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Melissa S.

Chicago, IL

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$18/hr
8 years experience
I have just graduated nursing school at Purdue and am looking to stay busy until I move and start my job as a pediatric nurse October! I have lots of experience caring for kids of all ages and abilities. I have been babysitting since before I was a freshman in high school and have also spent a lot of time working with kids and...
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Part-time Caregiver Available- Richly Experienced With Children And Adults!

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
I've been an occupational therapist for 5 years and love working with children and adults. While the majority of my experience is people (children AND adults) who have had neurological injuries or illnesses (stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, MS, Parkinson's Disease, cancer, etc.), I am also very comfortable and familiar...
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Organized, Responsible & Caring Graduate Student

Chicago, IL

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$24/hr
5 years experience
Hello there! I am an open, organized, responsible and loving person who recently left the corporate world to nanny & work with and care for people! Feel free to reach out, I'd love to talk!
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Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have been a special needs caregiver for 20yrs which in those 20 I for a quadriplegic which I help with all daily living needs from showering bowel program catheter changing exercises going to doc appointments transferring with a Hoyer lift . Preparing meals. Nebulizer treatments. Also worked with a patient who had ALS. And a...
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Energetic And Experienced Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I have been a member of Miami University's Best Buddies chapter for four years and have always had a passion for promoting inclusion and fostering friendships with people who have an intellectual and developmental disability. Before COVID-19, I worked for Homefront Nursing as a community inclusion assistant and have completed...
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Hi, parents! My name is Shakee. I am 23 years old. I am looking for one full-time or 2 set part-time child care positions. I am willing to travel up to 35 miles from my home. I have just over 2 years of experience in professional private child care. I hold a Bachelor's in both Special Education and Elementary Education. I have...
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Faith J.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

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$18/hr
Compassionate and dependable caregiver with a drive to make a positive impact in your loved ones life. I am experienced in providing care for individuals of all ages, different intellectual disabilities and dignity.
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I Look Forward To Seeing If I Am The Right Fit For You And Your Family's Care Taking Needs.

Chicago, IL

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$24/hr
3 years experience
Hello! My name is Blaire or you and your family can call me B! I am very passionate about care taking! I have been a care taker for 3 years professionally. I focus on model based learning and cultivating an environment where youths feel safe being themselves. Gentle parenting (or modeling in my case) is the bare minimum for me...
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Belly Laughs Are The Best

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have been a nanny in the past, I currently teach dance to kids and adults ages 2-35 including kids and adults with special needs. I fully believe kids should be active whether that's going to the park, the library, zoo or even just walking the mall on a rainy day rather than watch television all day. I love doing art projects...
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Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
Currently work as a nurse at Lurie Children's hospital in the Cardiac ICU and am looking to fill some of my off time while making a little extra money:) I have been babysitting since before I was a freshman in high school and have also spent a lot of time working with kids and adults with special needs. I'm open to helping out...
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Kids And Dogs Who I Don't Know Gravitate Towards Me! I Think It's A Good Sign!

Chicago, IL

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
My interests include singing, art, reading and writing short stories and poetry, and outdoor physical activities. I have watched a free-spirited, intelligent 2-year-old male, as well as a witty and engineer minded 5-year-old male. I am good with bonding with children very quickly and also have special knowledge of dietary...
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Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a Montessori special education teacher with 20 years of experience teaching, nannying, tutoring, playing with, and loving children of all ages and neurotypes. I am a self-taught naturalist and love sharing nature, science, reading, and sports with children. A perfect day with children is being outside in the woods, hiking,...
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Nanny Patricia

Chicago, IL

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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Patricia. I'm a psychologist from Venezuela with over 12 years of experience supporting children and families. I specialize in caring for infants and children with special needs (including autism, ADHD, cancer, and developmental differences), and I offer a warm, playful, and thoughtful approach to every family...
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Well Rounded Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$31/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hello There! I am a longterm Nanny with TONS of experience! I have been a Nanny for over 10 years. I have experience with children 0 to 17 years with ALL needs. I am also comfortable with multiples. In my last position I was Nanny/House manager for 3 little guys under 5, one with special needs. With a background in child...
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Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
Hello, May name is Nina, a career nanny of 20+ years. I will be doing after school care in Oak Park, 3-5p. Open to as need care any time before that. I am a very clean, tidy and organized person and value the same in a family. - 20+ years Nanny - 20+ years babysitting - Experience with newborn to teenage ages - Experience...
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Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
9 years experience
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
I am active 38-year-old seeking part time work. I have a lot of experience in caring for infants, toddlers, special needs children, and therapies. Therapy such as speech, behavioral, and social. I'd describe my personality as direct, outgoing, organized. I like working with kids because they bring me a sense of quality in my...
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  • 456 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

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

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

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