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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 $18/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in West Chicago, IL

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Tracy D.


West Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 19 years of experience in childcare as a Director. I have experience with all ages 6 weeks to 12 years. I love arts and crafts, outdoor play and plan a curriculum with weekly themes. I have experience with toilet training, special needs, allergies and difficult behaviors. Currently obtaining my Bachelor's degree in...
Tracy can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"She watched my three year old and 6 month old for a few years. They call her auntie. They still call her to talk to her and they are in kindergarten and 2nd grade otherwise we would still use her!"

Tracy D.

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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, companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services & 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...
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
"Gina was a loving, caring and professional caregiver loved by the entire family."

Care member

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Tracy S.


Bartlett, IL

$20-21/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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
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

CNA

CPR

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

CNA

CPR

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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is currently caring for my 2 girls (3 yo and 6 yo) and she is great. She takes the girls to activities and play dates. She is a natural with kids! We are very happy with her. "

Patricia V.

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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, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She has such a kindhearted spirit and is amazing with kids. She is a safe driver and great cook!"

Care member

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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!"

Care member

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Lorie G.


Saint Charles, IL

$32/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver- HAPPY TO ASSIST !

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Life can be challenging as is... even more so for people with specific disabilities- I'm passionate about assisting men and ladies with special challenges lead fulfilling lives by assisting with daily living tasks so that they can be as independent as they desire to be :) Most of my experience is in assisting people with...
5.0
"Lorie took care of my father when we were on vacation. She was wonderful. She kept the house clean and was great with my father. I would hire her again in a heartbeat."

Kris C.

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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...

Care member

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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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Candace W.


South Elgin, IL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I raised my own children, my son (33) and my daughter (23). Over the past 20 years, I have served as a toddler teacher, and home-daycare provider, and served 4 different families as a nanny for the last decade. I also have experience working with people with special needs. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoy working with...
Candace can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"I have known her on a business and personal level. I was her manager at her place of employment. Candace is very flexible, caring, dedicated and loving. Candace was loved by all the families at the daycare not to mention the children loved her. Candace was in...

Karen Z.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Chicago, IL

Tracy D.

5.0

She always feeds my son plenty of fruit and healthy snacks. She plans adorable art projects for him, and he always asks to go back.

- Megan H.

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

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.

Doris A.

5.0

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

- Evangeline E.

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