Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Oak Brook, IL
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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Oak Brook, IL
The average rate is $21/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 3 years
Special needs caregivers in Oak Brook, IL
Lorraine G.
Glendale Heights, IL
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Bilingual Experienced College Student Available for Babysitting
4.5
(12)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy working with children of all ages. I've been working with children since I was 15 years old. But I've been a professional nanny since 20. I have excellent references upon request. I finished my associates degree and completed 3 years towards a nursing degree. I am a certified nurses assistant. I reside in Glendale...
Lorraine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lorraine was my nanny for my two girls for 3 years. I decided to be home full-time so I no longer needed her as a nanny. However, she still works for us for date nights. My girls love Lorraine. While being our nanny she was punctual, reliable and dependable. I...
Amanda M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working with special needs children and adults for over 25 years. I taught drama to developmentally disabled adults and taught or tutored most school subjects to elementary, teen, and adult learners in classrooms, homes, non-profits, and tutoring centers. I have earned masters degrees in middle-secondary education and...
5.0
"Todd M. serves as our after-school tutor for our 11-year old daughter (6th GR) and 9-year old son (3rd GR). My husband and I both work full-time. We have enlisted Mr. M. to work with our children M-F from 3pm- 7pm. He picks them up from school and brings them home...
Jennifer W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Gina Marie (NON-AGENCY) and I offer the following services:
* Friendly Companionship
* Bathing and Dressing
* Errands
* Light Housekeeping
* Meal preparation
* Medication Reminder
* Shopping
* Flexible Hourly Care
* Transportation
* Certified in Memory Loss and Human Services...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have been a full-time nanny for about 15 years now. My experience is from premature babies to middle school-aged kids, also kids with special needs. I am very patient and a loving person. Love to be outdoors, doing activities, singing, reading and dancing with kids. I have my own car willing to use to transport kids...
Miriam can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Miriam was confident and enthusiastic about caring for our 3-year-old and 8-month-old for the evening. Our daughter's first question when she woke up the next morning was when she'd get to see Miriam again!"
Elizabeth T.
Kaeleen E.
River Grove, IL
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! I am a certified nursing assistant/patient care technician. I have experience working as a CNA at a nursing rehabilitation facility. I've had training with younger patients, special needs, and of course elderly. I currently work in an ICU at Elmhurst Hospital for the last two years: My skills range from transportation,...
Kaeleen can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Kaeleen is very patient, caring and sweet with children.She is extremely responsible, strategic, playful, and I feel very safe knowing she's trained in critical care and can perform CPR and the Heimlich maneuver. "
Care member
Gina S.
Wheaton, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Independent Person/ Specialize With Alzheimer's /Dementia And Parkinson's/ Special Needs
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Concierge Service / Assisted Living Elder Care/ Child Care/ Special Needs Care/ I Offer the following: * Covid Vaccinated* Friendly Companionship * Bathing & Dressing Assistance * Errands * Light Housekeeping * Meal Preparation * Shopping * Flexible Hourly Care * Specialize & Certified With Alzheimer's & Dementia * Hospice Care*...
Gina can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional care and support provided by Gina towards my Mom. Gina demonstrated an extraordinary level of compassion, empathy, and kindness that went above and beyond. Gina not only attended to my Mom’s physical needs but...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Actively looking for a part-time nanny or tutor position. Establishing trust with whomever is watching your child is key and very important to me. I've created such wonderful relationships with all the families I've worked with. I have experience with toddlers up to teens. I also have my Bachelors in English and Psychology. I...
Cassie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"If you communicate your expectations, Cassie will follow up and meet them. She is currently a nanny for our family in the afternoon. We like her. "
Paul M.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am 31 years old, a friendly, adventurous, helpful, imaginative, dependable, and energetic person. I have experience with an infant - 13 years old. I volunteered as a teaching assistant at the Kindergarten for 3 months. I was a teacher for middle school for one year in Thailand before I moved to the U. S. I was a...
Kamonchanok can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I can leave my kids with her so I don't have to worry that she can take care of my kids.
She is so sweet and very helpful."
AVA L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Noël and I live in Villa Park, IL. I have a significant amount of experience caring for special needs individuals as I have a younger brother, Joshua, who is Autistic - he is my pride and my joy! In addition to caring for him, I assisted my parents with facilitating an at home early intervention program...
5.0
"Noel was amazing to work with. She is communicative, responsive, and caring. I would strongly recommend hiring Noel."
Clint S.
5.0
(1)
Hello parents of beautiful angels!
or furry friends!
My name is Hazel, I'm 20 years old and I love working with babies, children, and youth & pets!
I have a drivers license, I was a certified lifeguard before (working with youth of special needs), this knowledge and experience has helped me know to to deal in situations of...
Hazel can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"There is not even a word to describe how amazing Hazel is! It has always made me so nervous to leave my children with someone who is not family. But Hazel has truly been a blessing! My girls love her like family. She is the most responsible, most sweetest,...
Danielle R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a new mom of a wonderful 2-year-old babygirl and I'm only interested in occasional evening or weekend gigs. I've been working with a fantastic family's non verbal 23-year-old son with special needs for the past 6 years and I enjoy it immensely. I have over 9 years of combined experience working in schools as a...
5.0
"Jasmyn helps our family care for my special needs son and she has been a great addition to our team. She's consistent, attentive, caring, reliable and very nurturing. He took to her immediately. She's made my entire families life easier and more pleasant."
Tracy V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Parents!
I've been a professional in childcare and education for 13+ years. As a daycare teacher, tutor, babysitter, summer camp counselor, and nanny, I've worked with children with special needs in several different capacities. I have specific and extensive experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD, Down...
Irma F.
Addison, IL
$26/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! I'm a mother of 3, I have experience with special need kids. As I am a mother of a son with down syndrome! I'm very patient and loving. I am also very good at multitasking! I love to socialize and care for others.
Irma can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been doing home health care ever since 1999 when I got my CNA license. Been working for disabilities of rehabilitation services (dors) and for seniors. I have many years hand on job with clients with unique and special needs. I love working 1 on 1 with clients. I love those connections.
Had three care. com recipients as...
Amy can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
I am a professional nanny with over 20 years experience. Im Az I was an assistant special needs teacher and assistant kindergarten teacher, the director of the before and after school program for 8 years. I was also a childcare assistant director at a childcare facility in Az.
I am also a Senior Caregiver PT.
I am highly...
Deborah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Isabella B.
Wood Dale, IL
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I love working with kids of any ages! I currently work an after school care for kids with special needs. I am going to college to become a high school teacher. I've been around little kids my whole life and it's something that I love spending my time doing!
Isabella can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Empty nester now, mom of twin grown boys & college age step daughter. (Also helped care for Special Needs step daughter for 13 years). Looking to do what I love as part time babysitter/nanny. I will even take one time (date nights) and/or day or evening for a part time permanent position.
Michele can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Hi Family . I am a seniors care provider since 2008. I care for my mom when she became brain dead , 14 years I learn so munch from nurse that care for her too , I want to share what I have learned And also a nanny for over 10 years special needs . and infants toddlers to home school with them field trips home cook meals I've...
Rebecca can also help with: Hospice services, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care, dementia
Marni C.
Lisle, IL
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am an experienced nanny, household manager & babysitter of 6 years. I work well with children of all ages newborn-14 years. As well as experience with twins, newborns, and kids with special needs. On top of my nanny experience I have worked as an elementary school assistant teacher for 2 years, camp leader for kids with...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
I have an associates in early childhood, and was a preschool teacher before I got married and started a family. I've been a stay at home mom for 20 years to five kids, two of which have special needs. I was a safe family host to children in need, and a respite caregiver for overnights and weekends to families in need. I have...
Kathryn can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oak Brook, IL
Lorraine G.
5.0
Lorraine was my nanny for my two girls for 3 years. I decided to be home full-time so I no longer needed her as a nanny. However, she still works for us for date nights. My girls love Lorraine. While being our nanny she was punctual, reliable and dependable. I would hire her as our nanny again if I...
- Amanda M.
Todd M.
5.0
Todd M. serves as our after-school tutor for our 11-year old daughter (6th GR) and 9-year old son (3rd GR). My husband and I both work full-time. We have enlisted Mr. M. to work with our children M-F from 3pm- 7pm. He picks them up from school and brings them home to focus on homework. He also...
- Jennifer W.
Miriam T.
5.0
Miriam did great watching our 1 year old daughter. She can be a little shy and before I left she was already comfortable with her. Miriam was great.
- Erik W.
Kaeleen E.
5.0
Kaeleen is very patient, caring and sweet with children.She is extremely responsible, strategic, playful, and I feel very safe knowing she's trained in critical care and can perform CPR and the Heimlich maneuver.
- Care member
Gina S.
5.0
Gina was a loving, caring and professional caregiver loved by the entire family.
- Care member
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