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Find special needs caregivers in West Chicago, IL that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in West Chicago, IL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in West Chicago, IL

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Jackie L.


West Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

4.3

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Hello! My name is Jackie, I am 21 years old and currently live in West Chicago! I have been a nanny for the past year and a half, and have babysat for different families since I was 12 years old, including various ages from newborn to teenagers along with different special needs. I speak English fluently and took 6 years of...
Jackie can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jackie interviewed for our position. She was earlier than me (and I'm always early) and very professional in her responses. While still being professional, you could tell that she has a bubbly personality that works well with being a nanny and I was very impressed...

Anna P.

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Tamara A.


West Chicago, IL

$20-27/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked for help at home which was Lutheran social services prior to that I've worked with many different clients ranging from dementia and Parkinson's disease along with special need children I've worked for over 12 years
Tamara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"A joy to have around. Does the little things that count."

Robert And Susan F.

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Tamara A.


West Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver/ Nanny . Looking For Full/ Part Time For The Summer.

Worked with wide range of ages from toddlers to high school (special education). For over 30 years. My jobs have been at KCSEC and multiple school districts in my area. My evaluations have always been above and beyond the performance levels required. Prior to this I've worked with infants on up in age . I have a lifetime of...
I'd describe my personality as understanding, caring, and positive. I started caring for people with special needs when I started at my daycare job. In my spare time, I like to read and watch tv.
Hello! My name is Krishna and I'm 24 years old. I have lived in West Chicago, IL for about 20 years now! I have my Bachelors in Social Work and currently work at a non-profit in DuPage County. I've had years (10+) of experience in caregiving with a variety of ages. I am CPR certified, have my own vehicle, and do not smoke. I...
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Gina S.


Wheaton, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Independent Person/ Specialize With Alzheimer's /Dementia And Parkinson's/ Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Concierge Service / Assisted Living Elder Care/ Child Care/ Special Needs Care/ I Offer the following: * Covid Vaccinated* Friendly Companionship * Bathing & Dressing Assistance * Errands * Light Housekeeping * Meal Preparation * Shopping * Flexible Hourly Care * Specialize & Certified With Alzheimer's & Dementia * Hospice Care*...
Gina can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional care and support provided by Gina towards my Mom. Gina demonstrated an extraordinary level of compassion, empathy, and kindness that went above and beyond. Gina not only attended to my Mom’s physical needs but...

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Joelle S.


Wheaton, IL

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Active, Fun, And Safe Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Joelle. I have had various experiences when it comes to caring for kids. I taught English in Korea for several months during different years. Additionally, I worked as an equestrian camp counselor for the past two years. I have babysat kids of all ages, from 0-15 years old, and have been a paid babysitter for...
Joelle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Joelle was fun and playful and my kids will miss her!"

Alyssa S.

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Tracy S.


Bartlett, IL

$21-23/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider/Senior Care and Special Needs Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of child care experience, within a daycare facility, nannying, directing and teaching a church bible school, and providing home daycare out of my house. I have my CNA license and I am CPR certified with infants through adults. I am extremely compassionate and I love children and animals! I enjoy care giving...
Tracy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Can't say enough good things. Watched our little boy from 9 weeks until he was almost 3 years old. Reliable, super friendly, nicest family that I could have asked for to watch our little guy!"

Christina K.

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Doris A.


Schaumburg, IL

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

work experience as a nanny with special need children around 5 years I love to work with kids I am very responsible, loving , patient, honest, respectful. I am mother of two beautiful boys also I work as rehab aide , nursing assistant, I graduated as nurse (LPN) in 2012 I have around 12 years of career experience working with...
Doris can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Doris was great with my kids. Very reliable. We will continue to re hire her."

Evangeline E.

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Holly P.


Saint Charles, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

I truly enjoy helping all populations, Seniors, Children and special need clients. I have experience working with all listed above.
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Lorraine G.


Glendale Heights, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time / As Needed Care Giver Available!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Lorraine. I m 34yrs old. I'm a certified nurses assistant and have completed 3 yrs towards a nursing degree. I have experience taking care of children and adults with special needs. I am naturally patient, loving and nurturing. I believe in treating the people I care for with respect and as though they are a...
5.0
"Lorraine assisted me with transportation and after care of surgery. She is dependable, kind, willing to run errands for me. Would highly recommend her and would definitely hire her again. She was so nice and a pleasure to have with me as I recovered. 5 stars!"

Susan C.

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Paula E.


North Aurora, IL

$15-20/hr10 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

CPR

CNA

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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Taylor K.


Geneva, IL

$15-25/hr2 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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Clemonce M.


Wheaton, IL

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had a good amount of experience with special needs from young to old. I have been working through Care for sometime now and love the families I work for. I am very positive and upbeat, very patient and kind, and do everything I can to make my client feel loved and comfortable and happy.
5.0
"Clem is the best caregiver I have ever had. She helps me by making great suggestions on how to make my life simpler and easy for me! She is very dependable. Punctual and very dependable! She is sweet and kind! And is a very hard worker! She compassionate and...

Elle A.

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Lorraine G.


Glendale Heights, IL

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Bilingual Experienced College Student Available for Babysitting

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I enjoy working with children of all ages. I've been working with children since I was 15 years old. But I've been a professional nanny since 20. I have excellent references upon request. I finished my associates degree and completed 3 years towards a nursing degree. I am a certified nurses assistant. I reside in Glendale...
Lorraine can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Lorraine helps us out part-time and is very engaging with our 2 boys. She is great about communicating, organized, and on time. My house looks great when I come home and she does things without me even having to ask! "

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Emily B.


Wheaton, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Fun-Loving Nanny With Experience!

Hi, my name is Emily! I am a licensed paraprofessional and substitute teacher, with experience from babies to young adults! I have also been a nanny since 2017. With all of my years nannying, I have cared for only children and multiple siblings (and have overseen countless play dates), and I am comfortable with pretty much any...
Emily can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily nannied for me for a year and she still helps me with the kids whenever I need her. Emily is punctual, responsive, reliable, and treats my children like they are her own. My kids adore her and are so happy every time they get to spend time with her. She’s a...

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Sydney R.


Batavia, IL

$20-30/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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.

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Starla B.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider-Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Starla. I'm a Mom, mentor, teacher, Chef, and so much more. I begin caring for children at a very young age. I've worked with babies, toddlers, elementary ages kids, teenagers, I also have experience working with special needs kids. I provided childcare from home and nannied for several families. I'm fun, loving,...
Starla can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ms. Starla is wonderful! So good with the kids of all ages! She has been helping me and my family for 7 years! We love her!"

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Elena S.


Aurora, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Engaging And Gentle Caretaker For Little Ones

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a young, married woman who left my corporate job over a year ago to come back to what I love - childcare! I have a decade of experience babysitting and nannying for a wide range of children and family situations, including infants as young as 1-month-old, children with special needs, and families with up to 5 children. I...
Elena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Elena is very experienced, responsible, and reliable. She is kind and good-natured, creative and fun, understanding of children’s antics but also able to firmly set boundaries and expectations. She has experience with special needs. My children LOVE her. I highly...

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Gina S.


Wheaton, IL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Gina Marie's Concierge Service

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Gina Marie (NON-AGENCY) and I offer the following services: * Friendly Companionship * Bathing and Dressing * Errands * Light Housekeeping * Meal preparation * Medication Reminder * Shopping * Flexible Hourly Care * Transportation * Certified in Memory Loss and Human Services...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Chicago, IL

Jackie L.

5.0

Jackie was so helpful! I always came home to a clean house with dishes done and the vacuum ran. She came up with fun games for the kids to play. She would educate me on how to better help my kids based off of things she is learning in school. She also would ALWAYS do my returns for me.

- Gabriella C.

Tamara A.

5.0

A joy to have around. Does the little things that count.

- Robert And Susan F.

Gina S.

5.0

Gina was a loving, caring and professional caregiver loved by the entire family.

- Care member

Joelle S.

5.0

Joelle did a great job as 1 of 2 sitters for a situation that involved 3 kids of different ages and a dog. She arrived on time and immediately jumped in especially connecting with the child who was more shy. It was a one time need for us but I would certainly recommend her.

- Nancy B.

Tracy S.

5.0

Can't say enough good things. Watched our little boy from 9 weeks until he was almost 3 years old. Reliable, super friendly, nicest family that I could have asked for to watch our little guy!

- Christina K.

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