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Cassandra C.

Special Education Degree

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$16/hr
Have had extensive experience with students with significant needs! About to begin my first year of teaching this upcoming fall.
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Additional Family Member

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been a caregiver for more than 18 years. In my past jobs I have taken care of stroke victims, people with Alzheimer's disease, cancer patients, and individuals with dementia and epilepsy (my last job for 15+ years). I even took care of a man who suffered from ALS. With the ALS patient I had to maintain his ventilator,...
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Buffalo Grove, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a special education teacher with 13 year of experience. I am calm and patient.
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Experienced Care Giver

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Over the last 18 years, I have worked with adult and children who have developmental disabilities. This includes one on one settings, as well as group settings. My job is to ensure the safety and well being of all individuals with whom I work and care for. Additionally, I create programs to assist with community integration. I...

Care Member says "Karyn deserves more than 5 stars! She worked with our severely handicapped adult daughter who required feeding, diapering, showering and medications....

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Kind And Patient Caregiver

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
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...

Amaralys A. says "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....

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Compassionate Caregiver

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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,...

Darleena W. says "Priscilla is very professional and caring. We are so fortunate to have her taking care of our mom. "

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Rolling Meadows, IL

3.0(0)
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$25/hr
3 years experience
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...
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Part Time Summer Caregiver

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
1 year experience
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...
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Theraputic Nanny

Highwood, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
With a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, my first job out of college was working in a residential facility for children with special needs. In the five years working as a Child Care Counselor, I helped children with ADD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, AS, TS, and a variety of other mental health diagnoses. As a public school teacher of many...

Ann D. says "Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time...

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CNA,CPR

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Highly-dependable, nurturing caregiver who has good values, compassionate nature and 10 + extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly care. Eager to make a difference in client's everyday life.

Susan W. says "Lavinia has helped my family over the past several years. She is wonderful, honest, and is very committed to whomever she is working with. She has a...

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Experience with Special Needs

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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.

Care Member says "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...

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Experienced Caregiver and Respite Care

Palatine, IL

3.0(0)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have worked with all ages and a wide variety of special needs clients. I have 14 plus years of experience both professionally and personally. I have a BA degree and am certified in CPR, CPI, DSP and QRMP. I've done substitute teaching in IL and taken First Aid. I love this line of work and can honestly say that I love going to...
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Childcare, 9 Years Experience. Some Basic Elderly Care And Special Needs Experience.

Libertyville, IL

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$18/hr
9 years experience
Hi!! I'm a senior. I have 9 years of experience with childcare and basic elderly care as well as some experience with people with special needs. I am willing to help with pet care and household chores.
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Nurse Aide/ Caregiver

Glenview, IL

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I have experience with pediatric home care. I've assisted with cerebral palsy, seizure watch, fall risks, cognitive disabilities and personal experience with ASD. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out and we can schedule a chat! :)
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Arlington Heights, IL

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$22/hr
3 years experience
I have worked in the special education field, mostly with high-risk students. I love the field and the challenges, even at times, it can be overwhelming. I've worked with students of various needs and I love to learn the way a child expresses their emotions and needs in various ways. Using visuals, AACs, star-charts, oh my ,...
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Rolling Meadows, IL

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Hi there! I am self contained autism teacher for 1st and 2nd graders. I have had an abundance amount of experience caring for individuals with down syndrome and children who are on the spectrum. Please reach out to me if you are seeking a caregiver for a child with special needs or a child without. :)
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Babysitter With Experience Working With Children With Special Needs

Mount Prospect, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! My name is Hannah and I am a creative and energetic 21-year-old. I have experience working with children in many different settings. I have been a soccer coach and a soccer referee for several years. I am currently an inclusion aid for the park districts and a registered behavior technician (RBT). I work with and have...
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Part-time/Full-time CNA Caregiver

Wheeling, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I worked in nursing home for a year. I have been working as CNA/caregiver in home health setting since 2010. I have had experiences in taking care of clients with quadriplegic, Cerebral Palsy (mild to severe type), Autism, mental illness, Asperger's, ADHD, Neurological genetic disorder and other special needs. I also possess the...
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Mount Prospect, IL

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$16/hr
It has been a common pattern for my family to work with individuals with disabilities. My mom, dad, grandma, and older sister all work with these individuals. I have not veered from that pattern. I have had a job with NWSRA (Northwest Special Recreation Association) for three years. I am currently 18 years old and a senior in...
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Special-Needs Caregiver

Wheeling, IL

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$10/hr
1 year experience
I am a Special Education Paraprofessional in a Kindergarten classroom! My main responsibilities were to assist the students with recreational and educational activities, practice behavior management, help with toileting, and of course keep the kids safe. In college, I interned with Community Access Naperville, a...
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  • 60 special needs child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent special needs child care reviews from local parents in Buffalo Grove, IL

Special Needs Child Care in Buffalo Grove, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs child care

Karyn L.

Karyn deserves more than 5 stars! She worked with our severely handicapped adult daughter who required feeding, diapering, showering and...

- Care member

Larissa D.

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...

- Amaralys A.

Priscilla D.

Priscilla is very professional and caring. We are so fortunate to have her taking care of our mom.

- Darleena W.

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