Find special needs adult care in River Grove, IL that you’ll love

60 special needs adult care are listed in River Grove, IL

The average rate is $16/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 5 years

Special needs adult care in River Grove, IL

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Kaeleen E.


River Grove, IL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

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: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands, hospice services, 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

Hi, my name is Morgan and I graduated from high school, class of 2019. In the fall I will be attending college to pursue a nursing degree as I'm already certified as a nurses assistant. I am also CPR and First Aid certified. I have been working with children since I was 15 and I love it. I love working with children of all ages...
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Bonnie M.


River Grove, IL

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Perfect Pet Sitter

Hello, I am a mother of four school aged children and student myself. I am available to provide flexible care for your child, as I am also eager and excited to apply my attributes and experience. My years of working, volunteering and raising children have given me joy and wonderful experiences. I will be able to assure a secure...
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Shannon N.


River Grove, IL

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

I'm currently a DSP I work for a Company out in Des Plaines Illinois. I've been with my company for the last four years I'm currently looking for part-time work. I've been a DSP for the last 12 years working with children and adults with disabilities. I do everything from bathing feeding showers. I do pass meds I do transport I...
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Timothy F.


Chicago, IL

$12-50/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

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...
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Alfredo R.


Skokie, IL

$30-37/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very interested in the opportunity to assist, I want to be a true companion on uplifting someone who needs care by listening to my clients first and provide comfort to their worries and fears. I took my medical board exams in order to practice medicine in United Sates. My medical degree is from Mexico where I have practiced...
5.0
"Alfredo is smart, compassionate, and hard working. He often did more than I required of him with my son. A fast learner about autism. We love Alfredo!"

Care member

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Meghan M.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Extraordinaire And Autism Expert

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.

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Branndi C.


Hillside, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

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: Errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning
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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Brenda V.


Bensenville, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Your Angel

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: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

CNA

5.0
"She was great with my senior dad!"

Carla B.

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Martina B.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

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.

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Jordan B.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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.

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Rashawnda P.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Helpmate

Certified nursing assistant for 12 years. I have training in many settings for nursing homes, memory care & private home care. I have cared for people with special need-independent clients to total care. I have experience in feed/gtube. I have training in transportation lifts(Hoyer, Stand lift). Personal care- ( pri-care,...
5.0
"Rashawnda is absolutely wonderful. My kids adore her. She is definitely like a member of our family."

Veronica C.

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Lindsey R.


Chicago, IL

$21-46/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lindsey and I am available to work. I am hardworking, compassionate, creative, and pay close attention to detail. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked extensively with a variety of child, adult, and geriatric populations. I have experience with developmental disabilities, serious mental...
Lindsey can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
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Lindsey R.


Chicago, IL

$19-28/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lindsey and I am available to work. I am hardworking, compassionate, creative, and pay close attention to detail. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked extensively with a variety of child, adult, and geriatric populations. I have experience with people who have developmental disabilities,...
5.0
"Lindsey was very interested in my daughter. The two of them seemed to enjoy spending time together. We look forward to working with Lindsey again."

Jackie W.

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Vicky W.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Summer Caregiver

I worked at Philip J Rock Center & School in Glen Ellyn it is school & home for children with both deaf & blind disabilities compiled with cerebral palsy & other learning disabilities. I was trained how to communicate with the children with a basic version of sign language & supervised children during activities & daily living...

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.

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Joel C.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr1 yrs exp

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

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.

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Michelle K.


Park Ridge, IL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for children with discipline disorders, learning disorders, downs syndrome, and autism. I take time with children I work with, to learn how they respond and react to different ways of handling situations. I am energetic and caring. I hold a great deal of pride in the work I do.
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Noel B.


Lombard, IL

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Demonstrating A Love And Passion For Teaching

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Noël and I live in Villa Park, IL. I have a significant amount of experience caring for special needs individuals as I have a younger brother, Joshua, who is Autistic - he is my pride and my joy! In addition to caring for him, I assisted my parents with facilitating an at home early intervention program...
5.0
"Noel was amazing to work with. She is communicative, responsive, and caring. I would strongly recommend hiring Noel."

Clint S.

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Michael S.


Oak Park, IL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Family Organization Assistance

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.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in River Grove, IL

Kaeleen E.

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

Alfredo R.

5.0

The entire family was very pleased with Alfredo's professionalism. He always performed his duties with a smile and a pleasant attitude. He undertook duties without being asked to do them. His care and concern for my mother were much appreciated. My family wanted to give mom the best care during...

- Care member

Meghan M.

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 with high functioning autism and...

- Julie B.

Branndi C.

5.0

Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of.

- Care member

Brenda V.

5.0

She was great with my senior dad!

- Carla B.

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