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Have had extensive experience with students with significant needs! About to begin my first year of teaching this upcoming fall.
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been a caregiver for more than 18 years. In my past jobs I have taken care of stroke victims, people with Alzheimer's disease, cancer patients, and individuals with dementia and epilepsy (my last job for 15+ years). I even took care of a man who suffered from ALS. With the ALS patient I had to maintain his ventilator,...
I am a behavior analyst and I can assist your child with behavioral issues in the home. I am caring and easy going. Please let me know if I can help!
I am a special education teacher with 13 year of experience. I am calm and patient.
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Hello! Experienced nanny offering 9 years of experience caring for children from birth to school age, including special needs kids. A positive role model focused on the support and care of the child's development. Graduated from medical school in Ukraine with a paramedic degree where I learned how to stay calm and know how to...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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I am a former preschool teacher assistant , current nanny and mother of a beautiful 10-year-old girl. I have over 10 years of experience and absolutely adore children. I'm comfortable with newborn-high school ages. I'm experienced in children with special needs. CPR/first aid certified!
A little about me,
I love reading,...
I'm a childcare provider with a deep-rooted passion for nurturing the growth and development of children. Throughout my 15 years of experience, I've honed my skills in caring for kids of various ages, from infants to preteens.
I believe in fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and...
Meal prep
craft assistance
I am a junior in college majoring in special education. I am looking for a summer nanny position.
For the past 6 years I have had experiences working with children and helping them grow, and I'm eager to bring that same experience to your family!
I am patient, compassionate, and responsible. I'm comfortable with enforcing...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
With a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, my first job out of college was working in a residential facility for children with special needs. In the five years working as a Child Care Counselor, I helped children with ADD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, AS, TS, and a variety of other mental health diagnoses.
As a public school teacher of many...
Ann D. says "Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time...
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- $30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
dementia
errands
meal prep
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Hello , my name is Lara and thank you for considering me for this position! My first job was at a senior care facility (in Arlington Hts.) and I have always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to personally caring for my own mother and others in the past, I have been professionally working as a senior caregiver for...
Ed A. says "Larissa cared for my disabled brother with kindness, compassion, and expertise. I would highly recommend her!"
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- $15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 10 years of experience in special ed. I was a teachers aide at kirk school in Palatine for 3 years. I have also been a private caregiver for an adult male with special needs and a. caregiver to a lovely little boy for over 3 years my most recent job was with a little boy with autism.
Care Member says "Laurie took care of our special needs son and was amazing with him. From helping to feed him, play with him, give medication, etc. Laurie always...
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- $28/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
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I am an experienced nanny, early childhood educator, nanny house manager and newborn care specialist. I've dedicated my career to working with families and children in a variety of settings. My background extends beyond working in private homes of families and includes teaching and leadership roles in quality early childhood...
Jacki R. says "Michelle is incredible with children - she is patient, kind, high energy and creative. Her experience extends well beyond most nanny job descriptions and...
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- $30/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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- $18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi Families! I am an Education Major at Mizzou and will be a senior in the fall. I can start immediately - days, nights, weekends, and with little notice. I have a reliable, safe SUV to drive your children. I enjoy kids of all ages and abilities.
I bring several years of experience being a nanny to a family with special needs....
Chris D. says "Great with children, very polite"
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
live-in home care
errands
home modification
meal prep
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Hello! Are you looking for elderly care provider in the northern and northwestern suburbs? I'm a skilled elderly caregiver with 20+ years of experience. I am available to work part-time, full-time, or overnight shifts. I'm a very good cook, experienced housekeeper and good driver. I also love pets. I have excellent North Shore...
Irene K. says "Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant hands-on,...
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- $28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family.
About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...
Margaret D. says "Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two...
Mature, Reliable, Responsible, Trustworthy And Experienced Female Caregiver
Mount Prospect, IL
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
dementia
errands
live-in home care
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If your care needs require a mature, reliable, responsible, trustworthy and experienced female caregiver, then contact me. I've been fortunate enough to amass a wide range of direct-care experiences that include: bathing, dressing, eating assistance, diet management, medication management, spinal cord injury care, walking...
Madelene R. says "Amy watched our dad the last month before he passed. Amy was not only wonderful to our father but to us as well. She was a blessing to our family. Amy...
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- $15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I have a lot of experience working with children! I have babysat many children and babies at once for years now and am very passionate about caring for them! I used to work for NWSRA last year which was working with special needs children. I also have tutored kids ages 6 and up! I have three brothers and over 30 first cousins...
Nicole O. says "We hired Kylie for the summer to take care of our infant son, she was beyond amazing! She always cared for him as part of the family and was flexible with...
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
In my history of being a nanny and a Special Education Teacher Assistant, I have always treated the children in my care as an extension of my own family. I worked as a full time nanny from 2012 to 2020 for several families. In that time period, there was a brief pause to nannying while I cared for my elderly mother in my home...
Erica F. says "We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well."
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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I have over 7 years of experience with kids of all ages (from newborn to teenagers). I have experience with special needs as well as I used to work with autistic children. I have the following qualifications:
-CPR certificate
- Very good driver with a clean record
- Comfortable with swimming supervision
- Willing to work at...
Care Member says "Wonderful and an amazing person. Kind, generous and excellent with my daughter. First time mom and I had to go back to work but my daughter was in...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $25.75/hr as of May 2026
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Lauren G.
Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it...
- Ann D.
Larissa D.
Larissa cared for my disabled brother with kindness, compassion, and expertise. I would highly recommend her!
- Ed A.
Laurie B.
Laurie took care of our special needs son and was amazing with him. From helping to feed him, play with him, give medication, etc. Laurie...
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