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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Plano, IL

The average rate is $17/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in Plano, IL

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Donyel H.


Aurora, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Homecare And Childcare Expert Over 20 Years Of Family Services

4.5

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a Caregiver and Consultant with availability throughout Illinois (also domestic and international travel flexibility) to clients wherever you may reside. With over 20 years of experience with Home Healthcare, Childcare, Expectant Mothers, Hospice, Respite care, Rehabbing, Special Needs, and Family support, well-rounded...
Donyel can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

4.0
"Donyel was loving and thoughtful with our children. She played with them both actively and creatively. Our children loved her. "

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Madeline V.


Plainfield, IL

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Pinterest Craft Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Madeline, I've been working in child care for 14 years and I have experience with ages 5 weeks to 15 years old. I have a bubbly, imaginative, and creative personality. I am very hands-on and big on crafting! I've made homemade edible finger paints and play dough, sensory bottles, and designed obstacle courses throughout...
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I hired Madeline numerous times to babysit for my 7 y/o son and help him with homework. She was nothing short of Wonderful. She is always punctual and dependable. My son is always excited to see her and asks when she could come back over to play with him which...

Julie G.

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Paula E.


North Aurora, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Help-N-U At Home

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love working with people of all ages. I have many years of experience working with infants, young children and the elderly. I'm currently a caregiver to my mother and tend to her needs as needed. I also have over 40 years on and off assisting special needs individuals in the private sector as well as various organizations...
Paula can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My husband and I have known Paula and her family for many years. Paula provided respite care services for our severe and profound developmentally disabled daughter for several years. Our daughter now lives in a Intermediate Care Facility. Paula was extremely...

Janet P.

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Catherine S.


DeKalb, IL

$18-28/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! I am a recent college graduate from NIU. I have experience caring for children of different ages. I have worked with a wide array of children from newborns to 13-year-olds. I have experience working with children who have special needs/disabilities. I majored in Art and English receiving two bachelors degrees. If you...
Catherine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Catherine is extraordinary with kids of all ages. She's very dependable and gentle with children. She truly takes her time with them and great at calming them down when they are worked up. Not only that but she enjoys playing with them and doing activities with...

Jade M.

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Chris G.


Plainfield, IL

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi.. My name is Chris and I have a passion for helping people in need.. My sister had MS for over 20 years. My Mom had dementia and other medical issues... and took care for her until her passing.. So I understand that people need help..:)
5.0
"Chris is the most wonderful person and helper. She is loyal and dedicated and always puts my needs and comfort first. Chris is passionate about helping people and does so with joy and enthusiasm. She has a big heart and a positive attitude. I highly recommend...

Catherine K.

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Taylor K.


Geneva, IL

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently an Early Childhood Special Education teacher who has worked with both typically developing children and children with additional needs including autism, social communication disorder, down syndrome, speech delays, developmental delays and OHI.
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Jill G.


Aurora, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver For Those With Special Needs

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.

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Kara S.


Oswego, IL

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Extremely personable , professional and dependable care for your loved one . Mother of three grown children with experience with seniors , special needs as well as dementia care .
Kara can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, personal care, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

I would love to help out with your loved ones, as a part time care giver. I have worked with St. Vincent New Hope for over four years as a skills trainer, and care giver for children and adults with special needs. I have also helped baby sit my 7 years old nephew four or more days a week and every weekend from the day he was...
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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: Home modification, dementia, live-in home care, visiting nurse, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Susan E.


Elburn, IL

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Mothers Right Hand

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am mother of 5 , last of my Mohicans graduated '22 ! I'm a juggler of duties. I can cook and clean well. I love kids all kids! I would like to be a mothers right hand in my work . My experience lies in special needs work and elderly . I'm looking for a fresh perspective and little hands that bring smiles daily . Activities and...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Amber O.


Maple Park, IL

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny For Kids With Special Needs

Hi! My name is Amber and I am currently a child and adolescent behavioral clinician in Rochelle. I am changing from full time to part time as I get ready to start my doctorate studies as an Occupational Therapist at UIC this fall. Because of this change, I am looking for some work, and that's why I'm here! I graduated from...
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Phylicia M.


Plainfield, IL

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Loving And Dependable Registered Nurse To Care For Your Child

My name is Phylicia. My background is in public health, home health care, & special needs pediatrics. I love people! I love family! Most importantly, I am a mom. Caring for someone's child is of the utmost importance to me and the most important responsibility one can have; and intrust in someone else. I looking forward to...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sarah O.


Plainfield, IL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

I have 6 years experience caring for children and 3 years experience with special needs kids. I'm currently enrolled to get my degree and become a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst. I have worked in a private therapeutic day school for kids with autism for the last 3 years. I have experience with ABA and I am currently a...
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Kris H.


Elburn, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Former Preschool Teacher With 23 Years Nanny Experience.

For 2+ years I was a Nanny for a family with a child with Autism. I have taken care of his medicine, taken him to therapy and done some work with him in the home and taken him to activities. In college I worked with children in Special Olympics.
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Stephanie A.


Batavia, IL

$20-40/hr7 yrs exp

I have 7 years of experience in a special recreation setting. I spent 6 years working part-time, assisting, leading, and facilitating recreation programs for people with disabilities. I now work full-time as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, where I get to plan, facilitate, and lead recreation programming in a professional...
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Emma P.


Aurora, IL

$15-24/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Mom Looking To Love On More Littles

I currently have a full time nanny job watching an adorable 8-month-old and a spunky 6yo. Unfortunately they are moving out of state so I am looking for a full time nanny position. Start date can be flexible. I have always had a passion for children. I started babysitting in my neighborhood when I was 11 and kept that going...
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Bradi O.


Plainfield, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Speech Language Pathologist (in Training)

I have a bachelors degree in communication disorders and sciences and am currently working towards my masters and to become a Speech-Language Pathologist. I have background information within areas of speech, language, writing, spelling, reading, dyslexia, special needs, learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, children...
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Angelic B.


DeKalb, IL

$16-27/hr10 yrs exp

I've been a CNA for 10 years working with many individuals with mental health conditions and other health conditions. I'm patient and a quick learner to understand and help with ADL's.
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Lita P.


Warrenville, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Fun-loving Babysitter Available Part-time

I am the oldest of five children. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old. I am a recreational therapist during the day and although I work with the elderly sometimes, they are not much different than young children. I love playing games, interacting with children, reading stories, and doing hands on crafts and simple...
Lita can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Plano, IL

Donyel H.

4.0

Donyel was loving and thoughtful with our children. She played with them both actively and creatively. Our children loved her.

- Care member

Madeline V.

5.0

I hired Madeline numerous times to babysit for my 7 y/o son and help him with homework. She was nothing short of Wonderful. She is always punctual and dependable. My son is always excited to see her and asks when she could come back over to play with him which hasn't always been the case with...

- Julie G.

Paula E.

5.0

My husband and I have known Paula and her family for many years. Paula provided respite care services for our severe and profound developmentally disabled daughter for several years. Our daughter now lives in a Intermediate Care Facility. Paula was extremely dependable and punctual. Paula...

- Janet P.

Catherine S.

5.0

Catherine is extraordinary with kids of all ages. She's very dependable and gentle with children. She truly takes her time with them and great at calming them down when they are worked up. Not only that but she enjoys playing with them and doing activities with them as well!

- Jade M.

Chris G.

5.0

Chris is the most wonderful person and helper. She is loyal and dedicated and always puts my needs and comfort first. Chris is passionate about helping people and does so with joy and enthusiasm. She has a big heart and a positive attitude. I highly recommend Chris!

- Catherine K.

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