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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Olympia Fields, IL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Olympia Fields, IL

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Molly R.


Tinley Park, IL

$14-20/hr3 yrs exp

Love Being Around And Helping Kids!! They Brighten My Day

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I have always had a passion for working with and helping kids of various ages. I truly love making a difference in the lives of others and impacting those lives in any way that I can. I currently work as a paraprofessional (teacher's assistant) with special needs students. I have been doing this job for 3 years now and am also...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Tashea R.


Lansing, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

As a special needs caregiver, I work with children with special needs and their families to provide care in the home. Working as an extra set of hands for their parents, your duties are to work with a treatment plan for the child that outlines the help they require, including socialization, bathing, dressing, feeding, and...
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Kristalyn T.


Frankfort, IL

$25/hr

Responsible Specialized Funmaker

I'd describe my personality as patient, kind and creative. I like working with kids because they are fun and have lots of things to teach us. I'm looking for a job that is flexible. I started working with kids when I started babysitting at the age of 11! In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family, bake, read and...
Kristalyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
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Lexi B.


Frankfort, IL

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced With 3 Years Of Special Education Children/adults

I have babysat for many years and currently I work with students with special needs (18-21-year-old) I have a passion for helping others and I enjoy working with special needs children/adults!
Lexi can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Lauren C.


Frankfort, IL

$20-35/hr9 yrs exp

Fun, Engaging, Highly Trained Sitter

Hello, my name is Lauren, and I am 30 years old. I currently work as a paraprofessional in a special needs school with elementary aged children. Prior to that, I worked as a nurse for about 5 years. I have worked in the ICU, cardiology, mental health, and operating room. I am looking for something for occasional evenings or...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs through compassion, understanding, and meaningful connections. Advocate for inclusivity and empowerment.
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Heidi K.


Matteson, IL

$15-25/hr

Elderly Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Previous experienced elderly caregiver. Housekeeping, cooking, medications, took care elderly woman who passed away age 87. Also several years caregiver to eldery male who had cancer and passed away. Companionship also experienced with pets. Used to be medical tech. 30 years ago.
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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
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Patricia K.


Frankfort, IL

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver For Seniors Or Special Needs

Hello my name is Tricia, I am currently a live in caregiver I have been at this job for three and a half years. I love my job and I love my patient she has suffer a bad Brain Aneurysm and requires 24 hour care. I am looking for a full time job with no weekends. The only reason I am leaving is I no longer want to live outside my...
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Annalise M.


Frankfort, IL

$13-19/hr5 yrs exp

Annalise

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Hello! My name is Annalise and I am a 21) year old part time college student.(all online, no meeting time, I can do classes whenever I want.) I love working with kids and have worked with them since I've been younger! I have been watching kids with paid experience since I was 14 and have a developmental therapy background and...
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Briana R.


Country Club Hills, IL

$18-25/hr

Helping Professional

Hello, my name is Briana and I am 24 years old. I have four years of experience in baby sitting and care taking. I am experienced in working with individuals with special needs as well as mental, physical, intellectual, and developmental challenges. I graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2022 and received my bachelor's...
Briana can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation, dementia
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Jillian V.


Frankfort, IL

$13-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hello, I'm a kind, reliable caregiver. I have been a full-time nanny for 8 years. I have several reviews on Care. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks, Jillian
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Camesha S.


Munster, IN

$15/hr7 yrs exp

SMILE CREATOR

I have 7years of experience. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. I love kids I have 12 siblings. I have twin nieces who are 5 years old . I'm reliable. I work with special needs at a school right now and I love it. I started to love watching kids when I found out my sister has special needs . I just found it made me so...
Camesha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Kamy O.


Lansing, IL

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

I have around 3 years of experience in the child care setting! I currently work as a paraprofessional working with special needs children. I am only looking for something seasonal, as I will resume work in the fall. I speak spanish & have a valid drivers license. I enjoy watching movies, taking walks, chill days, running...
Kamy can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

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Paula D.


Riverdale, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Special Kids Deserve Special People

I am a happy mother of a well adjusted 29-year-old and 17-year-old on the spectrum. I made it through and so can you! I am also a proud mom of a 22-year-old with ADD. I am well versed in caring for special needs kids and meeting your special ones' needs. I understand all of the nuances of raising special needs kids.
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Jill S.


Tinley Park, IL

$20-39/hr10 yrs exp

Trustworthy FUN Teacher, Game Creator & Care-taker For Children Of All Ages

Hello! I have 37+ years exp. in professional Childcare. I was a Nanny for several families w/ ages ranging from 0-18 yrs. I was a teacher at a private academy for classes of 25-2 & 3 yr. olds, kindergarten & kids w/ special needs. Kids gravitate towards me, as I speak their language & understand their social, behavioral &...
Jill can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

As a caregiver, my passion lies in positively impacting children's lives and supporting families. With my background working with special needs students at the Chicago Public School, I've witnessed the incredible imagination children possess. I'm a patient, creative, and friendly individual who believes in open communication...
Mabel can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

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Ashley F.


Richton Park, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Kind Heart

I have an 8-year-old son who keeps me on my toes and shows me more and more of what I am capable of. I have worked in child care for about 4 years and provided care to adults with special needs as well as the elderly. I feel that my experiences have prepared me for anything that comes my way. Children can be a mystery and as...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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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.