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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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Best Babysitter

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have a lot of experience working with children! I have babysat many children and babies at once for years now and am very passionate about caring for them! I used to work for NWSRA last year which was working with special needs children. I also have tutored kids ages 6 and up! I have three brothers and over 30 first cousins...

Nicole O. says "We hired Kylie for the summer to take care of our infant son, she was beyond amazing! She always cared for him as part of the family and was flexible with...

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Experienced And Helpful Caregiver Availiable

Arlington Heights, IL

4.8(1)
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$29/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello , my name is Lara and thank you for considering me for this position! My first job was at a senior care facility (in Arlington Hts.) and I have always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to personally caring for my own mother and others in the past, I have been professionally working as a senior caregiver for...

Ed A. says "Larissa cared for my disabled brother with kindness, compassion, and expertise. I would highly recommend her!"

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Special Needs

Arlington Heights, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Hi! I find it very rewarding to work with special needs patients. I have plenty experience and several references!
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Arlington Heights, IL

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$18/hr
Hi, I am Karen W. I am parishioner of OLW in AH. a wife, mother, a daughter and a friend to many people. I love meeting new people I cared for my father for six years and now I visit with my mom who is 93 years old. I love to read books play card, games and do puzzles. I like to go to bookstores, libraries it enjoy the...
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Arlington Heights, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I started working with special needs in 2016 as a Dsp I did hourly shifts . I then became a house manager which requires managing 3 homes. The clients I cared for then had gram al seizures, cerebral palsy- Mentally in cognitive . I handled staffing coordinations, managed finances, on call shifts, supervising, medical...
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Arlington Heights, IL

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Hi! I'm Anastazja, a licensed Special Education teacher with a Bachelor's degree in Special Education. I have experience supporting children, teens, and adults with a wide range of disabilities and support needs. I have worked in both special education and adult day program settings, providing support with life skills,...
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Kind & Friendly Caregiver

Arlington Heights, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
With more than 10 years of experience as a caregiver, I've truly enjoyed providing compassionate and loving care to those in need. I believe that everyone deserves to be treated with respect, dignity, and a warm smile. My goal is to create a supportive and friendly atmosphere where each person feels valued and at ease....
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Arlington Heights, IL

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$25/hr
Hi! My name ia Kristina! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person, and I am 28 years old. I love working with individuals of all ages! I used to be a camp counselor for about 7 years, and I have 10+ years of experience working with children, and volunteering in special education. I can help with Cooking, Crafts, Light...
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Arlington Heights, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have two adult children with ADD that required extreme hand holding with their education when they were young. I have mentored young adults as a business owner and restaurant manager. I get along especially well with teens that have a hard time talking to adults. I also have experience with newborns born addicted to drugs and...
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Fun Mother Of 2 Teens And Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Arlington Heights, IL

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$26/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
With being a mother of 2 teens and a special needs teaching assistant, I have 15+ years of experience with childcare. I am positive, creative, kind, helpful, reliable, and a fun person to be around. It would be a pleasure to help with homework and zoom as I love to make learning fun! Also, I am flexible and can do light...
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Arlington Heights, IL

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Hello, my name is Antonia I'm 58 years old I'm a mother of 3 kids and have 3 grandchildren. My current jobs are special needs school bus driver ( part time), and hairdresser. I have experience with babysitting my own grandchildren as of raising my kids as a single mother. I have a clean background, I speak Italian Swiss and...
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Arlington Heights, IL

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$28/hr
15 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
I'm an experienced mom of 2 kids and pediatric social worker for 20 years. I would love some before-school hours, and occasional weekend and evening shifts. I am comfortable with newborns and a variety of special needs. I love to play games, craft, and play outside, although I'm also content to be a "quiet presence" for older...
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Arlington Heights, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi, I'm Rebecca and I am an experienced nanny with over 5 years of experience caring for children of all ages, including newborns, children with special needs, and multiple children simultaneously. I am a confident and safe driver and can assist with school drop-offs, appointments, and activities. I am passionate about engaging...
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Arlington Heights, IL

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Supporting families by providing reliable, high-quality care is a passion of mine. With two years of experience at children's special needs camp, I offer a patient and calm presence for children ranging from infants to pre-teens. I am a recent engineering college graduate and continuing my education come this fall. Having class...
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Ready To Encourage!

Arlington Heights, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
respite care
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Personable, deeply caring, fun. Background in hospital chaplaincy, retirement communities (Life Enrichment Specialist and reception), special needs' children, pets, international and stateside church work. Love making connections with people, comforting, and encouraging. In my spare time I love volunteering with prayer ministry,...
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Arlington Heights, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I work at a therapeutic day school, mostly with kids on the Autism spectrum. I have been working with people with disabilities for the past 10 years and have worked with a variety of ages and abilities. It is truly my passion and I enjoy the work that I do! I have experience with giving medication (orally or via g-tube),...
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Arlington Heights, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am the oldest of 4 siblings, so my experience caring for children started at a young age. I began babysitting for neighbors when I was 11 and that became a consistent job for me until I was going away to college. I have cared for a variety of ages of children and I also have a background of caring for children, teens, and...
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Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am an experienced postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, nanny and early childhood educator. I have dedicated my career to working with families and children in a variety of settings. My background includes working in the private homes of families as well as teaching and leadership roles in quality early childhood...

Jacki R. says "Michelle is incredible with children - she is patient, kind, high energy and creative. Her experience extends well beyond most nanny job descriptions and...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of November 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Arlington Heights, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in Arlington Heights, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

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.

Kylie S.

We hired Kylie for the summer to take care of our infant son, she was beyond amazing! She always cared for him as part of the family and was...

- Nicole O.

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