Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Wauconda, IL

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Full/part Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

I have spent the past year or so working at a facility for the mentally and developmentally disabled, working as a Hab aide.

5.0

"Caitlin works professionally with children with special needs as her career and uses the skills she's learned within that environment across the care she provides to families! I'm blown away by her skills, her determination, and her attention to detail. If you hire...

Alexis A.

Morgan M.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Meet Me! :)

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I would be so excited to be a part of the family! My passion in life is helping and caring for others, especially children! I am currently attending Grad School to get my Masters in Speech Language Pathology, preferably for children with special needs. I am CPR / First Aid Certified & renewed those certifications this year...

Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Morgan was charming and conscientious. She took excellent care of our toddler. She was personable and fun. Our toddler was instantly at ease and never anxious about being left with someone new. It was a delightful experience."

Susan O.

Jennifer K.

$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time Care Provider Can Adapt To Meet Your Needs

Hi, I'm Jen. I am new to Care. com, and I am excited to work with you and your family. I am a reliable, adaptable, experience person who focuses on the positive of every situation. Laughter and fun are tool I use everyday to connect to people. I've worked with kids and adults with different abilities through Northwest Special...

Jennifer D.

$20/hr • 9 yrs exp

I'm Here To Help Your Loved One

My experience with senior care started with my grandmother. She was wheelchair bound with dementia. I used to take care of her out of her house and as she declined we moved her into my home. She was with me for over 5 years and I cared for her 24/7. Duties included companionship, feeding her, help with hygiene, transferring her,...

Morgan M.

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part - Time Caregiver

I was Nanny to child with special needs from August 2018 to March 2020. I provided care for a 6-year-old with severe down syndrome Monday - Friday from 6-8 a.m. then again after school, 3-6 p.m. I would make and feed him breakfast, pack his backpack with bottles/ lunch, assist him with transportation on and off of the school...

Connor K.

$18-25/hr

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Connor K, and I am looking to get some more experience working with kids and adults who have different needs. I am a graduate of University of Illinois at Chicago where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology. I have lots of experience working with kids who have special needs, most of which was during my time...

Shelby P.

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/Nanny

1.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I am 23. I have many years of experience. I volunteered at a camp for children with special needs. I was a camp counselor and helped take care of them. The youngest child I have ever watched was a 3 months old. I am very responsible and reliable. I have reliable transportation,...

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

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Elizabeth W.

$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was 13. I have taken a care giving class. I have babysat children from infancy-12 years of age. I have worked the past two summers at Western Dupage Special Recreation Association. There, I have worked with children from ages 6-12 with different special needs. I have also worked programs involving...

Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Thanks to Care.com, we are happy to have a nice babysitter for our son, who will be 3 years old on the 3rd of December. Liz is a caring and experienced babysitter. Because we don't have a second car, she has the added ability to pick up and drop off our son. Her...

Michael D.

Donyel H.

$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving Professional Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Donyel and I have over 20 years of experience in providing care to persons with special needs of all ages. With training and certifications including but not limited to Home Healthcare, Adult and Child/Infant CPR/First Aid and AED, Crisis Management, Abuse & Neglect, Alzheimer's/Dementia, Hospice care, and Medication...

Stephanie K.

Ingleside, IL

$25/hr • 20 yrs exp

Part-Time /Full-Time Caregiver

4.7

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with 25 years of experience, I've had the privilege of nurturing and educating young minds, shaping their early development. My passion for childcare stems from my positive babysitting experiences and a deep desire to make a positive impact on children's lives. My patient, calm, and friendly nature...

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

Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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...

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Nicole P.

Island Lake, IL

$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Been Working With Children Of All Ages For More Then Ten Years

4.5

(11)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting when I was 10. I have taken care of children of all ages newborn-teenage. I have worked as a babysitter but mostly as a full time nanny/ house manager. I have experience with multiples as well as special needs. I am also CPR/first-aid certified. I do not have children of my own but do have a niece and a...

Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Nicole was phenomenal with my son. It is quite difficult to find a babysitter/nanny with such patients, understanding, and kindness. My child is Autistic, and nonverbal. He connected with her rather quickly. Nicole did great with keeping up with my sons routines....

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Donyel H.

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Homecare And Childcare Expert With Over 20 Years Of Family Services

3.3

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an educated Caregiver and Consultant with availability throughout Illinois, with domestic & international travel flexibility to clients wherever you may reside. With over 20 years of experience with Homecare, Childcare, Expectant Mothers, Hospice, Respite, Rehabbing, Special Needs, and Family support, well-rounded skill...

Donyel can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, errands, hospice services & more

Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

4.0

"Donyel was loving and thoughtful with our children. She played with them both actively and creatively. Our children loved her. "

Care member

Donyel H.

$28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny Who Teaches With Educational Play!

5.0

(2)

Learning and Playing with children has blessed me with the most wonderful memories of all! Teaching a child to express themselves and communicate through music and sign language (ASL) and watching their frustrations ease, are some of the reasons I became a Nanny. I am a loving Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of...

Donyel can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision

Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0

"Donyel was a nanny to our daughter for almost a year, starting when she was 6 months old. She's by far the best care-taker we've ever had! She's responsible, reliable, loving, nurturing and taught our daughter sign language, dancing, listening, talking and so much...

Maria G.

Anna N.

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Do It All

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

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

Norma M.

Crystal Lake, IL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for children with autism and Down syndrome, ADD/HD. I worked at School District 95 Special Education Department.

5.0

"Norma is knowledgeable, compassionate, reliable and was right there to support our family when we needed help. I felt confident to leave my two boys, one of which is on the spectrum, in her care and would not hesitate to do so again."

Barbara Z.

Dawn C.

$22-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Mother And Nanny

4.0

(7)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am the mother of a 21 yr old son, a 28-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 7-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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

Cary W.

Vernon Hills, IL

$30/hr • 4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hello! My name is Cary & I love working with children to create engaging experiences through an environment that fosters safety, creativity, curiosity, & kindsnes. I have incredibly strong communication skills, reliability, punctuality, maturity, a very high emotional intelligence, & an unmatched sense of integrity. Other...

Cary can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0

"- Cary is well loved and greatly appreciated at the Elementary School From my observation at school. She has an incredible rapport with the staff and teachers as well as the students she was conferencing. The students always expressed how much they enjoyed their...

Maianh P.

Marybeth S.

$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.

Jeffery H.

Cary, IL

$40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Autism Life Coach

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Jeff. I am a Autism Life Coach. I work with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Communication Disorders, Behavior Disorders, and Learning Disabilities. My experience is extensive beginning as a Substitute Teacher in the public schools, as well worked as a Paraprofessional/Job Coach Coordinator at a non-public...

5.0

"What a great life coach and a huge heart for the special needs community. He worked with my son for a couple of years. No a complaint and taught my son with autism a ton!!"

Dawn C.

Karen R.

$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Honest, Personable, Responsible, Compassionate And Dedicated Caregiver /Nanny For Six Families

4.6

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