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Peggy M.

Love To Engage With Differently Able Individuals

Glen Ellyn, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I began my nursing career at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, worked for many years for home care agencies including as an in service Educator and have worked the last 15 years for a local school district as a Classroom Nurse working with disabled students directly in the classroom. I have worked with individuals young...
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Amanda G.

Carol Stream, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello all, I have two years experience caring for children with special needs, including autism, epilepsy, and ADHD. I use doctor recommended strategies and techniques to provide emotional and physical support to my clients and their families. I look forward to meeting with you!

Julia O. says "We hired Amanda as our full time nanny to watch our son when he was 8mo old. It was our first nanny experience so we didn't know what to expect, and now we...

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Elmhurst, IL

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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.
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Special Needs Caregiver

Wheaton, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have had a good amount of experience with special needs from young to old. I have been working through Care for sometime now and love the families I work for. I am very positive and upbeat, very patient and kind, and do everything I can to make my client feel loved and comfortable and happy.

Elle A. says "Clem is the best caregiver I have ever had. She helps me by making great suggestions on how to make my life simpler and easy for me! She is very...

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Special Needs Caregiver

Darien, IL

4.7(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am a certified Educational Assistant. I have worked with 3-5 yr old special needs at risk children for 21 years. I now work as an assistant at the Elementary level K-2 grades. I am a certified CNA, Phlebotomists, EKG technician. I have provided home health care for 19 years.

Care Member says "She watched my mom who was 97 and did a wonderful job. Very caring and her clients always come first. Willing to help whatever needs to be done. "

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Family Organization Assistance

Oak Brook, IL

5.0(1)
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$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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...

Leslie G. says "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...

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Vaccinated Caregiver With Experience In Childrens Care And Senior Care

Willowbrook, IL

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
10 years experience
Dedicated caregiver with 23 years of experience providing exceptional care to children, elders, and patients with disabilities. I am skilled in assisting with daily living activities, meal preparation and personal care. Previously worked in the Rehabilitation center in Europe with children and adults as a physical therapist....

Care Member says "Virginija is a very compassion , dedicated person providing care with exceptional skills including personal care , daily activities, management ,...

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Demonstrating A Love And Passion For Teaching

Lombard, IL

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
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...

Clint S. says "Noel was amazing to work with. She is communicative, responsive, and caring. I would strongly recommend hiring Noel."

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Special Needs Caregiver

Willowbrook, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! . I have a lot of experience with special needs kids for the last 20 years.
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Wheaton, IL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I'm Izzie! I am the oldest of six kiddos, one of whom has special needs. Having watched my younger siblings follow my example, I have realized the impact caretakers can have on development, and strive to model patience, kindness, graciousness, and a curious, adventurous spirit! My little sister was born with a genetic...
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Part Time, Care Giver, Nanny

Villa Park, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Jessica, welcome to my page. I am 26 years old currently living in Warrenville IL. I am currently a Special Education Teacher at Wheaton North High School. I graduated with a special education degree from University of Missouri and more recently graduated with my masters in Special Education from the American...
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Lisle, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I have been working with higher needs children for over a decade. My favorite classes in high school were spending my time with the children with higher needs. I have a 31-year-old non-verbal, epileptic sister, and I have an almost 7-year-old level 1 autistic kiddo of my own! In my childhood I was surrounded by hospice...
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House Manager/Nanny/Caregiver

Carol Stream, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have been working in this field since 2001. I love caring for others from newborns to the elderly. I have been with a family for 2 years, a family for 12 years and then a family for 11 years. I cared for infants up until they were teenagers with two families. Became a nanny/house manage throughout the years. Before becoming an...
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Certified Professional Caregiver

Westmont, IL

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$17/hr
While "just" a Certified Caregiver, I often work WITH the client, doing/prompting client, to do their physical and occupational therapy, WITH the client. I love seeing clients get stronger, and truly enjoy physical and occupational workouts, with the client. Also, I am hard working, and also, patient. I have a high level of...
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Lombard, IL

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$23/hr
6 years experience
Hello, my name is Laura. I just recently finished my MD degree this past December and am planning on applying to residency the following year. During undergrad I participated with Splash Pal which is a club that helps children and teens with disability to be able to enjoy an aquatic environment. I have experience caring for...
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Weekend Caregiver

Villa Park, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Hello! From Monday to Friday, I am an elementary school social worker for Kaneland School District. I have experience working with children with varying special needs and challenges. I absolutely love my job and would love to help out families in the Wheaton area.
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Part-Time Babysitter

Winfield, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Alyssa and I am currently a 7th grade teacher at a nearby middle school. I graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in elementary education. I have had a wide variety of experiences in caring for children. I student taught in many elementary school classrooms. During the summer I worked at a...
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Westmont, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have 24 years experience in the classroom working with special ed and gen ed students. In addition, I have raised 4 children and many strong references available
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Caring, Structured And Fun!

Westmont, IL

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$15/hr
I've been a teacher in my own classroom for four years... and it's time for a change! I love what I do, but I also know that there are so many other ways I can make a difference in the world. Working with people with special needs is to serve one of the most vulnerable people in our world. I want to be a part of their care and...
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Downers Grove, IL

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I'd describe my personality as joyful, patient and friendly I love to see everyone enjoy life to the fullest. I enjoy creating relationships and helping out best as I know how
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  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of May 2026

Recent special needs child care reviews from local parents in Glen Ellyn, IL

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

Amanda G.

We hired Amanda as our full time nanny to watch our son when he was 8mo old. It was our first nanny experience so we didn't know what to...

- Julia O.

Clemonce M.

Clem is the best caregiver I have ever had. She helps me by making great suggestions on how to make my life simpler and easy for me! She...

- Elle A.

Cori F.

She watched my mom who was 97 and did a wonderful job. Very caring and her clients always come first. Willing to help whatever needs to be...

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