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60 special needs adult care are listed in Oak Park, IL
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 7 years
Special needs adult care in Oak Park, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working with special needs children and adults for over 25 years. I taught drama to developmentally disabled adults and taught or tutored most school subjects to elementary, teen, and adult learners in classrooms, homes, non-profits, and tutoring centers. I have earned masters degrees in middle-secondary education and...
5.0
"Todd M. serves as our after-school tutor for our 11-year old daughter (6th GR) and 9-year old son (3rd GR). My husband and I both work full-time. We have enlisted Mr. M. to work with our children M-F from 3pm- 7pm. He picks them up from school and brings them home...
Jennifer W.
Maureen M.
Oak Park, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient and Loving Mom available for ALL your Childcare Needs
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Available for respite care, weekend, overnights. I have been a licensed IL foster parent and have worked with 2 children that suffered from Fetal Alcohol syndrome and another who has ADHD as well as depression/anxiety. I have worked at an institution where I gained experience with immobile children, Batten disease, Charge...
4.0
"Maureen has cared for my daughter for over a year on Saturdays. She sets her feedings up and gives medication via g-tube - with our training. And she provides daily needs for her as well and reading stories. Maureen has been helpful to me with clean up around...
Jennifer V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I just finished caring for a non-verbal autistic boy in the afternoons. My responsibilities included meal preparation, transportation, and life skills including physical and mental activities to enhance his daily life. My best attributes in this situation are my patience, persistence, and sense of caring for the situation for...
5.0
"Michael was dependable and punctual. He was very friendly and worked hard. He helped up with a large family event. He was lovely to the guests, and we would definitely rehire him. I do not hesitate to recommend him!"
Leslie G.
Greetings,
I am a CPI, (Crisis Prevention and Intervention) CPR, CCAR, CASAC, CPP, CPS Certified Recovery and Life Skills Coach. As a result of an accumulated 18 + years in the mental health industry I am a skilled motivational group leader, unit counselor and caregiver, in clinical, residential treatment, and private duty home...
Hi! My name is Amy!
I'm currently looking for summer babysitting positions, preferably for 3-4 days a week.
I am currently in my 3rd year of teaching high school special education teacher at Lane Tech College Prep. I graduated from Illinois State University in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in Special Education (Learning and...
Set to graduate December 2023 with my bachelors in Special Education and a certificate in Language Development and Disorders.
Special Education Instructional Assistant at Charles H Chipman Elementary - Salisbury, MD
Wicomico County: March 2022 - May 2023
- Developed personalized care for students with disabilities based on...
I have worked during high school with peers with special needs, as well as provided some care for family friends with children with special needs in the past. I have a passion for making sure that people are living their best life and enjoying every moment they can, regardless of ability level or any impairments. I am energetic...
Motivated social worker looking to provide personal support to your family member. I have 32 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in varying capacities: direct care, developmental and vocational training, case management, research, and advocacy. My experience in the...
Nicole D.
Oak Park, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Greetings,
I am a CCAR, CASAC, CPP, CPS Certified Recovery and Life Skills Coach. As a result of an accumulated 18 + years in the mental health industry I am a skilled motivational group leader, unit counselor and caregiver, in clinical, residential treatment, and private duty home settings. I have worked via agency in many...
Nicole can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
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.
5.0
(1)
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.
Connie B.
Niles, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a new mom of a wonderful 2-year-old babygirl and I'm only interested in occasional evening or weekend gigs. I've been working with a fantastic family's non verbal 23-year-old son with special needs for the past 6 years and I enjoy it immensely. I have over 9 years of combined experience working in schools as a...
5.0
"Jasmyn helps our family care for my special needs son and she has been a great addition to our team. She's consistent, attentive, caring, reliable and very nurturing. He took to her immediately. She's made my entire families life easier and more pleasant."
Tracy V.
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Just graduated from the Occupational Therapy Assistant degree program. I also worked as an Optometric Vision Therapist for about 4 years. I love working with kids but I have experience working with people of all ages. I can help with school work/zooms, laundry, dishes, pets as well as things like Stimming Attendance,...
5.0
"Maren joined us during a difficult time in our home. She and immediately launched a Therapeutic Support Plan which has been successful . While she is juggling her larger scope aspirations we are being flexible in order to have here as often as possible . We are...
Mary G.
Alesandra D.
Chicago, IL
$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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with children and adults at Misericordia Home for six years. Some duties were: changing diapers, re-positioning, temps, set up and priming of Ng/Og feeds, emptying foleys, etc. I have taken them on outings, programing and other activities. I love working with children of all needs; I especially love the smile on...
5.0
(1)
Experienced caregiver with an illustrious track record spanning over 20 years of providing personalized and heartfelt care to diverse individuals in need. This multifaceted exposure has not only enriched my skills but also instilled in me a creative approach to delivering compassionate care. My journey in caregiving has been an...
5.0
"Maria is an outstanding caregiver. Kind, dedicated, knowledgeable of the issues that come with old age and disability. She was very calm and understanding even when my mother (95 and diagnosed with dementia) was irascible and difficult to deal with. Maria had...
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5.0
(1)
Hello! I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. My name is Tim, I would like to consider myself someone who is happy go lucky and very goal oriented. I am a lover of animals and people and have a drive to help others. I have been a caregiver for five years now. I currently am enrolled at University of Michigan as a...
Patricia H.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patricia -- Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Life Coach
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've had nearly a decade of experience coaching, tutoring, nannying, caring for and babysitting kids from infants to preteens. My goal is to support the families I serve by making learning and movement enjoyable for kids, and finding creative ways to incorporate this into their daily routine. I desire to empower those I work...
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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Oak Park, IL
Todd M.
5.0
Todd M. serves as our after-school tutor for our 11-year old daughter (6th GR) and 9-year old son (3rd GR). My husband and I both work full-time. We have enlisted Mr. M. to work with our children M-F from 3pm- 7pm. He picks them up from school and brings them home to focus on homework. He also...
- Jennifer W.
Maureen M.
4.0
Maureen has cared for my daughter for over a year on Saturdays. She sets her feedings up and gives medication via g-tube - with our training. And she provides daily needs for her as well and reading stories. Maureen has been helpful to me with clean up around the house.
- Jennifer V.
Michael S.
5.0
Michael was dependable and punctual. He was very friendly and worked hard. He helped up with a large family event. He was lovely to the guests, and we would definitely rehire him. I do not hesitate to recommend him!
- Leslie G.
Danielle S.
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 rarely needed to be reminded of...
- Caroline W.
Joel C.
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 son under control, but was...
- Britta H.