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Special needs caregivers in Willow Springs, IL

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Lucja G.


Willow Springs, IL

$25/hr5 yrs exp

School Bus Driver/Mom

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a 40-year-old mom of a wonderful 22-month-old baby girl. Up until my maternity leave, I worked as a school bus driver responsible for the safety of many students, including those with special needs. In order to be a school bus driver, I had to meet many requirements like FBI fingerprinting, drug testing, annual physicals...
Lucja can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
I like caring for people with intellectual and physical differences because I love helping people live fuller lives. Companionship and making a difference in the lives of others is so important to me, and makes me love this field even more! I'm looking for a job that is a good fit and flexible with my schedule! I want to go...
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Cori F.


Darien, IL

$24-33/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(5)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with special needs at risk children for 21 years. I now currently am an educational assistant in an elementary PreK-2nd grade building for 7 years. I enjoy helping children and love to see them enjoy learning. I also have current certification for CNA, phlebotomy, EKG technician and have provided home health care...
Cori can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Cori is dependable, reliable, is a strong communicator, and takes great care of my children. I would recommend her to other families."

Renee K.

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Priscila M.


Downers Grove, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi Family, I am a professional Nanny with the following certifications and experiences: - Aid CPR AED certified (American Heart Association). - Special Needs Experience:(Autism and ADHD). - Managing ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities (certified by the University of Colorado). - Introduction to Food and Health (Stanford...
Priscila can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Priscila is an extremely kind hearted, patient, and tidy nanny. She helped us out when our regular care was unavailable, and I couldn't believe how well behaved my two rambunctious boys were. She treated them with so much love, played with them, and noticed when...

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Alexis S.


Berwyn, IL

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

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...
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Virginija S.


Willowbrook, IL

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

Vaccinated Caregiver With Experience In Childrens Care And Senior Care

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 "

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Cori F.


Darien, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I am a certified Educational Assistant. I have worked with 3-5 yr old special needs at risk children for 21 years. I now work as an assistant at the Elementary level K-2 grades. I am a certified CNA, Phlebotomists, EKG technician. I have provided home health care for 19 years.
5.0
"She watched my mom who was 97 and did a wonderful job. Very caring and her clients always come first. Willing to help whatever needs to be done. "

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Hakima H.


Riverside, IL

$25-39/hr20 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been working as a nanny since 1997, I have experience with different age group, and I worked with families in different part of Chicago-land, I am responsible, reliable, patient, and professional nanny, I have a great love and passion to work with children, I can play, read and engage the child into different activities...
Hakima can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hakima is great! She's dependable, trustworthy, an excellent care taker, and really is patient with our children. She was our nanny for a while, our children adored her and we loved the way she cared for them and educated them. We are still fortunate enough to...

Andrew D.

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Niki M.


Lemont, IL

$21-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am CPR certified, and currently work part time at a daycare center. I would describe my personality as Fun, Loving, Nurturing, Empathetic & Creative. I am passionate about teaching and working with infants & toddlers/kids. I love to have fun with the kids while creating a safe environment for the children to learn,...
Niki can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Niki is considerate, caring, and kind. We have 2 toddlers who are a handful. She displays patience at a level we all wish to achieve. She is also flexible with our every changing schedule and her accommodations are greatly appreciated. "

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Jasmyn B.


Justice, IL

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver With Plenty Of Experience

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.

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Vickey C.


Oak Lawn, IL

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

HOME CARE COMPANSION SERVICES

I have 30 years of experience in healthcare. I can help with Home Care - Light Housekeeping - Meal prep - Light Laundry - Medication Reminders - Helpful - Reliable - Caring - Certify CPR. I am a mother of twins (a boy and a girl). I have worked in healthcare for over 30 years, taking care of seniors, and patients with special...
Vickey can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I'm pleased to recommend Vickey C for your caregiver. She became my sister's caregiver for 18 months. She helped my sister treat from Medication Management, light housekeeping, Meals Prep & handle daily tasks. My sister showed significant improvement. Vickey...

Chris J.

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Magdalena N.


Orland Park, IL

$20-22/hr1 yrs exp

Interactive Nanny

3.7

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Magdalena I am 26 years old. I am bilingual and can speak English and Polish. I attended University of Illinois at Chicago where I majored in Psychology and also minored in Polish. I graduated from there in 2016. Currently I am getting my masters through an online program at Liberty University. I love working with...
Magdalena can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Maggie was punctual and professional during her interview! She had great questions and was forth coming with her schedule and other obligations! Our schedules didn't sync (my schedules was a little complex, no fault of hers) but it seems a family would be so lucky...

Kimberly C.

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Rita C.


Alsip, IL

$28/hr9 yrs exp

Ability Coach & Support Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love my job! What I love most are the amazing people I get to work with. I have over 10 years experience working with students and clients with multiple abilities and diagnoses. I have worked as a paid employee and volunteer for school districts, special need cooperatives and adult service providers. This has given me...
5.0
"Rita is a very calm, competent, and dependable caregiver. She very capably managed many challenging incidents with our special needs son during her tenure with our family. She is trustworthy, pleasant to be around, and is wonderful with kiddos. I strongly...

Charles S.

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Maria C.


Chicago, IL

$22-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Looking For A New Private Client.

Experienced caregiver with an illustrious track record spanning over 20 years of providing personalized and heartfelt care to diverse individuals in need. This multifaceted exposure has not only enriched my skills but also instilled in me a creative approach to delivering compassionate care. My journey in caregiving has been an...
5.0
"Maria C. is a wonderful caregiver. She took care of my mother for the last 12 years of her life, until she passed away last year at 98. Maria was calm and understanding even when my mother, diagnosed with dementia, had become difficult to deal with. Maria had truly...

Andrei U.

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Kerstin T.


Orland Park, IL

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider With 8 Years Of Experience Including Special Needs Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kerstin, A passionate and nurturing childcare provider with over 8 years of experience with infants - teens and special needs. I approach every child with patience, understanding, and tailored care. I'd describe my personality as compassionate, reliable, and patient. I genuinely care about the well-being of every child...
Kerstin can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Eileen K.


Worth, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I'm A Caring, Loving Person Who Gives Dependable Help

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. Some with autism, muscular dystrophy, down syndrome, etc. I have been a caregiver for over 19years and I'm a mom of three.
5.0
"I hired Eileen to help take me to an outpatient procedure and ensure I was ok after. She was punctual, extremely professional and helped make it a very easy day! "

Patrick D.

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Carrie S.


Homer Glen, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Caregiver Available Full-Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Carrie. Prior to becoming a caregiver, I was a Cosmetologist and a Cosmetology teacher. I have always loved working with people. I used to care for a lady who had a rare neurological disease called cortical basal degeneration. It is so rare that they had no set treatment for it. She was dependent on me for everything...
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Jessica K.


Downers Grove, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a dedicated and nurturing nanny with over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages and backgrounds including those with special needs. My approach to childcare focuses on creating a warm, safe, and structured environment where children feel encouraged to explore, learn, and grow. I prioritize open...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jessica was our nanny for our son for two and a half years beginning when our son was seven months old. We LOVE her and still use her for evening and weekend hours as she is available. The only reason she stopped being our son’s nanny is because I stayed home full...

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Evelyn U.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Evelyn- I love kids and can say with confidence that caretaking is what I'm best at. The way I care for children reflects the way I was raised; with empathy and respect. I'd like to say I've been babysitting since I was 10, as I helped my mother raise my 2 younger sisters, but I've been officially babysitting and...
Evelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is awesome with my son. He gets excited when I tell him she will be coming. I love her dependability, attention to homework assignments, flexibility, care for my son and goes above and beyond. I love having her as part of our family! "

Ximena O.

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Keesha H.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a mother of a child with special needs I have experience caring for children with Down Syndrome, Autism, Emotional Disabilities, Opposition Defiance Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder. I am employed by Chicago Public Schools as a aide for children with special needs and by the Chicago Park District as an Inclusion Aide...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Willow Springs, IL

Cori F.

5.0

Cori is dependable, reliable, is a strong communicator, and takes great care of my children. I would recommend her to other families.

- Renee K.

Priscila M.

5.0

Priscila is an extremely kind hearted, patient, and tidy nanny. She helped us out when our regular care was unavailable, and I couldn't believe how well behaved my two rambunctious boys were. She treated them with so much love, played with them, and noticed when one kid was getting jealous of the...

- Care member

Virginija S.

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

Cori F.

5.0

She watched my mom who was 97 and did a wonderful job. Very caring and her clients always come first. Willing to help whatever needs to be done.

- Care member

Hakima H.

5.0

Our 2 year old warmed up to Hakima immediately, and enjoys their time together every week. She currently comes over one morning a week, and has been flexible when we've asked for additional time. She spends a lot of time outside, finds activities to do, and has even set up play-dates. I cannot...

- Jeff H.

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