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Anita S.

Itasca, IL

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$23/hr
4 years experience
I have been caring for the most wonderful little human who is 4 and is autistic. I also have experience working with an amazing woman who has Down syndrome. I absolutely love what I do and there is no better feeling then seeing those smiles and the joy they bring!
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Experienced Child Care Provider/Senior Care and Special Needs Care

Bartlett, IL

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I have over 20 years of child care experience, within a daycare facility, nannying, directing and teaching a church bible school, and providing home daycare out of my house. I have my CNA license and I am CPR certified with infants through adults. I am extremely compassionate and I love children and animals! I enjoy care giving...

Christina K. says "Can't say enough good things. Watched our little boy from 9 weeks until he was almost 3 years old. Reliable, super friendly, nicest family that I...

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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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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 over 10 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 and a. caregiver to a lovely little boy for over 3 years my most recent job was with a little boy with autism.

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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Part-time / As Needed Care Giver Available!

Glendale Heights, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, My name is Lorraine. I m 34yrs old. I'm a certified nurses assistant and have completed 3 yrs towards a nursing degree. I have experience taking care of children and adults with special needs. I am naturally patient, loving and nurturing. I believe in treating the people I care for with respect and as though they are a...

Susan C. says "Lorraine assisted me with transportation and after care of surgery. She is dependable, kind, willing to run errands for me. Would highly recommend her and...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello Parents! I've been a professional in childcare and education for 13+ years. As a daycare teacher, tutor, babysitter, summer camp counselor, and nanny, I've worked with children with special needs in several different capacities. I have specific and extensive experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD, Down...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Mount Prospect, IL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have 4 years of experience with special needs. I worked for the transitions program at Glenbard North high school for almost 2 years. At that program I worked with non-verbal, autistic, down syndrome, schizophrenia and much more. I am currently a special education Para educator for 6th graders in U-46 with a learning...
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Part Time Babysitter Available Some Evenings And Some Weekends, Also Experienced With Special Needs

Palatine, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
I am a mother of two grown children, a grandmother of a 20 yr old young lady . Who works part time as a school bus assistant and also a Zumba instructor. Love the spark of life children put in my days! Seems I am always surrounded by them. :) I have been working for District 15 for 26 years now while in between routes I teach...
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Cna

Arlington Heights, IL

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Experienced in senior care as well as adults with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, epilepsy, low vision/glaucoma. I'm happy to assist in dressing, adl, cooking, housework, running errands, bathing, and companionship. Experience in both homecare and nursing home environments. Non smoker, comfortable with animals. Please don't...
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Des Plaines, IL

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Hi! I have worked with special needs children while babysitting. I also work at a swim school where I run the privates for special needs students. I have worked in a preschool setting and worked one on one with children. I have worked with kids who have ADHD, autism, apraxia, allergies, anxiety, mental processing issues and...
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Arlington Heights, IL

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$16/hr
1 year experience
I know how to operate power lift, how to operate accessible van, and have experience with different type of people. I live in Wheeling, and l have a relivable transportation. My English is not perfect, but I keep improving it every day. Right now, I work as a caregiver hourly for an agency.
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Hoffman Estates, IL

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$25/hr
I have several years of experience working with individuals that have special needs. I am a very kind and patient person. I became an RN in 1991. I have also worked as a Paramedic. I look forward to the opportunity of meeting your loved one,
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Care Giver /CNA

Des Plaines, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
My name is Manita . I'm a mother of 3 . I have a 10 years old special need son. I work as a CNA/ care giver for a sunerise senior living in Park R. I have more than 10 years of experience working with special needs and seniors. I do assistance with personal care, meal preparation medication reminder, transfer gait bel, visually...
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  • The average post rate is $23.00/hr as of October 2025

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

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

Tracy S.

Can't say enough good things. Watched our little boy from 9 weeks until he was almost 3 years old. Reliable, super friendly, nicest family...

- Christina K.

Laurie B.

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...

- Care member

Lorraine G.

Lorraine assisted me with transportation and after care of surgery. She is dependable, kind, willing to run errands for me. Would highly...

- Susan C.

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