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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Barrington, IL

The average rate is $21/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Barrington, IL

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Juli A.


Barrington, IL

$23/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver/CNA Available Now Extra Shifts Tues Thru Friday

3.7

(3)

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Hello, I am a 52-year-young, healthy, energetic, and outgoing Barrington resident searching for a position(s) with kind individual/family that can utilize my positive personality. I am a registered CNA with CPR certified for children, infants and adults with 12+ years of private senior care. I am presently committed to a 24/4...
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Amanda V.


Barrington, IL

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver For Special Needs

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Experience working with special needs adults. Caregiver, community inclusion, activity management. I received training on about 20 different physical or intellectual disabilities including administering medication.
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Amanda F.


Barrington, IL

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time

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I am a full time special education teacher in cook county. I just started my 5th year teaching and am still loving it!
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Aleise R.


Barrington, IL

$26-40/hr10 yrs exp

Awesome Caregiver Here !

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Hi there. I hope you are all well. Please allow me to tell you a bit about myself. I was a special education teacher for about 26 years. I have knowledge working with infants up to seniors with special needs. I am familiar and have facilitated all of the items checked on my application. I have experience tending to all...
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Kristene M.


Barrington, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Creative Sitter

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I have 30+ years of experience. I am the mom of 3 amazing kids. I can help keep the kids engaged and having fun. I work full time during the week as a nanny so I am available on weekends. I do all the cleaning, laundry, errands, and driving. I have experience with special needs children and young adults. I was also a preschool...
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Sophia P.


Barrington, IL

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

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Hi! I'm Sophia P. I am a rising junior in college at Virginia Tech studying architecture. I love kids and have worked with them in the past in both babysitting and volunteering at a therapeutic riding center for special needs kids. I am patient, responsible, organized, fun and active. My schedule is very flexible (day and time)...
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Chinelle M.


Barrington, IL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Full-Time Loving Babysitter

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I am a mother to four beautiful children. I also have experience working in childcare as a Director and lead teacher of 15+ years I am currently working at a behavioral health hospital as a Supervisor of 8+ years I have experience working With newborn toddler, preschoolers, pre-K , preteen and young adults. I also have...
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Yesenia G.


Hoffman Estates, IL

$14-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter, Home Assistant

5.0

(1)

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Hello, my name is Yesenia. I've been in several professional caregiving roles since 2016. Most of my experience has been with children. I worked at a licensed home daycare, with several families independently and with a nanny agency throughout my career. Additionally, I was a behavioral health technician and worked with children...

Recent review:

5.0
Yesenia is a very good caregiver. She had positive interactions with our son. She followed all of our instructions and there was no conflict. I would hire her again given the need.

Reviewed by Matt C.

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Jeffery H.


Cary, IL

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Autism Life Coach

5.0

(1)

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Hello, My name is Jeff. I am a Autism Life Coach. I work with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Communication Disorders, Behavior Disorders, and Learning Disabilities. My experience is extensive beginning as a Substitute Teacher in the public schools, as well worked as a Paraprofessional/Job Coach Coordinator at a non-public...

Recent review:

5.0
What a great life coach and a huge heart for the special needs community. He worked with my son for a couple of years. No a complaint and taught my son with autism a ton!!

Reviewed by Dawn C.

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Moriah B.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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I provide excellent care services by having clear, structured expectations and offering fun, engaging activities. I am experienced with a diverse variety of needs. Below is a summary of my experience/qualifications: -Currently pursuing B. A. in Elementary and Special Ed. (Dual License) -Teaching assistant/after school care...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Moriah was great! She recently watched our kids, aged 1,5, and 9. Three kids for about 7 hours! The kids loved hanging out with her and she was professional, caring, and communicated well with the kids and...

Reviewed by Andy R.

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Kimmarie K.


Algonquin, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Loving Mother Of Three Grown Children Would Love To Care For Your Precious Children

5.0

(2)

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In home childcare! My home backs up to Neubert Elementary. If you need care, reach out. Let's chat!!!! I am a mother of three grown children. In the past I have nurtured, loved, taught and cared for children in and out of my home. I have experience caring for up to 7 children at a time; from newborns to teenagers. I have also...

Recent review:

5.0
Ms. Kim worked with my 4 year old daughter on preschool concepts such as reading, writing letters and numbers and on improving her vocabulary by teaching her new words and practicing them with her. She is great...

Reviewed by Tanushree B.

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Nicole P.


Island Lake, IL

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Been Working With Children Of All Ages For More Then Ten Years

4.5

(11)

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I started babysitting when I was 10. I have taken care of children of all ages newborn-teenage. I have worked as a babysitter but mostly as a full time nanny/ house manager. I have experience with multiples as well as special needs. I am also CPR/first-aid certified. I do not have children of my own but do have a niece and a...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Nicole has always been amazing with the kids and very helpful and accommodating! She’s been able to help us in a pinch and is so sweet!

Reviewed by Care member

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Moriah B.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I am seeking occasional work in the Lake in the Hills area (within 10-20 miles is ideal). I am fairly flexible with hours but do work varying shifts so please reach out to me to inquire about certain days or times. Unfortunately, I am not accepting recurring jobs at this time. Previously employed as a teaching...
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Judith C.


Palatine, IL

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver and Respite Care

3.0

(2)

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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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Morgan M.


Wauconda, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Meet Me! :)

5.0

(1)

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Hi! I would be so excited to be a part of the family! My passion in life is helping and caring for others, especially children! I am currently attending Graduate School to review my Masters in Speech Language Pathology, preferably for children with special needs. I am CPR / First Aid Certified and renewed those certifications...

Recent review:

5.0
Morgan was charming and conscientious. She took excellent care of our toddler. She was personable and fun. Our toddler was instantly at ease and never anxious about being left with someone new. It was a...

Reviewed by Susan O.

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Jayleen S.


Hoffman Estates, IL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Happy And Fun Baby Sitting Service

5.0

(3)

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I have watched many children over the past few years. I love working with children and hope to help them with whatever they might need. I've worked with a special needs organization and have cared for children of all ages. I've helped with changing, feeding, swimming, and homework. I am certified to work at day cares and I am...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Jayleen is wonderful! She is so great with our daughter, punctual, communicative, and kind. We highly recommend her!

Reviewed by Heather V.

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Kamila P.


Crystal Lake, IL

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

3.0

(1)

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Hi my name is Kamila and I am college student. I am graduating with my nursing degree this May, and am looking for a babysitting job for the summer before I pass my boards! I have experience working with with infants, toddlers, kids with special needs and I am CPR certified. Right now I want to apply as a child care taker for...

Recent review:

3.0
Kamila seemed nice enough the first time she babysat for us, but it was only for a few hours. She did play some games with the kids and made a light lunch but when she babysat again, the house was a mess! And...

Reviewed by Raquel D.

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Mariah T.


Elgin, IL

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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I am great with kids, I am 26 years old, I am very respectful , I am a hard worker, I am also very patient, I am very dependable you can count on me I can cook And clean and read bed time stories to your little ones , I have experience with all different ages and I even have 7 years of experience with the special needs...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Mariah is a very dependable person she was always to work on time. Most of the time we would be late and she was very understanding and would stay as late as we needed her to! You can tell she has a heart for...

Reviewed by Javier R.

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Norma M.


Crystal Lake, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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I have cared for children with autism and Down syndrome, ADD/HD. I worked at School District 95 Special Education Department.

Recent reviews:

5.0
Norma is knowledgeable, compassionate, reliable and was right there to support our family when we needed help. I felt confident to leave my two boys, one of which is on the spectrum, in her care and would not...

Reviewed by Barbara Z.

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Nicoleta R.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

3.0

(2)

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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Barrington, IL

Yesenia G.

5.0

Yesenia is a very good caregiver. She had positive interactions with our son. She followed all of our instructions and there was no conflict. I would hire her again given the need.

- Matt C.

Jeffery H.

5.0

What a great life coach and a huge heart for the special needs community. He worked with my son for a couple of years. No a complaint and taught my son with autism a ton!!

- Dawn C.

Moriah B.

5.0

Moriah was great! She recently watched our kids, aged 1,5, and 9. Three kids for about 7 hours! The kids loved hanging out with her and she was professional, caring, and communicated well with the kids and my wife and I. She was very positive and we loved having her watch our kids.

- Andy R.

Kimmarie K.

5.0

Ms. Kim worked with my 4 year old daughter on preschool concepts such as reading, writing letters and numbers and on improving her vocabulary by teaching her new words and practicing them with her. She is great at reading stories and making them sound funny. She would sound out letters in order to...

- Tanushree B.

Nicole P.

5.0

Nicole has always been amazing with the kids and very helpful and accommodating! She’s been able to help us in a pinch and is so sweet!

- Care member

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