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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Sugar Grove, IL

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Sugar Grove, IL

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Lisa E.


Sugar Grove, IL

$15-28/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced Private In Home Caregiver

5.0

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Hello! I am an experienced caregiver, both personally and professionally. I actually owned and operated a home care business however I prefer to build the trust and relationship that comes with providing 1:1 care. I prefer to work with children or young adults with special needs, however I have a wide variety of experience...
5.0
"Lisa answered a plea for help as a caregiver to my quadriplegic husband who recently went on a ventilator and feeding tube. She came with experience in both and attended training before he was released home. She has management and organizational skills that have...

Valerie E.

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Norma T.


Sugar Grove, IL

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Excellent Resource For Any Special Needs

I have extensive experience caring for both adults, children, infants and babies with special needs. I am extremely patient and careful not just with how I approach the care duties but also, partnering with the parents and guardians responsible in the care plan or regular duties and schedules. I am honest, dependable and very...
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Ally S.


Sugar Grove, IL

$23-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

Hello! I'm Ally and I have a bachelor's degree in Special Education from Illinois State University and am a licensed teacher! Two years ago I taught in CPS as a special education teacher at an elementary school (1st-3rd grade teacher)! Last year, I moved to Japan and taught English to students from 2 to 16 years old! Prior to my...
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Danielle J.


Sugar Grove, IL

$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi There! I'm Danielle! I have 13 years experience working with kids of all ages starting in middle school watching my neighborhood's kids while they ran errands, to working in daycare centers as well as center for children with special needs! I'm very detail oriented and follow instructions closely, being sure to care for your...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hi! My name is Christine and I am looking for a companion job for a senior citizen. I have always been passionate about taking care of people. This is what I was put on Earth to do. I have four (adult) children of my own. I have many years of experience working with special-needs individuals. I am very down-to-earth and...
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Lara B.


Aurora, IL

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Present And Attentive Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom to 4 adult daughters. My youngest was born with Spina Bifida and is a paraplegic. I have 10 years caring for several families w/ twins (as early as 3 weeks) and a set of quads (6 weeks and premature) and 3 singletons. I have considerable experience w/ newborns multiples, toddlers, & children with special needs. I can...
Lara can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Lara is still part of our family even though she hasn't watched our kids in years. She loved and cared for my children like they were her own. We had twin babies and a 3 year old when she started with and was always loving, thoughtful, and kind with the children....

Robin H.

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Paula E.


North Aurora, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Help-N-U At Home

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

Special Needs Care

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.

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Chelsea B.


Aurora, IL

$25/hr • 16 yrs exp

Full-time Provider Available

I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. My 16 years of experience and background in education have equipped me with the skills to create a nurturing environment where children thrive. I believe in open communication with parents and regularly provide updates about...
Chelsea can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Chelsea has always been a very responsible person. From a very early age she has exhibited leadership qualities whether it be with her friends, relatives or peers at church. She always takes the initiative when it comes to goals and responsibilities. From a very...

Stephanie B.

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Susan E.


Elburn, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Happiness For Me Is Defined By Serving Others And Making A Contribution In This World .

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello I am looking for the opportunity to serve your loved one and family with the most dignity and respect and kindness one has to offer. I have my associates in science towards nursing . I also have extensive background serving special needs , elderly , and home bound. I enjoy this work. I do believe this is my calling . I...
Susan can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Susan was kind and caring with my mother. She was always very attentive and spent her time talking and interacting with her. "

Care member

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Taylor K.


Geneva, IL

$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

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.
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Muriel C.


Batavia, IL

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kind, Caring, And Patient Caregiver

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
"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...

Jeff H.

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Sydney R.


Batavia, IL

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Summer Nanny

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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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.

7 years of caregiving experience! I specialize in work with special needs but my skills can be used on ages across the board :)
Heather can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Stephanie A.


Batavia, IL

$20-40/hr • 7 yrs exp

I have 7 years of experience in a special recreation setting. I spent 6 years working part-time, assisting, leading, and facilitating recreation programs for people with disabilities. I now work full-time as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, where I get to plan, facilitate, and lead recreation programming in a professional...
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Emily C.


North Aurora, IL

$17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I have been in childcare (babysitting, schools for special needs, therapy for special needs) for most of my life. I have experience caring for children aged 2-14. I believe in having fun, being outdoors, teaching skills in context (such as tying shoes etc.) and having a positive relationship rather than just being a babysitter.
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kris H.


Elburn, IL

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Former Preschool Teacher With 23 Years Nanny Experience.

For 2+ years I was a Nanny for a family with a child with Autism. I have taken care of his medicine, taken him to therapy and done some work with him in the home and taken him to activities. In college I worked with children in Special Olympics.
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Shaundra W.


Geneva, IL

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

With a warm heart and expert hands, I bring over 8 years of dedicated teaching experience to the table, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Child Development and Family Studies. My journey has been enriched by over 12 years of nurturing as a babysitter and nanny, where I've honed my ability to create a safe and engaging...
Shaundra can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

I have been working in childcare for the past 3 years. This summer I worked as a summer camp counselor and worked closely with a child who has brittle bone disease, and I took great joy in caring for her and helping out where needed. I also have ADHD myself and have several friends on the autism spectrum. I have spent a lot of...
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Gloria G.


Aurora, IL

$38/hr • 10 yrs exp

Raised 5 children of my own. plus an additional 15 years experience with child care from new born to young adults, as well as special needs with 6 years experience. Grandma of 10
Gloria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lisa S.


Plano, IL

$20-35/hr • 3 yrs exp

I'm a mom of four adult children and 1 grandchild. I love being around kids! I also have experience with special needs. Willing to help meal prep and light house cleaning.
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sugar Grove, IL

Lisa E.

5.0

Lisa answered a plea for help as a caregiver to my quadriplegic husband who recently went on a ventilator and feeding tube. She came with experience in both and attended training before he was released home. She has management and organizational skills that have enabled me to be less stressed...

- Valerie E.

Lara B.

5.0

Lara is our life saver. She is our part time nanny who started with us when my twins were 3 weeks old and has been with us for the last year. She comes with years of multiples experience and is great with children, especially newborns. She is punctual, willing to stay later if needed and always...

- Stephanie G.

Paula E.

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 dependable and punctual. Paula...

- Janet P.

Chelsea B.

5.0

Chelsea has always been a very responsible person. From a very early age she has exhibited leadership qualities whether it be with her friends, relatives or peers at church. She always takes the initiative when it comes to goals and responsibilities. From a very young age Chelsea has shown an...

- Stephanie B.

Susan E.

5.0

She was a 24/7 caregiver for my husband on hospice. She was devoted to his care, turning him, tending his meds, taking vitals and she helped me with household things. I found her to be respectful of property, honest, dependable, and a very positive attitude.

- Care member

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