I am a retired firefighter/paramedic and have also worked in the medical field for an additional 10-15 years before that. I have many years of caring for my own family and working as a caregiver. I know how hard it is to find people to come into your home that you can trust and that can be there for you and your loved ones....
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Susan S.


Joliet, IL

$25-30/hr8 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.
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Evlyn H.


Joliet, IL

$15-19/hr5 yrs exp

A Little Bit About Me!

Hello, my name is Evlyn and I love nature and animals and have always enjoyed spending time with children whether it's my family or babysitting! I have always loved working with new people and learning new things, and also teaching other people what I can. I worked for a family with 3 children for over 3 years and learned so...
Evlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Caitlin S.


Frankfort, IL

$15-18/hr1 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Salutations, My name is Brandon, and it is a pleasure to E-meet you. I have been working with children for over 5 years now. I was a Pre-K/Lead School Age Teacher. I've always enjoyed working with children. Prior to this job, I was a teacher aide at a therapeutic day school for individuals with high functioning autism. I myself...
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Joyce S.


Tinley Park, IL

$22-25/hr9 yrs exp

Paraprofessional

Hi, I currently work with students in a classroom for special needs students including autism and developmental disabilities. I am looking for a new opportunity helping others part time in their home. I have 9 years of experience with care and school settings. Thank you.
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Linda N.


Tinley Park, IL

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

I Can Help With Special Needs.

I have experience with quadriplegic individuals and Autistic youths. Just spell out the circumstances and I will let you know if I'm able to help. I'm happy to give you peace of mind.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in New Lenox, IL

Madison B.

5.0

Madison is a wonderful nanny! Madison cared for our kids, ages 3 and 4 1/2, two days a week from September 2022 through May 2023 and we are SUPER excited to welcome her back this fall! Madison is very dependable, responsible, a great communicator, timely, trustworthy, and positive. She always keeps...

- April F.

Bonniejean M.

5.0

Bonnie watches our adult daughter and we just love her. She is kind and dependable. Our daughter looks forward to seeing her

- Matthew L.

Wendy S.

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 fine if they wanted a more chill...

- Justin B.

Laura M.

5.0

Laura is a compassionate and caring nurse. I trusted her with my special needs children from the start. She always did things the way I instructed, but wasn't afraid to make suggestions. Works very well independently, and gave me the peace of mind I needed as a parent knowing I could leave my...

- Keri M.

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Ratings for New Lenox, IL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in New Lenox, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.