Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Plano, IL

I am great with kids, as well as special needs children. I love babies, toddlers, and adolescents just as much as they love me. I love to see them smile, and learning new things. I have three children of my own. A 4 1/2-year-old girl, 3-year-old boy, and 7-month-old baby boy. I am willing to work elsewhere as long as my...

Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Christine G.

Sugar Grove, IL

$21/hr • 10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Patient Caregiver Available For Hire ASAP.

Hi! My name is Christine and I am looking for a companion job for a senior citizen. I have always been passionate about taking care of people. This is what I was put on Earth to do. I have four (adult) children of my own. I have many years of experience working with special-needs individuals. I am very down-to-earth and...

Susan E.

Elburn, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Happiness For Me Is Defined By Serving Others And Making A Contribution In This World .

5.0

(13)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello I am looking for the opportunity to serve your loved one and family with the most dignity and respect and kindness one has to offer. I have my associates in science towards nursing . I also have extensive background serving special needs , elderly , and home bound. I enjoy this work. I do believe this is my calling . I...

Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0

"Susan is just so great and she is so supportive, kind and patient. She is truly part of our care team for my parent's. She is always helping out and cleaning and cooking and goes above and beyond. She is always looking to find solutions. She is just a great...

Care member

Tina B.

Naperville, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hey there! I'm Tina, a passionate caregiver with 3 years of Special Education teaching experience. I prioritize celebrating diversity and accommodating different learning styles, drawing from my unique neurodivergent perspective. As an identical twin, I understand the dynamics of multiples and foster individual growth within a...

5.0

"Tina is sweet and reliable. She is great with my son, and I still hire her when she's home! I wish she didn't have to go away to school. She's very inclusive and communicative"

Regina R.

Canan M.

Naperville, IL

$15-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

3.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I currently take care of a child who has specuial needs. I assist with eating ,changing, changing feeding machine, comforting, and constructing activities. I am going to school currently for early childhood education. Please message me with details regarding a position.

Elena S.

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Engaging And Gentle Caretaker For Little Ones

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a young, married woman who left my corporate job over a year ago to come back to what I love - childcare! I have a decade of experience babysitting and nannying for a wide range of children and family situations, including infants as young as 1-month-old, children with special needs, and families with up to 5 children. I...

Elena can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning

5.0

"Elena is very experienced, responsible, and reliable. She is kind and good-natured, creative and fun, understanding of children’s antics but also able to firmly set boundaries and expectations. She has experience with special needs. My children LOVE her. I highly...

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Melanie S.

Morris, IL

$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Experienced RN Available

5.0

(1)

I am a registered nurse, former teacher, with experience with special needs adults and children, particularly autistic and medically complex patients. I am flexible, resourceful and patient.

5.0

"I have worked with Melanie on the same special needs case for the past couple years. She is very reliable, outgoing and fun loving. The client absolutely loves her and so does the family. Very easy to get along with."

Diana C.

Virginia R.

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

(2)

My name is Virginia and I am 46 years old. I have worked in a daycare setting for about 24 years. I have worked as a nanny/sitter and have experience with infants through school age for a number of years. In 2008, I graduated with a BA degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education Special...

5.0

"Virginia is patient, energetic and caring with children. Trustworthy and self-sufficient in the work that she displays. She is great with children with special needs and a fast on learning new task that revolve around the child. Virginia will be an excellent part...

Genoveva R.

Sydney R.

Batavia, IL

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Summer Nanny

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sydney, I am 24 years old and a student at the Chamberlain University. I am studying nursing with the goal to be a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. I am the oldest out of 3 and helped out a lot with my siblings when they were younger. I have a wide range of experience watching kids from infants to pre-teens as well...

Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more

Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0

"I have known Sydney for over 8 years, and I have enjoyed watching her grow into a responsible, poised and confident young woman. She frequently cares for my children (ages 4 and 7), and I have often observed her patience and creatively with my boys. She is a role...

Andrea W.

Bradi O.

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Speech Language Pathologist Student- Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Bradi and I am a graduate student at University studying speech-language pathology. I have a passion for working with children of all ages. I have been babysitting since I was old enough to take a babysitting certification class through the park district at the age of 12. I have babysat for countless families...

Bradi can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Kristen K.

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Extremely Organized And Reliable. Loving And Consistent. Dependable And Fun.

5.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am extremely reliable and dependable. I can manage a household of many schedules, care for children and pets, and keep a clean and organized home. I offer many references who can verify my reliability, attention to detail, and efficient use of time while providing a loving and fun atmosphere with special outings for children....

Kristen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Kristen is an excellent sitter. Professional, education background and works well with my daughter who has behavior focused challenges. Highly recommend Kristen!"

Michael L.

Kelly H.

$20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part- Time Caregiver/ Babysitter

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a Toddler teacher at a daycare; however, I am comfortable with all ages of children, including those who have special needs. I am interested in finding outside opportunities in caregiving/ babysitting jobs outside of my everyday job. I have always loved working with children since I was very little. I am very passionate at...

Kelly can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Wonderful with kids, excellent teacher and caregiver. Would definitely hire her over and over again."

Care member

Donyel H.

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny Who Teaches With Educational Play!

5.0

(2)

Learning and Playing with children has blessed me with the most wonderful memories of all! Teaching a child to express themselves and communicate through music and sign language (ASL) and watching their frustrations ease, are some of the reasons I became a Nanny. I am a loving Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of...

Donyel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0

"Donyel was great with my friends daughter. She learnt her personality style quickly and was able to provide interactive care during the time we employed her. We would definitely hire her again!"

Rebecca S.

Lara B.

$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Present And Attentive Experienced Caregiver

5.0

(7)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom to 4 adult daughters. My youngest was born with Spina Bifida and is a paraplegic. I have 10 years caring for several families w/ twins (as early as 3 weeks) and a set of quads (6 weeks and premature) and 3 singletons. I have considerable experience w/ newborns multiples, toddlers, & children with special needs. I can...

Lara can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Lara was such a help for our family! She was especially good at reading our families needs and blending in with our routines. I totally trusted her with my twin toddlers!!!"

MaryCarol L.

Carolyn H.

Geneva, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring, Positive Attitude, Fun Loving CNA. Showing A Level Of Confidence And Privacy To Your Family

5.0

(2)

I have 10 years of senior care experience and also 14 experience with special needs individuals. I am certified with the State of Illinois as a CNA. I will give your family member the best level of care with dignity and respect.

Carolyn can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, errands, dementia & more

Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0

"Carolyn is a reliable and compassionate caregiver. She communicates well with the client as well as the family. She is concerned for the physical as well as emotional needs of her clients and assures a safe environment for her client."

Marion M.

Chelsea B.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-time Provider Available

5.0

(2)

HI, My name is Chelsea. I am 24 years of age and a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am currently a stay at home mom but my ultimate passion is working with children. For as long as I remember I have loved working with kids of all ages. At a young age I began babysitting for family and friends of family as...

Chelsea can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance

Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Chelsea is a really out going person and willing to get the job done but correctly. She have an upbeat personality. "

Patrick F.

Muriel C.

Batavia, IL

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kind, Caring, And Patient Caregiver

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a wife and mother of 2 young adults who has lived in the tri-cities for 28 years. I have worked as an outdoor education nature and science teacher for 10 years at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, IL. During this time period, I taught all age groups, from preschoolers to adults. When special needs...

5.0

"I highly recommend Muriel for watching children, including those with special needs. Muriel has been kind, patient, and understanding while caring for my two boys, one of whom has special needs. She has shown attentiveness in ensuring the safety and well-being of...

Jeff H.

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.

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.

Donyel H.

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Homecare And Childcare Expert Over 20 Years Of Family Services

4.5

(2)