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Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
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!"
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....
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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Hi! I'm a kind, fun, and easygoing nanny with a passion for working with kids. I'm a recent graduate of Moody Bible Institute with a degree in Human Services and have about seven years of experience in various childcare settings. I've cared for children of all ages, both in individual families and large group settings for...
Chelsea Z. says "Olivia is wonderful!! My kids love getting to spend time with her. She is very relaxed and fun to be around. When my husband and I got home from a date...
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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!"
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- $15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
respite care
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."
Companionship
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
errands
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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...
Companionship
meal prep
dementia
live-in home care
errands
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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...
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...
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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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...
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...
special needs.
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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 years experience
Hi, I'm Maddie! I'm a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) working with children with autism in a therapeutic day school. I've been around and have cared for kids with disabilities most of my life. My 21-year-old sister has developmental delays, mental health diagnoses and autism. I have nannied and babysat kids of all ages...
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.
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440 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $20.57/hr as of February 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 122 reviews of the 442 listed special needs caregivers
Olivia K.
She did an amazing job looking after my two children, and I would definitely use her again!
- Jonathan T.
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...
- Care member
Olivia H.
Olivia is wonderful!! My kids love getting to spend time with her. She is very relaxed and fun to be around. When my husband and I got home...
- Chelsea Z.
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