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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Buffalo Grove, IL

The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Buffalo Grove, IL

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Nkhalo L.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

4.7

(6)

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I've nine years working with people with mental disabilities. Am working towards my LPN and am a certified nursing assistant as well as a phlebotomist.
3.0
"She worked with us for about 3 months, did overnight care for our special needs son. We paid her what she asked, we spent a lot of time training her. She took off about once every 3 week. She did a good job...

Reviewed by Nasrullah K.

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Christian B.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Special Education Paraprofessional

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I have 1 year experience as a special education paraprofessional. Students needs include significant cognitive disabilities, multiple disabilities, autism, hearing and visual impairments, physical and health impairments, communication disorders, sensory and behavioral impairments. I worked persistently to ensure the students...
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Cassandra C.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$16-21/hr

Special Education Degree

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Have had extensive experience with students with significant needs! About to begin my first year of teaching this upcoming fall.
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Laima O.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

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I have been a caregiver for more than 18 years. In my past jobs I have taken care of stroke victims, people with Alzheimer's disease, cancer patients, and individuals with dementia and epilepsy (my last job for 15+ years). I even took care of a man who suffered from ALS. With the ALS patient I had to maintain his ventilator,...
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Martha K.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

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I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
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Merrie S.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny Seeking Full Time Position With Awesome Kiddos!

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I am a former preschool teacher assistant , current nanny and mother of a beautiful 10-year-old girl. I have over 10 years of experience and absolutely adore children. I'm comfortable with newborn-high school ages. I'm experienced in children with special needs. CPR/first aid certified! A little about me, I love reading,...
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Alina Y.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time

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Hello! Experienced nanny offering 9 years of experience caring for children from birth to school age, including special needs kids. A positive role model focused on the support and care of the child's development. Graduated from medical school in Ukraine with a paramedic degree where I learned how to stay calm and know how to...
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Melissa J.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

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I am a special education teacher with 13 year of experience. I am calm and patient.
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Mia M.


Libertyville, IL

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I have been babysitting since I was in 6th grade. I have also worked in a daycare (specifically the infant room), worked at a special needs summer camp, and have taken many child education courses at college. I am a self designed major at Carthage, however I have completed 3 years worth of education classes. I love...
5.0
"Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and reliable. The kids always have a great time with her...

Reviewed by Jess P.

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Judith B.


Deerfield, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver (Summer)

4.0

(4)

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Kathryn Y.

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Larissa D.


Arlington Heights, IL

$21-29/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced And Helpful Caregiver Availiable

4.8

(6)

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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...
4.0
"Lara worked for my mother for about 4 months. She was dependable and worked hard to make my mother who suffers from dementia feel comfortable."

Reviewed by Scott K.

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Larissa D.


Arlington Heights, IL

$27/hr5 yrs exp

Kind And Patient Caregiver

5.0

(3)

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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...

Reviewed by Amaralys A.

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Michael T.


Wheeling, IL

$16-21/hr6 yrs exp

Mike

5.0

(1)

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Paraprofessional ESL 4 years, group homes 2. 5 years. Substitute teacher SPED & normal classes 10 years. I have worked with: Down syndrome, autism, handicapped and other disorders and disabilities. I have the following training: CPI, first aid, and CPR. I have my own car, I can cook, and clean.
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Kylie S.


Arlington Heights, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Best Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Nicole O.

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Laurie B.


Palatine, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experience with Special Needs

5.0

(2)

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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
"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...

Reviewed by Care member

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Vicky W.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Summer Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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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...
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Bat W.


Deerfield, IL

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate Companion And Care Provider.

5.0

(5)

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Well experienced with wealth of knowledge and passion assisting the elderly with their activities of daily living. I cared for my mom and mother-in-law during their illnesses, which lasted for a number of years, giving me an appreciation for the needs of senior population and people with special needs. Additionally, I worked...
5.0
"To Whom it May Concern: I have known Batya for over three years. I have observed her interacting with elderly clients and their families. Within those parameters I have seen her handle the psychological...

Reviewed by Elisa T.

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Jill K.


Deerfield, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

5.0

(6)

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Margaret D.

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Cary W.


Vernon Hills, IL

$30/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Maianh P.

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Sarah S.


Schaumburg, IL

$22-24/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

5.0

(17)

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Hello, My name is Sarah. I am looking for a full time nanny position with a loving family. I'm looking to utilize my 11 and a half years of child care experience and knowledge in growth development by providing good guidance and exceptional care as a professional live out nanny. I also have two and a half years experience with...
5.0
"I have observed Sarah to be a wonderful caregiver. She is very organized and timely. She is a great communicator with both children and adults. Sarah is extremely caring, always thinking of others needs and...

Reviewed by Melissa C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Buffalo Grove, IL

Nkhalo L.

3.0

She worked with us for about 3 months, did overnight care for our special needs son. We paid her what she asked, we spent a lot of time training her. She took off about once every 3 week. She did a good job when she did come, but was not dependable. Unsure if I would hire again knowing what I know...

- Nasrullah K.

Mia M.

5.0

Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and reliable. The kids always have a great time with her and request her as a sitter. Mia is a joy and I sincerely recommend her.

- Jess P.

Judith B.

5.0

Judith, or 'Ms. Judy' as our daughter calls her, is so awesome! She proactively offered multiple references who shared glowing reviews about her. She arrived to our home early and equipped with fun activities for our 5-year-old, who told us she had so much fun painting pumpkins and reading books. :)...

- Halley B.

Larissa D.

5.0

Larissa cared for my disabled brother with kindness, compassion, and expertise. I would highly recommend her!

- Ed A.

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.

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Ratings for Buffalo Grove, IL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Buffalo Grove, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.