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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Westmont, IL

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Westmont, IL

Jill C.


Naperville, IL

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

Thoughtful, Responsible Care Giver

I am a responsible adult, capable of caring for seniors and special needs adults. I am a big fan of eating healthy and being active. I base my life around my faith and feel the care of a anyone in need is both an honor and a privilege. I can be trusted and have reliable references. I have a working, insured automobile. I have...
Jill can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision

Jamie R.


Naperville, IL

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked in licensed childcare facilities for about 7 years as a lead teacher, assistant director and director. In these facilities I cared for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. I have also been a nanny for many families as well as have extensive babysitting experience. I am comfortable with caring for multiple children,...
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Jordan F.


Lisle, IL

$27-50/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a school social worker with a passion for nurturing and supporting children's growth and development. With three years of experience caring for children of various ages, I have the expertise to create a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for your child. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creativity and...
Jordan can also help with: Light cleaning

Myla C.


Naperville, IL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Myla, I am currently a sophomore at Illinois State University. I am looking for a summer job and have very open availability from early May to middle of August. I am very open to babysit for any family! Most of my experience working with kids stems from my job as a kids team member at Lifetime. This has allowed me to...
Myla can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Anna P.


Wheaton, IL

$18-50/hr6 yrs exp

About Me!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a 22-year-old recent college graduate from Ohio State University. I am currently working full-time as a pediatric behavioral therapist before beginning graduate school this upcoming fall for occupational therapy! I am fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as well as First Aid/CPR certified for both children and adults. I have...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Jenavieve P.


Lisle, IL

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

Dedicated Care Provider

Hi! I'm Jena, a dedicated caregiver with hands-on experience as a paraprofessional and a strong educational foundation in special education, having completed the coursework portion of a master's degree in the field. My background has equipped me with the skills to provide individualized support, foster growth, and create...
I have lots of experience with special needs children. My little brother and cousin have autism, my niece has Down syndrome and my other little cousin has ADHD. I have personal experience, but I also want to go to school to become a special needs teacher. As of right now, I work as an assistant teacher in an elementary school....

Peggy M.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Love To Engage With Differently Able Individuals

I began my nursing career at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, worked for many years for home care agencies including as an in service Educator and have worked the last 15 years for a local school district as a Classroom Nurse working with disabled students directly in the classroom. I have worked with individuals young...

Megan F.


Riverside, IL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Caregiver Available

I graduated with a degree in Recreation Therapy from Georgia Southern in 2017. Since graduating, I have been a 1:1 paraprofessional for a 16-year-old student with Down syndrome, a therapy aid at a therapeutic preschool and kindergarten for kids with Autism and Down syndrome, a special recreation coordinator for teens & adults,...
Hello, I'm Penny I worked as a RN in Thailand for 9 years then I moved here 3 years ago. I'm not sure what is good fit for me here because I'm not confident say I'm fluent in English so I tried working at restaurants, babysitter , companion and I found out I still love to working with people either suffering some disorder or...

Nijole B.


Downers Grove, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available

I was a math teacher for 20 years in my home country of Lithuania. I also have two children of my own, who have given me a lifetime of experience. One of my jobs was to care for an 18-year-old girl with epilepsy, so I'm comfortable with working with disabled and special-needs children. I also used to work part-time for a family...
Nijole can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

My love for nannying & my love for children has always been there with that being said I have - 5-year-old daughter on the spectrum, I have gone to school, self tutored & have been to support groups to build my knowledge for children with special needs to advocate them properly! not only my daughter but any child I encounter on...

Julie H.


Naperville, IL

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Available M-F 9am-3pm And Occasional Weekends

I have raised a son with special needs for the last 18 years - I have attended numerous therapies and researched as much as possible to help him grow, be happy and successful. I have lots of energy, patience, and get great joy from seeing our special kids smile. I am creative, laugh easily and understand that structure and...

Joan C.


Lyons, IL

$16-26/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Assistant

Greetings Families, my name is Joan! I have childcare experience since my youth, took some early childhood education courses during undergraduate years but then switched majors to what I believed would prep me to serve families at a wider scale. After some years in the field of social services, I 'fell back' in childcare, where...
I have experience teaching children through assisting with the preschool at Naperville North, being a camp counselor and assisting with the special needs programs at my church. My coursework in psychology has given me a background in mental and physical developmental stages for children, children's mental health, and various...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Suzanne K.


Forest Park, IL

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Morning Caregiver Available

My name is Suzie. I have 5 years of experience in senior care and 5+ years of experience with special needs children. I am energetic, physically fit, and equipped for heavy lifting.

Sydney B.


Maywood, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Musical Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello I am a nanny and a graduate of the University of Texas, Austin (Master's in Special Education). I have been working in Chicago for the last 2. 5 years as a nanny, and have 14+ years of nanny and special needs caregiving experience in Texas and Maine. I enjoy integrating children's music and second language learning...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

Laurie B.


Westchester, IL

$30-50/hr10 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: Light cleaning, respite care, companionship, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Hi! I'm a mother of 3, I have experience with special need kids. As I am a mother of a son with down syndrome! I'm very patient and loving. I am also very good at multitasking! I love to socialize and care for others.
Irma can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep

Danielle F.


Addison, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced With A MS In Special Education

I have been fortunate enough to work with children with many different needs. Through the years as a teacher, they have helped me learn much about life. I started as a resource teacher and am now working with students who have many disabilities.

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