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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Thornton, IL
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years
Special needs caregivers in Thornton, IL
Kimberly R.
Thornton, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kim has been watching my 3 year old son since he was born. I hired her on the spot. She is a wonderful babysitter with a strong work ethic and provides excellent care for my son. In 3 years, she has never missed a day and is always on time. Because of her outgoing...
Colleen C.
I am a retired LPN and certified in CPR. I recently became a licensed substitute teacher in pre-school - 12th grade. I have worked with mentally and physically challenged children for five years. As an LPN, I have worked w children as a home health care nurse.
Nichole W.
Chicago Heights, IL
$20-31/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Nichole. I'm new to the area and seeking my next babysitting opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in the midwest. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. So, naturally, I turned to childcare as a profession at the age...
Nichole can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Very punctual and kind. My daughter is scared of new people but warmed up to her before the night was over. She was very determined to make me feel comfortable with the whole situation. I greatly appreciated everything she did. I would recommend her services 100%...
Care member
Kimberly J.
Chicago, IL
$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was blessed to take care of my special needs daughter and my Mom. It was an honor to serve them. I didn't see them as burdens I saw them as blessings. This is my passion, love Is the key because everybody responses to love. I strongly believe that your job should be centered around your gift.
Cassie J.
Alsip, IL
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been engaged in childcare since the age of 15, and my passion for working with kids has only grown. Currently pursuing a degree in Pediatric Nursing, it's a lifelong dream of mine to contribute to children's well-being. With a 4-year-old brother, I have firsthand experience understanding children. Throughout high school, I...
5.0
(12)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I had the privilege of taking care of my beautiful Mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I also had a child with special needs, her diagnosis were Cerebral Palsy, Seizure Disorder, and she was G Tube fed I was so honored to care for the both of them. Love is the key, anybody and everybody responds to Love. I didn't...
Kimberly can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Ms. J. will care for you child like they are her own. She has a heart of gold and being a care taker is her ministry. She will go above and beyond to ensure the patient or individual get the proper care they need. She has integrity and is selfless. If you can trust...
Brandy J.
Cassie J.
Alsip, IL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Babysitter / Caregiver Part-time Short Available For Short Term Notices.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Ive been working with kids for 3 years. I have worked with twins, special needs, newborns, etc. I am college learning about physical therapy. Eventually I want to specialize special needs physical therapy. I am fun, patient, responsible, and reliable.
Cassie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cassie was wonderful. She was a part-time nanny for us for 2 years. My kids adored her and I loved having her around. She was always upbeat and truly enjoyed the kids which they pick up on. Miss having her. Could not recommend her enough."
Anne M.
4.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've Worked Hands On With Special Needs Children in a School Environment and Adults As A Sitter While Hospitalized. My Special Needs Experience With Children Was With Primary Age To Intermediate Age At A. E. R. O, ECHO And SPEED Special Education, From1997 To 2000. I Worked As A Sitter from 2015 to 2019 At St. James Hospital For...
5.0
"She does a great job with my daughter, very kind."
Julia O.
5.0
(3)
I am a 2nd grade bilingual elementary teacher. My experience goes beyond babysitting. I have had to take care of 20 kids at a time, while also teaching. Therefore, I believe my experience in my classroom will carry on in any babysitting role. I am able to be fun and adventurous with kids but I am also able to teach them and...
Dalia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Very professional, you can tell that Dalia is very passionate and caring when working with children. It was great that she was also an educator and my kids loved learning from her. No family could go wrong with having Ms. M. looking after their precious gems."
Juan C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Dani, and I am a school social worker at an elementary school. I am a licensed social worker with several years of experience working with kids, especially children and adults with special needs such as Autism. My previous job was as a behavior clinician- no tantrum is too big for me to handle!
I have 4 younger...
Danielle can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dani is Amazing! She did everything we asked and more. Our kids loved her and they said she was the best babysitter they have ever had! "
Care member
Kesheva P.
Chicago Heights, IL
$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a registered behavioral Therapist I have been working with children diagnosed with Autism and other mental and behavioral disabilities. I love working with all children of all levels of cognition. Working with a population as such requires additional education and training which I am qualified for.
5.0
"I have a child with autism Kesheva is always so patient with him. Our family absolutely adores her, and she's good at what she does."
Susan M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love my job! What I love most are the amazing people I get to work with. I have over 10 years experience working with students and clients with multiple abilities and diagnoses. I have worked as a paid employee and volunteer for school districts, special need cooperatives and adult service providers. This has given me...
5.0
"Rita is a very calm, competent, and dependable caregiver. She very capably managed many challenging incidents with our special needs son during her tenure with our family. She is trustworthy, pleasant to be around, and is wonderful with kiddos. I strongly...
Charles S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I love children. This is what I am going to school to pursue. I have worked with children for many years. I was a teachers' aide two years with the preschool at my high school. I teach Sunday school at my church to an age group of 2 to 6. I have a cousin who is special needs and I often babysit him. I love children and enjoy...
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Jasmine is very tentative and gentle with my one year old daughter, who is fussy and attached to her dad and I . She is a professional in this field . My daughter cries when we get there and before leaving out the door Jasmine has her to stop crying . Jasmine sends...
Angelique B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is heather I have been a c n a for 16 years and have been doing home care 18 years. I have a clean back ground current CPR card . I am on the nursing registry for both Illinois and Indiana in good standings. I am responsible, caring, compassionate and reliable. services I provide
include but are not limited to...
Julie A.
Munster, IN
$21-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have over 5 years of experience working with special needs clients. I work at a day facility and side by side in group home facilities. I also have family members with disabilities. I know not every client will be a fit, but it also takes time and patience. In which I'm willing to put forth the effort. Please contact me if you...
5.0
(8)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
From a very early age I've known that childcare was going to be the direction in which I wanted to go with my career by eventually becoming a Pediatric Neontal Nurse Practitioner. In high school, I participated in countless organizations in which we were sent out to spend time with regularly developing children as well as...
Chandler can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Our kids took to Chandler very quickly and she had no trouble managing multiple children. She did a great job of getting our kids through dinner, packing up the leftover food, and sending them off to bed. Chandler was very flexible with scheduling and we were able...
Daren J.
Elana C.
Chicago, IL
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of experience as a summer camp councilor taking car of 10+ kids aged 5-10 for 2 hours a day four days a week. Recently, I had the honor of taking over as camp director for our summer drama camp which provided me with the opportunity to work with 42 campers alongside my staff. I had the privilege of being a part...
Elana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
First, I would like to thank you for viewing my profile. I am pleased to tell you that I am a personable and reliable nanny with 10+ years' progressive experience in providing child care and early childhood development. I worked as a Lead Teacher with all age groups at a daycare for 4 years all whilst nannying for multiple...
Asia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We interviewed Asia for a nanny position recently. Ultimately our family care plans changed however I was super impressed with Asia's professionalism, energy, knowledge, and over warm friendly feeling she gives to others around her. I think she would make a great...
Liz C.
Rachel G.
Munster, IN
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I love being around children. I have worked at a special needs pediatric clinic, was a daycare teacher for 2 years, and continue to work with the special needs population.
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Courtney H.
Country Club Hills, IL
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have my bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation and Disabilities Counseling and I am currently getting my master's degree in Occupational Therapy to work with children with special needs. I worked at Daycare for a year working with a mixed of children ages 6months to 12years old, but mainly 3 years olds.
As a future occupational...
Courtney can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Thornton, IL
Kimberly R.
5.0
Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family. We miss her terribly and would hire her again if she moved back to sunny Arizona!
- Andrea G.
Nichole W.
5.0
Very punctual and kind. My daughter is scared of new people but warmed up to her before the night was over. She was very determined to make me feel comfortable with the whole situation. I greatly appreciated everything she did. I would recommend her services 100% and look forward to working with...
- Care member
Kimberly J.
5.0
She's an angel. Caring and kind.
- Jasmine W.
Cassie J.
5.0
Cassie was wonderful. She was a part-time nanny for us for 2 years. My kids adored her and I loved having her around. She was always upbeat and truly enjoyed the kids which they pick up on. Miss having her. Could not recommend her enough.
- Anne M.
Patricia B.
5.0
She does a great job with my daughter, very kind.
- Julia O.
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