Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Yorkville, IL

Hi! My name is Paulina and I am 23 years old. I have experience watching kids of all ages including kids with special needs. I was involved with Special Olympics in high school as a peer and also helped during adaptive PE and art classes. I love love love spending time with kids and animals. I have babysat all throughout high...

Paulina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more

Lori S.

$25-36/hr • 10 yrs exp

Licensed CNA Caregiver

5.0

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lori. I have over 20 years experience as a certified nurse assistant. And six years with Lightways hospice, formally known as Joliet area Community hospice. I have worked private in home care for 6 years as well. I worked for three years at United cerebal palsy with special needs children. I cared for my...

Lori can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0

"Lori was extremely kind and empathetic, her care of our mom as her health declined we will forever be grateful to her."

Lorens R.

Donyel H.

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Homecare And Childcare Expert Over 20 Years Of Family Services

4.5

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a Caregiver and Consultant with availability throughout Illinois (also domestic and international travel flexibility) to clients wherever you may reside. With over 20 years of experience with Home Healthcare, Childcare, Expectant Mothers, Hospice, Respite care, Rehabbing, Special Needs, and Family support, well-rounded...

Donyel can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more

Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0

"Donyel cares for our daughter like she is her own. She teacher her so much (alphabet, sign language, dancing, how to express frustration) helped with rules, and brought so much joy to the house. She’s the best."

Care member

Muriel C.

Batavia, IL

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kind, Caring, And Patient Caregiver

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a wife and mother of 2 young adults who has lived in the tri-cities for 28 years. I have worked as an outdoor education nature and science teacher for 10 years at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, IL. During this time period, I taught all age groups, from preschoolers to adults. When special needs...

5.0

"Muriel watched our 19 yr old special needs daughter for the day while we were in town for a wedding. She was so warm, professional and fun. My daughter felt comfortable around her immediately which put us at ease and allowed us to enjoy ourselves. She developed a...

Patricia S.

Christine S.

Naperville, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny/Babysitter

3.4

(9)

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

I passed the Nanny Basic Skills test. I worked with special needs children for five years. I was a preschool teacher. I have been a nanny/babysitter with children ranging from age newborn to 11. I have my CPR/First Aid cards. I enjoy working with children! I have my CNA and EKG technician certificate. I hope I can help your...

Christine can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

Early Education

3.0

"We interviewed Christine for a nanny position for our 2 boys. The interview went great, our oldest connected with her right away and even asked her when she was leaving if she was going to come back, which he has not done with anyone. She was even 30 mins early to...

Christina P.

Donyel H.

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny Who Teaches With Educational Play!

5.0

(2)

Learning and Playing with children has blessed me with the most wonderful memories of all! Teaching a child to express themselves and communicate through music and sign language (ASL) and watching their frustrations ease, are some of the reasons I became a Nanny. I am a loving Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of...

Donyel can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Donyel was great with my friends daughter. She learnt her personality style quickly and was able to provide interactive care during the time we employed her. We would definitely hire her again!"

Rebecca S.

Ana E.

$15-22/hr • 4 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

(1)

Hi! My name is Ana and I am a senior in college studying nursing. I have lots of experience nannying. I love children and have worked with kids of all ages, even those with special needs! I can be flexible with schedules and am also comfortable with pets! Right now, I am only looking for short-term jobs like date nights and...

Ana can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"Ana is the BEST! She was with us for 3 years until she moved for nursing school. My 3 little girls adore her. She was always 15 minutes early and was flexible with whatever the day would bring. She would drive the girls where they needed to be and take them, and...

Jackie F.

Lisa E.

Sugar Grove, IL

$15-28/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced Private In Home Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hello! I am an experienced caregiver, both personally and professionally. I actually owned and operated a home care business however I prefer to build the trust and relationship that comes with providing 1:1 care. I prefer to work with children or young adults with special needs, however I have a wide variety of experience...

5.0

"Lisa answered a plea for help as a caregiver to my quadriplegic husband who recently went on a ventilator and feeding tube. She came with experience in both and attended training before he was released home. She has management and organizational skills that have...

Valerie E.

Madeline V.

Plainfield, IL

$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Pinterest Craft Nanny

5.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Madeline, I've been working in child care for 14 years and I have experience with ages 5 weeks to 15 years old. I have a bubbly, imaginative, and creative personality. I am very hands-on and big on crafting! I've made homemade edible finger paints and play dough, sensory bottles, and designed obstacle courses throughout...

Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"I hired Madeline numerous times to babysit for my 7 y/o son and help him with homework. She was nothing short of Wonderful. She is always punctual and dependable. My son is always excited to see her and asks when she could come back over to play with him which...

Julie G.

Chris G.

Plainfield, IL

$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi.. My name is Chris and I have a passion for helping people in need.. My sister had MS for over 20 years. My Mom had dementia and other medical issues... and took care for her until her passing.. So I understand that people need help..:)

5.0

"Chris is the most wonderful person and helper. She is loyal and dedicated and always puts my needs and comfort first. Chris is passionate about helping people and does so with joy and enthusiasm. She has a big heart and a positive attitude. I highly recommend...

Catherine K.

Virginia R.

Plainfield, IL

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

(2)

My name is Virginia and I am 46 years old. I have worked in a daycare setting for about 24 years. I have worked as a nanny/sitter and have experience with infants through school age for a number of years. In 2008, I graduated with a BA degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education Special...

5.0

"Virginia is patient, energetic and caring with children. Trustworthy and self-sufficient in the work that she displays. She is great with children with special needs and a fast on learning new task that revolve around the child. Virginia will be an excellent part...

Genoveva R.

Lara B.

$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Present And Attentive Experienced Caregiver

5.0

(7)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom to 4 adult daughters. My youngest was born with Spina Bifida and is a paraplegic. I have 10 years caring for several families w/ twins (as early as 3 weeks) and a set of quads (6 weeks and premature) and 3 singletons. I have considerable experience w/ newborns multiples, toddlers, & children with special needs. I can...

Lara can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Lara is our life saver. She is our part time nanny who started with us when my twins were 3 weeks old and has been with us for the last year. She comes with years of multiples experience and is great with children, especially newborns. She is punctual, willing to...

Stephanie G.

Melanie S.

Morris, IL

$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Experienced RN Available

5.0

(1)

I am a registered nurse, former teacher, with experience with special needs adults and children, particularly autistic and medically complex patients. I am flexible, resourceful and patient.

5.0

"I have worked with Melanie on the same special needs case for the past couple years. She is very reliable, outgoing and fun loving. The client absolutely loves her and so does the family. Very easy to get along with."

Diana C.

Alexandria N.

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

-food handling certification -5+ years of experience with children -experience with twins -extensive experience with pets My goal is to motivate students to become successful and independent learners. I find creative and fun ways to help children with progressing! I have experience with special needs children and I pride myself...

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

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

3.0

"While Alexandria was very sweet and great with my child, I am upset that she arrived 7 minutes late with no call or text to notify us of her tardiness. If not for that, we would book her again."

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Camille A.

Lockport, IL

$27-36/hr • 9 yrs exp

Compassionate Sitter, Like Your Best Friend!

5.0

(9)

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Camille and I am a Registered Nurse & graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I am Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certified and currently am working night shift in the Intensive Care Unit. I am a reliable, dependent and trustworthy caretaker who believes kindness is of the utmost...

Camille can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0

"We can't express how much we would recommend Camille to other families. On our wedding day, Camille cared for our four year old son throughout the entire day at the venue itself (getting ready, wedding, reception, and then local hotel at bedtime). That is a lot!...

Kevin R.

Chelsea B.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-time Provider Available

5.0

(2)

HI, My name is Chelsea. I am 24 years of age and a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am currently a stay at home mom but my ultimate passion is working with children. For as long as I remember I have loved working with kids of all ages. At a young age I began babysitting for family and friends of family as...

Chelsea can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Chelsea is a really out going person and willing to get the job done but correctly. She have an upbeat personality. "

Patrick F.

Ashlyn F.

Lockport, IL

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Excited And Educated Sitter, Smiles All Around

5.0

(1)

I have been regularly babysitting for over 6 years, I was a nanny while receiving my AD in Child Development. I worked in early childhood education for 2 years, and now during the day I am a paraprofessional with special needs children. I can help promote adaptive skills such as toileting, hygiene, and household chores, as well...

Ashlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"I would give more than five stars if I could! Ashlyn was the best nanny I have ever had with my daughter. She went above and beyond to make sure my daughter was happy, learning and well taken care of. If I hadn’t moved so far away I would hire her over anyone else....

Care member

Wendy S.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of children since 1985. I have been a nanny all over USA until 2002. I decided to make a change and moved to Mainland China (Shenzhen) to teach English. Now I own a small kindergarten in Shenzhen. Because they do not accept or understand learning issues in children, our school gets many special kids. My...

Wendy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Wendy is awesome! She's very knowledgeable and very experienced in childcare. Both my kids are on the spectrum and I couldn't have asked for a better sitter for them. She always had activities planned and available should the kids be interested, and she was totally...

Justin B.

Wendy S.

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Worked With Children All Ages All Developments. Great Helper Full Of Fun And Laughs

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children of all ages and really all developments thru my career. Right now I am mainly a mom. But I am hoping to find someone needed a helping hand part time during later morning and till around 330 p.m. I am hard working and find ways to turn rain storms into rainbows.

Yasmina R.

$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)