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45 special needs caregivers are listed in Peoria, IL

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Peoria, IL

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Ariel G.


Peoria, IL

$15-17/hr5 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Ariel and I'm a 3rd grade teacher. I am an energetic, reliable, and compassionate person who loves working with children! My passion is working with children and creating personal relationships and experiences through play. My job experiences include: -3rd grade teacher in Palos Heights -Camp counselor for 5...
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Stephanie O.


Peoria, IL

$15/hr

Care-giver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Dear Family, My previous life and work experience make me an excellent candidate to provide child care services for your family. I am focused, caring, patient and creative. It is my goal is to be a life-long learner and use my talents to provide tender-loving care to children and families, and help children learn and excel in...
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Stephanie O.


Peoria, IL

$19/hr9 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Dear Family, My previous life and work experience make me an excellent candidate to provide childcare services to your family. I am a proud mother of an amazing 10-year-old boy. I am a certified Behavior Therapist since June 2018 and have spent the last 2. 5 years providing intensive behavior therapy to children with special...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Stephanie was an amazing nanny to our family for 9 months. She was wonderful with our two 4 year old children with Down syndrome as well as our elementary aged boys after school. She was hands on and would bring crafts and games to play and interact with them. She...

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Rebecca D.


Peoria, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Mentally Handicapped/physically Handicapped Experience

I've been caring for my father who was diagnosed with progressive dementia over 10 yrs ago. My mother had the choice to put him in a nursing home, but our family is so very family oriented that putting him in a nursing home was never a thought. I also have an older brother who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, and he's...
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Sara P.


Peoria, IL

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Five Years Of Experience

Hi there! I have my paraprofessional certificate and have worked in public and private schools for five years. I have experience with elementary to early 20s. I have nannied for a child with ADD and one with autism. In the school setting, I have worked with many different students from those with autism to those with Down's...
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Savannah B.


Peoria, IL

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

My Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a Behavioral therapist for children with autism, I help to teach them skills that help them to better achieve their goals. This is not a nanny position, however the job encompasses all of the same responsibilities, I care for children all day long in a school like setting. As a children's therapist I carry out these similar...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked with the penguin project for 5 years, volunteering with children with special needs. I immediately loved it and have been perusing a career in Occupational Therapy ever since.
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Breann M.


Peoria, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

I have experience watching children of special needs. I have watched a 13-year-old boy with cerebral palsy. I have also watch a 10-year-old boy with Down syndrome for 3 years.
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Bethany A.


Peoria, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

CNA With 20+ Years Experience

New mother with over 20 years experience working with children as well as experienced with special needs populations. Has a degree in Communications Disorders and Sciences, worked in daycare and home setting. 2 years as a CNA working in child mental health. Currently working toward nursing school and trying to make additional...
Bethany can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Savannah B.


Peoria, IL

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Children's Therapist With Medical Background

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a special needs nanny certified as a children's behavioral therapist specializing in autism. I am also certified in CPR, Basic life support, child safety, mandated reporting, & crisis intervention. Just prior to my job as a therapist at easterseals, I worked as an Emergency Medical Technician on ambulances at AMT...
Savannah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Susan C.


Peoria, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Or Full-time Care Giver With 2 M.A.'s In Education And 23 Years Of Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 3 beautiful children who are now grown adults. In addition, I have taught children in grade's K-12 for over 26 years. I hold an M. A. in Educational Leadership, an M. A. in Art, and a B. A. in Art Education. I am an expert with all learning styles, needs, and levels; From special needs to gifted. One of my own...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Lauren J.


Peoria, IL

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Lauren! I am born and raised in Peoria and am currently finishing up my junior year at Bradley University. I have many years of paid experience with kiddos, as well as growing up with 5 siblings. I have experience with all ages along with children with special needs. I am also CPR certified!
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Madisson B.


Peoria, IL

$13-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Madisson (Maddi). I am in my junior year of nursing school at Methodist College of Nursing. I am also a Certified Nursing Assistant, BLS certified, and have a few years experience on the fire department. I have provided care to kids ages 18mo-12+. I have a lot of additional experience with kids and adults with...
Madisson can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Elizabeth B.


Peoria, IL

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Growing up, I've always loved working with kids. I've been babysitting children of all ages since I was about 13, so for about 7 years now. I also have about 5 years of experience working with children with special needs in addition to my babysitting experience. I'm a non-smoker, I have my own reliable car, and I love...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Tameka M.


Peoria, IL

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Relaible Certified Nursing Assistance

I have been a certified nursing assistant for the past 5 years. I am CPR and first aid certified. My training includes those with special needs, dementia, hospice, and Parkinson's disease. I am comfortable caring for individuals of all ages. I can help with meals, feedings, toileting, dressing, bedtime routines and light...
Tameka can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

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Cilecia R.


Peoria, IL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

CNA

I've been a CNA for 14 years. I've worked with the elderly, high risk pregnancies and behavioral health. I am currently working in social work with children. I have a lot of personal and professional experience in numerous areas. I am raising a child with special needs and a teen. I'm a full time mother and full time worker. If...
Cilecia can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, respite care, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

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Savannah B.


Peoria, IL

$15-17/hr3 yrs exp

Responsive And Caring Provider

Hello! I am a children's behavioral therapist certified in working with children with special needs between the ages of 3-21 years old. I am certified in CPR, Basic life support, child safety, first aid, as well as RBT certified. Just prior to my job as a therapist at easterseals, I worked as an Emergency Medical Technician on...
Savannah can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, hospice services, errands & more
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Michelle B.


Peoria, IL

$25-32/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

Experienced home health care, geriatric, special needs, intellectual development disability (IDD) and Alzheimers/dementia registered nurse available to care for your loved one in your home. If you are working, have to work out of town for a couple days, or need respite care, I would love to stay with your loved one. I have a...
Michelle can also help with: Dementia, specialized care, errands, personal care, respite care, companionship & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Child Development, Child Care Services (Certificate): Experienced professional dedicated to helping patients meet potential to function in society. Possesses excellent social and interpersonal communication skills to encourage patient comfort and relaxation. Skilled at coaching special needs individuals to achieve greater...
Dorothy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Hello My name is Shannen. I am looking for a babysitting job. I am currently a college student attending two night classes at ICC two days a week. I have my CPR license and I love taking care of children. I have 7+ years of experience with taking care of children from newborns to 17 years old. I am 18 years old I have my license...
Shannen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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