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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Olympia Fields,Ā IL

The average posted rate is $30/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Olympia Fields, IL

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Chandler C.


Olympia Fields, IL

$30/hr ā€¢ 5 yrs exp

Student

5.0

(8)

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Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

From a very early age I've known that childcare was going to be the direction in which I wanted to go with my career by eventually becoming a Pediatric Neontal Nurse Practitioner. In high school, I participated in countless organizations in which we were sent out to spend time with regularly developing children as well as...
Chandler can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Our kids took to Chandler very quickly and she had no trouble managing multiple children. She did a great job of getting our kids through dinner, packing up the leftover food, and sending them off to bed. Chandler was very flexible with scheduling and we were able...

Daren J.

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Heather M.


Steger, IL

$20-30/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is heather I have been a c n a for 16 years and have been doing home care 18 years. I have a clean back ground current CPR card . I am on the nursing registry for both Illinois and Indiana in good standings. I am responsible, caring, compassionate and reliable. services I provide include but are not limited to...
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Laura M.


Frankfort, IL

$20-25/hr ā€¢ 10 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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Julie A.


Munster, IN

$21-22/hr ā€¢ 5 yrs exp

I have over 5 years of experience working with special needs clients. I work at a day facility and side by side in group home facilities. I also have family members with disabilities. I know not every client will be a fit, but it also takes time and patience. In which I'm willing to put forth the effort. Please contact me if you...
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Kimberly R.


Thornton, IL

$20/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kimberly watched my son as a nanny/babysitter for years. She is reliable and takes her job very seriously. This is just not a 'job' to her, this is a career to her. Highly recommend her services. She is awesome with children of all ages!"

Mike M.

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Danielle H.


Tinley Park, IL

$13-18/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Caring And Creative Chaos Coordinator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Dani, and I am a school social worker at an elementary school. I am a licensed social worker with several years of experience working with kids, especially children and adults with special needs such as Autism. My previous job was as a behavior clinician- no tantrum is too big for me to handle! I have 4 younger...
Danielle can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dani is Amazing! She did everything we asked and more. Our kids loved her and they said she was the best babysitter they have ever had! "

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Jasmine M.


South Holland, IL

$17/hr ā€¢ 8 yrs exp

Jasmine M.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I love children. This is what I am going to school to pursue. I have worked with children for many years. I was a teachers' aide two years with the preschool at my high school. I teach Sunday school at my church to an age group of 2 to 6. I have a cousin who is special needs and I often babysit him. I love children and enjoy...
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"My daughter loved her. Jasmine responded quick & answered every question I had. She also sent pictures, when asked with no problem. Will be hiring again ."

Edriana D.

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Madison B.


Frankfort, IL

$25/hr ā€¢ 9 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Madison has been working for us for the past three months, and she is fantastic! She has kept our four children (ages 2-8) happy and engaged all summer long. From developing a reward system for good behavior, to trips to the park, baking adventures, or going out...

Kaitlin O.

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Asia B.


Flossmoor, IL

$15-25/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Strong Passion For Children And Families

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

First, I would like to thank you for viewing my profile. I am pleased to tell you that I am a personable and reliable nanny with 10+ years' progressive experience in providing child care and early childhood development. I worked as a Lead Teacher with all age groups at a daycare for 4 years all whilst nannying for multiple...
Asia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Asia is a very compassionate and caring individual. She was a companion for my 91 year old mother that was recently diagnosed with dementia. She engaged my mother in conversation and activities. They had discussions that my mother loved. My mother not only had a...

Mary W.

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Julie A.


Munster, IN

$21/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Patient And Fun-loving Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone, my name is Julie I've worked as a caregiver for over 10 years and with special needs now for over 6 years and have learned a lot in my time as a caregiver. I've worked with clients with Alzheimer's, dementia, special needs, and disabilities. Walking assistance and guidance assistance whether it is with a gait...
Julie can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Julie has been great with my Mom and Dad. She has an excellent work ethic, is always looking for something to do, and some way to help. She is patient with my father who can be very difficult. We have been so happy with all of the help she has been able to...

Ellen B.

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Ruth A.


South Holland, IL

$15-25/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Afordable and quality care provider!! I I have many references, CNA, CPR and DSP certified! Very reasonable many employment references , in the nursing of Illinois registry, fingerprinted in all 50 states, certified have very great reliable transportation! Fully vaccinated also!
5.0
"Very good about the patients needs"

Diane M.

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Dalia M.


Chicago Heights, IL

$12-18/hr ā€¢ 2 yrs exp

Teacher And Babysitter!

I am a 2nd grade bilingual elementary teacher. My experience goes beyond babysitting. I have had to take care of 20 kids at a time, while also teaching. Therefore, I believe my experience in my classroom will carry on in any babysitting role. I am able to be fun and adventurous with kids but I am also able to teach them and...
Dalia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Very professional, you can tell that Dalia is very passionate and caring when working with children. It was great that she was also an educator and my kids loved learning from her. No family could go wrong with having Ms. M. looking after their precious gems."

Juan C.

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Kesheva P.


Chicago Heights, IL

$17-25/hr ā€¢ 3 yrs exp

I am a registered behavioral Therapist I have been working with children diagnosed with Autism and other mental and behavioral disabilities. I love working with all children of all levels of cognition. Working with a population as such requires additional education and training which I am qualified for.
5.0
"I have a child with autism Kesheva is always so patient with him. Our family absolutely adores her, and she's good at what she does."

Susan M.

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Nichole W.


Chicago Heights, IL

$20-31/hr ā€¢ 7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Nichole. I'm new to the area and seeking my next babysitting opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in the midwest. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. So, naturally, I turned to childcare as a profession at the age...
Nichole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Very punctual and kind. My daughter is scared of new people but warmed up to her before the night was over. She was very determined to make me feel comfortable with the whole situation. I greatly appreciated everything she did. I would recommend her services 100%...

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Keairra M.


Calumet City, IL

$20-25/hr ā€¢ 7 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

3.7

(3)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been watching kids for a 9 years now. I love having playtime with kids. I am good at putting kids down for bedtime. I am also great at working with special needs children, have lots of experience and great references. I am 29 but I think that's what makes me a great nanny because I can connect with the kids on their...
Keairra can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"We had a wonderful initial interview with her arriving on time and making an excellent first impression. She's easy going and so far the girls adore her. This is our first week with her but so far it's been a great experience for our family! We hope to see...

Nicole B.

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Patricia B.


Chicago Heights, IL

$15-35/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Sitter/ Companion-Certified Nursing Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've Worked Hands On With Special Needs Children in a School Environment and Adults As A Sitter While Hospitalized. My Special Needs Experience With Children Was With Primary Age To Intermediate Age At A. E. R. O, ECHO And SPEED Special Education, From1997 To 2000. I Worked As A Sitter from 2015 to 2019 At St. James Hospital For...
5.0
"She does a great job with my daughter, very kind."

Julia O.

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Margaret C.


Homewood, IL

$20/hr ā€¢ 2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Maggie and I have worked with kids for the last 15 years! My experience ranges from babysitting to working professionally with kids in a therapeutic setting. I also have experience working with special needs children, particularly children on the Autism spectrum. I work full time as a child and adolescent...
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning
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Rachel G.


Munster, IN

$15-25/hr ā€¢ 3 yrs exp

I love being around children. I have worked at a special needs pediatric clinic, was a daycare teacher for 2 years, and continue to work with the special needs population.
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Meghan L.


Oak Forest, IL

$18-20/hr ā€¢ 5 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Meghan. I am 24 years old and have many years of experience working with younger kids. I have worked in daycare settings for a little over 2 years, and have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I am currently a pre-kindergarten teacher for children ages 3-5, including children with special needs. I...
Meghan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Jane P.


Lansing, IL

$20/hr ā€¢ 2 yrs exp

As a caregiver with two years of experience, I am passionate about supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option that allows parents peace of mind. My friendly and approachable demeanor puts children at ease, and I take pride in ensuring open communication with parents about their child's day. Equipped with...
Jane can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Olympia Fields, IL

Chandler C.

5.0

Our kids took to Chandler very quickly and she had no trouble managing multiple children. She did a great job of getting our kids through dinner, packing up the leftover food, and sending them off to bed. Chandler was very flexible with scheduling and we were able to schedule her short notice. We...

- Daren J.

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.

Kimberly R.

5.0

Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family. We miss her terribly and would hire her again if she moved back to sunny Arizona!

- Andrea G.

Danielle H.

5.0

Dani is Amazing! She did everything we asked and more. Our kids loved her and they said she was the best babysitter they have ever had!

- Care member

Jasmine M.

5.0

Very dependable! My 3yo said he had fun while in her care. As a mother that's all you want to hear. she also cares for my newborn and is great with him as well. Definitely recommend.

- Catearina C.

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Ratings for Olympia Fields, IL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Olympia Fields, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.