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42 special needs caregivers are listed in Urbana, IL

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Urbana, IL

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Maia C.


Champaign, IL

$20/hr7 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Maia and I am interested in helping your family out! I am currently a senior at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and am majoring in Psychology with a minor in Spanish. I have taken a variety of child development and developmental psychology courses, and I have received the Seal of Biliteracy,...
Maia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Lillie P.


Champaign, IL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 22 years old! I have around 3 years of experience working with a variety of ages from infants to pre-teen. I have worked in 2 daycares one as an assistant teacher and the other as the lead teacher. I worked in the toddlers room (ages 1 1/2-2) as well as the twos room (ages 2-3). I have also worked at a special needs...
Lillie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Sydney R.


Champaign, IL

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi I am Sydney! I am a student at the University of Illinois studying Animal Sciences. I am compassionate, friendly, responsible, and will be a perfect match to care for your children! I have a deep passion to care for both animals and children. I have experience babysitting since I was in high school up to now. My parents are a...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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"Sydney babysits our youngest son one afternoon a week after pre-school so that his mom and I can work. She is an extremely loving and energetic person who is always up for whatever games that he wants to play! She was also willing to take a seizure first aid...

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Ally A.


Champaign, IL

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a disability studies major at a small university in Nashville, TN. I've been babysitting for several years, have worked with kids with and without special needs in camp settings, and am a well-seasoned oldest daughter. I'm gentle and empathetic and love connecting with kids. I absolutely love my creative hobbies, and...
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Brenda M.


Champaign, IL

$15-23/hr10 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.
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Amanda M.


Champaign, IL

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Looking To Help You

Hello! I am looking to help you and your family. I have a love for children with special needs. I am currently teaching a self contained special education class on the east side of Indy, but would love to expand my heart to you as well!
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Addie I.


Champaign, IL

$15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

My experience has been working with special needs children at a summer camp as a camp counselor. I am passionate in getting to know each child in any way, and finding things that interest them so that they can learn, and have an experience while doing so in a way that is best for them.
Hello my name is Tyliah, I would I love to help out with your kiddo(s)! I'd describe my personality as Outgoing, Creative & Kind I like working with kids because kids have a special place in my heart. Children are the most impressionable and I love being apart of molding our future adults. All kids deserve love and I am a...
With over a decade of experience nannying, I have experience caring for children with ADHD, ODD and Down Syndrome.

Kari T.


Champaign, IL

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have worked as a personal assistant for people who have cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy. I enjoy caring for people and making people happy.

Jahnellia B.


Champaign, IL

$15/hr5 yrs exp

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I have over 8 years of experience being a nanny. I am originally from Chicago but relocated to Central Illinois for college. I have a Bachelors of Social Work and work as a Child Welfare specialist. I am currently looking for a nannying position that involves nights and weekends exclusively, since I work during normal business...
Jahnellia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
I grew up with a younger brother with who has autism, ADHD and a severe learning disability. He also faced developmental and speech delays growing up. I have also worked with family friends' children who have autism and learning disabilities and am experienced with providing care for them. Furthermore, I was a psychology major...
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Mary R.


Rantoul, IL

$11-16/hr7 yrs exp

CNA/CMA

I have had the pleasure of providing long term care for 2 different gentleman providing care as a companion all the way up until end of life.
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Ashley C.


Mahomet, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

I have cared for children between the ages of 3 months and 17 years of age in many different capacities. I have worked with special needs children as well as children with mental health needs. I am CPR certified and a counselor by day. Please contact me if you need an evening or weekend sitter or housecleaner!
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Mackenzie M.


Sidney, IL

$25-28/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Mackenzie and I look forward to working with you! I love bonding with others and being able to assist where needed to improve quality of life. At my last place of work I was certified as a DSP (direct service provider), I am also CPI certified (crisis prevention intervention). I worked in a group home with 8 high...
Mackenzie can also help with: Live-in home care, transportation, light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
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Lindsey H.


Mahomet, IL

$15-19/hr1 yrs exp

I'm a Certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired who also has a sibling with special needs. I believe this makes me uniquely qualified to understand your family dynamics and support needs.
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Mackenzie M.


Sidney, IL

$16-19/hr1 yrs exp

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...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very patient and kind individual. I have worked in special needs home for 1 year. I am a certified Rehabilitation Aide (DSP). I love doing this type of work and enjoy caring for those with special needs. I find that it is very gratifying work.
I understand it is sometimes difficult for children with special needs but it's also hard for the parents and some people need breaks and I'm here to help if needed.
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Dayanna C.


Rantoul, IL

$15-19/hr5 yrs exp

Autistic Peer Supporter

I am a peer supporter (mentor in a way) that helps children, young adults, as well as older adults. I am passionate about helping my community and would love to work with you and your family with skills. I understand what it's like to feel alone and wouldn't want others to feel that pain.

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