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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Saint Charles, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Saint Charles, IL
Is passionate about helping kids explore the world around them! I've worked with non-profits and school districts that serve kids between the ages of 5 and 12, and I love doing science projects, crafts, museum visits, video game sessions, and trips to parks and hiking trails.
I have a degree in communications and education, and...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
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: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep, hospice services, 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.
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
"Muriel watched our 19 yr old special needs daughter for the day while we were in town for a wedding. She was so warm, professional and fun. My daughter felt comfortable around her immediately which put us at ease and allowed us to enjoy ourselves. She developed a...
Patricia S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I raised my own children, my son (33) and my daughter (23). Over the past 20 years, I have served as a toddler teacher, and home-daycare provider, and served 4 different families as a nanny for the last decade. I also have experience working with people with special needs. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoy working with...
Candace can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I have known her on a business and personal level. I was her manager at her place of employment. Candace is very flexible, caring, dedicated and loving. Candace was loved by all the families at the daycare not to mention the children loved her.
Candace was in...
Karen Z.
Mariah T.
Elgin, IL
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am great with kids, I am 26 years old, I am very respectful , I am a hard worker, I am also very patient, I am very dependable you can count on me I can cook And clean and read bed time stories to your little ones , I have experience with all different ages and I even have 7 years of experience with the special needs...
Mariah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mariah is a very dependable person she was always to work on time. Most of the time we would be late and she was very understanding and would stay as late as we needed her to! You can tell she has a heart for kids by the way she takes care of them and loves them....
Javier R.
Tracy D.
West Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 19 years of experience in childcare as a Director. I have experience with all ages 6 weeks to 12 years. I love arts and crafts, outdoor play and plan a curriculum with weekly themes. I have experience with toilet training, special needs, allergies and difficult behaviors. Currently obtaining my Bachelor's degree in...
Tracy can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"She always feeds my son plenty of fruit and healthy snacks. She plans adorable art projects for him, and he always asks to go back."
Megan H.
5.0
(2)
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.
Tamara A.
West Chicago, IL
$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked for help at home which was Lutheran social services prior to that I've worked with many different clients ranging from dementia and Parkinson's disease along with special need children I've worked for over 12 years
Tamara can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"A joy to have around. Does the little things that count."
Robert And Susan F.
5.0
(1)
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
CNA
CPR
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.
Dimone L.
Carol Stream, IL
$20-21/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/Preschool Student Teacher Looking For Part-Time Job
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Good Morning,
I live in Carol Stream with my baby girl and looking for a job babysitting some amazing children this year in my free time .
I am interested in babysitting your child I have 9 years in paid childcare experience as well as CPR/First Aid/AED certified.
I have worked in daycare' s, Summer Camps with children ages...
Dimone can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Tracy S.
Bartlett, IL
$20-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Child Care Provider/Senior Care and Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of child care experience, within a daycare facility, nannying, directing and teaching a church bible school, and providing home daycare out of my house. I have my CNA license and I am CPR certified with infants through adults. I am extremely compassionate and I love children and animals! I enjoy care giving...
Tracy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Can't say enough good things. Watched our little boy from 9 weeks until he was almost 3 years old. Reliable, super friendly, nicest family that I could have asked for to watch our little guy!"
Christina K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I currently teach in a self-contained special education classroom. This is my 8th year of teaching. I hold a Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction with Specialized Endorsements in Special Education and English as a Second Language from National Louis University. I also have a bachelor's degree in Elementary...
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, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & 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.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Brittany, I am 23 I have 10+ years of experience with childcare from newborns-infants-toddlers. Including date nights, multiples, overnights and with special needs children. I am CPR certified, I have reliable transportation and love being outside for activities. I enjoy doing learning activities and or motor...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Mikayla T.
Elgin, IL
$16-23/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi there, my name is Mikayla. I provide childcare/housekeeping services. I am fully certified to handle food, and cook fairly well so I can help with meals. I am CPR certified and I also am pursuing a career working with autistic children. I'm very calm and patient and I do work currently but some weeks I work less than others....
Mikayla can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Lita P.
Warrenville, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have a special spot in my heart for children with special needs. So many people are nervous about working with these types of children and I don't see them as any different. Everyone needs the same love, care, and attention. I have worked with a little boy with CP, and a little girl with Spina Bifida. I have also worked with...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked as a teacher's assistant in every grade K-5 for seven years. During that time I worked with general education students as well as one on one with students with special needs. I have also previously worked as an after school nanny part time. I worked for two different families, each one for a year. Both families had two...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hannah C.
Elgin, IL
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
As a caring and experienced childcare provider with over six years of experience (nanny, babysitting, special needs/medically complex daycare, respite) I'm enthusiastic about nurturing young minds and supporting families. My passion for childcare stems from my previous roles, where I discovered the joy of positively impacting...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working with people of all ages. I have several years of experience working with infants, young children up to seniors. I also have experience working with special needs children/adults in various activities/organizations that I have been involved with throughout the Fox Valley area over the years. I am a very caring...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Saint Charles, IL
Carolyn H.
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.
Muriel C.
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 my children, and demonstrates a...
- Jeff H.
Candace W.
5.0
Candace was the nanny for our 3 year old son from 6/21-9/21. She was wonderful with him. Great outings: libraries, parks, zoos, pumpkin farm, etc. She kept our active boy engaged and busy. Besides taking him to fun places, Candace is a great educator for his age. She taught him letters, numbers,...
- Lindsey B.
Mariah T.
5.0
Mariah is a very dependable person she was always to work on time. Most of the time we would be late and she was very understanding and would stay as late as we needed her to! You can tell she has a heart for kids by the way she takes care of them and loves them. She is also very responsible and she...
- Javier R.
Tracy D.
5.0
She always feeds my son plenty of fruit and healthy snacks. She plans adorable art projects for him, and he always asks to go back.
- Megan H.
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