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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Wheeling, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Wheeling, IL
5.0
(1)
Highly-dependable, nurturing caregiver who has good values, compassionate nature and 10 + extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly care. Eager to make a difference in client's everyday life.
5.0
"Lavinia has helped my family over the past several years. She is wonderful, honest, and is very committed to whomever she is working with. She has a great personality and engages people in conversation etc...my parents both loved "Our Lavinia" as my mom would...
Susan W.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over 20 years of experience providing exceptional care to elderly and special need patients. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, administering medication and keep patients as active is possible..
Lavinia can also help with: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
" Lavinia is a treasure. She cared for my wife until she passed of Parkinson's and dementia on Memorial Day. My wife loved Lavinia. She cared for my wife for nearly two years and became "family."
Lavinia was always positive and a self starter. Always a delight...
Kendon B.
15 plus years experience working with children and adults who have a variety of physical and mental challenges. Direct Care experience managing, leading, and training Direct Support Staff. I am hoping to find permanent full-time job providing care. This has always been my favorite job.
I am a Special Education Paraprofessional in a Kindergarten classroom! My main responsibilities were to assist the students with recreational and educational activities, practice behavior management, help with toileting, and of course keep the kids safe. In college, I interned with Community Access Naperville, a...
Hello my name is Niaja, I am passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others. Making your life easier is always the goal. I am dedicated to making a positive impact in people's lives. I love providing support to others around me and hopefully I can include that in your lives. I have worked in the hospital for...
Catherine C.
Wheeling, IL
$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am the mother of two adult children and have worked in Social Services since I attended college.
I have my BA degree in Psychology. I taught both a teen and adult enrichment program for Developmentally Disabled clients for more than 5 years. I worked in a school as an aide for one on one care at an Early Childhood school as a...
Elizabeth R.
Wheeling, IL
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am a 21-year-old woman who is passionate about helping other people. Your daughter will be taken care w love & patience. I am pet friendly, optimistic, & a smiley person (:
I'd describe my personality as playful, calm, & empathetic
I love working with kids because children need a good role model to look up to that really...
I worked in nursing home for a year. I have been working as CNA/caregiver in home health setting since 2010. I have had experiences in taking care of clients with quadriplegic, Cerebral Palsy (mild to severe type), Autism, mental illness, Asperger's, ADHD, Neurological genetic disorder and other special needs. I also possess the...
For the past 9 years I've been working as a nursing assistant in one of the skilled nursing facilities.
Jennifer M.
Wheeling, IL
$23-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am an experienced mother who has cared for two special needs children. My daughter had cancer at 9. My son was speech and language delayed, LD, and has ADHD.
Hello families! My name is Marla and I'm available for your babysitting needs, I have 3 years of paid experience working with up to 2 kids at a time. I'm experienced in working with special needs and kids ages ranging from 2-12yrs! I'm CPR/BSL certified, CNA certified and have personal transportation. Thank you!
Available for...
Marla can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
Ekaterina Y.
Wheeling, IL
$25-30/hr • 12 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced caregiver with over a decade of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My journey into childcare began when I discovered my knack for babysitting during my college years. Since then, I've dedicated myself to making a positive impact on children's lives.
I'm...
Ekaterina can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
I worked in one of the nursing homes for a year. I have been working with several home health agencies since 2010. I also worked some private duty caring for young people with special needs.
Thet can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
CNA
I'm caring and compassionate person that love her job and what she's doing. I have long years of experience working with Dementia, Alzheimer's, and seizures patients.
Amy P.
Wheeling, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm a mother of grown children . I believe I'm a patient, kind, and honest older childcare provider. I offer childcare , housekeeping, meal prep and laundry.
I'd describe my personality as honest, kind , and trustworthy.
I like working with kids because I want to help make a difference to help teach, and encourage...
Amy can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lara. When I was younger, my first job was working in an elderly home, and I've always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to caring for my own mother in my past, I have been working for a senior care agency this year as well as people from care. com. I am certified in CPR, First aid, CPI (from my...
5.0
"Lara was kind, helpful, and showed great concern for me after my hysterectomy. she continues to check on my recovery even after the job was complete. hiring her was the best decision I have made. I would definitely hire her for any future medical needs I or my...
Amaralys A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have about 5 years of experience in special ed. I was a teachers aide at kirk school in Palatine for 3 years. I have also been a private caregiver for an adult male with special needs.
5.0
"Fabulous person, smart, kind, punctual."
Gloria T.
Laimute B.
Lake Forest, IL
$19-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver With 15+ Years Of Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Are you looking for a quality elderly care in the northern and northwestern suburbs? My name is Laima. I'm a skilled elderly caregiver with 19+ years of experience. I am available to work part-time, full-time or overnight shifts. I'm a very good cook, experienced housekeeper and good driver. I also love pets. I have...
Laimute can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant hands-on, end-of-life care. We found Laima to be warm, kind hearted and very skilled. We highly recommend her."
Irene K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
In my history of being a nanny and a Special Education Teacher Assistant, I have always treated the children in my care as an extension of my own family. I worked as a full time nanny from 2012 to 2020 for several families. In that time period, there was a brief pause to nannying while I cared for my elderly mother in my home...
Judith can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well."
Erica F.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Tina
I Love being with kids, as my experience as a babysitter and nanny is around 8 years, including 1 year looking after special needs child , 2 years looking after 2 lovely boys , aged 1 and 6 , looking after newborn baby twins (premature) for an year.
Have a primary school teacher degree and CPR. Also worked as a...
Klimentina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Kilmentina, she is very reliable and absolutely wonderful with my two boys aged 9 and 5. She has a lot of patience and my boys love her, literally begs me to have her watch them all the time. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their sitter."
Traci B.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wheeling, IL
Lavinia B.
5.0
Lavinia has helped my family over the past several years. She is wonderful, honest, and is very committed to whomever she is working with. She has a great personality and engages people in conversation etc...my parents both loved "Our Lavinia" as my mom would say. My Dad was diagnosed with...
- Susan W.
Lavinia B.
5.0
Professional, patient, kind, conscientious, dependable, just an outstanding caregiver, recommend her 110%.
- Care member
Larissa D.
5.0
Lara was kind, helpful, and showed great concern for me after my hysterectomy. she continues to check on my recovery even after the job was complete. hiring her was the best decision I have made. I would definitely hire her for any future medical needs I or my family would have. I would highly...
- Amaralys A.
Laurie B.
5.0
Laurie took care of our special needs son and was amazing with him. From helping to feed him, play with him, give medication, etc. Laurie always provided the best care. She is reliable, responsible and trustworthy.
- Care member
Laimute B.
5.0
Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant hands-on, end-of-life care. We found Laima to be warm, kind hearted and very skilled. We highly recommend her.
- Irene K.
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Ratings for Wheeling, IL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Wheeling, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.