Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Rockton, IL

My name is Jonathon H. and I am a recent graduate from Iowa State University where I majored in Child, Adult, and Family Services. For the past three years I have worked with the Rockford Park District as a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant. Here I assisted teens with disabilities physically, mentally, and emotionally. Likewise,...

Leslie M.

Rockton, IL

$22-50/hr • 20 yrs exp

Fun, Loving, And Caring!

Hello. My name is Leslie. I am 35 yrs old with over 15 years of experience in childcare. I also have many years of experience with special needs children. I am first aide/ CPR certified. Also, in my 4th out of 6 years of school for Elementary Education with a dual license in Special Education. If you have any questions, please...

Lynn D.

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(11)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I absolutely love children and babies! Please check out my reviews! I treat the children I care for as if they were my own family. My experience entails all ages, including children and young adults with autism and intellectual disabilities. I am reliable. You can count on me to be there. I am also qualified with Special Needs...

Lynn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Lynn has been with my family sense August and has been a huge part of my 2 and 4 year olds growth. She has nurtured and cared for them as if they were her own grandkids. My family will miss her dearly. She has left a imprint on this family of 9s hearts. "

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Megan S.

$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Teacher & Former Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

5.0

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Prior to moving to Dallas, I worked as a therapeutic recreation assistant for children and young adults (ages 3-21 years old) in an after-school care and summer camp setting. I also have two years experience as a paraprofessional educator in a severe behavior needs classroom, grades 4 and 5. In addition to caring for children...

Megan S.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny & Teacher

5.0

(9)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified teacher with a passion for providing care to young children. I have experience in working with children 0-18, in both academic and childcare settings. I also have past experience in working with kids with special needs and providing therapeutic recreation services. My most recent family and I have been together...

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

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Megan is so great with my kids! Love her!"

Krystle B.

Jennifer A.

Beloit, WI

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny Mom

5.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Nanny Mom! I started as a nanny right out of High School and loved it so much I continued for well over 10 yrs until I met my husband and settled down to raise my own children. However even while raising my own 3 kids I also would babysit and bring more little ones into my home. I've always loved caring for children, I began...

5.0

"She is great with kids. I trust her with my own often. She is reliable, kind, and fun. I never worry when my kids are in her care."

Ambyr L.

Megan S.

$20-30/hr

Hello! I am a certified teacher and professional nanny looking to extend companionship and care to the senior community. While I do not have a healthcare background, I do have previous experience working with individuals with special needs and limited mobility. I was also extremely close to both of my grandmothers before they...

Megan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation

Anaya C.

$15/hr • 1 yrs exp

I love caring for children & babies , I am young but very intelligent & mature . I am extremely capable of doing any task at hand . I can adapt to any and every environment & I also have experience working with special needs individuals. I'd describe my personality as fun , honest , open-minded I like working with kids...

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

Skills:

CPR

Makayla S.

$15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Since age 5 I've done swimming, ice skating, gymnastics, tumbling, cheer, and competitive dance team. My family and I like to travel. I have 9 years of experience childhood sitting for families as well as nursery for infants and toddlers. I was a volunteer teacher for dance/cheer with special needs children and also a camp...

Makayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Lynn D.

$13-18/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special Needs Parent

Hi, my son recently went to a group home, so I'd like help Special Needs parents get the breaks they need and deserve. I Specialize in babies, toddlers, children, teens and young adults. My experience is primarily with Autism, all levels, Developmental Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Adhd, and mental illnesses,...

Nancy W.

$21-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver (special Needs, Errands, Light Housekeeping)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working full time in a special needs school for 16 years. I have a Master's degree in special education and currently work at a private school as a special education teacher. I also have prior experience as an ABA therapist, tutoring, housekeeping and as a nanny.

Manana L.

$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special needs caregiver

I like people I'm hard worker

Michelle R.

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

Hello! And thank you for taking the time to find out a little bit about me! I have always enjoyed working with children. I began babysitting and nannying when I was 13. I obtained my degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked in three Early Childhood Centers, two in Rockford and one in Huntley. At each center, I taught...

Michelle can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep

Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Tracey W.

South Beloit, IL

$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Love To Help Others Out

Stay at home mom that now has independent teenagers that don't need mom to be home all the time or that need to be driven to practices. Looking to help out others families while also making extra money (because teenagers are expensive lol). Experience taking care of Special need kids.

Tamera L.

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver

5.0

(2)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Tammy. I would like to explain that I Love babies, and children! I also love to take care of elderly people! I have 30 plus years experience! I am a CNA. I also have CPR, First-aid both for babies, children, and Elderly. I used to have my own Day care for years. And also in have experience with special needs...

Tamera can also help with: Craft assistance

Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

5.0

"Tammy is a great help to my family. She is wonderful with my kids. She is dependable and a good communicator. .My son has special needs and she is very understanding and works well with him. Our family is very blessed to have found her."

Kori L.

Tamera L.

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Tammy. I would like to explain that I Love babies and children! I have 30 plus years experience. I also went to college and have experience with early childhood. I have CPR, and First-aid for babies abd children. I am also a CNA.

Sharon B.

Beloit, WI

$20-35/hr

Caretaker Special Needs

Hi! I am a reliable, patient, and caring individual with 4 years of experience as an special needs nanny.

Emily B.

$15/hr • 5 yrs exp

I have worked with many people with all ranges of ability and all ages. Most recently I have worked with adults with developmental disabilities at a vocational program.

Kimberly W.

$22/hr • 6 yrs exp

Compassionate, Great Communicator And Hard Working.

5.0

(2)

I have a medical assistant background and I have done in home care and facility care for elderly and special needs. I can assist with daily functions of hygiene, feeding, mobility, companionship, as well as providing security, patience and compassion. I can help with maintaining your loved one's schedules and appointments.

Kimberly can also help with: Transportation, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"Kimberly has taken care of my 85 year-old mother several days a week for more than a year. Her energy, warm personality, and great sense of humor made her my mom’s favorite! She is prompt, professional, and always willing to go the extra mile to meet the needs of...

Marshall P.

Kaitlin J.

Janesville, WI

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)