Find Top Special Needs Adult Care Near Me in Lake Zurich, IL

$15-30/hr

Special Needs

I have a 26-year-old son with Down syndrome. Has had 2 open heart surgeries. As an infant was NG tubed and on O2 and heart monitor. I am familiar with assistive tech devices, non verbal individuals with disabilities. I am a volunteer for Special Olympics. I am so prepared to take care of your son or daughter!

Jensen A.

$5-10/hr

I have been part of a club where I do after school activities with children/ teenagers with special needs for two years, and occasionally spending time in the special needs room helping out the teachers during my study hall. I enjoy spending time with them and helping them learn more life skills.

Elisabeth C.

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Meet Elisabeth

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

13+ years helping seniors choose options for their healthcare needs in a Physical Rehab/Medical center with hands-on patient care. Help with developing care plans. Excellent in home organizational skills and attention to detail. I am Italian, a great cook :) Very positive, outgoing, upbeat energy and a natural helpful...

Elisabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, errands, dementia & more

Tetiana S.

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hello, My name is Tetiana, I am 35 years old, and have 2 kids (10, 15) of my own. We're from Germany so we speak German & English. I moved here about one year ago. Back in Germany, I'm got my degree in childcare for kids & for kids with disabilities and adult care, approved by the state, and has worked in that industry for...

Tetiana can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning

Jeffery H.

Cary, IL

$40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Autism Life Coach

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Jeff. I am a Autism Life Coach. I work with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Communication Disorders, Behavior Disorders, and Learning Disabilities. My experience is extensive beginning as a Substitute Teacher in the public schools, as well worked as a Paraprofessional/Job Coach Coordinator at a non-public...

5.0

"What a great life coach and a huge heart for the special needs community. He worked with my son for a couple of years. No a complaint and taught my son with autism a ton!!"

Dawn C.

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: Home modification, errands, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep & 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.

Larissa D.

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: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more

Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0

"She has been helping my senior mother and doing a wonderful job. She helps with cooking, cleaning, or running errands. She's also just a friendly person that gives my mother the companionship she needs."

Lara L.

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.

Laurie B.

Palatine, IL

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experience with Special Needs

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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 trustworthy. "

Care member

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.

Irena N.

$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: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship, live-in home care, hospice services & 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

Larissa D.

Arlington Heights, IL

$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.

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.

Lavinia B.

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

LPN

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: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more

Skills:

CPR

Licensed Nurse

Wound Care

4.0

"Lavinia was very caring with my Mom & she would fill me in with matters regarding her care. She would still be working with my parents if we hadn't decided to bring my parents to Florida where we live I would be happy to talk to anyone who would like more...

Jan B.

Priscilla D.

Libertyville, IL

$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

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.

Juli A.

Barrington, IL

$23/hr • 6 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver/CNA Available Now Extra Shifts Tues Thru Friday

3.7

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a 52-year-young, healthy, energetic, and outgoing Barrington resident searching for a position(s) with kind individual/family that can utilize my positive personality. I am a registered CNA with CPR certified for children, infants and adults with 12+ years of private senior care. I am presently committed to a 24/4...

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.

Bat W.

Deerfield, IL

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Passionate Companion And Care Provider.

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: Light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, transportation, personal care, companionship & more

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...

Eugene T.

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...

Roslynn W.

Mundelein, IL

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Health Care Professional

3.7

(3)