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Virginia R.

Special Needs Caregiver

Plainfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
My name is Virginia and I am 46 years old. I have worked in a daycare setting for about 24 years. I have worked as a nanny/sitter and have experience with infants through school age for a number of years. In 2008, I graduated with a BA degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education Special...

Genoveva R. says "Virginia is patient, energetic and caring with children. Trustworthy and self-sufficient in the work that she displays. She is great with children with...

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Experience With Traumatic Brain Injuries, Disabilities

Plainfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been trained in reflex integration, TBI recovery related to strokes, brain injury, visual-auditory-sensory issues. I work with infants to adults.

Connie B. says "Loving and wonderful. A great addition to our team. She has worked with ASD children for a long time and not only understands them but also what the...

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Plainfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi.. My name is Chris and I have a passion for helping people in need.. My sister had MS for over 20 years. My Mom had dementia and other medical issues... and took care for her until her passing.. So I understand that people need help..:)

Catherine K. says "Chris is the most wonderful person and helper. She is loyal and dedicated and always puts my needs and comfort first. Chris is passionate about helping...

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Care For Children With Special Needs

Plainfield, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I currently work in District 204 in a multi-needs classroom and have gained hands-on experience working with children with a variety of special needs and behavior challenges. I have been fully trained in using Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices, visual aids, First/Then statements, and the ABA approach style of...
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Clinical Experience Caring For Elderly

Plainfield, IL

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$30/hr
8 years experience
Companionship
dementia
mobility assistance
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Cailee. I'm a registered nurse with several years of experience. Before becoming a nurse, I worked full-time as a nanny and also as an activities coordinator at a senior living facility. I live in Plainfield with my awesome husband and two wonderful kids. As a mother of two children who are in preschool Monday...
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Caregiver

Plainfield, IL

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I have 11 years exceptional experience with assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, 4 years and counting living with 2 individuals, 1- an young male w/ autistic spectrum disorder and 2- intellectual disability and sickle cell anemia. I absolutely love and take pride in what I do.
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Plainfield, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi there! I'm Cailee. I'm a registered nurse with several years of experience. Before becoming a nurse, I worked full-time as a nanny and also as an activities coordinator at a senior living facility. I live in Plainfield with my awesome husband and two wonderful kids. As a mother of two children who are in preschool Monday...
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Speech Language Pathologist (in Training)

Plainfield, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have a bachelors degree in communication disorders and sciences and am currently working towards my masters and to become a Speech-Language Pathologist. I have background information within areas of speech, language, writing, spelling, reading, dyslexia, special needs, learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, children...
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Plainfield, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
I have 6 years experience caring for children and 3 years experience with special needs kids. I'm currently enrolled to get my degree and become a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst. I have worked in a private therapeutic day school for kids with autism for the last 3 years. I have experience with ABA and I am currently a...
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Registered Nurse

Plainfield, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Specialty in caring for patients with special needs. I also care for patients with disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy and many other developmental disorders. I have worked with patients from newborn to adult, Developmental Disability Nurses are an important point of contact for patients...
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Plainfield, IL

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$12/hr
1 year experience
I have babysat and watched over kids since I was a young teenager. My brother is on the spectrum and I have also volunteered and hung out with children that have disabilities. I know pretty well how to interact with children on the spectrum or with learning difficulties. I am a very patient person and understanding when it comes...
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Plainfield, IL

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Ophelia, I have been taking care of people for the past 10 years plus . I have experience in all areas with kids adults and special need. I know there are a lot of people out there that needs a little help. I love this job because it makes me feel good that I'm helping other people that needs help I love to...
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Plainfield, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I am currently in nursing school and looking for families that needs childcare or elderly care. I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. I have babysittig experience from newborn stage to teenagers. My strengths as a babysitter are that I am very responsible,...
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Special Education Teacher Looking For Part Time Gigs

Plainfield, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I'm a Special Education Teacher at a therapeutic day school. I've worked with a range of disabilities. My specialties are autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and emotional/behavior disorders. My career started as a direct support professional for 7 men in a group home. From there, I found my passion in helping people and became a...
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Caregiver

Plainfield, IL

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
respite care
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I am a very reliable, patient, and trustworthy person who has approximately 11 years of experience caring for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from teens to adults, with 4 years of doing shared living (currently still in this position) as well as assisting with Seniors with Dementia and Alzheimer's...
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Caregiver Lover

Plainfield, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
errands
home modification
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Ophelia and I have over 20years of experience providing compassionate, attentive care to individuals of all ages from young children to seniors. I take pride in being dependable , patient and kind -hearted in all caregiving situations. My experience includes medication reminders , meal preparation, mobility...
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Dedicated In-Home Senior Care | Personalized Support

Lockport, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
errands
home modification
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over 10 years of experience providing high-quality care to seniors and individuals with special needs. I specialize in dementia, Alzheimer's, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) care, ensuring clients receive the attention and comfort they deserve. My...

Christina K. says "Barb has been phenomenal with watching and engaging my active father who has Alzheimers/dementia. She is very trustworthy & knowledgeable in dealing...

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Part-time/Full-time Caregiver

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
mobility assistance
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have worked as registered nurse in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit in my country for 2 years. I also worked in the past at Edward Hospital Naperville in Lab. department. I am trained to provide any kind of medical and personal help. I have experience mostly with adults with different kinds of diseases and disabilities....

Marny C. says "Sasha cared for my mother with dementia. She is wonderful, with a kind and grateful heart. I felt confidently at ease knowing she was caring for my mother....

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Joliet, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Social Work Graduate, awaiting LSW. Experience working with at-risk youth in crisis situations, and after-school settings. CPR/AED/ First Aid Certified Currently a Full-Time employee as a Qualified Mental Health Professional and Crisis/Outreach Manager. Has own transportation. Currently learning Spanish and taking classes, can...
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  • 60 special needs adult care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.29/hr as of June 2025

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

Recent special needs adult care reviews from local parents in Plainfield, IL

Special Needs Adult Care in Plainfield, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs adult care

Virginia R.

Virginia is patient, energetic and caring with children. Trustworthy and self-sufficient in the work that she displays. She is great with...

- Genoveva R.

Amy L.

Loving and wonderful. A great addition to our team. She has worked with ASD children for a long time and not only understands them but...

- Connie B.

Chris G.

Chris is the most wonderful person and helper. She is loyal and dedicated and always puts my needs and comfort first. Chris is passionate...

- Catherine K.

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