Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Plainfield, IL

I am honest and very punctual! I am reliable, fun and outgoing. I would love to get to known you and your family! I am fully vaccinated and boosted. available for special needs

Hello! I am currently in nursing school and looking for families that needs childcare or elderly care. I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. I have babysittig experience from newborn stage to teenagers. My strengths as a babysitter are that I am very responsible,...

Barbara B.

Lockport, IL

$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dedicated In-Home Senior Care | Personalized Support

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over 10 years of experience providing high-quality care to seniors and individuals with special needs. I specialize in dementia, Alzheimer's, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) care, ensuring clients receive the attention and comfort they deserve. My...

Barbara can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, home modification, dementia, meal prep & more

Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0

"Barb has been phenomenal with watching and engaging my active father who has Alzheimers/dementia. She is very trustworthy & knowledgeable in dealing w/the fluctuations in moods & seeks appropriate activities to engage him, while providing the best assistance to...

Christina K.

Ashlyn F.

Lockport, IL

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Excited And Educated Sitter, Smiles All Around

5.0

(1)

I have been regularly babysitting for over 6 years, I was a nanny while receiving my AD in Child Development. I worked in early childhood education for 2 years, and now during the day I am a paraprofessional with special needs children. I can help promote adaptive skills such as toileting, hygiene, and household chores, as well...

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

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"I would give more than five stars if I could! Ashlyn was the best nanny I have ever had with my daughter. She went above and beyond to make sure my daughter was happy, learning and well taken care of. If I hadn’t moved so far away I would hire her over anyone else....

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Camille A.

Lockport, IL

$27-36/hr • 9 yrs exp

Compassionate Sitter, Like Your Best Friend!

5.0

(9)

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Camille and I am a Registered Nurse & graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I am Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certified and currently am working night shift in the Intensive Care Unit. I am a reliable, dependent and trustworthy caretaker who believes kindness is of the utmost...

Camille can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep

Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"Camille is fantastic and our son loves when she comes over!"

Katy E.

Jill G.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver For Those With Special Needs

5.0

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I love helping people. I have been fully engaged in this field since my graduation from the University of IL in 1990. I have worked approximately 30 years in Social Services in many capacities including In Home Care; Vacation care; Special Recreation; Special Olympics Coaching and day care.

5.0

"Jill is a gentle soul with a kind heart. She's wonderful with special needs. "

Nancy O.

Ashley M.

$15-19/hr • 2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Social Work Graduate, awaiting LSW. Experience working with at-risk youth in crisis situations, and after-school settings. CPR/AED/ First Aid Certified Currently a Full-Time employee as a Qualified Mental Health Professional and Crisis/Outreach Manager. Has own transportation. Currently learning Spanish and taking classes, can...

Lori S.

$25-36/hr • 10 yrs exp

Licensed CNA Caregiver

5.0

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lori. I have over 20 years experience as a certified nurse assistant. And six years with Lightways hospice, formally known as Joliet area Community hospice. I have worked private in home care for 6 years as well. I worked for three years at United cerebal palsy with special needs children. I cared for my...

Lori can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CPR

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0

"Lori was extremely kind and empathetic, her care of our mom as her health declined we will forever be grateful to her."

Lorens R.

Wendy S.

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Worked With Children All Ages All Developments. Great Helper Full Of Fun And Laughs

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children of all ages and really all developments thru my career. Right now I am mainly a mom. But I am hoping to find someone needed a helping hand part time during later morning and till around 330 p.m. I am hard working and find ways to turn rain storms into rainbows.

Yasmina R.

$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Yasmina from Aurora Illinois I have two children and I have been working with children my entire life. I work at an elementary school as a teacher assistant with special needs and general education students. I love working with kids, and I am honest and efficient. Furthermore, I am responsible, respectful, patient, and caring. I...

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

"I have nothing but good things to say about Yasmina, first off shes really punctual and polite , I just knew my kids will love her ,and they did. She kept on checking with me if my kids had any possible allergies , which I really appreciated, she was cautious and...

Salva A.

Janine C.

Naperville, IL

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Will Treat Your Child(ren) Like My Own! Occupational Therapy Practitioner And Pro Photographer

5.0

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Hello! My name is Janine and I am the Mama to an amazing 14-year-old boy. I have worked with caring for, teaching, and bringing love into children's lives for about 22 years. I have been a lead teacher for 6 years (infants and toddlers), and have been a nanny for 9 different families in the past. I am an occupational therapy...

Janine can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0

"Janine was our part-time nanny for our daughter from when she was 3-months old until about 1.5 years, and continues to watch her occasionally when we need a sitter. We couldn't be happier with the love and care that Janine provides for our daughter and family. She...

Molly E.

Wendy S.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of children since 1985. I have been a nanny all over USA until 2002. I decided to make a change and moved to Mainland China (Shenzhen) to teach English. Now I own a small kindergarten in Shenzhen. Because they do not accept or understand learning issues in children, our school gets many special kids. My...

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

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Wendy is awesome! She's very knowledgeable and very experienced in childcare. Both my kids are on the spectrum and I couldn't have asked for a better sitter for them. She always had activities planned and available should the kids be interested, and she was totally...

Justin B.

Stevie S.

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

4.8

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Stevie, the owner of Be Yourself Inc., an all-girls group dedicated to supporting adults with developmental disabilities. Each day, we plan exciting outings such as movies, cooking classes, guided workouts, and boxing. Alongside these fun activities, we focus on life skills and community integration, helping our...

5.0

"Stevie is kind, sweet and approaches our autistic son with the utmost compassion. She has worked for us for just a short time, but she is a keeper!"

Kathy S.

Ashley D.

Romeoville, IL

$16/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Ashley I have 90+ hours working with students elementary-highschool age. I love animals and have 2 dogs and a bird of my own! I can help with homework when needed and have my own transportation. I have experience working with special needs children. I don't mind helping with housework or easy meal prep. My...

Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning

Carolina A.

$20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Adaptive Sitter And Amusement Master, babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I will be on school break December 16th - January 16th and will be in Joliet. If you're looking for some temporary help (1 month) on weekdays after 2 pm, feel free to message me and I will get back to you :) Thanks! Things about me: - 3+ years paid experience - newborn/infant experience - infant-teenage experience -...

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

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"Carolina was early and was amazing!!! My son wanted her to come back again tomorrow lol 10/10 says F. (5 stars)"

Cassandra B.

Pamela W.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have been working for Clare Woods Academy for the past 13 years. I have extensive experience with special needs children, I. e. autism, Down's syndrome, learning disability, behavioral and O. D. D. Issues. I am also an RBT Therapist. Prior to the aforementioned I was a Readu Ing Intervention Aide,

Pamela can also help with: Meal prep

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Precious R.

$15-20/hr

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I am currently a CNA at a hospital. I've cared of a wild varies of people with all different kinds of problems and all different ages as well.

Lydia M.

Bolingbrook, IL

$15-18/hr • 3 yrs exp

Understanding And Caring

Hi! I'm Lydia :) I'm an energetic and friendly sitter, familiar with special needs and services some children and teens may need. I have a sibling with ASD among many other diagnoses and I am very familiar with individual behaviors and how to handle them calmly and effectively. I also spent the past year providing after school...

Kasie C.

$15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Kasie, I am a graduate student looking to work with families for pet or child care. I have experience with classroom instruction (middle school - college level). I also have experience working with children with special needs (~3 years). I have a bachelor's degree in biology and am pursuing my masters in...

Kasie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel

Brianna G.

Bolingbrook, IL

$17-25/hr • 1 yrs exp