Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Palatine, IL

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience working with children! I have babysat many children and babies at once for years now and am very passionate about caring for them! I used to work for NWSRA last year which was working with special needs children. I also have tutored kids ages 6 and up! I have three brothers and over 30 first cousins...

Kylie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"We hired Kylie for the summer to take care of our infant son, she was beyond amazing! She always cared for him as part of the family and was flexible with evolving needs and circumstances. She was compassionate, fun, and very active with our son and gave him a...

Nicole O.

Vicky W.

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part Time Summer Caregiver

5.0

(1)

I worked at Philip J Rock Center & School in Glen Ellyn it is school & home for children with both deaf & blind disabilities compiled with cerebral palsy & other learning disabilities. I was trained how to communicate with the children with a basic version of sign language & supervised children during activities & daily living...

Kathryn S.

$16-22/hr • 8 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

I am currently working at a special needs high-school full time. I am only available for after school typically, date nights, and some weekends. I would be available for summers for a full time position if you are looking for that. My experience in child care started when I was in my teens for families around my neighborhood....

Kathryn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Katy was our full time nanny for our twins for almost 3 years, from when they were babies til after they turned 3. She was so caring and they adore her! She always went above and beyond to plan age appropriate engaging activities and to make sure they were happy...

Care member

Sally T.

Elk Grove Village, IL

$18-32/hr • 4 yrs exp

Friendly Sitter And Experienced With Children

4.8

(2)

Hi, I'm Sally. I have been working with special needs children children at a therapeutic day school as a paraprofessional for the last year with aged 5-22. I also have experience at a day cares with ages 1-5. In addition I have worked at Boys and Girls club with 1st-2nd graders. I love playing board games with children, reading...

Sally can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"My kids had so much fun with Sally! They made crafts and did puzzles. She even brought books she thought the kids would enjoy. The house was neat and tidy when we came home."

Heidi H.

Susan K.

$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Seeking PT/FT Nanny .

5.0

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a professional child caregiver for over 12 yrs, having worked with 6 families. I've been caring for kids since I was a teenager & I've always considered it a passion. Although I spent the majority of my earlier career in corporate marketing, I feel I've found my true calling in protecting, teaching & nurturing young...

Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep

Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Susan has been a great professional caregiver to my little boy! She is extremely knowledgeable and dependable. My son quickly warmed up to Susan as she is so engaging and her love for children is obvious. My child is 2 years old & she kept him busy with...

James M.

Michelle R.

$28-42/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager.

5.0

(8)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nanny, early childhood educator, nanny house manager and newborn care specialist. I've dedicated my career to working with families and children in a variety of settings. My background extends beyond working in private homes of families and includes teaching and leadership roles in quality early childhood...

Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Saturday, July 3, 2021 Michelle R has been in our employ for 3 months in 2021 as a nighttime nanny. Michelle started with us when our baby boy was very little-two weeks old-when he was eating/waking up multiple times every night. Michelle was a godsend for me. I...

Hannah W.

Colleen B.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny And Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Currently, I am a PE and Health Teacher, and I love it! I have been working with children since I was a teenager. I was the neighborhood go to Babysitter and Pied Piper for family and neighbors. My experience is as a Nanny, Babysitter, Certified Elementary and Physical Education and Health Teacher, Language Arts Teacher,...

Colleen can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more

Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

Karyn L.

Arlington Heights, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver

5.0

(2)

Over the last 18 years, I have worked with adult and children who have developmental disabilities. This includes one on one settings, as well as group settings. My job is to ensure the safety and well being of all individuals with whom I work and care for. Additionally, I create programs to assist with community integration. I...

5.0

"I am pleased to have the opportunity to provide a letter of recommendation for Karyn B. Karyn is an extremely reliable, punctual, responsible, trustworthy, organized and professional individual who has taken on numerous responsibilities both inside and outside of...

Heather S.

Kaitlyn A.

Rolling Meadows, IL

$24-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kaitlyn and I am 26 years old. I am a special education teacher but babysit on weeknights and weekends. I have had a passion for children since I was little and have had many babysitting jobs. I have an abundant amount of experiences working with kids who have special needs as well as infants. I am CPR and First...

Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Kaitlyn was great with my 9 year old son with adaptive needs! She was warm, friendly, and able to engage my child in play. She was communicative and professional as well. I would definitely recommend Kaitlyn as a sitter and hope to work with her again in the...

Care member

Judith D.

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

In my history of being a nanny and a Special Education Teacher Assistant, I have always treated the children in my care as an extension of my own family. I worked as a full time nanny from 2012 to 2020 for several families. In that time period, there was a brief pause to nannying while I cared for my elderly mother in my home...

Judith can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well."

Erica F.

Sarah S.

Schaumburg, IL

$22-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

5.0

(22)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Sarah. I am looking for a full time nanny position with a loving family. I'm looking to utilize my 11 and a half years of child care experience and knowledge in growth development by providing good guidance and exceptional care as a professional live out nanny. I also have two and a half years experience with...

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"I met Sarah while nannying in the same neighborhood. She was kind, efficient and always did fun activities with the child she cared for. From the parents around the neighborhood, I heard nothing but great things about her. Sarah would be a wonderful addition to any...

Mara G.

Hannah V.

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hannah

I have 5 years of experience. I can help with laundry, travel, and errands. I have a lot of experience with ages 3-15 and special needs children. CPR certified and RBT certified.

Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Silvia L.

Roselle, IL

$20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have truly enjoyed working as a caregiver for seniors or special needs for around 8 years. I am a patient, empathetic, respectful person who values honesty and compassion. It is very important to me to do my best in my work.

Silvia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation

Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Bernadette N.

Schaumburg, IL

$30-45/hr • 8 yrs exp

Special Needs RN Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a compassionate and dependable nurse, I have been working in a hospital in Michigan for 3 years, just recently moved to Illinois. In the past, I also worked in a nursing home and home care for 3 years too. I pride myself in the ability to adapt to any situation and learn new skills quickly. I have assisted clients/patients...

Bernadette can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, hospice services, visiting nurse

Linda P.

Arlington Heights, IL

$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Registered Nurse And Care Giver

I am a RN with a 40 year multi- faceted career to include pediatrics for 14 years with special needs children at Shriners hospital. My natural abilities to be a care giver are part of my daily life. I am also a very young at heart and active grandmother. I am looking for a part time position in the field of child care to...

Linda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Abigail G.

Lincolnshire, IL

$18/hr • 5 yrs exp

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, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more

Skills:

CPR

Laima O.

Buffalo Grove, IL

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Additional Family Member

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for more than 18 years. In my past jobs I have taken care of stroke victims, people with Alzheimer's disease, cancer patients, and individuals with dementia and epilepsy (my last job for 15+ years). I even took care of a man who suffered from ALS. With the ALS patient I had to maintain his ventilator,...

Marta C.

$20-40/hr • 2 yrs exp

I have a master's degree in nursing from Jagiellonian University in Poland. I can provide special needs in a variety of settings.

Talia C.

Deerfield, IL

$16-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

- Work for United Cerebral palsy ! Work one one one with kids with disabilities to help them in social environments and basic daily tasks - have been on three clubs for supporting kids with social needs - worked abroad with kids 0-3 with special needs

Lynda B.

Schaumburg, IL

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp