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Loretta J.

Making Life Easier And Stress Free

Thornton, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
hospice services
respite care
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Loretta, I am 64 I have been taking care of elders and adults with special needs for over 40 years. My hope is that I can make your life a little easier and stress free with my help. My experience is extensive. I can help with getting ready for the day, light cleaning and laundry, cooking, feeding, bathing,...
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Heidi K.

Elderly Caregiver

Matteson, IL

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$15/hr
Previous experienced elderly caregiver. Housekeeping, cooking, medications, took care elderly woman who passed away age 87. Also several years caregiver to eldery male who had cancer and passed away. Companionship also experienced with pets. Used to be medical tech. 30 years ago.
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Phillipina Agyemang O.

Experienced Caregiver

Chicago Heights, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
I'm a hard-working Lady who is passionate about providing quality care for all my patients. I can care for all diagnoses and I provide all services. I would love to work with you. Thank you
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Natalie A.

Natalie

Cedar Lake, IN

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Hello, my name is Natalie I am from cedar lake, indiana. I am a fun loving and energetic person. I love learning new things about routines and how things operate for you in your family. I have many many experience in dog walking, pet sitting, and watching the elderly. special needs is new to me but I would love to get into...
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Nadia A.

Matteson, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
Hi! I'm Nadia, and caring for others has always been a part of my life. As the oldest sibling, I started helping care for my brothers and sisters at a young age. Since then, I've cared for my nieces, nephews, friends' children, and kids of all ages, from newborns to school-age children. I've also helped care for seniors and...
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Karen M.

senior care

Cedar Lake, IN

from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
hospice services
respite care
+ 1 more
I can assist with bathing, medication administration, shopping, light house keeping, transportation, etc. I have extensive experience in senior care, including caring for those with disabilities and special needs.
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Jamie P.

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Glenwood, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I love children! I am enthusiastic, energetic, hardworking, and dedicated to what I do. I have 8 years of experience with children infant-5 years; specializing with children ages 3-5 years old. My experience includes changing diapers, potty training, teaching, cleaning, cooking/baking, filing papers, and much more. My unique...
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Keairra M.

Experienced Nanny

Calumet City, IL

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
I have been watching kids for a 9 years now. I love having playtime with kids. I am good at putting kids down for bedtime. I am also great at working with special needs children, have lots of experience and great references. I am 29 but I think that's what makes me a great nanny because I can connect with the kids on their...

Nicole B. says "We had a wonderful initial interview with her arriving on time and making an excellent first impression. She's easy going and so far the girls adore her....

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Darra J.

My Passion

Merrillville, IN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
companionship
hospice services
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Hello, I am a certified nursing assistant with 11 years of experience. My experience is diverse with a combination of hospital, home health and long-term care. In 2021, I was inspired to start a business in home health care after the passing of my grandmother who had Alzheimer's disease. I pride myself in working hard and am...

Shavon F. says "Darra is amazing! She helped my mom who was in home hospice with dementia during the final weeks of her life. Darra is very skilled and knowledgeable. She...

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Yanira N.

Nanny

New Lenox, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
I have nannied & babysat for several families over the years. I worked as a special needs teacher assistant. Please see my reviews from the previous families. I am a US Veteran and homeschooling mom of 3 boys (7, 4 & 10-month-old). I look forward to hearing about your family and how I may be able to help.

marvin D. says "Yanira is an exceptional mother herself and thrives on caring not only for her own children but the children of others."

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Jasmine M.

Jasmine M.

South Holland, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
I love children. I have worked with children for many years. I was a teachers' aide two years with the preschool at my high school. I teach Sunday school at my church to an age group of 2 to 6. I have a cousin who is special needs and I often babysit him. I love children and enjoy working with them very much. I have been and am...

Catearina C. says "Very dependable! My 3yo said he had fun while in her care. As a mother that's all you want to hear. she also cares for my newborn and is great with him...

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Miriam M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
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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Kaylie T.

Griffith, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
About myself & my philosophies for child care: *Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education *Past experiences include: one on one pre-K teacher, daycare Pre-K teacher, mothers helper, nanny. *Home is the first and most important classroom. I focus on emotional learning and problem solving along with the basics. *Learning...

Katelyn T. says "Kaylie was on time and very courteous. She was interested in our rules in regards to our children and wanted to follow our routines. The kids were safe...

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Cynthia V.

Crestwood, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
18 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
Hello My name is Cyndy. I have 18+ years of caring for children, seniors. I do not mind light housekeeping or driving in immediate area. I have transportation w an excellent driving record. I have Great References. Have experience w diabetes, dementia, tbi special needs care and more. I am looking to fill my weekdays as I work...

Sara T. says "Cyndy is reliable, great with people, seniors, and children, kind, patient, honest, and really puts in 100% to what she enjoys doing!"

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Cassie J.

Babysitter / Caregiver Part-time Short Available For Short Term Notices.

Alsip, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
Ive been working with kids for 3 years. I have worked with twins, special needs, newborns, etc. I am college learning about physical therapy. Eventually I want to specialize special needs physical therapy. I am fun, patient, responsible, and reliable.

Anne M. says "Cassie was wonderful. She was a part-time nanny for us for 2 years. My kids adored her and I loved having her around. She was always upbeat and truly...

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Alyssia J.

Nanny

Hobart, IN

3.0(1)
from
$14/hr
7 years experience
I am a substitute teacher for a nearby school district. I have been a nanny for several years. I have experience working with special needs and all ages. I am a nonsmoker, have my own transportation , and can provide references.

Nicole J. says "The kids love her! I can trust her to always have my kids best interest in mind."

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Christy A.

Caregiver - Teacher And Mother

Griffith, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently a stay at home mom looking for part time work. For many years I worked within the public schools and taught modify behavior within the special education curriculum. I also have several years experience being a caregiver for Seniors as well with people who have developmental disabilities, from severe to moderate. I...

Mari G. says "I have known Christy since 1990. She is not only a friend of mine, but I have relied on her to watch my children and transport them on several occasions....

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Magdalena N.

Interactive Nanny

Orland Park, IL

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi my name is Magdalena I am 26 years old. I am bilingual and can speak English and Polish. I attended University of Illinois at Chicago where I majored in Psychology and also minored in Polish. I graduated from there in 2016. Currently I am getting my masters through an online program at Liberty University. I love working with...

Kimberly C. says "Maggie was punctual and professional during her interview! She had great questions and was forth coming with her schedule and other obligations! Our...

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Kimberly J.

This Is My Passion

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
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."

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Janice B.

Caregiver/Nanny

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am looking to help people care for their children while they are working. I am a mother of 3 grown children and I have been working with students with special needs for about 7 years. I have a big family and love being the fun aunt to my young nieces and nephews. We love to do crafts, go to the zoo, swim, plays games,...

Angela K. says "Janice has been with us for almost a year. She watches my 1 year old since he was a newborn while I went to work as a nurse. She is very flexible and...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $19.00/hr as of August 2026

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Crete, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in Crete, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Keairra M.

We had a wonderful initial interview with her arriving on time and making an excellent first impression. She's easy going and so far the...

- Nicole B.

Darra J.

Darra is amazing! She helped my mom who was in home hospice with dementia during the final weeks of her life. Darra is very skilled and...

- Shavon F.

Yanira N.

Yanira is an exceptional mother herself and thrives on caring not only for her own children but the children of others.

- marvin D.

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