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60 special needs adult care are listed in Lake Forest, IL
The average rate is $14/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 6 years
Special needs adult care in Lake Forest, IL
Laimute B.
Lake Forest, IL
$16-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver With 15+ Years Of Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Are you looking for a quality elderly care in the northern and northwestern suburbs? My name is Laima. I'm a skilled elderly caregiver with 19+ years of experience. I am available to work part-time, full-time or overnight shifts. I'm a very good cook, experienced housekeeper and good driver. I also love pets. I have...
Laimute can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, home modification, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant hands-on, end-of-life care. We found Laima to be warm, kind hearted and very skilled. We highly recommend her."
Irene K.
Hello, I have extensive experience taking care of children with special needs, disabled adults and the elderly. Are you looking for quality care in the northern and northwestern suburbs? My name is Laima. I'm a skilled caregiver with 15+ years experience. I have excellent references and have experience to help in the hospital. I...
Rayan K.
Lake Forest, IL
$16-26/hr
With 2/3 years of experience, I have developed a strong foundation in working with special needs children and adults, particularly those on the autism spectrum. My dedication to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment has allowed me to tailor my approach to each individual's unique needs. Through ongoing collaboration...
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over 20 years of experience providing exceptional care to elderly and special need patients. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, administering medication and keep patients as active is possible..
Lavinia can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Licensed Nurse
5.0
" Lavinia is a treasure. She cared for my wife until she passed of Parkinson's and dementia on Memorial Day. My wife loved Lavinia. She cared for my wife for nearly two years and became "family."
Lavinia was always positive and a self starter. Always a delight...
Kendon B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Bat can also help with: Transportation, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, companionship, personal care & more
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 struggles surrounding families as they watch their family...
Elisa T.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am very interested in a Caregiver position. My strong caregiving background coupled with several professional experiences uniquely qualifies me for this job. Along with my First Aid and CPR Certifications, and 10 years of extensive experience in caregiving, I am confident in my ability to become a key member of your team.
My...
Roslynn can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Roslynn W. has been caring for my mom for over 3 years before her passing. She was a awesome caregiver, honest and reliable. My mom was very happy with the hands-on care she provided. I would definitely hire her again."
Kenny K.
5.0
(2)
Caregiver with 10+ years experience available for immediate work (Dementia care, Physical disabilities, ASL, Hospice, G-Tube feeding).
Alexsander can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Alex was a great caregiver for my disabled father 3 years. We are incredibly appreciated for his service."
Kyla O.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ivalis and I am a new resident of Illinois from Texas. I am a newly graduated Speech Language Pathologist. I have had over 9 years of experience as a caregiver for children/adults with disabilities, and their siblings. I am comfortable with a wide range of abilities, and have a range of medical experience for in...
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.
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.
Irena N.
Wheeling, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have 20 years of experience. I have skills and experience providing supportive care to elderly people in their own home or in an assisted living facility, including assisting as bathing, dressing, cooking and cleaning, administering medications.
I have experience with working directly with people with physical disabilities,...
Irena can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Irena lived with and cared for my 98yr old bedridden mother for almost a year before she passed. Irena is compassionate and knowledgeable in every aspect of caregiving, especially with the elderly. Being bedridden with Alzheimers my mother could not do anything...
Care member
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A compassionate caregiver (CNA) with a strong history in home health care. My expertise is genuinely caring for the seniors needing assist in everyday living . I am a quick learner, someone who is efficient and can multitask, a person who is reliable and dependable. My background experience consists of 13+ years of elderly care,...
5.0
"Priscilla is very professional and caring. We are so fortunate to have her taking care of our mom. "
Darleena W.
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
With a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, my first job out of college was working in a residential facility for children with special needs. In the five years working as a Child Care Counselor, I helped children with ADD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, AS, TS, and a variety of other mental health diagnoses.
As a public school teacher of many...
5.0
"Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time with an amazing attitude and is always finding new ways to help. She is reliable, hardworking, responsive,...
Ann D.
Rachel R.
Northbrook, IL
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as kind, loving, and caring
I like caring for people with special needs because it's a job that most people aren't willing to do and I really care for people with special needs because of the difficulties they have to deal with. I have so much respect for them and their families.
I'm looking for a...
Jennifer M.
Wheeling, IL
$23-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am an experienced mother who has cared for two special needs children. My daughter had cancer at 9. My son was speech and language delayed, LD, and has ADHD.
Highly-dependable, nurturing caregiver who has good values, compassionate nature and 10 + extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly care. Eager to make a difference in client's everyday life.
I have worked as a caregiver from 2002. I can provide references under request. I have experience as a CNA caregiver for elderly and disabled children. During my career I was a babysitter and nanny for a new born children also.
Barbara can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, personal care, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Jocelyn R.
Mundelein, IL
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I've been working with special needs children for 5 years now. I love getting to know them for who they really are past their challenges. Their disability does not define them. I hope you be able to work for the right family who is willing to trust me.
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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Lake Forest, IL
Laimute B.
5.0
Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant hands-on, end-of-life care. We found Laima to be warm, kind hearted and very skilled. We highly recommend her.
- Irene K.
Lavinia B.
5.0
Lavinia is a treasure. She cared for my wife until she passed of Parkinson's and dementia on Memorial Day. My wife loved Lavinia. She cared for my wife for nearly two years and became "family."
Lavinia was always positive and a self starter. Always a delight when she arrived with her smile....
- Kendon B.
Bat W.
5.0
Ms W served as a Household Manager and Personal Care Assistant for my client. She attended to his personal needs in a tender, thoughtful manner. She reported to the family and personnel about his needs. Bat monitored his medications. She scheduled and coordinated my client's appointments. Bat...
- Eugene T.
Roslynn W.
5.0
Roslynn has gone above and beyond several times when caring for my mother. She is intelligent and a wonderful companion to Mom. I know that Mom will always be safe in her care. (The cats like her, too!)
- Rebecca C.
Alexsander Z.
5.0
Alex helped my father for a year when he had ALS and was a very attentive and good caregiver. My father was very fond of him and his care.
- Care member