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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Plainfield, IL

The average rate is $16/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Plainfield, IL

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Wendy S.


Joliet, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

5.0

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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, 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.

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Stevie S.


Aurora, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

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.

Hello, my name is Lori. I am a 59-year-old mother of 2 great adult children, and 5 amazing grandchildren. I work as a paraprofessional for students whom have special needs at the high school level, and have been for the last 17 years. Coming from a family with debilitating illness, I have unfortunately had a lot of experience...
Lori can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, respite care, transportation, errands & more
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Carolina A.


Joliet, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Adaptive Sitter And Amusement Master, babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Carolina and I have 3 years paid experience and have worked with newborns, infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and teenagers. Also have experience with special needs children and am CPR certified. References available to contact. I am also available to assist with light housekeeping ( I clean...
Carolina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Lydia M.


Bolingbrook, IL

$13-18/hr3 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...
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Kasie C.


Aurora, IL

$10-15/hr1 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: Travel, craft assistance
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Arieanna D.


Aurora, IL

$18-35/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hey everyone , my name is Arieanna and I'm an energetic and passionate 23-year-old! I first started in childcare about 8 years ago in the position of babysitting and I love it so much. I'm also a mom to a 3-year-old charming , smart and kind boy! My favorite age group is toddlers , but I have experience with all ages. I have...
Arieanna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Deborah Y.


Naperville, IL

$19-30/hr7 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a very compassionate and caring kind of person with more than five years of caregiver experience. I have worked as a live in caregiver for over three years, and I am familiar with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Osteoporosis, and special needs care. I am very loyal, dependable, honest, and hard working. I give 100% in what I do, and...
Deborah can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, visiting nurse, home modification, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Angela A.


Naperville, IL

$20-34/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

I have over 10 years of experience in working with children (including twins and children with special needs). My experience includes working at daycares, childcare management, volunteering, babysitting, and even teaching babysitting classes! I work full time at an office job and I'm looking for some supplemental income doing...
Angela can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Phillipina Agyemang O.


Joliet, IL

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I'm a hard-working Lady who is passionate about providing quality care for all my patients. I can care for all diagnoses and I provide all services. I would love to work with you. Thank you
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Keara O.


Romeoville, IL

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Part-Time Caregiver

I have experience working with many populations with special needs. I have spent a summer as a Program Coordinator at Northern Will County Special Recreation Association where I planned activities, games, field trips, etc. for teens and adults with disabilities (ages 12-24). I also worked there as a Program Assistant last winter...
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Lori M.


Lockport, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Lori. I am a mother of two grown children, and a grandmother of 5 wonderful grandchildren. I have been working with students whom have special needs at the high school level for the past 15 years. I have experience with working with students with a variety of special needs. I've worked with students whom are...
Hello! I am a 22-year-old college student, home for the summer looking for a job. I have many years of babysitting since I was in high school, and I was a camp counselor for two summers at a two-week overnight girl's camp. I was also involved throughout high school, which are two excellent programs that provide assistance and...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Robyn J.


Lockport, IL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Need Help I'm Here

I am a CNA and I have been since 2009. I have worked in homes and nursing homes with people with special needs. I am experienced in this area of work.
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Jessica J.


Bolingbrook, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I have a degree in counseling psychology and I have worked with developmentally disabled individual for 5 years. I was employed as a Mental Health tech, in which I worked with 3 to 6 individuals in homes settings on a daily basis. I really enjoy helping others and working in this population taught me a lot and helped me grow as...
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Lydia M.


Bolingbrook, IL

$10-14/hr5 yrs exp

Always Dependable

I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old, whether it had been watching my siblings, neighborhood kids, or the children of my parents friends. I can cook, clean, and complete any chore list that'll be sure to meet your standards! I love all kids and all animals, and have never found any of either that didn't love me as...
Lydia can also help with: Personal care
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Claire C.


Romeoville, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Coming from someone who has a learning disability, I am passionate about working with the special education department to give back to my community that helped me become the person I am today. Working in the multi-needs program and having experience as a behavioral technician in ABA therapy, I truly enjoy the feeling of changing...
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Kelly P.


Joliet, IL

$5-10/hr10 yrs exp

In-Home Daycare

I am a Christian woman. I have successfully educated my children at home for the past 19 years. I have babysat off and on through the years. I have experience with special needs children. I currently take care of an elderly quadriplegic for a few hours on the weekends. I am comfortable with pets and I can help with homework.
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Corey W.


Shorewood, IL

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Genuine And Passionate Caregiver

Hello my name is Corey and I have been working with individuals with special needs for over 10 years. I currently work at an Autism day school providing positive behavior support to children and young adults. I have been doing in home ABA therapy and respite care for the last 5 years. While working at the day school and home I...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Gaby . Ive been in the home health care field for 6 years. Ive taken care of patients who have had different disabilities and illnesses such as cancer, strokes, Alzheimer's- Dementia, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, etc. I am experienced with companion care , medication management, bathing, lifting, cooking and...

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Ratings for Plainfield, IL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Plainfield, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.