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Lorraine G.

Part-time / As Needed Care Giver Available!

Glendale Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, My name is Lorraine. I m 34yrs old. I'm a certified nurses assistant and have completed 3 yrs towards a nursing degree. I have experience taking care of children and adults with special needs. I am naturally patient, loving and nurturing. I believe in treating the people I care for with respect and as though they are a...

Susan C. says "Lorraine assisted me with transportation and after care of surgery. She is dependable, kind, willing to run errands for me. Would highly recommend her and...

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Full Time Caregiver With Over 20 Years Of Experience

Willowbrook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I took care of an elderly woman in a nursing home when I lived in Palatine in 2001. In 2019, I was a part-time in-home caregiver for a senior couple with Alzeimer's and Dementia. My most recent job is 20 years working with a 36-year-old girl with cerebral palsy. In these jobs, I was responsible for bathing, lifting, and...

Jordan C. says "Virginija is a very compassion, dedicated person providing care with exceptional skills including personal care, daily activities, management, security...

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Western Springs, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Dementia
errands
transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a practicing registered nurse with 2. 5 years of experience. I enjoy spending time and assisting those with special needs. I am CPR certified and vaccinated against the Flu and COVID.
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Addison, IL

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$28/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
Hi! I'm a mother of 3, I have experience with special need kids. As I am a mother of a son with down syndrome! I'm very patient and loving. I am also very good at multitasking! I love socialize and care for others.
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Memory

Bloomingdale, IL

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
errands
home modification
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Memory, I have 7 years working in senior and special needs care. I have also worked on a dementia ward in one of my past careers. I have a lot of knowledge, understanding and experience in helping people with different health conditions. I used to care for my mother in law, this experience gave me an idea of...
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Cicero, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I strongly believe that we have been two hands for this purpose. One to help ourself and the other to serve and help others. That why 34 years I decided to dedicate my life to nursing and caregiving. Life blessed me with a child of special needs ( Autism Spectrum Disorder) which has given me an abundance of joy and...
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Care Planner

Elmwood Park, IL

1.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
home modification
personal care
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Charlotte, and I work in healthcare but am currently back in school at UIC to get my degree in computer engineering. This is a major change for me as I have been working in healthcare for over 10 years now, and am excited for this new path. I graduated from school as a medical assistant in 2014 and worked in...
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Part Time Caregiver

Harwood Heights, IL

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
My name is Kinga . I am a polish , 42 years old women . I was a nurse in Poland . I loved my job then and I would love to continue helping people. My longest experience comes from work in hospitals. If You would like to speak in person and get more information , please contact me . Thank You.
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Experienced Special Needs Nanny

Melrose Park, IL

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$10/hr
4 years experience
I have worked with children with autism and cerebral palsy. I was an assistant teacher for children with autism, have been a nanny to children with autism, cerebral palsy and ADHD as well. I feel that all children are gifts.
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Caring, Structured And Fun!

Westmont, IL

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$15/hr
I've been a teacher in my own classroom for four years... and it's time for a change! I love what I do, but I also know that there are so many other ways I can make a difference in the world. Working with people with special needs is to serve one of the most vulnerable people in our world. I want to be a part of their care and...
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Elmwood Park, IL

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$18/hr
Hi! I'm Krysal, a highly organized and dependable personal assistant with a background in child care, healthcare support, and hands-on volunteer work. As a college student studying Interdisciplinary Health Sciences with a focus on Health Diversity, I've developed strong multitasking, communication, and time management skills....
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Angelica

Elmwood Park, IL

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$20/hr
Dementia
errands
meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My experience with caregiving came from the passion and love that my mom showed my father when he was sick and dying. Ever since I saw her dedication and 24/7 hard work and care that she provided for him, I've always admired it and carried it through my life. I've cared for special-needs children, I've also cared for hospice...
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Lombard, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I have grown up with 3 cousins with Muscular Dystrophy and have spent my whole life helping them. I have assisted another family with two boys with Muscular Dystrophy and was a caregiver for them. I have worked at Seaspar, Easter Seals, Marklund Home and have been working in schools for many years. This allowed me to care with a...
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Part-Time or Full-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available for Summer

River Forest, IL

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$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am majoring in Special education right now, and I have worked with kids with special needs for about 8 years. I worked in a special education classroom all through middle school and high school as well as ran clubs in middle school and high school with the sole purpose of having mainstream students interacting and being...
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Senior Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility Keep house by making beds. doing laundry. washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Empathetic...
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Carol Stream, IL

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$23/hr
1 year experience
I am typically familiar with autism and a lot of the behaviors along the way! Mostly I deal with toddlers as youngest to the teen ages. I understand that all behaviors are different and have seen a variety of them across new kiddos at my full time job. I'm currently open to new disabilities as I am a fast learner that can...
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Disabilities Advocate & Care Companion

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I have 3 years of previous experience working with kids and adults with disabilities and special needs. Experience and comfortable with: -Wheelchair transfer -Medication administration orally and anally -Verbal and no verbal communication -Basic ASL -Pica -Dermatillomania -Sensory Mouthing/Posturing/Stemming -Child and...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Downers Grove, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have 10+ years of experience working with individuals with special needs. I have worked with children, peers, and adults with mental, emotional, and physical impairments. I realize that finding the right fit for a caregiver/family is especially important in the case of caring for someone with special needs. I'd love to meet...
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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
Hi, I am currently in the last term of my Occupational Therapy Asst. program as well as on my way to becoming an adaptive fitness trainer. The majority of my experience and care has been with individuals with ASD. I have lived with my aunt with ASD for 15 years and have been her caregiver for 5 years. I am a physically...
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After School And Evening Nanny!

Downers Grove, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Hello! I have been babysitting for families with children ages newborn to pre-teen for about 10 years. I currently works as a paraprofessional in a special education classroom at the high school level. I am also pursuing my Masters of Special Education degree to become a Special Education teacher which I will finish up in May...
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  • 60 special needs adult care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.17/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs adult care is 5.0

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