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Eileen K.

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

Worth, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
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.

Patrick D. says "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...

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Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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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Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 4 years of experience as a summer camp councilor taking car of 10+ kids aged 5-10 for 2 hours a day four days a week. Recently, I had the honor of taking over as camp director for our summer drama camp which provided me with the opportunity to work with 42 campers alongside my staff. I had the privilege of being a part...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Oak Lawn, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
My experience with special needs came from a previous family that I nannied for. The young boy had ADHD and required medication, counseling and follow through on behavior modification techniques. Another experience was a young boy I tutored who had Down Syndrome. He was a high functioning little guy who was able to learn to read...
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Certified Assistant Teacher (Early Childhood/SPED)

Country Club Hills, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Briana and I am a certified teacher with four years of experience with children and individuals with special needs such as autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, etc. I received my bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Sciences with an emphasis in family social services from Northern Illinois...
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Special Needs Provider

Tinley Park, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I found my passion in working with the special needs population when I was 17 years old. Since then, I have worked with many abilities and ages in a variety of settings-everything from school, home, and recreation. I have experience working with autism and down syndrome individuals as well. I have spent a lot of time...
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Amara

Orland Park, IL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Amara and I am a 25-year-old recent graduate student. I'm currently in Illinois. My major is communication and science disorders with an emphasis in early childhood literacy. I hope to become a speech-pathologist in the near future. I have experience working as a nanny with 4 children aged 1-3. I have also...
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Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello Parents! I've been a professional in childcare and education for 13+ years. As a daycare teacher, tutor, babysitter, summer camp counselor, and nanny, I've worked with children with special needs in several different capacities. I have specific and extensive experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD, Down...
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Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I love children. I started working at a daycare facility at the age of 15 and continued to work there throughout high school. When I was 18, I went to college to pursue my degree in Elementary Education. During college breaks and summers I nannied for a family with grade school aged twins. Upon graduation, I received a job...

Care Member says "Jaclyn was by far our little T (10m) favorite caretakers. Shes so kind and communicative with her (and us) and as a former teacher we felt rest assured...

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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Jordan, and I am looking to help an awesome family. I love working with kids, so I used that passion and became a camp counselor. I did that for two years at my local park district. I have experience with children as young as 3 and as old as 13. I also have experience with working with children with special...
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Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Leilani. I recently graduated with my bachelors in Health Informatics. My ultimate goal is to become a nurse. I have a very big family so taking care of kids is something I've always done and enjoyed. I have a sister with special needs and have been a caretaker for her for years. She has mosaic Down syndrome,...

Care Member says "Leilani has been such an amazing caregiver for our baby girl (less than 1 year old). Our daughter lights up anytime she sees Leilani and gets great...

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Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have been caring for children since I was 12 then, in high school I received my infant, toddler and school age assistant/lead teaching licenses as well as SIDS, CPR, AED and first aid certification. I then did a school-to-work program, serving children K-6. In college I worked at two child care centers that served 6 week-...
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Experienced Babysitter

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
Hello, I have 4+ years of experience babysitting and 1 year teaching dance to kids. In that year, I have taught about 4 or 5 children with special needs, whom I was able to accommodate to. My partners brother has Down syndrome and I am with their family majority of the week, I'm very familiar with Down syndrome and autism needs...
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Part-time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
2 years experience
During high school I took two classes helping out with special needs students. I have a cousin who is schizophrenic and another cousin who has down syndrome. I absolutely would love to help out, and I have plenty of experience.
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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I am a college student studying to hopefully pursue a career in neuropsychology, helping to advocate for kids and adults with special needs so that they can live as happily and independently as possible. I have two older sisters, one with NLD and CP whose special needs played a crucial part in shaping the way that I grew...
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Extensive Special Needs Experience In Private Homes And Public Schools.

Lombard, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm a semi-retired grandma who has experience working with children and adults with various disabilities. These include assisting those with autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, ADHD, etc. As well, I am a former Special Olympics coach.
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Elmhurst, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have worked with kids with special needs intermittently since 2019 with a variety of diagnoses including Down syndrome, autism, and other intellectual/developmental disabilities.
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Registered Nurse Available For Care

Chicago, IL

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$22/hr
2 years experience
I have experience caring for my sister with Down Syndrome as well as kids with a variety of disabilities. I was a teacher's assistant at a special eds summer school for years and am now a nurse on a neurology/neurosurgery unit so I care for patients with strokes, seizures, ALS, traumatic injuries, etc.
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Full Or Part Time Caregiver Available

Riverside, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
I graduated with a degree in Recreation Therapy from Georgia Southern in 2017. Since graduating, I have been a 1:1 paraprofessional for a 16-year-old student with Down syndrome, a therapy aid at a therapeutic preschool and kindergarten for kids with Autism and Down syndrome, a special recreation coordinator for teens & adults,...
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Lisle, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I have both professional and personal experience working with those with special needs. My brother has down syndrome and autism. I also worked as an ABA therapist for 2 years, and currently work with adults with both developmental and intellectual disabilities.
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  • 40 Down syndrome care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated Down syndrome care is 5.0

Recent Down syndrome care reviews from local parents in Worth, IL

Down Syndrome Care in Worth, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 40 listed Down syndrome care

Eileen K.

I hired Eileen to help take me to an outpatient procedure and ensure I was ok after. She was punctual, extremely professional and helped...

- Patrick D.

Jaclyn M.

Jaclyn was by far our little T (10m) favorite caretakers. Shes so kind and communicative with her (and us) and as a former teacher we felt...

- Care member

Leilani M.

Leilani has been such an amazing caregiver for our baby girl (less than 1 year old). Our daughter lights up anytime she sees Leilani and...

- Care member

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