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Find special needs caregivers in Wheeling, IL that you’ll love
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)
I have worked with children of all ages in both in home and in school settings. I have also worked with special needs children and their families. I enjoy meeting the developmental needs of the children I work with no matter what stage of development they are in. I treat each child/person as an individual and meet the needs of...
Judith can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Judy is amazing! She is an angel who goes above and beyond and her expertise with special needs is like having a doctor, nurse, teacher, therapist and social worker rolled into one loving person who becomes a member of the family. We thank Judy for her tender...
Deborah N.
Precent M.
Prospect Heights, IL
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Male caregiver with 9 years of paid Work experience, I love my work with a passion. Have worked with many families and have great references and reviews as well as very clean background. Please check out my reviews and contact me for excellent care for your loved ones, thanks again.
5.0
"Precent did a fabulous job with my special needs son! We miss him."
Kari H.
Julie D.
Northbrook, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom with 17+ years of experience, I have two teenagers. Both opposite traits, one with special needs socially and emotionally and one that is an honors student and gymnast.
I adore all infants and toddlers. Currently, I work for 2 families part time. I am available on Fridays and some weekends.
Julie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Julie worked for us for 6 months and she was fabulous with our 1 year old son. He would always get excited to see her. She did a great job teaching him new skills like waving and blowing kisses. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a professional child caregiver for over 12 yrs, having worked with 6 families.
I've been caring for kids since I was a teenager & I've always considered it a passion. Although I spent the majority of my earlier career in corporate marketing, I feel I've found my true calling in protecting, teaching & nurturing young...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Susan felt like a part of the family. She was extremely caring and attentive to our first little girl, who Susan started nannying for when she was four months. She always made sure she was happy and engaged. Susan was great at floor time, reading, and imaginary...
Becky K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families! I am an Education Major at Mizzou and will be a senior in the fall. I can start immediately - days, nights, weekends, and with little notice. I have a reliable, safe SUV to drive your children. I enjoy kids of all ages and abilities.
I bring several years of experience being a nanny to a family with special needs....
Megan can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Great with children, very polite"
Chris D.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced nanny, early childhood educator, nanny house manager and newborn care specialist. I've dedicated my career to working with families and children in a variety of settings. My background extends beyond working in private homes of families and includes teaching and leadership roles in quality early childhood...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Michelle is incredible with children - she is patient, kind, high energy and creative. Her experience extends well beyond most nanny job descriptions and she truly goes above and beyond for the families she works for. If you are looking for someone to love and care...
Jacki R.
Cary W.
Vernon Hills, IL
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Cary & I love working with children to create engaging experiences through an environment that fosters safety, creativity, curiosity, & kindsnes. I have incredibly strong communication skills, reliability, punctuality, maturity, a very high emotional intelligence, & an unmatched sense of integrity. Other...
Cary can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"- Cary is well loved and greatly appreciated at the Elementary School
From my observation at school. She has an incredible rapport with the staff and teachers as well as the students she was conferencing. The students always expressed how much they enjoyed their...
Maianh P.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with all ages and a wide variety of special needs clients. I have 14 plus years of experience both professionally and personally. I have a BA degree and am certified in CPR, CPI, DSP and QRMP. I've done substitute teaching in IL and taken First Aid. I love this line of work and can honestly say that I love going to...
3.0
(2)
I am a nurse for over 9 years and a CNA for more than 10 years. I do my job with passion because I believe it is more than a job, I believe it is a calling. I am a mother and wife and I have worked with families that have considered me as part of their family. I am dependable, flexible and a positive person. I am honest and I am...
4.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I currently work full-time for a wonderful family that has an adorable 2. 5-year-old that I have been playing with for over 2 years; however, I am available for one-time appts and/or date-nights! I am raising two wonderful children and have been a homemaker/caregiver for 17 years. I believe all children can be successful...
Judith can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Judy is the full time caregiver for our infant son. She is AMAZING and feels like a part of our family. She is always punctual, positive and an excellent listener. She takes great pride in caring for our son and supports our needs and values as to how we want to...
Kathryn Y.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Sally. I have been working with special needs children children at a therapeutic day school as a paraprofessional for the last year with aged 5-22. I also have experience at a day cares with ages 1-5. In addition I have worked at Boys and Girls club with 1st-2nd graders. I love playing board games with children, reading...
Sally can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Sally I helped us out when our nanny had a baby. Sally I s professional, reliable, communicative, and punctual. She watched my 2 very mobile kids under 2 (23 mo and 11 mo old). Her experience in daycares helped prepare her not be overwhelmed while juggling their...
Care member
4.8
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello , my name is Lara and thank you for considering me for this position! My first job was at a senior care facility (in Arlington Hts.) and I have always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to personally caring for my own mother and others in the past, I have been professionally working as a senior caregiver for...
Larissa can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She has been helping my senior mother and doing a wonderful job. She helps with cooking, cleaning, or running errands. She's also just a friendly person that gives my mother the companionship she needs."
Lara L.
5.0
(1)
I worked at Philip J Rock Center & School in Glen Ellyn it is school & home for children with both deaf & blind disabilities compiled with cerebral palsy & other learning disabilities. I was trained how to communicate with the children with a basic version of sign language & supervised children during activities & daily living...
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
- [x] Morning, my name is Precent, I am a male caregiver/ companion and special needs care provider with a vast amount of experience, over 8 years of paid work experience. I do homemaking, non medical Homecare, companionship, personal assistant duties and help with personal hygiene. My first goal is my clients safety and comfort...
5.0
"Precent was one of two caregivers we had for my 94 year old father. I highly recommend him for he was very trustworthy, concerned, and respectful. My dads needs significantly increased from the time we hired Precent and he just did what he needed to do. Extremely...
Ellen P.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family.
About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...
Jill can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two boys (3 mo. and 18 mo. at the time). Throughout the approximately 3 1/2 years that she worked for us, she was...
Margaret D.
5.0
(2)
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. a wife and a mother of two boys 27 years and 14 years lived in Chicago and suburbs for over 30 years I'm a licensed cosmetology. I work as a nany from age of 21 for a special need 30-year-old girl . And the then got my license and worked as hair...
Jhan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Jhan. She is a wonderful, kind, caring human being with an outstanding work ethic, high career and family values."
Karl F.
5.0
(1)
Over the last 18 years, I have worked with adult and children who have developmental disabilities. This includes one on one settings, as well as group settings. My job is to ensure the safety and well being of all individuals with whom I work and care for. Additionally, I create programs to assist with community integration.
I...
5.0
"I am pleased to have the opportunity to provide a letter of recommendation for Karyn B. Karyn is an extremely reliable, punctual, responsible, trustworthy, organized and professional individual who has taken on numerous responsibilities both inside and outside of...
Heather S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience working with children! I have babysat many children and babies at once for years now and am very passionate about caring for them! I used to work for NWSRA last year which was working with special needs children. I also have tutored kids ages 6 and up! I have three brothers and over 30 first cousins...
Kylie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We hired Kylie for the summer to take care of our infant son, she was beyond amazing! She always cared for him as part of the family and was flexible with evolving needs and circumstances. She was compassionate, fun, and very active with our son and gave him a...
Nicole O.
Kathryn S.
Des Plaines, IL
$16-22/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am currently working at a special needs high-school full time. I am only available for after school typically, date nights, and some weekends. I would be available for summers for a full time position if you are looking for that.
My experience in child care started when I was in my teens for families around my neighborhood....
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katy was our full time nanny for our twins for almost 3 years, from when they were babies til after they turned 3. She was so caring and they adore her! She always went above and beyond to plan age appropriate engaging activities and to make sure they were happy...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
With a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, my first job out of college was working in a residential facility for children with special needs. In the five years working as a Child Care Counselor, I helped children with ADD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, AS, TS, and a variety of other mental health diagnoses.
As a public school teacher of many...
5.0
"Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time with an amazing attitude and is always finding new ways to help. She is reliable, hardworking, responsive,...
Ann D.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wheeling, IL
Judith C.
5.0
Judy is amazing! She is an angel who goes above and beyond and her expertise with special needs is like having a doctor, nurse, teacher, therapist and social worker rolled into one loving person who becomes a member of the family. We thank Judy for her tender loving care of my son.
- Deborah N.
Precent M.
5.0
Precent did a fabulous job with my special needs son! We miss him.
- Kari H.
Julie D.
5.0
Julie worked for us for 6 months and she was fabulous with our 1 year old son. He would always get excited to see her. She did a great job teaching him new skills like waving and blowing kisses.
- Care member
Susan K.
5.0
Susan has been a great professional caregiver to my little boy! She is extremely knowledgeable and dependable. My son quickly warmed up to Susan as she is so engaging and her love for children is obvious. My child is 2 years old & she kept him busy with age-appropriate games, language development...
- James M.
Megan P.
5.0
Great with children, very polite
- Chris D.
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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.