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Find special needs caregivers in Rolling Meadows, IL that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Rolling Meadows, IL

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Rolling Meadows, IL

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Nicoleta R.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

3.0

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I am a nurse for over 9 years and a CNA for more than 10 years. I do my job with passion because I believe it is more than a job, I believe it is a calling. I am a mother and wife and I have worked with families that have considered me as part of their family. I am dependable, flexible and a positive person. I am honest and I am...
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Sophia A.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$17-20/hr

Experienced And Patient Nanny

Hello, my name is Sophia and I have been babysitting/nannying for over 10 year! My mom is a special needs teacher in district 34, and I have years of experience going in to help with her students. Additionally, I was a part of a high school class that allowed me to work one-on-one with a teenager who had Down syndrome for one...
Hi there! I am self contained autism teacher for 1st and 2nd graders. I have had an abundance amount of experience caring for individuals with down syndrome and children who are on the spectrum. Please reach out to me if you are seeking a caregiver for a child with special needs or a child without. :)
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Halina R.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available.

All my background caring for those with special needs comes from Poland. I was working 18 years as a teacher / drama and poetry / in high school and also my part-time job was caring for a deaf children and adults. In USA, I live already 11 years. Mostly I used to work as a caregiver for elderly, housekeeper and a cleaning lady....
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Paola N.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$16-18/hr4 yrs exp

My Goal Is To Graduate From College As A Preschool Teacher.

Hi, I'm Paola and I love kids! I have been babysitting since 2021, and have experience with preemies, children, teenagers and everything in between . I'm dependable and honest. I've nannied for many families before, and I have experience with special needs (autism, etc). I enjoy playing outside, arts and crafts, and reading...
Paola can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kaitlyn and I am 26 years old. I am a special education teacher but babysit on weeknights and weekends. I have had a passion for children since I was little and have had many babysitting jobs. I have an abundant amount of experiences working with kids who have special needs as well as infants. I am CPR and First...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kaitlyn helped us out on short notice and was great with our 11 month old. We were able to have a night out without any concerns. It was also a plus that she was comfortable with our 3 dogs (including a very large Great Dane). I’d absolutely hire Kaitlyn again! "

Maryrachel M.

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Lavinia B.


Wheeling, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

LPN

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over 20 years of experience providing exceptional care to elderly and special need patients. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, administering medication and keep patients as active is possible..
Lavinia can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Professional, patient, kind, conscientious, dependable, just an outstanding caregiver, recommend her 110%. "

Care member

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Kylie S.


Arlington Heights, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Best Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience working with children! I have babysat many children and babies at once for years now and am very passionate about caring for them! I used to work for NWSRA last year which was working with special needs children. I also have tutored kids ages 6 and up! I have three brothers and over 30 first cousins...
Kylie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Kylie for the summer to take care of our infant son, she was beyond amazing! She always cared for him as part of the family and was flexible with evolving needs and circumstances. She was compassionate, fun, and very active with our son and gave him a...

Nicole O.

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Doris A.


Schaumburg, IL

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

work experience as a nanny with special need children around 5 years I love to work with kids I am very responsible, loving , patient, honest, respectful. I am mother of two beautiful boys also I work as rehab aide , nursing assistant, I graduated as nurse (LPN) in 2012 I have around 12 years of career experience working with...
Doris can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Doris was great with my kids. Very reliable. We will continue to re hire her."

Evangeline E.

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Michelle K.


Park Ridge, IL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for children with discipline disorders, learning disorders, downs syndrome, and autism. I take time with children I work with, to learn how they respond and react to different ways of handling situations. I am energetic and caring. I hold a great deal of pride in the work I do.
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Larissa D.


Arlington Heights, IL

$27/hr5 yrs exp

Kind And Patient Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lara. When I was younger, my first job was working in an elderly home, and I've always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to caring for my own mother in my past, I have been working for a senior care agency this year as well as people from care. com. I am certified in CPR, First aid, CPI (from my...
5.0
"Lara was kind, helpful, and showed great concern for me after my hysterectomy. she continues to check on my recovery even after the job was complete. hiring her was the best decision I have made. I would definitely hire her for any future medical needs I or my...

Amaralys A.

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Jhan I.


Des Plaines, IL

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate And Trustworthy

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. a wife and a mother of two boys 27 years and 14 years lived in Chicago and suburbs for over 30 years I'm a licensed cosmetology. I work as a nany from age of 21 for a special need 30-year-old girl . And the then got my license and worked as hair...
Jhan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"I highly recommend Jhan. She is a wonderful, kind, caring human being with an outstanding work ethic, high career and family values."

Karl F.

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Sarah S.


Schaumburg, IL

$22-24/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Sarah. I am looking for a full time nanny position with a loving family. I'm looking to utilize my 11 and a half years of child care experience and knowledge in growth development by providing good guidance and exceptional care as a professional live out nanny. I also have two and a half years experience with...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have known Sarah for many years now and she has always been my go-to occasional nanny/sitter when she was available to help with my two children. She has done overnight stays with us as well. Sarah interacts with my children through various games, activities,...

Stephanie M.

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Michelle K.


Park Ridge, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Very Experienced Babysitter (4 Years) Responsible & Available Weeknights And Weekends.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! On top of being a mother to a wonderful 16-month-old I have been a nanny/babysitter for over 10 years. I have a diverse range of caring experience including special-needs/learning disabilities, multiples, nanny sharing, small group care, and ages from infant to teenagers. I am also certified in child/adult CPR and have 6...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Michelle was great, very dependable and so good with kids. "

Bridget J.

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Karyn L.


Arlington Heights, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver

Over the last 18 years, I have worked with adult and children who have developmental disabilities. This includes one on one settings, as well as group settings. My job is to ensure the safety and well being of all individuals with whom I work and care for. Additionally, I create programs to assist with community integration. I...
5.0
"I am pleased to have the opportunity to provide a letter of recommendation for Karyn B. Karyn is an extremely reliable, punctual, responsible, trustworthy, organized and professional individual who has taken on numerous responsibilities both inside and outside of...

Heather S.

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Michelle R.


Mount Prospect, IL

$28-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager / Early Childhood Educator / Newborn Care Specialist

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nanny, early childhood educator, nanny house manager and newborn care specialist. I have dedicated my career to working with families and children in a variety of settings. My background extends beyond working in private homes of families, and includes teaching and leadership roles in quality Early Childhood...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Michelle is a warm, caring educator. She has extensive knowledge of child growth and development. Michelle is creative, a problem solver, and team player. She truly loves working with children and families."

Dottie D.

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Lavinia B.


Wheeling, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

CNA,CPR

Highly-dependable, nurturing caregiver who has good values, compassionate nature and 10 + extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly care. Eager to make a difference in client's everyday life.
5.0
"Lavinia has helped my family over the past several years. She is wonderful, honest, and is very committed to whomever she is working with. She has a great personality and engages people in conversation etc...my parents both loved "Our Lavinia" as my mom would...

Susan W.

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Klimentina G.


Northbrook, IL

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Tina I Love being with kids, as my experience as a babysitter and nanny is around 8 years, including 1 year looking after special needs child , 2 years looking after 2 lovely boys , aged 1 and 6 , looking after newborn baby twins (premature) for an year. Have a primary school teacher degree and CPR. Also worked as a...
Klimentina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Tina cared for our premature twin girls from when they were 2 months adjusted until about 18 months old. She is very punctual and good at communication. She was flexible with our changing schedules and loves our daughters dearly. In addition to helping them...

Nadine K.

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Larissa D.


Arlington Heights, IL

$21-29/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced And Helpful Caregiver Availiable

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello , my name is Lara and thank you for considering me for this position! My first job was at a senior care facility (in Arlington Hts.) and I have always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to personally caring for my own mother and others in the past, I have been professionally working as a senior caregiver for...
Larissa can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Larissa cared for my disabled brother with kindness, compassion, and expertise. I would highly recommend her!"

Ed A.

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Laurie B.


Palatine, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experience with Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have about 5 years of experience in special ed. I was a teachers aide at kirk school in Palatine for 3 years. I have also been a private caregiver for an adult male with special needs.
5.0
"Fabulous person, smart, kind, punctual."

Gloria T.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rolling Meadows, IL

Kaitlyn A.

5.0

Kaitlyn helped us out on short notice and was great with our 11 month old. We were able to have a night out without any concerns. It was also a plus that she was comfortable with our 3 dogs (including a very large Great Dane). I’d absolutely hire Kaitlyn again!

- Maryrachel M.

Lavinia B.

5.0

Professional, patient, kind, conscientious, dependable, just an outstanding caregiver, recommend her 110%.

- Care member

Kylie S.

5.0

We hired Kylie for the summer to take care of our infant son, she was beyond amazing! She always cared for him as part of the family and was flexible with evolving needs and circumstances. She was compassionate, fun, and very active with our son and gave him a great summer. We were truly blessed to...

- Nicole O.

Doris A.

5.0

Doris was great with my kids. Very reliable. We will continue to re hire her.

- Evangeline E.

Larissa D.

5.0

Lara was kind, helpful, and showed great concern for me after my hysterectomy. she continues to check on my recovery even after the job was complete. hiring her was the best decision I have made. I would definitely hire her for any future medical needs I or my family would have. I would highly...

- Amaralys A.

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