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Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I'm a nurturing childcare provider with eight years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and I have a proven track record of providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to learn and play.
I am...
Care Member says "We hired Marion to help us with our then 5 month old baby. It was the first time leaving our baby with someone other than family and we are thrilled we...
Travel
swimming supervision
I have been caring for children since I was 10 years old, gaining experience with kids of all ages, including those with special needs. I'm comfortable managing multiple children at once and creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for them.
My approach to childcare is built on patience, creativity, and strong...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
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!"
Meal prep
light cleaning
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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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Travel
I have been nanny and a baby-child sitter for more than 20 years. I worked for public schools for 10 years. Playing outside. Helping/teaching children to write or do some homework is fine with me. I have also worked with all sorts of "special needs and children with disabilities". The families I have worked with have children...
Jonathan A. says "Erika was able to come on short notice and help with an apartment deep cleaning. Punctual, great eye for detail, and super friendly!"
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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...
Light cleaning
As a natural caregiver with 21 years of experience since I do have6 kids of my own and 2 grandchildren, I'm passionate about supporting families and positively impacting children's lives. My calm, patient, and friendly nature creates a nurturing environment for children to thrive. I prioritize clear communication with parents,...
Care Member says "Highly recommend, will hire again. "
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
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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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Chicago, IL
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- $40/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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...
Swimming supervision
meal prep
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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- $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."
Light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
meal prep
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I have been working with seniors for the past 10 year, duties and responsibilities include bathing, companionship, light house keeping, meal preparations, outing with the clients. PERSONAL OBJECTIVE I have a strong commitment to serving the needs of individuals with special needs, especially adults and people with developmental...
Live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
dementia
meal prep
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Hi, I am Gail C. I have been a Caregiver for the past 10 years. I have taken care of at least 12 elderly persons during that period. I have cared for persons with dementia, alzheimers, parkinsons disease, muscular degeneration, diabetes, Als, m. s. cancer, heart conditions and stroke. Also for persons needing assistance after...
I am an elementary education/special education minor. I have experience in my coursework in dealing with all types of learners. I have found it to me even more fulfilling to work with children with special needs. It may take longer for these students to understand or make milestones but when they attain their goals its a...
Trisha L. - Providing Unique Care And Support For Individuals With Special Needs
Chicago, IL
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- $20/hr
10 years experience
I have been working with children and adults with special needs and neurodevelopmental/physical differences for over 10 years. My care started with my cousin who has cerebral palsy and is non-verbal. I also worked as a care aid for individuals ranging from 4-26 years old, including those with autism, developmental delays, and...
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Hi I'm Romeo I have over 10 years of caregiver experience I can provide a very good references most of my patients live in Downtown Gold Coast area .
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I am completing my Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and have been working with children of varying abilities for 2+ years. I am very passionate about working with children of all ages, all types of abilities, challenges, and their families . I am currently working in an elementary school that and have a caseload...
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- $10/hr
6 years experience
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My name is Bailey and I am currently a graduate student at Northwestern University in the field of Speech Language Pathology. Overall, I have over eight years' experience working with children, specifically children with special needs. I have worked for the past 3 years as an Early Intervention specialist for children with...
I worked in daycare caring for a child with sensory processing problems. I enjoy helping them learn to get through every day life with thier issue.
I am a full time special education teacher. I currently teach 5th and 8th grade students with learning disabilities. In addition, I have taught in a special needs high school setting as well as a residential behavior setting for boys with severe behavior disorders. I have also worked as a behavioral therapist for a 4-year-old...
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467 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of July 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5
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Special Needs Caregivers in Chicago, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 89 reviews of the 468 listed special needs caregivers
Marion M.
We hired Marion to help us with our then 5 month old baby. It was the first time leaving our baby with someone other than family and we are...
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Grace Z.
Grace is such a sweet and loving caregiver to our 5 month old son. I highly recommend her!
- Cassandra K.
Cynthia H.
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...
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