Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Riverdale, IL

I am a happy mother of a well adjusted 29-year-old and 17-year-old on the spectrum. I made it through and so can you! I am also a proud mom of a 22-year-old with ADD. I am well versed in caring for special needs kids and meeting your special ones' needs. I understand all of the nuances of raising special needs kids.

Rita C.

Alsip, IL

$28/hr • 9 yrs exp

Ability Coach & Support Provider

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love my job! What I love most are the amazing people I get to work with. I have over 10 years experience working with students and clients with multiple abilities and diagnoses. I have worked as a paid employee and volunteer for school districts, special need cooperatives and adult service providers. This has given me...

5.0

"Rita is a very calm, competent, and dependable caregiver. She very capably managed many challenging incidents with our special needs son during her tenure with our family. She is trustworthy, pleasant to be around, and is wonderful with kiddos. I strongly...

Charles S.

Kimberly J.

$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was blessed to take care of my special needs daughter and my Mom. It was an honor to serve them. I didn't see them as burdens I saw them as blessings. This is my passion, love Is the key because everybody responses to love. I strongly believe that your job should be centered around your gift.

Kesheva P.

$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

I am a registered behavioral Therapist I have been working with children diagnosed with Autism and other mental and behavioral disabilities. I love working with all children of all levels of cognition. Working with a population as such requires additional education and training which I am qualified for.

5.0

"I have a child with autism Kesheva is always so patient with him. Our family absolutely adores her, and she's good at what she does."

Susan M.

Miriam M.

$20-26/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm 31 years old have worked in a hospital for over 5 years I also have cared for kids with special needs for about 5 years but in a hospital setting I am fluent in Spanish and English I enjoy working with kids and adults of all ages . Due to the pandemic I stopped working in a hospital setting because I have twin sisters that...

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

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"I hired Miriam to take care of my grandmother who has dementia. We have hired her for night shift and day shift . She truly has become a part of the family she simply treats her as family. I promise you won't go wrong with her if you want an excellent caregiver she...

Alexandrith B.

Eileen K.

Worth, IL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'm A Caring, Loving Person Who Gives Dependable Help

5.0

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. Some with autism, muscular dystrophy, down syndrome, etc. I have been a caregiver for over 19years and I'm a mom of three.

5.0

"I hired Eileen to help take me to an outpatient procedure and ensure I was ok after. She was punctual, extremely professional and helped make it a very easy day! "

Patrick D.

Dalia M.

$30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Teacher And Babysitter!

5.0

(3)

I am a 2nd grade bilingual elementary teacher. My experience goes beyond babysitting. I have had to take care of 20 kids at a time, while also teaching. Therefore, I believe my experience in my classroom will carry on in any babysitting role. I am able to be fun and adventurous with kids but I am also able to teach them and...

Dalia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more

5.0

"Very professional, you can tell that Dalia is very passionate and caring when working with children. It was great that she was also an educator and my kids loved learning from her. No family could go wrong with having Ms. M. looking after their precious gems."

Juan C.

Elana C.

$18/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience as a summer camp councilor taking car of 10+ kids aged 5-10 for 2 hours a day four days a week. Recently, I had the honor of taking over as camp director for our summer drama camp which provided me with the opportunity to work with 42 campers alongside my staff. I had the privilege of being a part...

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

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Keesha H.

$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a mother of a child with special needs I have experience caring for children with Down Syndrome, Autism, Emotional Disabilities, Opposition Defiance Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder. I am employed by Chicago Public Schools as a aide for children with special needs and by the Chicago Park District as an Inclusion Aide...

Chandler C.

Olympia Fields, IL

$30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Student

5.0

(8)

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

From a very early age I've known that childcare was going to be the direction in which I wanted to go with my career by eventually becoming a Pediatric Neontal Nurse Practitioner. In high school, I participated in countless organizations in which we were sent out to spend time with regularly developing children as well as...

Chandler can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Our kids took to Chandler very quickly and she had no trouble managing multiple children. She did a great job of getting our kids through dinner, packing up the leftover food, and sending them off to bed. Chandler was very flexible with scheduling and we were able...

Daren J.

Keesha H.

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Loving Caregiver And Nanny

4.3

(6)

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I am a loving mother of four fantastic individuals, one with special needs. I have 20 plus years of playing/interacting with children. I love playing games and reading with children. I have numerous years of experience working with children of all ages and many disabilities. Previously employed by Chicago Public Schools as a bus...

Keesha can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Kesha has been a caregiver for my son (now age 18, with Fragile X Syndrome and Autism) for the past two years and she has been a fantastic addition to the family. She formed a great rapport with my son right away and when she pulls up in front of the house I can...

Rachel H.

Kimberly R.

Thornton, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment

5.0

(3)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...

Kimberly can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Kim has been watching my 3 year old son since he was born. I hired her on the spot. She is a wonderful babysitter with a strong work ethic and provides excellent care for my son. In 3 years, she has never missed a day and is always on time. Because of her outgoing...

Colleen C.

Julie A.

Munster, IN

$21-22/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

I have over 5 years of experience working with special needs clients. I work at a day facility and side by side in group home facilities. I also have family members with disabilities. I know not every client will be a fit, but it also takes time and patience. In which I'm willing to put forth the effort. Please contact me if you...

Nichole W.

$20-31/hr • 7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Nichole. I'm new to the area and seeking my next babysitting opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in the midwest. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. So, naturally, I turned to childcare as a profession at the age...

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

Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Very punctual and kind. My daughter is scared of new people but warmed up to her before the night was over. She was very determined to make me feel comfortable with the whole situation. I greatly appreciated everything she did. I would recommend her services 100%...

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Jasmine M.

South Holland, IL

$17/hr • 8 yrs exp

Jasmine M.

5.0

(3)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I love children. This is what I am going to school to pursue. I have worked with children for many years. I was a teachers' aide two years with the preschool at my high school. I teach Sunday school at my church to an age group of 2 to 6. I have a cousin who is special needs and I often babysit him. I love children and enjoy...

Jasmine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance

Skills:

Early Education

CPR

5.0

"Very dependable! My 3yo said he had fun while in her care. As a mother that's all you want to hear. she also cares for my newborn and is great with him as well. Definitely recommend."

Catearina C.

Kimberly J.

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

This Is My Passion

5.0

(12)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I had the privilege of taking care of my beautiful Mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I also had a child with special needs, her diagnosis were Cerebral Palsy, Seizure Disorder, and she was G Tube fed I was so honored to care for the both of them. Love is the key, anybody and everybody responds to Love. I didn't...

Kimberly can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care

Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0

"Ms. J. will care for you child like they are her own. She has a heart of gold and being a care taker is her ministry. She will go above and beyond to ensure the patient or individual get the proper care they need. She has integrity and is selfless. If you can trust...

Brandy J.

Madison M.

$17-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Charitable Nanny Of 2+ Years!

5.0

(2)

Hello Everyone, My name is Madison and I am currently a dual-degree candidate. I've been a full-time nanny as well as a travel (summer) nanny for the past 3 years working with two amazing families. I've worked with little ones from the ages of 8mo-11y/o and have obtained experience working with multiples and children with...

Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Absolutely loved having Madison look after my two girls. Since being our nanny, she has been apart of our family and cannot express to you enough about how grateful my husband and I are with her flexibility and willingness to go the extra mile for our girls."

Kimberly H.

Patricia B.

$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Sitter/ Companion-Certified Nursing Assistant

4.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've Worked Hands On With Special Needs Children in a School Environment and Adults As A Sitter While Hospitalized. My Special Needs Experience With Children Was With Primary Age To Intermediate Age At A. E. R. O, ECHO And SPEED Special Education, From1997 To 2000. I Worked As A Sitter from 2015 to 2019 At St. James Hospital For...

5.0

"She does a great job with my daughter, very kind."

Julia O.

Alissa P.

Palos Heights, IL

$18-24/hr • 1 yrs exp

Upbeat Attentive Caregiver

Compassionate caregiver looking for a live-in position to help create a good home atmosphere for your loved one. As a former Special Needs Personal Support Worker and Animal Rescue Caregiver, I have always enjoyed helping others. In addition to growing up taking care of a large family and a sister with special needs on an oxygen...

Alissa can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, meal prep, specialized care

Skills:

CPR

Camesha S.

Munster, IN

$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp

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