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Light cleaning
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Raised 5 children of my own. plus an additional 15 years experience with child care from new born to young adults, as well as special needs with 6 years experience.
Grandma of 10
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have cared for multiple families over the past 8 years. I am Red Cross certified with first aid and basic CPR. I have worked with all types of kids including those with special needs. I did do Peer Partners in high school for 2 years. As well as babysit a child with Muscular dystrophy and Angelman's syndrome.
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- $18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
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Compassionate, experienced, and reliable nanny with over a decade of experience caring for children from infancy through the teenage years. My background includes both live-in and live-out roles, as well as household management. I've worked primarily with families on the North Shore and recently relocated to Naperville.
Skilled...
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Nurturing a child's growth through meaningful connection is my greatest passion. With three years of experience, I am dedicated to providing reliable, high-quality care for up to four children across all age groups. My background includes Early Child Development coursework and experience supporting children with special needs,...
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- $20/hr
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a professional woman with an AAS in Education for Paraprofessionals. I currently work with seniors and 1 young adult with special needs. I enjoy engaging in other's interests and also teaching and learning about new things with others. I speak Spanish, but I am not a native language speaker. I will do household chores once...
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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My nanny career began while I was finishing my bachelor's degree in history at North Central College. At the time, I intended it to be a temporary job. Soon after graduation, I worked at a law firm in the city and for a political campaign, but realized my heart was in spending time with kids. I find nannying extremely rewarding....
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I love doing crafts, playing with play-dough, doing puzzles, reading, and being outside. I also enjoy going for walks and to the park. I have over 30 years experience with child care. Both with my own children/grand children, and through numerous other child care jobs. I am available for over night care.
I have experience caring...
Carpooling
meal prep
Hi! I'm Kelly, a certified K-6 teacher with a passion for helping children feel safe, supported, and confident. I have experience caring for children of all ages, including infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and children with a variety of special needs.
I hold a master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis with an...
Swimming supervision
I am an experienced mom and educator, but young at heart! I have raised two children, now ages 26 and 29. I have had the good fortune to work with children for 33 years in an educational setting, ranging in age from 3-14. I have had extensive experience with children with special needs. In spite of my age (58), I am physically...
Companionship
errands
light cleaning
mobility assistance
dementia
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Hello, my name is Paulina, I have 3 years of experience as a Care Giver, I have CPR, I am studying to be a medical assistant, I adapt to the needs of my clients, I like to help, I have worked with people with special needs.
resilient, constant, persevering, positive, altruistic
I like caring for seniors because
I'm looking...
Light cleaning
Hi! I'm Abby. I have a Bachelor's degree in Disability and Rehabilitation Services with minors in Psychology and Family & Child Studies. I have experience supporting children, teens, and adults with a variety of needs, including individuals with disabilities.
I'm compassionate, dependable, and patient, and I enjoy helping...
I work as a paraprofessional for a school with kids in special needs , I have the ability to recognize they're needs .
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
I am a mother, wife, and registered Nurse with wide experience working with children of all ages and special needs.
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
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I'd describe my personality as attentive, smiley, and dependable.
I like working with kids because of their curiosity.
I started working with kids when I was in high school. I was a helper with special needs kids and I enjoyed getting to know all of their personalities.
In my spare time, I enjoy being with my family....
Extremely Organized And Reliable. Loving And Consistent. Dependable And Fun.
Plainfield, IL
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I am extremely reliable and dependable. I can manage a household of many schedules, care for children and pets, and keep a clean and organized home. I offer many references who can verify my reliability, attention to detail, and efficient use of time while providing a loving and fun atmosphere with special outings for children....
Michael L. says "Kristen is an excellent sitter. Professional, education background and works well with my daughter who has behavior focused challenges. Highly...
Travel
Hello! My name is Jackie, I am 21 years old and currently live in West Chicago! I have been a nanny for the past year and a half, and have babysat for different families since I was 12 years old, including various ages from newborn to teenagers along with different special needs. I speak English fluently and took 6 years of...
Gabriella C. says "Jackie was so helpful! I always came home to a clean house with dishes done and the vacuum ran. She came up with fun games for the kids to play. She...
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- $19/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
personal care
visiting nurse
home modification
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I am a very compassionate and caring kind of person with more than five years of caregiver experience. I have worked as a live in caregiver for over three years, and I am familiar with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Osteoporosis, and special needs care. I am very loyal, dependable, honest, and hard working. I give 100% in what I do, and...
Salai S. says "Deborah is someone who is very compassionate, she is diligent, she is honest and very reliable. She is passionate about her clients and the care she...
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- $15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently an Early Childhood Special Education teacher who has worked with both typically developing children and children with additional needs including autism, social communication disorder, down syndrome, speech delays, developmental delays and OHI.
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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...
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Megan and I am a college freshman at Grand Canyon University, taking classes online, so I have a flexible schedule. I have experience caring for children, including those with special needs, and I'm comfortable helping with pets as well. I'm patient, responsible, and reliable, and I prioritize safety and creating a...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $19.00/hr as of October 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Aurora, IL
Special Needs Caregivers in Aurora, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Kristen K.
Kristen is an excellent sitter. Professional, education background and works well with my daughter who has behavior focused challenges....
- Michael L.
Jackie L.
Jackie was so helpful! I always came home to a clean house with dishes done and the vacuum ran. She came up with fun games for the kids to...
- Gabriella C.
Deborah Y.
Deborah is someone who is very compassionate, she is diligent, she is honest and very reliable. She is passionate about her clients and the...
- Salai S.
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