Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Westchester, IL

Hello, my name is Laurie. I worked as an RN on a post surgical unit for 13 years. The last 4 years while working as RN I was the assistant manager of the post surgical floor. A couple of years ago I resigned to provide full time care to my 3 special needs children. I have absolutely loved being home with my children! But as time...

Laurie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

Laurie B.

Westchester, IL

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Laurie

I love making connections with patients and their families. My experience ranges from medication administration to more complex tasks such as wound and ostomy care. However what I found the most rewarding in my career was assisting with tasks that while viewed as simple, make the biggest difference in someone's day... helping...

Laurie can also help with: Respite care, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Miriam T.

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Energetic Nanny

5.0

(3)

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have been a full-time nanny for about 15 years now. My experience is from premature babies to middle school-aged kids, also kids with special needs. I am very patient and a loving person. Love to be outdoors, doing activities, singing, reading and dancing with kids. I have my own car willing to use to transport kids...

Miriam can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Miriam did great watching our 1 year old daughter. She can be a little shy and before I left she was already comfortable with her. Miriam was great."

Erik W.

Karla V.

$30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Future Teacher, Love Working With Children

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Nice to meet you. My name is Karla and I am a senior in University and emerging teacher with license in K-12th grades. As a nanny I have experience working with different ages; infants, toddles, etc. I've worked in different daycares as a teacher assistant and different families from all backgrounds, including children...

Karla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance

Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Karla is amazing- gentle, kind, dependable, and safe."

Meg P.

Cynthia H.

$25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Mama C / Encourager Of Children

5.0

(5)

I have 6+years of experience in foster care at SOS Children's Village in Lockport. I have fostered approximately 30 children, and loved the experience and my foster families. I recently moved back to Chicago in September of 2022. Before moving back to Chicago I was a member of my church in Joliet for 17 years and I was involved...

Cynthia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Cynthia is a very hard worker and takes great care and pride when working with children. She is so invested in making sure she provides the best care for your little one. She loves to read and listen to music with my two year old, and has even taught her new...

Lynnette V.

Branndi C.

Hillside, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny Position

5.0

(31)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I attended college, and although I didn't receive a degree I was given several opportunities to be an assistant teacher & a lead teacher in different daycare facilities because of my qualifications & background in child development. I've taught from infant- 5 years... I have 20 years in teaching, & 30+ years working with...

Branndi can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0

"My two girls, 3 and 6, loved hanging out with Branndi. She kept them busy and happy with fun activites. She also helped out this struggling mom when I couldn't find reliable care! An absolute gem"

Care member

Virginija S.

Willowbrook, IL

$21-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Vaccinated Caregiver With Experience In Childrens Care And Senior Care

5.0

(1)

Dedicated caregiver with 23 years of experience providing exceptional care to children, elders, and patients with disabilities. I am skilled in assisting with daily living activities, meal preparation and personal care. Previously worked in the Rehabilitation center in Europe with children and adults as a physical therapist....

5.0

"Virginija is a very compassion , dedicated person providing care with exceptional skills including personal care , daily activities, management , security comfort and trust with her attentive approach ! Highly recommended "

Care member

Dania G.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced & Dynamic Childcare Provider

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Dynamic and highly dependable Childcare Provider and Educator with over 13 years of experience. Background in Early Childhood Education and Childhood Development. Extensive special needs experience. Dedicated to helping shape children into confident, intelligent, and empathetic people who will carry those traits on into...

Dania can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0

"We cannot express enough how much we have loved having Dania become part of our family! Dania assisted with our three children ages newborn to four years old for almost 2 years! Our two oldest children are autistic and require specialized therapy. Dania...

Laurie B.

Kaeleen E.

River Grove, IL

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hi! I am a certified nursing assistant/patient care technician. I have experience working as a CNA at a nursing rehabilitation facility. I've had training with younger patients, special needs, and of course elderly. I currently work in an ICU at Elmhurst Hospital for the last two years: My skills range from transportation,...

Kaeleen can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more

Skills:

CNA

5.0

"Kaeleen is very patient, caring and sweet with children.She is extremely responsible, strategic, playful, and I feel very safe knowing she's trained in critical care and can perform CPR and the Heimlich maneuver. "

Care member

Cami B.

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced, Professional, Educated, Highly Recommended Caregiver!

5.0

(1)

28-Year-old hardworking, self-motivated worker with strong knowledge of psychology and healthcare as well as customer service, social skills, and office duties. Certified in CPR, non-smoking, reliable car, & experience with animals. Associate's degree in General Studies, over 100 credits of Psychology courses. I worked as an...

Cami can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more

5.0

"Cami was very engaged with my children and was not on her phone like most people these days. I rate a A+++"

Care member

Jasmyn B.

Justice, IL

$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver With Plenty Of Experience

5.0

(4)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm a new mom of a wonderful 2-year-old babygirl and I'm only interested in occasional evening or weekend gigs. I've been working with a fantastic family's non verbal 23-year-old son with special needs for the past 6 years and I enjoy it immensely. I have over 9 years of combined experience working in schools as a...

5.0

"Jasmyn helps our family care for my special needs son and she has been a great addition to our team. She's consistent, attentive, caring, reliable and very nurturing. He took to her immediately. She's made my entire families life easier and more pleasant."

Tracy V.

Heather V.

$26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available Full/Part-Time

3.9

(9)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have been a professional nanny for 26 wonderful years. I also have been an Assistant Teacher and a nanny for special needs children. I believe that all children are special and true gifts. I have a lot of fun and creative ideas for art projects, games and playtime. I have alot of experience helping with potty training. I am...

Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"We loved having Heather as our nanny and we were so sad when our time with Heather ended (our fault)! Heather is extremely punctual and reliable. She was our nanny from winter to summer of 2022. Heather was great with our one year old son and was a huge help to us!...

Brian R.

Todd M.

Oak Park, IL

$25-49/hr • 10 yrs exp

Reliable Special Needs Provider

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been working with special needs children and adults for over 25 years. I taught drama to developmentally disabled adults and taught or tutored most school subjects to elementary, teen, and adult learners in classrooms, homes, non-profits, and tutoring centers. I have earned masters degrees in middle-secondary education and...

5.0

"Todd M. serves as our after-school tutor for our 11-year old daughter (6th GR) and 9-year old son (3rd GR). My husband and I both work full-time. We have enlisted Mr. M. to work with our children M-F from 3pm- 7pm. He picks them up from school and brings them home...

Jennifer W.

Elizabeth F.

Lombard, IL

$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Happy Helper

5.0

(3)

Hello! My name is Elizabeth. I am a energetic, loving nanny who absolutely adores children! I have a passion for child care and love helping families! I aim to bring positivity, love, and creativity into the house of my nanny family. I do my best to go the extra mile. I love finding age appropriate activities to do with my...

Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"Elizabeth was great with our children! She helped out with homework and was always finding new things for the kids to do! She has a great personality and you can tell she obviously cares!"

Elaine F.

Alexis S.

Berwyn, IL

$17-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a dedicated advocate for people with disabilities. I have worked in this field for about 6 years. I have loved every step of this journey, this is why I am currently going to grad school to pursue a career in occupational therapy. I have worked I'm a in home and clinic setting and understanding the stressors not only for...

Kaitlin B.

$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have babysat for 5 years. I worked as a one on one companion with a child who has special needs for the past 3 years. I enjoy playing games with the kids and am very adaptable to meet schedule needs.

Kaitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her. "

Ling L.

Dania G.

$18-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Parents! I've been a professional in childcare and education for 13+ years. As a daycare teacher, tutor, babysitter, summer camp counselor, and nanny, I've worked with children with special needs in several different capacities. I have specific and extensive experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD, Down...

Priscila M.

Downers Grove, IL

$30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Professional Babysitter

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi Family, I am a professional Nanny with the following certifications and experiences: More than 15, 000 thousand hours proven with children from 0 to 8 years old. (Certified By Cultural care Au pair) - Aid CPR AED certified (American Heart Association). - Special Needs Experience:(Autism and ADHD). - Managing ADHD, Autism,...

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

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Priscila is a natural. We were immediately comfortable having her care for our 1 year old daughter. I can't recommend her enough! "

Care member

Branndi C.

Hillside, IL

$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

5.0

(2)

Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...

Branndi can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands

5.0

"Branndi is a very great listener that is able to come up with solutions to problems. She is very cheerful and brightens any room she enters. She is very organized and timely."

Care member

Rosaura C.

$22-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)