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549 special needs caregivers are listed in Chicago, IL
The average rate is $18/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Chicago, IL
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Hi there! I am a (fully vaccinated) K-2 Special Education teacher for Chicago Public Schools. I would love to connect with a family who may need help with childcare while their children are out of school/daycare. I have lots of experience with children of all ages. For two and a half years, I worked at a daycare that cared for...
5.0
"We absolutely loved Miranda. She cared for our infant son over the summer from the time he was 11 weeks old. Our son loved her and she quickly became a part of our family. She was very dependable and...
Reviewed by Steve M.
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Hello! I graduated with a degree in environmental science from UNC Chapel Hill in 2019. Since graduation, I've been teaching English in Spain. I relocated to Chicago in early 2024. I will present my Master's thesis in June, and am looking for nannying opportunities while I job hunt. I've been caring for children for over 15...
5.0
"We used Tara as a vacation sitter. She came when she said she would, she was running late and messaged one evening to let us know. our daughter said she had a great time playing with Tara. Would hire again."
Reviewed by Tim B.
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Hello, I'm Bea and I'm a Junior at UIC! I hope to pursue Speech and Language Pathology in the future and my major is Psychology with a double minor in Linguistics and Disability and Human Development.
I have provided care for countless families over the past 7 years and can provide many references! My experience includes...
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"She is incredible with children, pets, and homes. Beatrice was hired to help me with my newborn twins, my 2 yr old and 4 year old. My children love and adore her. They are now 4 (twins) 7 and 9."
Reviewed by Katie K.
Evelyn U.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
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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 been officially...
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"Evelyn has watched my 4 year old daughter repeatedly within the last year and I love how much my daughter loves her! My child cannot contain her excitement when she knows Evelyn is on her way to watch her...
Reviewed by Becky B.
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Hey there, I'm Mariana and I'm thrilled to share a little about myself with you! I'm 25 years old and originally from Brazil. I've been working with kiddos for over 6 years now and it's been an absolute joy. I was lucky enough to work with children between the ages of 5 and 12 at an after school program in Brazil, including...
5.0
"Mariana was my personal assistant and social media manager. She went above and beyond to make sure my business thrived. She would write captions and content for my pictures on Instagram, and she would also...
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Hello Families!
My name is Dina.
I have committed over 30 years to providing compassionate childcare for infants through teens in a variety of childcare settings.
I have had amazing opportunities supporting children and their families as a nanny, home school teacher/tutor, preschool teacher, mother's helper and special needs...
5.0
"Dina is a dedicated and dependable provider. She excels at creating a welcoming and nurturing environment while also providing outstanding care in a fun and loving way."
Reviewed by Marsha C.
Leilani M.
Chicago, IL
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Hi, my name is Leilani and I am 23 years old. I currently attend Nova Southeastern University in south Florida and will be graduating with my bachelors in Health Informatics in May. I will be back in Chicago full time while completing my masters program online. My ultimate goal is to become a neonatal nurse. I have a very big...
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"Leilani is the best sitter you could find on this app. I knew she would be a great fit for my kids and I from the start and she's been nothing short of amazing. She's caring, patient, funny and genuine. I know...
Reviewed by Alexa M.
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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...
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"She's an angel. Caring and kind."
Reviewed by Jasmine W.
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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...
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I have 10+ years of working as a Special Education School bilingual teacher and assistant which required a lot of professionally structured skills , empathy , patience and perseverance.
Few years ago I became a personal caregiver, also a nanny focused on providing optimal support to clients and clients kids through personalized...
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Hello! My name is Danielle and I am a certified special education teacher and experienced nanny. I taught for the past three years for Chicago Public Schools and have nannied for the past nine years. I am extremely experienced in caring for individuals of varying ability and age levels. I am highly experienced with infants. I am...
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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...
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I have a huge passion for working with those with special needs. I am about to apply to graduate school for Applied Behavior Analysis and have been a camp counselor at a camp for kids with special needs as well as an intern in multiple special ed classrooms. I feel that individuals with special needs bring so much light and joy...
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I am a special needs tutor & behavior specialist. Please email so I can send you my experience & certifications.
--Valley View Elementary--special needs dept
--Mental Health Mental Retardation
--tutor special needs while out of school
--lots of certifications
Kelley G.
Chicago, IL
$20-40/hr
Special Education Teacher Looking To Support Special Needs Children Over The Summer
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During the school year I am a special education teacher for Chicago Public Schools. I have been a school teacher for six 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...
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I am passionate about helping people of all shapes and sizes. Currently I work as a substitute staff that helps care for people with a wide variety of physical and cognitive special needs. I have worked with people with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, all ranges of mental retardation, emotional and behavioral disorders,...
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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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Hello and thank you for looking at my profile! I have been working with children, teens and young adults for 5+ years in different capacities and with a variety of needs. I completed my masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in 2018, and received my certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2020. I have...
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Experience in high school special needs classroom (instructing, socializing)
Experience with Down Syndrome (socializing, instructing)
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I have worked with children with special needs, its actually personal to me as I have a brother with intellectual disabilities, so I've always gravitated towards children with special needs, and find it very rewarding
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chicago, IL
Miranda O.
5.0
We absolutely loved Miranda. She cared for our infant son over the summer from the time he was 11 weeks old. Our son loved her and she quickly became a part of our family. She was very dependable and trustworthy and we only wish she was available year round!
- Steve M.
Alison S.
5.0
We used Tara as a vacation sitter. She came when she said she would, she was running late and messaged one evening to let us know. our daughter said she had a great time playing with Tara. Would hire again.
- Tim B.
Beatrice S.
5.0
Bea is an absolute dream babysitter (and now friend!). She is attentive, playful, and responsible. She connected instantly with both my 3 and 1 year old and even paid attention to tasks in the home that needed tended to during any potential downtime. I am a very picky person and honestly couldn’t...
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Evelyn U.
5.0
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, flexibility, care for my son and goes above and beyond. I love having her as part of our family!
- Ximena O.
Mariana R.
5.0
Mariana was my personal assistant and social media manager. She went above and beyond to make sure my business thrived. She would write captions and content for my pictures on Instagram, and she would also email clients for me as well. My business flourished from the time Mariana started working for...
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Ratings for Chicago, IL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Chicago, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 218 reviews of the 549 listed special needs caregivers.