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Kaitlin B.

Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Craft assistance

swimming supervision

I have babysat for 5 years. I worked as a one on one companion with a child who has special needs for the past 3 years. I enjoy playing games with the kids and am very adaptable to meet schedule needs.

Ling L. says "Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her. "

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Jordan S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(0)

from: $15/hr

2 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Craft assistance

swimming supervision

Hi there! My name is Jordan, and I am looking to help an awesome family. I love working with kids, so I used that passion and became a camp counselor. I did that for two years at my local park district. I have experience with children as young as 3 and as old as 13. I also have experience with working with children with special...

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Michael S.

Family Organization Assistance

Oak Brook, IL

5.0(1)

from: $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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Emily T.

Franklin Park, IL

5.0(1)

from: $24/hr

12 years experience

Light cleaning

carpooling

swimming supervision

grocery shopping

meal prep

My passion for nurturing young minds and my positive experiences in babysitting inspired me to become a childcare provider. With over 12 years of experience caring for children of all ages, up to 11 years old, I have honed my skills in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. I pride myself on being patient,...

Care Member says "Emily was our nanny for almost 4 years, starting in fall of 2020. We have two boys that were 1 and 3 years old when Emily started with us and now...

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Dania G.

Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(0)

from: $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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Elyse M.

Fun And Professional Nanny/babysitter With 8 Years Of Experience & A College Degree

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Travel

light cleaning

carpooling

swimming supervision

craft assistance

+ 1 more

I have been lucky enough to work with many children ages ranging from 6 months to 13 years! I have a degree from Marquette University and am bilingual in English and Spanish. I have 8 years of paid experience and have had the opportunity to work with children ranging from 6 months to 13 years. Most recently I worked as a before...

Peter And Amy H. says "Elyse worked for us last year, and managed the after-school/evening chaos for my three children, ages 12, 9, and 6. She was always on time, drove...

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Nicoleta R.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Rolling Meadows, IL

3.0(0)

from: $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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Elizabeth F.

Happy Helper

Lombard, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

5 years experience

Travel

light cleaning

carpooling

swimming supervision

grocery shopping

+ 1 more

Hello! My name is Elizabeth. I am a energetic, loving nanny who absolutely adores children! I have a passion for child care and love helping families! I aim to bring positivity, love, and creativity into the house of my nanny family. I do my best to go the extra mile. I love finding age appropriate activities to do with my...

Elaine F. says "Elizabeth was great with our children! She helped out with homework and was always finding new things for the kids to do! She has a great personality and...

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Danielle C.

Forest Park, IL

5.0(0)

from: $30/hr

6 years experience

I am a mother and a wife who is looking for extra hours working for a family in need. I have almost 18 years experience working with a wide variety of different disabilities and ages. My last job I currently had was working at autism home support doing behavior therapy. In the past I have also working with a family and a girl...

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Connie B.

Niles, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

I have been in the social service field for over 20 years. I was also was a preschool teacher, but went back to my first love, working with people with disabilities. I worked in a residential home with girls with severe disabilities, then did respite care for a few years and loved it all. I was a job coach helping people with...

Stacy C. says "We have been so incredibly lucky to have Connie as part of our care team. She has been reliable, responsible, and very kind in the care of our son with...

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Hayley P.

About Me

Oak Park, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

14 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Travel

light cleaning

carpooling

swimming supervision

grocery shopping

+ 1 more

I am an experienced childcare provider with a wide range of skills specializing in newborn and toddler care. I have worked with children of all ages for over a decade and pride myself in my intentional, empathetic, and patient approach. I have experience with preemies, multiples, and children with special needs (autism, ADHD,...

Holly B. says "Haley seems great with children. We hope to have her as an occasional date night sitter and back up nanny! "

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Katerina V.

Lombard, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

Visiting physician

live-in home care

personal care

Hi, my name is Katerina, mom of 2 teens living in Lombard. I am highly organized, patient, trustworthy, motivated, multi-tasker with a pleasant, positive personality ready to help you with personal care, light cleaning, organization, running errands, shopping, taking you to appointments, companionship and ANYTHING else that...

Kj W. says "Katerina is always upbeat and has a positive attitude. She's hard working, punctual, and very reliable. She has a family of her own and brings those skills...

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Todd M.

Reliable Special Needs Provider

Oak Park, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I've been working with special needs children and adults for over 25 years. I taught drama to developmentally disabled adults and taught or tutored most school subjects to elementary, teen, and adult learners in classrooms, homes, non-profits, and tutoring centers. I have earned masters degrees in middle-secondary education and...

Jennifer W. says "Todd M. serves as our after-school tutor for our 11-year old daughter (6th GR) and 9-year old son (3rd GR). My husband and I both work full-time. We...

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Maureen M.

Patient and Loving Mom available for ALL your Childcare Needs

Oak Park, IL

4.0(1)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Available for respite care, weekend, overnights. I have been a licensed IL foster parent and have worked with 2 children that suffered from Fetal Alcohol syndrome and another who has ADHD as well as depression/anxiety. I have worked at an institution where I gained experience with immobile children, Batten disease, Charge...

Jennifer V. says "Maureen has cared for my daughter for over a year on Saturdays. She sets her feedings up and gives medication via g-tube - with our training. And she...

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Larissa D.

Kind And Patient Caregiver

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)

from: $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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Lorraine G.

Part-time / As Needed Care Giver Available!

Glendale Heights, IL

5.0(1)

from: $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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Tracy O.

Experienced Full Time Nanny Available

Franklin Park, IL

5.0(0)

from: $10/hr

5 years experience

I have worked through DCFS in a foster home, with children ranging from 5 months to 15 years old. There were many different special needs involved. I worked there for 5 years. I enjoy this type of work because children are loving and sweet and teach us something new every day. The appreciation of life is greatly increased in...

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Virginia R.

Virginia

Des Plaines, IL

from: $25/hr

6 years experience

Hi, I'm a Preschool Teacher who love working with children. I'm caring, compassionate, reliable and hardworking. I have many years of experience working with children and people with special needs.

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Irelee C.

Elmwood Park, IL

from: $35/hr

Travel

light cleaning

meal prep

I'm a bilingual nurse with over 7 years of experience in med-surg, psych, and pediatrics. I'm calm, patient, and loving with kids of all ages. I've worked with infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. Safety, kindness, and clear communication are my top priorities. I treat every child like my own and make sure they...

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Hannah S.

Babysitter With Experience Working With Children With Special Needs

Mount Prospect, IL

from: $20/hr

2 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Craft assistance

meal prep

Hi! My name is Hannah and I am a creative and energetic 21-year-old. I have experience working with children in many different settings. I have been a soccer coach and a soccer referee for several years. I am currently an inclusion aid for the park districts and a registered behavior technician (RBT). I work with and have...

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The average post rate is $17.67/hr as of January 2026

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Bensenville, IL

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Kaitlin B.

Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her.

- Ling L.

Michael S.

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...

- Leslie G.

Emily T.

Emily was our nanny for almost 4 years, starting in fall of 2020. We have two boys that were 1 and 3 years old when Emily started with us...

- Care member

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Bensenville, IL

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Kaitlin B.

Babysitter

Jordan S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Michael S.

Family Organization Assistance

Emily T.

Dania G.

Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

Elyse M.

Fun And Professional Nanny/babysitter With 8 Years Of Experience & A College Degree

Nicoleta R.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Elizabeth F.

Happy Helper

Danielle C.

Connie B.

Hayley P.

About Me

Katerina V.

Todd M.

Reliable Special Needs Provider

Maureen M.

Patient and Loving Mom available for ALL your Childcare Needs

Larissa D.

Kind And Patient Caregiver

Lorraine G.

Part-time / As Needed Care Giver Available!

Tracy O.

Experienced Full Time Nanny Available

Virginia R.

Virginia

Irelee C.

Hannah S.

Babysitter With Experience Working With Children With Special Needs

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Bensenville, IL

Kaitlin B.

Michael S.

Emily T.

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