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I have cared for children with autism and Down syndrome, ADD/HD. I worked at School District 95 Special Education Department.
Barbara Z. says "Norma is knowledgeable, compassionate, reliable and was right there to support our family when we needed help. I felt confident to leave my two boys, one...
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- $15/hr
10 years experience
I have cared for children with all different types of disabilities in health care facilities (hospitals & long term care). I enjoy encouraging a child to be the best that they can be. Currently, I care for 2 special needs kids ( developmental delay/CP boy for 5 yrs and DS boy for 3 yrs) after school and 1 special needs autistic...
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I have over 10 years of experience with special needs. autism, adhd, severe anxiety. Im CPR certified and first aid I provide my own transportation.
I currently work as a case manager for adults and children with special needs. I have my bachelor's in social work. I am obtaining my masters in special education with a concentration in Autism. I have worked in a variety of settings: day program, group home, and ICF. I have also worked in a therapeutic autism school. I have...
I have over 12 years in experience caring for individuals of all ages, intellectual disabilities, physical limitations, and across the lifespan.
im Alvin 44 years old, live in Crystal Lake, 11years of caregiver.
-took care of Alzheimer's for 3 yrs helping bathing, sponge bath, feeding, cleaning.
-did take care of quadriplegic for 5 yrs lifting transferring, bathing, cooking, cleaning, driving, change catheter, errands.
-also help old man stroke for 1 yr and half...
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- $10/hr
4+ years as Adaptive Physical Education assistant volunteer
6+ years as a buddy to students in Special Needs /Life Skills Program
1+ years as volunteer in Kids Club
1+ years as a mentor to Special Education choir students
2+ years as one-on-one buddy for Life Skills students
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
My name is Vicki and I currently work full time as a case manager for a non-profit for adults and children with special needs! I have always had a passion for helping others and an interest in working with those with various needs. I have a bachelor's degree in social work from UW-Whitewater that I obtained in 2018. Since...
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I have worked with children from different backgrounds, including those with special needs. I am willing to help out where needed and as much as I possibly can.
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- $15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am a health care professional willing to care for children/special needs kids and seniors. I am mature, responsible, dependable, kind, patient, fun and a non smoker. I am CPR certified for healthcare providers and fully vaccinated for Covid and flu. I have worked for several families for years and can provide references if...
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Kids and pets - I love them both! I'm hard-working, kind, fun, compassionate, punctual, and reliable. I've been working with children for the past 8 years - Special needs buddy, assistant to choir students, camp program aide, and routine babysitter. My experience with pets includes years caring for my own dog as well as friends'...
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Is anyone looking for part-time reliable care for your little one(s)? You just found it!
Have multiple children? No problem! My last position was caring for 4 children.
A little about me:
-Flexible start date
-Can provide transportation
-Background check available
-Can provide glowing references
-Pay rate is...
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
dementia
respite care
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I have a bachelor's degree in social work. I have worked as a case manager for seniors and individuals with special needs. I am a certified DSP with first aid and CPR training. I have worked with a variety of ages and ability levels. I have worked in group home environments, day programs, and ICFs.
Errands
dementia
home modification
companionship
hospice services
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I have cared for a variety of people with special needs
I have worked in physical and speech therapy for stroke clients
I have worked with clients with m/s
I have worked with clients who have lost their eye sight and Alzheimer's
I have many years of experience in care-giving field
I am available days or nights and weekends
I...
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
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Hi I'm Anna, 30 yrs old, live in McHenry, mom of two girls age 5yrs and 2 yrs. Experience in formal daycares and in-home care. Have worked with highly sensitive infants, autistic and special needs children, and ages from 6 weeks-14 yrs old. I am CPR and first aid trained, certification is out of date though! I am available...
Paige N. says "Ana was very kind and enjoyable to be around with my daughter. She watched her for a date night and we were very pleased. "
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2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting since I was 13. I have taken a care giving class. I have babysat children from infancy-12 years of age. I have worked the past two summers at Western Dupage Special Recreation Association. There, I have worked with children from ages 6-12 with different special needs. I have also worked programs involving...
Michael D. says "Thanks to Care.com, we are happy to have a nice babysitter for our son, who will be 3 years old on the 3rd of December. Liz is a caring and experienced...
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- $22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am the mother of a 21 yr old son, a 28-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 7-year-old boy. I have over 15 years babysitting and Nanny experience with all ages as well as special needs care. I find joy in helping children learn and grow. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, going to parks and taking nature walks. I am...
Shannon C. says "Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her."
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I have spent the past year or so working at a facility for the mentally and developmentally disabled, working as a Hab aide.
Alexis A. says "Caitlin works professionally with children with special needs as her career and uses the skills she's learned within that environment across the care she...
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- $40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, My name is Jeff. I am a Autism Life Coach. I work with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Communication Disorders, Behavior Disorders, and Learning Disabilities. My experience is extensive beginning as a Substitute Teacher in the public schools, as well worked as a Paraprofessional/Job Coach Coordinator at a non-public...
Dawn C. says "What a great life coach and a huge heart for the special needs community. He worked with my son for a couple of years. No a complaint and taught my son with...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! I would be so excited to be a part of the family! My passion in life is helping and caring for others, especially children! I am currently attending Grad School to get my Masters in Speech Language Pathology, preferably for children with special needs. I am CPR / First Aid Certified & renewed those certifications this year...
Susan O. says "Morgan was charming and conscientious. She took excellent care of our toddler. She was personable and fun. Our toddler was instantly at ease and never...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $15.86/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Crystal Lake, IL
Special Needs Caregivers in Crystal Lake, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Norma M.
Norma is knowledgeable, compassionate, reliable and was right there to support our family when we needed help. I felt confident to leave my...
- Barbara Z.
Anna N.
Ana was very kind and enjoyable to be around with my daughter. She watched her for a date night and we were very pleased.
- Paige N.
Elizabeth W.
Thanks to Care.com, we are happy to have a nice babysitter for our son, who will be 3 years old on the 3rd of December. Liz is a caring and...
- Michael D.
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