Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Palos Heights, IL

$10-25/hr

Leader Of Special Olympics

I was the leader of Special Olympics for three years. This event was designed to hold time trials for athletes to compete for a chance to go onto the Special Olympic Games. If the athletes times, scores or throws qualified, the athlete would then move onto the next stage. My job was to help organize the event, and make sure the...

Isabel C.

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Izzy, I'm 22 years old and I live in Willow Springs! I have my own transportation! I have worked in the Therapeutic Recreation field for the past 4 years and I am starting to pursue a Nursing degree!! I am very passionate about inclusion and helping my friends with disabilities! Inclusion is my jam!

Caroline K.

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caroline

Hi my name is Caroline! I just graduated from Valparaiso University with my bachelor's in Health Science. I am currently pursuing my master's in Physician Assistance. I have experience working with kids as I was a camp counselor for three years, volleyball coach, and have experience of 1 on 1 inclusion aid for children with...

Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Alissa P.

$18-24/hr • 1 yrs exp

Upbeat Attentive Caregiver

Compassionate caregiver looking for a live-in position to help create a good home atmosphere for your loved one. As a former Special Needs Personal Support Worker and Animal Rescue Caregiver, I have always enjoyed helping others. In addition to growing up taking care of a large family and a sister with special needs on an oxygen...

Alissa can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, specialized care

Skills:

CPR

Vickey C.

Oak Lawn, IL

$18-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

HOME CARE COMPANSION SERVICES

5.0

(1)

I have 30 years of experience in healthcare. I can help with Home Care - Light Housekeeping - Meal prep - Light Laundry - Medication Reminders - Helpful - Reliable - Caring - Certify CPR. I am a mother of twins (a boy and a girl). I have worked in healthcare for over 30 years, taking care of seniors, and patients with special...

Vickey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care

Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0

"I'm pleased to recommend Vickey C for your caregiver. She became my sister's caregiver for 18 months. She helped my sister treat from Medication Management, light housekeeping, Meals Prep & handle daily tasks. My sister showed significant improvement. Vickey...

Chris J.

Magdalena N.

Orland Park, IL

$20-22/hr • 1 yrs exp

Interactive Nanny

3.7

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Magdalena I am 26 years old. I am bilingual and can speak English and Polish. I attended University of Illinois at Chicago where I majored in Psychology and also minored in Polish. I graduated from there in 2016. Currently I am getting my masters through an online program at Liberty University. I love working with...

Magdalena can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"Maggie was punctual and professional during her interview! She had great questions and was forth coming with her schedule and other obligations! Our schedules didn't sync (my schedules was a little complex, no fault of hers) but it seems a family would be so lucky...

Kimberly C.

Danielle H.

Tinley Park, IL

$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring And Creative Chaos Coordinator

5.0

(1)

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & 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! "

Care member

Virginija S.

Willowbrook, IL

$21-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Vaccinated Caregiver With Experience In Childrens Care And Senior Care

5.0

(1)

Dedicated caregiver with 23 years of experience providing exceptional care to children, elders, and patients with disabilities. I am skilled in assisting with daily living activities, meal preparation and personal care. Previously worked in the Rehabilitation center in Europe with children and adults as a physical therapist....

5.0

"Virginija is a very compassion , dedicated person providing care with exceptional skills including personal care , daily activities, management , security comfort and trust with her attentive approach ! Highly recommended "

Care member

Eileen K.

Worth, IL

$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'm A Caring, Loving Person Who Gives Dependable Help

5.0

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. Some with autism, muscular dystrophy, down syndrome, etc. I have been a caregiver for over 19years and I'm a mom of three.

5.0

"I hired Eileen to help take me to an outpatient procedure and ensure I was ok after. She was punctual, extremely professional and helped make it a very easy day! "

Patrick D.

Cassie J.

Alsip, IL

$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been engaged in childcare since the age of 15, and my passion for working with kids has only grown. Currently pursuing a degree in Pediatric Nursing, it's a lifelong dream of mine to contribute to children's well-being. With a 4-year-old brother, I have firsthand experience understanding children. Throughout high school, I...

Cassie J.

Alsip, IL

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Babysitter / Caregiver Part-time Short Available For Short Term Notices.

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Ive been working with kids for 3 years. I have worked with twins, special needs, newborns, etc. I am college learning about physical therapy. Eventually I want to specialize special needs physical therapy. I am fun, patient, responsible, and reliable.

Cassie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision

Skills:

First Aid

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Cassie has been a reliable and caring after school sitter for us."

Lauren O.

Rita C.

Alsip, IL

$28/hr • 9 yrs exp

Ability Coach & Support Provider

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love my job! What I love most are the amazing people I get to work with. I have over 10 years experience working with students and clients with multiple abilities and diagnoses. I have worked as a paid employee and volunteer for school districts, special need cooperatives and adult service providers. This has given me...

5.0

"Rita is a very calm, competent, and dependable caregiver. She very capably managed many challenging incidents with our special needs son during her tenure with our family. She is trustworthy, pleasant to be around, and is wonderful with kiddos. I strongly...

Charles S.

Carrie S.

Homer Glen, IL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Caregiver Available Full-Time

5.0

(4)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Carrie. Prior to becoming a caregiver, I was a Cosmetologist and a Cosmetology teacher. I have always loved working with people. I used to care for a lady who had a rare neurological disease called cortical basal degeneration. It is so rare that they had no set treatment for it. She was dependent on me for everything...

Asia B.

Flossmoor, IL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Strong Passion For Children And Families

5.0

(7)

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, craft assistance, travel

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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.

Keesha H.

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Loving Caregiver And Nanny

4.3

(6)

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I am a loving mother of four fantastic individuals, one with special needs. I have 20 plus years of playing/interacting with children. I love playing games and reading with children. I have numerous years of experience working with children of all ages and many disabilities. Previously employed by Chicago Public Schools as a bus...

Keesha can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Like many excellent caregivers, Keesha is patient and kind. She is creative and enters into my autistic son's imaginary world and builds it with him. She accommodates his mood changes, but still insists he do what she asks (put away dirty dishes, etc), but what...

Virginia C.

Maria C.

$22-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Looking For A New Private Client.

5.0

(1)

Experienced caregiver with an illustrious track record spanning over 20 years of providing personalized and heartfelt care to diverse individuals in need. This multifaceted exposure has not only enriched my skills but also instilled in me a creative approach to delivering compassionate care. My journey in caregiving has been an...

5.0

"Maria is an outstanding caregiver. Kind, dedicated, knowledgeable of the issues that come with old age and disability. She was very calm and understanding even when my mother (95 and diagnosed with dementia) was irascible and difficult to deal with. Maria had...

Care member

Kimberly J.

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

This Is My Passion

5.0

(12)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I had the privilege of taking care of my beautiful Mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I also had a child with special needs, her diagnosis were Cerebral Palsy, Seizure Disorder, and she was G Tube fed I was so honored to care for the both of them. Love is the key, anybody and everybody responds to Love. I didn't...

Kimberly can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care

Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0

"Ms. J. will care for you child like they are her own. She has a heart of gold and being a care taker is her ministry. She will go above and beyond to ensure the patient or individual get the proper care they need. She has integrity and is selfless. If you can trust...

Brandy J.

Allysia M.

Orland Park, IL

$15-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Last Minute Caregiver

5.0

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Highly dependable and kindhearted caregiver with extensive experience in working special needs patients. Hard working and trust worthy individual who is patient and detailed orientated. Extremely skilled in caring for others Able to prepare meals and follow dietary guidelines. Willing to work a flexible schedule. Committed to...

5.0

"I hired Allysia on short notice to watch my son for a much-needed day out, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. Allysia is punctual, professional, and has a caring personality that immediately put me at ease. Her attention to detail assured me that...

Sirita R.

Jasmyn B.

Justice, IL

$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver With Plenty Of Experience

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.

Keesha H.

$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

5.0

(4)