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Angela D.

Blue Island, IL

from
$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello My name is Angela I am a mother with over 15 years of experience. I have teached preschool children 0 to 12 years . Im also CPR certified and have a medical assistant degree. I've also received my CDA to teach young children. I'm willing to cook, clean and help teach your little ones. Own car. Words to capture my...
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Crestwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
18 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello My name is Cyndy. I have 18+ years of caring for children, seniors. I do not mind light housekeeping or driving in immediate area. I have transportation w an excellent driving record. I have Great References. Have experience w diabetes, dementia, tbi special needs care and more. I am looking to fill my weekdays as I work...

Sara T. says "Cyndy is reliable, great with people, seniors, and children, kind, patient, honest, and really puts in 100% to what she enjoys doing!"

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This Is My Passion

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
dementia
I had the privilege of taking care of my beautiful Mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I also had a child with special needs, her diagnosis were Cerebral Palsy, Seizure Disorder, and she was G Tube fed I was so honored to care for the both of them. Love is the key, anybody and everybody responds to Love. I didn't...

Jasmine W. says "She's an angel. Caring and kind."

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Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! I'm Evelyn- I love kids and can say with confidence that caretaking is what I'm best at. The way I care for children reflects the way I was raised; with empathy and respect. I'd like to say I've been babysitting since I was 10, as I helped my mother raise my 2 younger sisters, but I've officially babysat and nannied...

Ximena O. says "She is awesome with my son. He gets excited when I tell him she will be coming. I love her dependability, attention to homework assignments,...

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Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm 31 years old have worked in a hospital for over 5 years I also have cared for kids with special needs for about 5 years but in a hospital setting I am fluent in Spanish and English I enjoy working with kids and adults of all ages . Due to the pandemic I stopped working in a hospital setting because I have twin sisters that...

Alexandrith B. says "I hired Miriam to take care of my grandmother who has dementia. We have hired her for night shift and day shift . She truly has become a part of the...

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Experienced Nanny

Calumet City, IL

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have been watching kids for a 9 years now. I love having playtime with kids. I am good at putting kids down for bedtime. I am also great at working with special needs children, have lots of experience and great references. I am 29 but I think that's what makes me a great nanny because I can connect with the kids on their...

Nicole B. says "We had a wonderful initial interview with her arriving on time and making an excellent first impression. She's easy going and so far the girls adore her....

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Babysitter / Caregiver Part-time Short Available For Short Term Notices.

Alsip, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Ive been working with kids for 3 years. I have worked with twins, special needs, newborns, etc. I am college learning about physical therapy. Eventually I want to specialize special needs physical therapy. I am fun, patient, responsible, and reliable.

Anne M. says "Cassie was wonderful. She was a part-time nanny for us for 2 years. My kids adored her and I loved having her around. She was always upbeat and truly...

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Caregiver/Nanny

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am looking to help people care for their children while they are working. I am a mother of 3 grown children and I have been working with students with special needs for about 7 years. I have a big family and love being the fun aunt to my young nieces and nephews. We love to do crafts, go to the zoo, swim, plays games,...

Angela K. says "Janice has been with us for almost a year. She watches my 1 year old since he was a newborn while I went to work as a nurse. She is very flexible and...

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Interactive Nanny

Orland Park, IL

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi my name is Magdalena I am 26 years old. I am bilingual and can speak English and Polish. I attended University of Illinois at Chicago where I majored in Psychology and also minored in Polish. I graduated from there in 2016. Currently I am getting my masters through an online program at Liberty University. I love working with...

Kimberly C. says "Maggie was punctual and professional during her interview! She had great questions and was forth coming with her schedule and other obligations! Our...

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Jasmine M.

South Holland, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I love children. I have worked with children for many years. I was a teachers' aide two years with the preschool at my high school. I teach Sunday school at my church to an age group of 2 to 6. I have a cousin who is special needs and I often babysit him. I love children and enjoy working with them very much. I have been and am...

Catearina C. says "Very dependable! My 3yo said he had fun while in her care. As a mother that's all you want to hear. she also cares for my newborn and is great with him...

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Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Janiyah, and I am the owner of Crafty Kids Care Childcare Services. I am a 20-year-old live-out nanny with over three years of experience in babysitting and nannying, as well as a part-time preschool daycare teacher. I am also a student in early childhood education My background includes working with families,...

Care Member says "She was so kind, My girls loved her! they still ask about her until this day!"

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Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I was blessed to take care of my special needs daughter and my Mom. It was an honor to serve them. I didn't see them as burdens I saw them as blessings. This is my passion, love Is the key because everybody responses to love. I strongly believe that your job should be centered around your gift.
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Experienced Nanny Available

Palos Hills, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I have been working as a nanny since 1997, I have experience with different age group, and I worked with families in different part of Chicago-land, I am responsible, reliable, patient, and professional nanny, I have a great love and passion to work with children, I can play, read and engage the child into different activities...

Jeff H. says "Our 2 year old warmed up to Hakima immediately, and enjoys their time together every week. She currently comes over one morning a week, and has been...

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Funny, Creative, Active Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Dedicated assistance with your kids of all ages. Coming from a large family-with over 20 nieces and nephews, I have 25+ years of experience. Being active is my thing. I love helping kids to read, vocabulary, sentence structure, science projects etc. I tutor/homework the right way: getting a feel for how they learn & helping them...

Bonnie-jeanne G. says "Shannon was amazing! She spent a couple of afternoons with my daughter over a holiday weekend. My daughter is high functioning on the autistic...

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Home Health Aide

Harvey, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
mobility assistance
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello.. my name is Cathy. I have 20+ years of experience with seniors , alhizemers Parkinson's, Autism, ALS, Diabetic care, High Blood Pressure and children with special needs. Will do laundry, meal preparation, housekeeping errands, Dr. appointments. I love taking care of seniors I usually adopt them as my grandparents since...
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Early Childhood Education Major And Experienced Nanny

Chicago, IL

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have over 19 years of experience in the childcare field. I have been fortunate to work as a day care assistant to special needs children, a camp counselor, babysitter and for the last 15 years being a nanny to some wonderful families. I have worked with children ages ranging from newborn to preteen age. it has been a wonderful...
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Catered Childcare For You

Homewood, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Bringing a decade of experience to your family, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My approach is patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules and enjoy playing board games, puzzles, and educational games. I have some college...
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Experienced Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Chukwuma. I live in Chicago, IL. I have a Bsc degree in Anatomy & currently in medical school. Right now I'm on break indefinitely so as to sort out my finances before continuing. My experience doing caregiving dates way back to high school. I would care for my grandfather until he passed & my grandmother...
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Making Life Easier And Stress Free

Thornton, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
respite care
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Loretta, I am 64 I have been taking care of elders and adults with special needs for over 40 years. My hope is that I can make your life a little easier and stress free with my help. My experience is extensive. I can help with getting ready for the day, light cleaning and laundry, cooking, feeding, bathing,...
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Oak Lawn, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi all! I am a 24-year-old recent college graduate from the Ohio State University with a BA in psychology. I have been babysitting and part time nannied a couple times since I was 13 on the south side of Chicago. I have experience with all ages and am comfortable with pets and specials needs. I have worked as an ABA behavior...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $20.00/hr as of August 2026

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Blue Island, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in Blue Island, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Cynthia V.

Cyndy is reliable, great with people, seniors, and children, kind, patient, honest, and really puts in 100% to what she enjoys doing!

- Sara T.

Kimberly J.

She's an angel. Caring and kind.

- Jasmine W.

Evelyn U.

She is awesome with my son. He gets excited when I tell him she will be coming. I love her dependability, attention to homework...

- Ximena O.

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