Find Top Special Needs Adult Care Near Me in Arlington Heights, IL

$21-29/hr • 4 yrs exp

Experienced And Helpful Caregiver Availiable

4.8

(6)

Hired by 8 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: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more

Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0

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

Ed A.

Larissa D.

$27/hr • 5 yrs exp

Kind And Patient Caregiver

5.0

(3)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

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 definitely hire her for any future medical needs I or my...

Amaralys A.

Suzie N.

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hi! I find it very rewarding to work with special needs patients. I have plenty experience and several references!

Ishalee J.

$25-33/hr • 10 yrs exp

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY State certified experienced nursing assistant who has been providing quality care to elderly patients and patients with disabilities in a variety of medical settings over the past years. I am an excellent communicator, and an individual who stays organized and prioritizes tasks for effective patient care....

Ishalee can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care & more

Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Paulina R.

$24-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Positive, Motivated And Fun Nanny

Hello my name is Paulina I am looking for a full time position as a long term nanny. I am fully vaccinated/booster, CPR certified and non-smoker. I am also okay with pets. I have one dog myself (medium size) which I adore. I graduated from Roosevelt University and earn a bachelor's degree in psychology (Children's...

Zoe A.

$22-35/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have worked in the special education field, mostly with high-risk students. I love the field and the challenges, even at times, it can be overwhelming. I've worked with students of various needs and I love to learn the way a child expresses their emotions and needs in various ways. Using visuals, AACs, star-charts, oh my ,...

Kristina K.

$25-30/hr

Hi! My name ia Kristina! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person, and I am 28 years old. I love working with individuals of all ages! I used to be a camp counselor for about 7 years, and I have 10+ years of experience working with children, and volunteering in special education. I can help with Cooking, Crafts, Light...

Rozalia E.

$20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Rose, I have an extensive history in healthcare having worked in nursing homes and homecare, as well as caring for family members with disabilities. I understand the importance of your loved ones having the hands on care they need to thrive at home. Happy to provide companionship, light cooking and cleaning, and...

Rozalia can also help with: Hospice services, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more

Skills:

CNA

Melissa N.

$20-30/hr

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I have worked with seniors and people with disabilities for over 25 years. I'm very caring, empathetic and can be flexible with your needs.

Melissa can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning

Karen K.

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have two adult children with ADD that required extreme hand holding with their education when they were young. I have mentored young adults as a business owner and restaurant manager. I get along especially well with teens that have a hard time talking to adults. I also have experience with newborns born addicted to drugs and...

Nkhalo L.

Buffalo Grove, IL

$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

4.7

(6)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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 when she did come, but was not dependable. Unsure if I...

Nasrullah K.

Kotoko M.

Schaumburg, IL

$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience taking care of seniors with dementia, stroke victims and with mental disabilities. I have worked as a sous chef and have knowledge of healthy meal planning.

Kotoko can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, transportation, light cleaning

5.0

"Kotoko is a great communicator. She is honest, intelligent, and dependable. She was punctual and completed the job to perfection. I highly recommend her."

Margaret H.

Nicoleta R.

Rolling Meadows, IL

$25-35/hr • 3 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

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...

Alondra N.

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caretaker

3.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I have 5 years of experience working with children. Where I acquired my knowledge of working with children with disabilities such as Downs, and ADD ADHD. My recent experience involved working as a Caretaker/Companion with a 10-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, and epilepsy. He is non-verbal, and partially blind. He has...

Alondra can also help with: Personal care

3.0

"Helped me for two or three weeks. Was supposed to come and help me and then" had a family crisis "so let me know that she could no longer help me ; promptly, just half a week later"

Chris B.

Elise C.

Des Plaines, IL

$14-19/hr • 3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi. My name is Elise. I currently work as an assistant teacher in Glenview. I work in a special ed classroom with children from kindergarten to 2nd grade. I have experience working one on one as well as in classroom with children with disabilities (autism, down syndrome, turner syndrome, developmental delay, etc).

Michael T.

$16-21/hr • 6 yrs exp

Mike

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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.

Veronica D.

Mount Prospect, IL

$35/hr • 1 yrs exp

Physical Therapist/Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I recently graduated with my degree, Doctor of Physical Therapy and am a licensed physical therapist. I have a passion to care for those in need, especially those who are most vulnerable. This has made me, comfortable, competent and confident with providing care for people with special needs. I have over 9 years of care giving...

5.0

"We can't say enough good things about Veronica....she's caring, responsible, hard working and very flexible. She's been helping serve as personal assistant for our 20 yr old daughter who has some physical and intellectual special needs. Veronica quickly earned our...

John B.

Alondra N.

$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

Loving Companion For The Elderly.

3.5

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have always had a passion for helping people. I believe that everyone deserves to be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion, regardless of their abilities or challenges. I enjoy working with special-needs people because I can make a positive difference in their lives by providing them with the support and assistance...

5.0

"Alondra is incredibly reliable and consistently goes above and beyond. Her punctuality, professionalism, and caring nature are her greatest attributes. I'd recommend her for hire for anyone seeking assistance with special needs care."

Kevin S.

Michelle K.

Park Ridge, IL

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for children with discipline disorders, learning disorders, downs syndrome, and autism. I take time with children I work with, to learn how they respond and react to different ways of handling situations. I am energetic and caring. I hold a great deal of pride in the work I do.

Lavinia B.

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

LPN

4.5

(2)