Find Top Special Needs Adult Care Near Me in Melrose Park, IL

$18-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...

Amy D.

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a certified Preschool teacher and have hours in training and certification for assisting children with special needs ranging from autism to physically disabled. I enjoy story time, puzzles, drama and arts and crafts. I am flexible and reliable. Hope that I can be a great fit you and your family.

Heather V.

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Nanny

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.

Christy F.

$20-30/hr

Christy From Bolingbrook

Ive raised a special needs son. So I have many years of experience.

Nesita S.

$27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Care Giver

3.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with special needs since 2014. I am currently getting my BCBA to become over all of my cases at an aba company that I've been working at for almost 5 years. I love working with special needs children and adults it is my passion. I love to see them grow within themselves to become independent adults.

5.0

"Met with her and she interacted with my son in a public place . Next she came over one evening to bond with him . Looking forward to working with this caregiver ."

Jessica P.

Joel C.

$20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Let's Get Down To Business, To Have Some Fun!

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started in preschools in the 2. 6-3. 6 age group the gradually moved into substitute teaching. I have experience with special needs kids (autistic, paraplegic, blind, cognitive impairment, emotional/behavioral impairment). I have gathered several tricks in my time sub teaching and working in the preschool setting I would have...

5.0

"Joel was our life saver. Our kids have PTSD and our son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD, which is certainly difficult to manage on a daily basis, but hen Virtual School hit us. Joel, with his background in special needs kids, not only kept our...

Britta H.

Branndi C.

Hillside, IL

$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

5.0

(2)

Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...

Branndi can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands

5.0

"Branndi is a very great listener that is able to come up with solutions to problems. She is very cheerful and brightens any room she enters. She is very organized and timely."

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Natacha P.

$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a recent graduate looking for an income and I have 5 years experience working in healthcare. Thank you.

5.0

"Natacha was a great conversationalist and was helpful when I needed assistance going to a medical procedure. She's very dependable and I would recommend her to anyone in need of services."

Yulanda C.

Danielle S.

$32/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time C.N.A./Caregiver Available

5.0

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an Operations Supervisor at an Adult Day Care and also an in home care provider. I am also a Certified Dementia Practitioner as well as an C. N. A. I have been in the field of caring for individuals for over 13 years. I have a gift of patience with people and consideration for individuals who require more attention than...

5.0

"She helped me during recovery from shoulder replacement surgery. I was VERY restricted in mobility and could not lift anything. It was very reassuring for me to have her on "stand-by" when I first showered by myself. She remembered how I liked things done and...

Caroline W.

Kaeleen E.

River Grove, IL

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi! I am a certified nursing assistant/patient care technician. I have experience working as a CNA at a nursing rehabilitation facility. I've had training with younger patients, special needs, and of course elderly. I currently work in an ICU at Elmhurst Hospital for the last two years: My skills range from transportation,...

Kaeleen can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CNA

5.0

"Kaeleen is very patient, caring and sweet with children.She is extremely responsible, strategic, playful, and I feel very safe knowing she's trained in critical care and can perform CPR and the Heimlich maneuver. "

Care member

Mollie B.

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Happy To Help!

5.0

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I have been working in the special needs community since middle school. As a babysitter, in a hospital setting, and in a therapy setting all through high school, college, and post-professional employment.

Dina S.

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

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I cared for my cousin's husband for several months. He has Lewy Body Dementia. I helped with feeding, dressing, exercise, recreation and toileting. He and I became fast friends and have a close bond. I have also worked with children with autism and ADHD. My best friend from High School has Muscular Dystrophy, and my best friend...

5.0

"Dina is family and during my husband's illness she was his caregiver/companion during the day thereby giving me much needed time away from constant caregiving. She was reliable, responsible, and creative in thinking of ways to engage my husband. She provided...

Karen O.

Jordan B.

$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hi! I recently moved from Louisiana to Chicago. I have years of experience in babysitting, daycare facilities, and some college education in Child and Family Studies and Elementary education. Working with kids brings me a lot of joy and fulfillment!

5.0

"Jordan came to our house and was so kind to the children. She played with them, talked to them about what their interests were, communicated very well with me when making arrangements for the interview... Jordan seemed to really care about who my children were and...

Jocelyn G.

Alesandra D.

$14-19/hr

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Ali and I am currently a third year student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Northwestern. I have had experience dealing with special needs for all ages and am hoping to purse a career in pediatric physical therapy upon graduation.

5.0

"Ali was a true delight! I only wish she could have held me for a longer period of time. She was extremely dependable and reliable. She takes initiative and is professional. She is just fun to be with. There wasn't anything she wasn't willing to do."

Lisa M.

Sylvia A.

$17-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

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My name is Sylvia , I'm a 4th year medical student, I have been working as a Caregiver and CNA for over 6years now. I've grown to love taking care of the elderly like they are my own relatives. I have also taken care of children and mentally disabled people. I have experience with transportation, transfer, dementia, stroke and...

Sylvia can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"I worked together with her to take care of a very difficult client. But she was so patient and well knowledgeable about what to do to calm them down."

Lucy H.

Martina B.

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Greetings! I am a current high school Special Education teacher with experience teaching adolescents on the autism spectrum and children with ADHD, cognitive impairments, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, and sensory processing disorders. My teenage daughter has cerebral palsy and is visually impaired and is...

5.0

"I wish I could give Martina 10 stars! From the moment we interviewed, she was so respectful and knowledgeable about caring for people with special needs. Martina is so kind, thoughtful and fun! My brother has enjoyed several days with his "new friend" as he now...

Melissa D.

Brenda V.

Bensenville, IL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Am Your Angel

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Brenda. I consider myself a reserved honest, reliable and trustworthy caregiver. I love caring and helping the Elderly. My passion is reaching the goals in daily living of my clients so that they get the best care. I am certified as a Nursing Assistant. (CNA) CPR and First Aide. I also am a Certified Medical...

Brenda can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more

Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0

"She was great with my senior dad!"

Carla B.

Meghan M.

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver Extraordinaire And Autism Expert

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello and welcome to my profile page! Call me Super Nanny! Below is a list of my experience and qualifications. If you have questions, I'm happy to answer. I've been working as a special needs caregiver since I was 15 years old. I tend to work with families who need a well-seasoned caregiver. I love my work because it's hands...

5.0

"Meghan was so attentive to my son. She went above and beyond to problem solve with us how to make him successful at school (in his remote learning) and with social interactions at home. I would recommend her in a heartbeat! My son is at a therapeutic high school...

Julie B.

Connie B.

Niles, IL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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I have been in the social service field for over 20 years. I was also was a preschool teacher, but went back to my first love, working with people with disabilities. I worked in a residential home with girls with severe disabilities, then did respite care for a few years and loved it all. I was a job coach helping people with...

5.0

"We have been so incredibly lucky to have Connie as part of our care team. She has been reliable, responsible, and very kind in the care of our son with autism. She is professional, knowledgeable, and keeps my son very busy. We could not ask for a better caregiver...

Stacy C.

Rosaura C.

$22-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

5.0

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