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Kristy C.

Caregiver With Deaf Education Degree

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
I majored in Deaf education and have several years of experience working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students as well as students with other communicative, social, and emotional needs. I am currently teaching 3rd through 5th grade in a Deaf Education program, but would like to continue to work with children for the summer. I...

Kathy K. says "I have the honor of working alongside Kristy at Children of Peace. I teach 1st through 3rd grade Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and co-teach religion...

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Bonita H.

Dedicated And Compassionate Part-Time Caregiver Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, I'm Bonita! I'm a warm, trauma-informed educator and caregiver with over 10 years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults. I specialize in autism, ADHD, trauma, and executive functioning. Whether I'm babysitting, tutoring, or mentoring, I use a calm, structured, and strengths-based approach to build trust and...

Crystal M. says "I called Bonita last minute and she showed right up. She was very patient and understanding with my daughter. She has a bright smile and brings...

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Rosaura C.

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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Kimberly J.

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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Dina S.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
I cared for my cousin's husband for several months. He has Lewy Body Dementia. I helped with feeding, dressing, exercise, recreation and toileting. He and I became fast friends and have a close bond. I have also worked with children with autism and ADHD. My best friend from High School has Muscular Dystrophy, and my best friend...

Karen O. says "Dina is family and during my husband's illness she was his caregiver/companion during the day thereby giving me much needed time away from constant...

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Florence N.

Helping Hands

Chicago, IL

4.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I'm a 44-year-old divorced mother to a 12-year-old boy with Down Syndrome, who is truly a blessing. I've been a full-time mother, and I am ready to get back into the work force. I am a very reliable, responsible, and kindhearted individual. I'm open to providing care, compassion, nurturing to any age as I truly enjoy helping...
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Sylvia B.

Speech Therapist/Tutor- Polish-Speaking/ Special Needs & All Ages

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello all, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I live in Chicago and am providing services for children of all ages as a Speech-Language Pathologist as well as a caregiver! I am an elementary school-based SLP and am finishing up my 7th year there. I completed my Master's coursework in Speech-Language Pathology at...

Renee G. says "Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop...

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Lexi A.

Babysitter Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Lexi, my lengthy experience & youthful heart make me a great babysitter. I have over 10 years of babysitting experience with children of all different ages and needs. I have years of experience working closely with children with special needs. I also have worked with children with ADHD, depression, anxiety, and anger...

Anne S. says "Lexi is an energetic, hard working, friendly person that is easy to work with and always fun to be around. In 3 years of having Lexi work for me, she never...

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Shannon M.

Funny, Creative, Active Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Maria A.

Child Care

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm Venezuelan with 3, 5 years of nanny and house manager experience. I took care of 5 months to 8 years old children, also have experience with special needs kids, and CPR certified. Currently Spanish/English teacher for kids, teenagers and adults.

Care Member says "Wonderful nanny our kids who still miss her very much. She was on time, never missed a day of work, flexible with our schedules. Also helped around...

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Brittiney B.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'm a 15+ yr reliable nanny. I have 10+ niblings and serve as a mentor for 6-17 yr olds. I'm skilled in providing attentive loving care for infants - adults. I create a warm, welcoming, inclusive, educational environment while facilitating fun, engaging activities! I love to learn, teach, explore, + have fun indoor/outdoor;...

Akua W. says "Loving demeanor towards everyone and especially children. Has lots of experience with small children and babies. Willing to ask questions when she's...

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Martha C.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi, I have more than 10 years of experience. First I babysat my nieces and nephews, later my own kids, after that my neighbors' kids. I really enjoy reading to babies, also singing, dancing and talking to them as well. I used to take them to the doctors appointments. I can take them for a walk and give them a bath. I can teach...

Rachel C. says "You will NEVER find a better nanny than Martha. Period. I hired Martha in 2017 to watch my then 21 mo. old daughter. I was going to school and my...

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Grace Z.

Happy And Fun Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have worked with kids since I was 13, including working at the daycare, babysitting, and being a counselor at a camp for kids with special needs. Additionally I am a Pediatric Registered Nurse.

Cassandra K. says "Grace is such a sweet and loving caregiver to our 5 month old son. I highly recommend her!"

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Evelyn U.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Janiyah L.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Karen A.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
12 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
For over a decade, I've been dedicated to nurturing children's development and sparking their curiosity. My passion stems from watching kids learn and grow, fueled by wonderful experiences in previous babysitting roles. I hold a college degree and bring my CPR Training and experience with special needs children to every role. I...

Ana F. says "We have been working with Karen over the past year and she is amazing. Responsible, trust-worthy and awesome with my son. "

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Jennifer K.

Exciting-Reliable-Kind Caregiver Looking To Curate Exceptional Experiences

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a fun, thoughtful, reliable and hardworking woman who knows her way around the City. My childcare background includes babysitting, working in a Nanny share and two years as an individual aide for Special Needs students in elementary school. I recently left the corporate world and am going back to where my heart is working...

Care Member says "Our family was so fortunate to have found Jenny as my son's first nanny. She worked with us full-time for almost 18 months and continues to be a key...

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Olivia K.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
A Little bit about myself, I'm a kindhearted energetic childcare provider. I've professionally cared for children of all ages including special needs. I have 10+ years on my belt in the Nanny/Childcare industry, along with my working towards my BA in early childhood education. I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I strongly...

Jonathan T. says "She did an amazing job looking after my two children, and I would definitely use her again!"

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Cynthia H.

Mama C / Encourager Of Children

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have 6+years of experience in foster care at SOS Children's Village in Lockport. I have fostered approximately 30 children, and loved the experience and my foster families. I recently moved back to Chicago in September of 2022. Before moving back to Chicago I was a member of my church in Joliet for 17 years and I was involved...

Care Member says "Cynthia is a compassionate, loving and fun caregiver. She was the first person outside of family to care for our daughter when she was 6 months old....

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Yanmengshu Y.

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Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I'm Yanmengshu. I'm a childcare professional with 8+ years of experience working with 50+ families across San Francisco, Chicago, and China. My background includes early childhood education, Montessori teaching, and academic tutoring. Studying Psychology in Chicago deepened my understanding of child development and...

Care Member says "Sisi has been an incredible help with our 1-year-old and 3-year-old, caring for them twice a week for nearly a year, as well as occasionally during date...

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  • 450 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of November 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Chicago, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 71 reviews of the 452 listed special needs caregivers

Kristy C.

I have the honor of working alongside Kristy at Children of Peace. I teach 1st through 3rd grade Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and...

- Kathy K.

Bonita H.

I called Bonita last minute and she showed right up. She was very patient and understanding with my daughter. She has a bright smile and...

- Crystal M.

Rosaura C.

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...

- Natalie S.

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