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Jennifer H.

Licensed Paraprofessional And CPI Cerified

Brookfield, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
I have worked many years with children and adults with special needs and treat all individuals with digntiy and respect. I believe everyone has potential to grow and learn. I am certified in CPR, CPI and first aid. I am working on my Masters in Elementary Education and hope to work with younger kids of all backgrounds and walks...
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Brookfield, IL

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$18/hr
2 years experience
As a person with ADHD I am able to understand difficulties children with learning disabilities may not be able to communicate to someone whom does not think the same way as the individual. Summer of 2018 and 2019 I was a nanny for a 8-year-old boy going into third grade. He came to me with a first grade reading and math level....
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Brookfield, IL

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I have worked in a Austum center, and nursing homes and home care. I am very good working with people with disabilities and infants and elder
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Part-Time To Full-Time Provider Who Provides Educational Services

Brookfield, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have worked as a day care teacher for four years and have been working with special needs adults and children for 10 years. I have on a Master's degree in Elementary Education. I am certified Substitute and Paraprofessional and have worked in a variety of settings with children. I would love to find a loving family to work...
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Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Sara, and I am a dedicated pediatric physical therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children, including those with special needs and autism. As a mom to a toddler, I understand the importance of creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for kids to thrive. I love bringing my creativity...
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Experienced Nanny Available

Palos Hills, IL

5.0(1)
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$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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Demonstrating A Love And Passion For Teaching

Lombard, IL

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hi there! My name is Noël and I live in Villa Park, IL. I have a significant amount of experience caring for special needs individuals as I have a younger brother, Joshua, who is Autistic - he is my pride and my joy! In addition to caring for him, I assisted my parents with facilitating an at home early intervention program...

Clint S. says "Noel was amazing to work with. She is communicative, responsive, and caring. I would strongly recommend hiring Noel."

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About Me

Oak Park, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Downers Grove, IL

4.9(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Mom of one adult female (25) years old. Who loves children. Looking for a caring and loving professional family to assist with their child care needs. At the age of 11 years old I watched 3 children under the age(s) of 5 years old. During my teenage years I babysat regularly for neighbors and family. In my adult years have...

Carol G. says "Christina is a very loving, professional, intelligent individual who would make an excellent child care provider."

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Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
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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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Family Organization Assistance

Oak Brook, IL

5.0(1)
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$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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Darien, IL

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I have worked with special needs at risk children for 21 years. I now currently am an educational assistant in an elementary PreK-2nd grade building for 7 years. I enjoy helping children and love to see them enjoy learning. I also have current certification for CNA, phlebotomy, EKG technician and have provided home health care...

Renee K. says "Cori is dependable, reliable, is a strong communicator, and takes great care of my children. I would recommend her to other families."

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Lombard, IL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am loving, trustworthy, active, patient mom of 2 teens with a pleasant, positive personality who loves children and has been working with children since the age of 18. I studied early childhood education and graduated in special psychology major. I have over 25 years experience as a special needs teacher, nanny and a household...

Lis H. says "I only interacted with Katerina during a phone interview and a few follow ups. She was an absolute joy to speak with, and I am left with a very positive...

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Caregiver/Companion

Hillside, IL

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...

Care Member says "Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of."

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Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$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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Elmhurst, IL

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a certified Preschool teacher and have hours in training and certification for assisting children with special needs ranging from autism to physically disabled. I enjoy story time, puzzles, drama and arts and crafts. I am flexible and reliable. Hope that I can be a great fit you and your family.
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Full Time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
ROSAURA Objective: Certified Nursing Assistant since 1998. Specialize in Dementia, Parkinson's, MS and Austism. Working homecare since 2015 Experience: A. B 02/21- Present Personal Support Worker Help around his apartment Errands, Walks M. H 09/2019-Present CNA Companionship, ADL, Groceries, Errands Custom Home...

Natalie S. says "Rosaura helped me with wound care after I had to have an emergency surgery. I had an abscess removed from my tail bone and had to have surgical packing...

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Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Loving And Warm Sitter Hoping To Provide Bliss And Ease

Chicago, IL

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi there! My names Iyonna and I've been babysitting since I was 13 years of age. I have 8 years experience with children and am comfortable at this point with kids of all ages. I have experience with infants and newborns as well. I'm looking to become a professional full time nanny to expand my current experience with my...

Lequita L. says "Iyonna has a very enjoyable spirit. She's very patient with my little one. She's willing to give an open hand when needed, also she know a lot of...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.20/hr as of December 2025

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

Hakima H.

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...

- Jeff H.

Noel B.

Noel was amazing to work with. She is communicative, responsive, and caring. I would strongly recommend hiring Noel.

- Clint S.

Hayley P.

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

- Holly B.

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