Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Shorewood, IL

$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Care Provider

Occupational therapist looking for a side job (either part time and/or as needed). I have worked in an adult day center, schools with kids 3-22, pediatric outpatient clinic and a psychiatric hospital. I have experience with a wide variety of needs. I am able to help with all personal needs, run errands, tidy up, meal prep, and...

Corey W.

$15-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Genuine And Passionate Caregiver

Hello my name is Corey and I have been working with individuals with special needs for over 10 years. I currently work at an Autism day school providing positive behavior support to children and young adults. I have been doing in home ABA therapy and respite care for the last 5 years. While working at the day school and home I...

Kathleen K.

$25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've always been passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children, and my time as a babysitter reinforced this calling. Now, with over three years of experience, I'm ready to make an even greater impact on young lives. As a caregiver, I bring patience, creativity, and a friendly approach to every interaction. I...

Kathleen can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Krystal S.

$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

10+ years working with adults with disabilities/special needs. I enjoy bringing QUALITY of life back.

Virginia R.

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

(2)

My name is Virginia and I am 46 years old. I have worked in a daycare setting for about 24 years. I have worked as a nanny/sitter and have experience with infants through school age for a number of years. In 2008, I graduated with a BA degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education Special...

5.0

"Virginia is patient, energetic and caring with children. Trustworthy and self-sufficient in the work that she displays. She is great with children with special needs and a fast on learning new task that revolve around the child. Virginia will be an excellent part...

Genoveva R.

Lori S.

$25-36/hr • 10 yrs exp

Licensed CNA Caregiver

5.0

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lori. I have over 20 years experience as a certified nurse assistant. And six years with Lightways hospice, formally known as Joliet area Community hospice. I have worked private in home care for 6 years as well. I worked for three years at United cerebal palsy with special needs children. I cared for my...

Lori can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more

Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

Wound Care

5.0

"Lori is a godsend! She is very knowledgeable and extremely kind and gentle. She takes her job seriously and is committed to the person she is caring for. All in all, she is wonderful!!!"

Vicki A.

Kristen K.

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Extremely Organized And Reliable. Loving And Consistent. Dependable And Fun.

5.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am extremely reliable and dependable. I can manage a household of many schedules, care for children and pets, and keep a clean and organized home. I offer many references who can verify my reliability, attention to detail, and efficient use of time while providing a loving and fun atmosphere with special outings for children....

Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"I was very fortunate to be able to book Kristen recently on short notice, to help out on a sudden work assignment. Took care of our 9 year old boy for the day. She was very easy to communicate with, and easy to work the details with. My son had lots of fun,...

Dennis G.

Ana E.

$15-22/hr • 4 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

(1)

Hi! My name is Ana and I am a senior in college studying nursing. I have lots of experience nannying. I love children and have worked with kids of all ages, even those with special needs! I can be flexible with schedules and am also comfortable with pets! Right now, I am only looking for short-term jobs like date nights and...

Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"Ana is the BEST! She was with us for 3 years until she moved for nursing school. My 3 little girls adore her. She was always 15 minutes early and was flexible with whatever the day would bring. She would drive the girls where they needed to be and take them, and...

Jackie F.

Lori M.

Lockport, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Times

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Lori. I am a mother of 2 wonderful grown adults, and a grandmother of 5 beautiful grandchildren. Working with twins comes from caring for my twin grandchildren, as well as my great niece and nephew. I have been working with students whom have special needs at the high school level for the last 18 years. Before...

Lori can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Lori is a wonderful nanny, our family was lucky to find her through Care.com. She helped us over the last several months and made it a wonderful experience for the kids and us. She planned fun activities for them to do (keeping safety in mind due to COVID) - she is...

Jayasri V.

Ashley M.

$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Social Work Graduate, awaiting LSW. Experience working with at-risk youth in crisis situations, and after-school settings. CPR/AED/ First Aid Certified Currently a Full-Time employee as a Qualified Mental Health Professional and Crisis/Outreach Manager. Has own transportation. Currently learning Spanish and taking classes, can...

Madeline V.

$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Pinterest Craft Nanny

5.0

(2)

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, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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.

Wendy S.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of children since 1985. I have been a nanny all over USA until 2002. I decided to make a change and moved to Mainland China (Shenzhen) to teach English. Now I own a small kindergarten in Shenzhen. Because they do not accept or understand learning issues in children, our school gets many special kids. My...

Wendy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Wendy is awesome! She's very knowledgeable and very experienced in childcare. Both my kids are on the spectrum and I couldn't have asked for a better sitter for them. She always had activities planned and available should the kids be interested, and she was totally...

Justin B.

Ashlyn F.

Lockport, IL

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Excited And Educated Sitter, Smiles All Around

5.0

(1)

I have been regularly babysitting for over 6 years, I was a nanny while receiving my AD in Child Development. I worked in early childhood education for 2 years, and now during the day I am a paraprofessional with special needs children. I can help promote adaptive skills such as toileting, hygiene, and household chores, as well...

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

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"I would give more than five stars if I could! Ashlyn was the best nanny I have ever had with my daughter. She went above and beyond to make sure my daughter was happy, learning and well taken care of. If I hadn’t moved so far away I would hire her over anyone else....

Care member

Chris G.

$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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.

Alexandria N.

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

-food handling certification -5+ years of experience with children -experience with twins -extensive experience with pets My goal is to motivate students to become successful and independent learners. I find creative and fun ways to help children with progressing! I have experience with special needs children and I pride myself...

Alexandria can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

3.0

"While Alexandria was very sweet and great with my child, I am upset that she arrived 7 minutes late with no call or text to notify us of her tardiness. If not for that, we would book her again."

Care member

Brianna B.

$25-27/hr • 9 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Greetings! My name is Brianna and I have 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. I believe in creating a fun, stimulating and safe environment for children to thrive. I'm particularly skilled at helping children with their social and emotional needs. I'm also CPR and first aid certified, and have experience...

Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"She is such a joy to have! She was a blessing to our family, and I know that she will be an asset to any family that will have her. "

Care member

Wendy S.

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Worked With Children All Ages All Developments. Great Helper Full Of Fun And Laughs

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children of all ages and really all developments thru my career. Right now I am mainly a mom. But I am hoping to find someone needed a helping hand part time during later morning and till around 330 p.m. I am hard working and find ways to turn rain storms into rainbows.

Camille A.

Lockport, IL

$27-36/hr • 9 yrs exp

Compassionate Sitter, Like Your Best Friend!

5.0

(9)

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Camille and I am a Registered Nurse & graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I am Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certified and currently am working night shift in the Intensive Care Unit. I am a reliable, dependent and trustworthy caretaker who believes kindness is of the utmost...

Camille can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"Camille is fantastic and our son loves when she comes over!"

Katy E.

Bradi O.

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Speech Language Pathologist Student- Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Bradi and I am a graduate student at University studying speech-language pathology. I have a passion for working with children of all ages. I have been babysitting since I was old enough to take a babysitting certification class through the park district at the age of 12. I have babysat for countless families...

Bradi can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision

Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Elsa T.

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking To Care For Children Of Any Age. Will Build Structure And Foundation In Their Lives. I'm Not Here To Replace You As A Parent. I Have Worked With 3 Children, Who Were Special Needs At Once.