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Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Leilani. I recently graduated with my bachelors in Health Informatics. My ultimate goal is to become a nurse. I have a very big family so taking care of kids is something I've always done and enjoyed. I have a sister with special needs and have been a caretaker for her for years. She has mosaic Down syndrome,...
Care Member says "Leilani has been such an amazing caregiver for our baby girl (less than 1 year old). Our daughter lights up anytime she sees Leilani and gets great...
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
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...
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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- $22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
**Currently located in Manhasset NY until end of Feb 2025**
Hello! I'm a third year medical student at the University of Chicago currently taking a leave of absence from school until June 2026. I have 7+ years of childcare experience, including infants, toddlers, and kids. My skills include toilet training, working with special...
Caitlin N. says "Julia has been fantastic with my kids - great communication, timely, fun, goofy, and overall wonderful."
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 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!"
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
I have paid experience teaching theater, dance, art and yoga to children over the past 11 years. I have 2 years full -time nanny experience with toddlers and over a decade of babysitting experience as well. I've worked with kids of all ages and love to plan a fun day with my charges. I have 20+ years experience with special...
Chelka P. says "Meghan is my 3rd nanny, and she is THE.BEST. Your time and money will be well-spent on this amazing person. She regularly goes above and beyond with my...
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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- $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."
Errands
light cleaning
dementia
hospice services
companionship
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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...
Errands
live-in home care
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
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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...
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...
Hello! I am a trained care giver with 2+ years of experience caring for people with disabilities, varying levels of functioning/mobility, and other special needs. I am trained to lift/transfer, feed, familiar with proper seizure protocol, as well as dealing with clients with violent tendencies. I am looking for something full...
Special Education Teacher Looking To Support Special Needs Children Over The Summer
Chicago, IL
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- $20/hr
During the school year I am a special education teacher for Chicago Public Schools. I have been a school teacher for eight years for students with severe and profound special needs. Before I was a teacher I have done multiple care giving jobs working with children with all different types of needs. I am experienced with...
Hello everyone, my name's Khadijah. I currently work in ABA as a Registered Behavioral Therapist. I worked with special needs of all ages, from infants to seniors. I am currently a student studying for social work. I have worked in school, home, and residential settings. I have experience with adhd, autism, delayed cognitive...
I have taken courses in students with disabilities and autism spectrum disorder. I also worked at a school for children with special needs for one year. I continue to work with children with varying needs and support them and their learning.
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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- $18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked with disabled, neurodivergent, and neurotypical children and adults with and for 14 years, providing in-home, in-school, and in-community care for individuals with a variety of abilities, skills, and disabilities. I absolutely love the work, and I am passionate about disability rights. I majored in Women's and...
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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...
Hi! My name is Kaitlin. I am a licensed special education teacher (with a minor in elementary education) with 3 years in the classroom. Currently, I attend graduate school. In general, I have 13 years of experience working with children. This will be my 9th year working with people who have special needs children aged through...
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- $18/hr
Hi! My name is Alena, I am from Medfield, MA and just graduated from Marquette University with my Bachelor degree in Nursing. While I am not available for consistent nannying jobs, I am in search of date nights and random days to babysit this summer. Please do not hesitate to add me to your back up list!
Throughout my years in...
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435 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $20.43/hr as of January 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 129 reviews of the 436 listed special needs caregivers
Leilani M.
Leilani has been such an amazing caregiver for our baby girl (less than 1 year old). Our daughter lights up anytime she sees Leilani and...
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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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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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