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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Deerfield, IL

The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Deerfield, IL

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Judith B.


Deerfield, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver (Summer)

4.0

(4)

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I currently work full-time for a wonderful family that has an adorable 2. 5-year-old that I have been playing with for over 2 years; however, I am available for one-time appts and/or date-nights! I am raising two wonderful children and have been a homemaker/caregiver for 17 years. I believe all children can be successful...
5.0
"Judith took care of our infant and very energetic toddler for 2 consecutive days at our hotel and at the wedding venues we were at. She was reliable, punctual and kept the kids engaged. She brought in...

Reviewed by Rabeea M.

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Jill K.


Deerfield, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

5.0

(6)

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Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family. About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...
5.0
"She is dependable and trustworthy and my girls 4.5 and 2.5 love it when she comes to watch them. "

Reviewed by Leslie R.

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Bat W.


Deerfield, IL

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate Companion And Care Provider.

5.0

(5)

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Well experienced with wealth of knowledge and passion assisting the elderly with their activities of daily living. I cared for my mom and mother-in-law during their illnesses, which lasted for a number of years, giving me an appreciation for the needs of senior population and people with special needs. Additionally, I worked...
5.0
"Ms W served as a Household Manager and Personal Care Assistant for my client. She attended to his personal needs in a tender, thoughtful manner. She reported to the family and personnel about his needs. Bat...

Reviewed by Eugene T.

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Sophia E.


Deerfield, IL

$16-24/hr

Special Needs

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My brother was born with autism and I was very young however I had to step up. So ever since then I have been very well trained with children with special needs. I also did a program within the company my brother uses for therapy.
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Talia C.


Deerfield, IL

$16-30/hr2 yrs exp

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- Work for United Cerebral palsy ! Work one one one with kids with disabilities to help them in social environments and basic daily tasks - have been on three clubs for supporting kids with social needs - worked abroad with kids 0-3 with special needs
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Eliana K.


Deerfield, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

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Hi! I am a fun, creative, positive, loving 26-year-old! I am a dual citizen who has years of experience in childcare, including many years working with kids with special needs! I am a big believer that there is fun to be had off the screen, I love to come up with fun art projects or even teach kids how to bake. I am passionate...
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Talia C.


Deerfield, IL

$20/hr4 yrs exp

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I have been a camp counselor for 30 campers at a overnight camp for two years! I have babysat since I was 12 years old! Work very closely with kids with special needs
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Dorota F.


Deerfield, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

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I have worked with both special needs children alongside the elderly with certain disabilities. I enjoy caring for others because I can give back to those who need it most.
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Lauren G.


Highwood, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Theraputic Nanny

5.0

(3)

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With a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, my first job out of college was working in a residential facility for children with special needs. In the five years working as a Child Care Counselor, I helped children with ADD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, AS, TS, and a variety of other mental health diagnoses. As a public school teacher of many...
5.0
"Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time with an amazing attitude and is always finding new...

Reviewed by Ann D.

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Tara C.


Mount Prospect, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

PA Looking For Temp Work!

5.0

(4)

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Hello! My name is Tara, and I am new to the Chicago area, recently moved from Ohio. I am a licensed/certified PA (physician assistant) and awaiting the start of my job early December. Prior to PA school, I babysat since as far back as I can remember- experience with all ages including infants, several children, special needs,...
5.0
"Tara is amazing with kids! I have an 8 year old niece and 5 year old nephew who both adore her and love when she watches them. She is patient, kind, and so much fun. Her smile and personality are very...

Reviewed by Mariah H.

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Nkhalo L.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

4.7

(6)

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I've nine years working with people with mental disabilities. Am working towards my LPN and am a certified nursing assistant as well as a phlebotomist.
3.0
"She worked with us for about 3 months, did overnight care for our special needs son. We paid her what she asked, we spent a lot of time training her. She took off about once every 3 week. She did a good job...

Reviewed by Nasrullah K.

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Laimute B.


Lake Forest, IL

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver With 15+ Years Of Experience

5.0

(1)

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Hello! Are you looking for a quality elderly care in the northern and northwestern suburbs? My name is Laima. I'm a skilled elderly caregiver with 19+ years of experience. I am available to work part-time, full-time or overnight shifts. I'm a very good cook, experienced housekeeper and good driver. I also love pets. I have...
5.0
"Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant hands-on, end-of-life care. We found Laima to be warm, kind hearted and...

Reviewed by Irene K.

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Lavinia B.


Wheeling, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

LPN

4.5

(2)

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Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over 20 years of experience providing exceptional care to elderly and special need patients. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, administering medication and keep patients as active is possible..
5.0
" Lavinia is a treasure. She cared for my wife until she passed of Parkinson's and dementia on Memorial Day. My wife loved Lavinia. She cared for my wife for nearly two years and became "family." Lavinia...

Reviewed by Kendon B.

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Kylie S.


Arlington Heights, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Best Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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I have a lot of experience working with children! I have babysat many children and babies at once for years now and am very passionate about caring for them! I used to work for NWSRA last year which was working with special needs children. I also have tutored kids ages 6 and up! I have three brothers and over 30 first cousins...
5.0
"We hired Kylie for the summer to take care of our infant son, she was beyond amazing! She always cared for him as part of the family and was flexible with evolving needs and circumstances. She was...

Reviewed by Nicole O.

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Priscilla D.


Libertyville, IL

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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A compassionate caregiver (CNA) with a strong history in home health care. My expertise is genuinely caring for the seniors needing assist in everyday living . I am a quick learner, someone who is efficient and can multitask, a person who is reliable and dependable. My background experience consists of 13+ years of elderly care,...
5.0
"Priscilla is very professional and caring. We are so fortunate to have her taking care of our mom. "

Reviewed by Darleena W.

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Vicky W.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Summer Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I worked at Philip J Rock Center & School in Glen Ellyn it is school & home for children with both deaf & blind disabilities compiled with cerebral palsy & other learning disabilities. I was trained how to communicate with the children with a basic version of sign language & supervised children during activities & daily living...
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Veronica D.


Mount Prospect, IL

$35/hr1 yrs exp

Physical Therapist/Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I recently graduated with my degree, Doctor of Physical Therapy and am a licensed physical therapist. I have a passion to care for those in need, especially those who are most vulnerable. This has made me, comfortable, competent and confident with providing care for people with special needs. I have over 9 years of care giving...
5.0
"We can't say enough good things about Veronica....she's caring, responsible, hard working and very flexible. She's been helping serve as personal assistant for our 20 yr old daughter who has some physical and...

Reviewed by John B.

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Elise C.


Des Plaines, IL

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hi. My name is Elise. I currently work as an assistant teacher in Glenview. I work in a special ed classroom with children from kindergarten to 2nd grade. I have experience working one on one as well as in classroom with children with disabilities (autism, down syndrome, turner syndrome, developmental delay, etc).
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Larissa D.


Arlington Heights, IL

$27/hr5 yrs exp

Kind And Patient Caregiver

5.0

(3)

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Hi, my name is Lara. When I was younger, my first job was working in an elderly home, and I've always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to caring for my own mother in my past, I have been working for a senior care agency this year as well as people from care. com. I am certified in CPR, First aid, CPI (from my...
5.0
"Lara was kind, helpful, and showed great concern for me after my hysterectomy. she continues to check on my recovery even after the job was complete. hiring her was the best decision I have made. I would...

Reviewed by Amaralys A.

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Veronica D.


Mount Prospect, IL

$40/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy and am a licensed physical therapist. I presented my thesis on a pediatric case. I have over 9 years of care giving experience. I have watched over 10+ families. I have cared for 1-6 children at a time in a home setting and enjoyed every part of it! For several years I have been a...
5.0
"Veronica is wonderful. She is so kind and energetic. My daughters loved having her as their sitter."

Reviewed by Laila H.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Deerfield, IL

Judith B.

5.0

Judith, or 'Ms. Judy' as our daughter calls her, is so awesome! She proactively offered multiple references who shared glowing reviews about her. She arrived to our home early and equipped with fun activities for our 5-year-old, who told us she had so much fun painting pumpkins and reading books. :)...

- Halley B.

Jill K.

5.0

Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two boys (3 mo. and 18 mo. at the time). Throughout the approximately 3 1/2 years that she worked for us, she was always dependable, always on time, and...

- Margaret D.

Bat W.

5.0

Ms W served as a Household Manager and Personal Care Assistant for my client. She attended to his personal needs in a tender, thoughtful manner. She reported to the family and personnel about his needs. Bat monitored his medications. She scheduled and coordinated my client's appointments. Bat...

- Eugene T.

Lauren G.

5.0

Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time with an amazing attitude and is always finding new ways to help. She is reliable, hardworking, responsive, intelligent, and always follows...

- Ann D.

Tara C.

5.0

Tara is amazing with kids! I have an 8 year old niece and 5 year old nephew who both adore her and love when she watches them. She is patient, kind, and so much fun. Her smile and personality are very welcoming. She has the warmest heart of anyone that I know! She is trustworthy and dependable.

- Mariah H.

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Ratings for Deerfield, IL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Deerfield, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.