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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Spring Grove, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years
Special needs caregivers in Spring Grove, IL
Valerie R.
Spring Grove, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom of 2 grown sons and a young, energetic grandmother of 7, ranging from 2 years to 15 years old. I have many years of experience caring for babies, toddlers, and adolescents. I have experience tutoring 6, 7, and 8th graders with IEP's. I also have extensive skills required for special needs and can perform various...
Valerie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Valerie is a warm, friendly, responsible, care giver. We had a family emergency and required help on very short notice. Valerie came through 100% and the kids love her. She stepped in and took grandma's place without skipping a beat. We are very lucky to have her...
Alyce L.
Karen R.
McHenry, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Honest, Personable, Responsible, Compassionate And Dedicated Caregiver /Nanny For Six Families
4.6
(21)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
My first experience as a childcare provider is when I was a young teenager. Later, I worked with special needs children as a bus driver and teaching assistant for eight years. I have worked with families who had infants, preschool and school-aged children as a nanny since 2011. I fully enjoy being a nanny and I am in excellent...
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Karen looked after my 3 children ages 4, 6, and 8 for 2 weeks while they were in between schools. She was not just on time but early every single day. Karen jumps in and helps immediately without any direction, which was useful in our chaotic house! She is sweet...
Sonja B.
5.0
(1)
I've been working with kids with special needs and disabilities for the last four years through the Penguin Project of McLean County as well as being a student aide in the Rochester school district. This is a special group that utilizes the acting talents of kids with special needs and disabilities with a peer mentor on stage....
Marybeth S.
Round Lake, IL
$35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a registered nurse from the Philippines, I have worked as a private caregiver for almost 9 years in the Chicago area.
I am very committed, dedicated, and passionate. I take my task and responsibility very seriously, I create a system and take the initiative to improve care and comfort. I make sure I add value and quality of...
5.0
"MaryBeth was part of a team of caregivers that provided home-based care for my 96 year old mother in the period preceding her death.
Mary Beth was kind and caring, and engaged effectively with my mom. I would highly recommend MaryBeth for similar jobs."
Victor C.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in childcare since 1999. In those years I have worked at daycare centers and cared for ages 6 weeks to 12 years old and special needs.
From 2005 to 2012 I was a preschool teacher and enjoyed every minute of it.
I have also had nanny positions which was also a very enjoyable experience. During that time I cared for...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Stephanie is a wonderful babysitter and our girls love her."
Jami H.
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Anna, 30 yrs old, live in McHenry, mom of two girls age 5yrs and 2 yrs. Experience in formal daycares and in-home care. Have worked with highly sensitive infants, autistic and special needs children, and ages from 6 weeks-14 yrs old. I am CPR and first aid trained, certification is out of date though! I am available...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ana was very kind and enjoyable to be around with my daughter. She watched her for a date night and we were very pleased. "
Paige N.
Sophia D.
McHenry, IL
$10-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am interested in your care job!! I have 14 years experience taking care of children of all ages. Also special needs kids. I am CPR certified and I have taken college courses on early child development and early learning. I am very out going and have alot of energy. I love being outside, teaching, and exercising. I'm...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophia has been phenomenal; she has been taken care of my 2-yo daughter for about a year.
Reliability & Flexibility
I work in the City and my schedule is dependent on a lot (train schedules, meetings, work events, etc) and Sophia has been very flexible,...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Thanks for taking time out of your schedule to look at my profile!
My name is Lisa and I graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor's of Arts and Science in Theater Design and Production. During my years there, I've learned such skills as sewing, various arts and crafts methods, and managing teams of people....
Lisa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Lisa to watch our two boys, one of which has special needs. Lisa was always punctual and always took good care of the boys. She was always patient and our kiddos loved seeing her everyday. We would definitely recommend Lisa for any of your childcare needs."
Shelby M.
4.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am the mother of a 20 yr old son, a 26-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 6-year-old boy. I have over 15 years babysitting and Nanny experience with all ages as well as special needs care. I find joy in helping children learn and grow. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, going to parks and taking nature walks. I am...
Dawn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her."
Shannon C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Rhonda. I am CNA Certified and also have my certificate in dialysis. I have been doing home healthcare for the past 8 years. I recently cared for a gentlemen that's wheelchair bound and has heart, renal and diabetes. I transfer him from bed to wheelchair, to bathing, to dressing, prepare and serve meals, check...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name's Sammy and I am currently looking for a job while I take online college classes. I have one cat and 10 siblings, one with special needs and I have been babysitting my whole life between siblings, family, friends and professionally. I love taking care of people especially children. My hobbies include music...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Abigail B.
McHenry, IL
$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello, My name is Abby and I am looking for a caregiver job with kids of all ages. I previously worked as a Registered Behavioral Technician with over a year of ABA experience and would love to expand to the caregiving side. I would Ideally like a position with children that have special needs, as I am pursuing a career in that...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I am the mother to two wonderful boys both who have special needs. My oldest is 6 and has severe ADHD with possible bi-polar, and my younger one is 3 with failure to thrive and GERD. Both are very active boys who have kept me on my feet. I am very used to speech/occupation/physical therapies as they both have IEP's through the...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Kaitlyn A.
Antioch, IL
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Katie. I have had lots of experience with kids. I started working with kids when I was a freshman in high school. I have worked with infants to 15-year-olds as well as those with special needs. I love to do arts and crafts. I enjoy watching everyone get their creative juices flowing while doing the crafts. I also...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
I have cared for people with special needs in the past and I love what I do. I have a niece with Down syndrome and she always brings a smile to my face.
I have worked with special needs children as a special needs bus driver and summer school teacher's assistant for eight year. I have a cover letter and resume that I will bring to an interview. Thank you.
My experience with special needs services is that I worked in a nursing home in Lake Bluff. I worked as a RTA (restorative therapist assistant). I worked there for about a year and a half, and I worked in the rehabilitation department. I have also done other various in-home care for seniors, for a woman who was a paraplegic.
Hannah B.
Fox Lake, IL
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am 20 years old and I currently teach at school for children on the spectrum. Everyday we manage bathroom/diapers, speech, OT, math, ELA, movement, and sensory stimulation. In my class we have self-injurious kids that I manage and help them find better ways to cope.
Hi, I'm Kaila. I currently work at an elementary school with kids between the ages of 5-7 . I have also worked at a middle school with kids between the ages of 12- 13 . I have 2 younger siblings that are 13 & 10 that I have babysat since they were toddlers. I have nannied 3 kids ages between 1- 6 during the summer of 2023. In...
Kaila can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kame M.
Round Lake, IL
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a patient and creative childcare provider with five years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to pursue a career as a nanny, and I've had the pleasure of supporting families in this role ever since.
I believe in open and honest communication with...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Spring Grove, IL
Valerie R.
5.0
Valerie is a warm, friendly, responsible, care giver. We had a family emergency and required help on very short notice. Valerie came through 100% and the kids love her. She stepped in and took grandma's place without skipping a beat. We are very lucky to have her in our lives.
- Alyce L.
Karen R.
5.0
Karen is very nice and has a vast range of experience in a variety of areas. She babysat our 2 1/2 year old boy for a week during the day when we were in the Lake Geneva area. She was very good at taking our toddler to fun activities such as the playground, sandbox and local library. Very...
- Ian G.
Marybeth S.
5.0
MaryBeth was part of a team of caregivers that provided home-based care for my 96 year old mother in the period preceding her death.
Mary Beth was kind and caring, and engaged effectively with my mom. I would highly recommend MaryBeth for similar jobs.
- Victor C.
Stephanie K.
5.0
Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do extras such as education. Our family loved our time with her and our kids miss her. We only made a change due to one of us deciding to stay home with our kids...
- Care member
Anna N.
5.0
Ana was very kind and enjoyable to be around with my daughter. She watched her for a date night and we were very pleased.
- Paige N.
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Ratings for Spring Grove, IL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Spring Grove, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.