Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Sidney, IL

Hi, I'm Mackenzie! At my last place of work I was working in a group home with 8 high intensive males with special needs. I was also their substitute teacher in the classroom setting. I am a DSP (direct service provider) I am CPI (crisis prevention intervention) and CPR certified. I absolutely love working with people and...

Brittney C.

$19-29/hr • 5 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children ages pre-k through high school as a teacher, a tutor, and have also acted as Director of Education for school ages K-12 at a professional tutoring center. I am patient, active and sports oriented, and full of energy and joy. I have worked with students with focus issues, and students who have special...

Brittney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning

Skills:

First Aid

5.0

"Brittney has been an absolute joy to have watching our boys! They love spending time with her! She is punctual and dependable. She does a lot of fun things with them. She also does some light housekeeping which is so very helpful to me. Hoping it will work out...

Lisa C.

Alexandra C.

$15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Highly Experienced And Compassionate College Student With Car

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Originally from Chicago, I'm a Senior at Lewis & Clark College studying history and French. I have aspirations of becoming a high school history teacher. I have worked with people with special needs for the past four years at a Chicago land agency. I work primarily with children and adolescents. During the summer, I work as a...

5.0

"Alex has been super awesome. She is very patient with our child and extremely flexible. She has been super about working with him through issues and helping with homework. I would highly recommend Alex."

Anna L.

Kristen G.

$15-18/hr

Hello!!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kristen! I'm 18 and just graduating from crystal lake south! I have a bunch of childcare experience from taking child development classes and preschool lab at my school. Some other fun facts: >I have my license and a car >GREAT with animals (I have a bunch) >Meal prep as needed > Tons of fun!!!!!!! >I've taken...

Kallee P.

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'm a childcare provider with a decade of experience, and I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. I'm patient, calm, creative, imaginative, and friendly, and I'm comfortable enforcing household rules. I have experience with special needs children, and I'm also First Aid and CPR certified. I love...

Kallee can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Brittney C.

$15/hr

Part Time Caregiver

I am happy to work with children and young adults who have ADD, ADHD, Autism, Aspergers and unique learning abilities. I am happy to work with children and adults who are in need of a patient, joyful, and caring companion or caretaker. I have many years of experience working with students of all different ages and needs. I am...

Abigail N.

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Laughter Is The Best Medicine!

5.0

(1)

I started working with children during high school when I volunteered with children with special needs. I then went on to work in the Christ Church of Oak Brook Daycare as well as nannying for a wonderful family for a year, as well as short-term babysitting for multiple families. Over these 5 years working with kids ages 3...

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

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

"I interviewed Abby along with many other applicants and she definitely stood out in our selection process. She was extremely responsive with messages, on time for the interview, and answered my questions professionally. She was sweet, caring, and interacted great...

Katelyn S.

Matt L.

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

5.0

(1)

I have many years of experience and training working with children who have had various special needs, as well as other emotional and behavioral issues. I spent many years as a mentor and respite care provider for children who may have been abused, neglected, or going through other emotional needs and struggles.

5.0

"My children were in a program Matt worked at. He is amazing with the kids and my kids love him. Can't wait to hire him personally as I can't leave my son with just any babysitter."

Amy W.

Deja H.

$17-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

About Me

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! To begin, I started working with kids when I was 10 years old babysitting cousins and siblings. I have worked at 2 daycares in Champaign, and I have a lot of experience working with special needs children and adults. I have most recently worked with a baby that was 18 mos. when I began and is now nearing 2 years! My...

Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0

"We hired Deja to care for our 5-year-old daughter for several full days when school was not in session. Deja is very kind and professional. She found ways to keep our daughter active throughout the day. We have been happy with her as a caregiver and will hire her...

Jessica R.

Matt L.

$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Childcare Provider

4.6

(6)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Matt and I'm a very fun, active, positive male role model with over 20 years of experience in childcare with children of all ages and abilities. Fully background checked, CPR and First Aid certified. Illinois certified childcare professional. Over the years I've worked for various summer day camps, schools,...

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

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"My 2 boys have been through a lot and Matt has been amazing for them he is definitely a blessing in our family's life"

Rachel M.

Tina U.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have worked with an M. S. client since 2014 & am currently helping with another MS client as well, I have my own Homecare business which I started in 2008. References upon request

Brenda M.

$15-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello I've been an experienced caregiver for 18yrs and I've worked in every capacity with every age group! I'm CPR/bls certified as well.

Winnie K.

$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitting

I have worked with children young and old with and even with special needs, I love what I do because it's a blessing to do this job

Winnie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision

Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

Brianna T.

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi! My Name Is Brianna!

I am an extremely patient and empathetic caregiver. I have extensive experience in childcare working at a therapeutic school with special needs children and children with behavioral disorders. I have also been a nanny, after school program teacher, preschool assistant, tutor and coach. I believe it is my job to come alongside...

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

Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

Addie I.

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Military Member, Dental Hygiene Student In Champaign

My interests include staying active, and focused on school, while keeping a healthy and balanced lifestyle. My past experience include working at a summer camp for special needs children as a camp counselor, summer care, and babysitting for family and friends a few times a month with children aged anywhere from 6 months-13 years...

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

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Liza K.

$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Seeking The Perfect Fit

I have over 20 years of experience working with infants and children including raising 3 of my own, one of whom is special needs. I am a certified Waldorf teacher with direct Montessori experience as well who believes in play based learning and a high level of creative expression. Children learn best through doing and I love to...

Liza can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Mckenzi H.

$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Just to provide you with a little extra information from the start, I have spent this 2020-2021 school year working in an integrated special education preschool class (3, 4, 5s) and have absolutely loved every minute of it! Many of our students were children with autism or behavioral disorders, and although it was a process it...

Cierra W.

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi Everyone, My name is Cierra. I'm currently a Senior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign majoring in political science and have aspirations of being a corporate lawyer. I babysit on my freetime to help fund my LSAT studies. I've been helping take care of children with my mom home daycare since I was 12 years...

Cierra can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep

Addison P.

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And CNA

I have several years of experience babysitting children of all ages. Most recently I began teaching horseback riding lessons to kids with special needs. I have my CNA and have been currently working with that. Along with having my CNA I also have my CPR certification.

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

Skills:

CNA

CPR

Ally A.

$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp