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Talia A.

Vernon Hills, IL

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
My name is Talia and I am the oldest of four kids! I am currently a senior at The University of Kansas! I have been a nanny since freshman year of high school in the Overland Park area for 3 children, while babysitting multiple families since well before then and throughout the years. I love kids and just hanging out and getting...
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Palatine, IL

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I work in a nursery at my church . I watch kids during church services. I also have baby sat for younger neighbors in my past. I am able to help with special needs if needed. I went to my moms work a few times and worked with them, also I was in best buddies in High School.
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Lake Zurich, IL

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$23/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
live-in home care
hospice services
home modification
+ 1 more
Caring for others isn't just a job for me; it's a calling inspired by my grandfather's need for comprehensive care. I'm a Certified Home Health Aide with two years of experience providing respite care, live-in home care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medical management, and mobility assistance. I'm adept at working with...
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Wheeling, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
errands
transportation
live-in home care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Bringing a 15 years of experience in senior care, I'm passionate about enriching the lives of adults and seniors. My husband and me had a Residential Care Home in Chicago suburbs and move that here in Colorado for 4 more years. We have excellent references. Now I'm available to do a Home Health Aide . I offer live-in care,...
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Part Time Summer Nanny :)

Mount Prospect, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Sienna and I am an incoming freshman in college at ISU as a nursing major! I am currently working as a nursing assistant at a pediatric office and am looking for some extra work a couple days a week this summer! I have experience as a lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certified, and spent a year as a camp counselor at...
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Lincolnshire, IL

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$20/hr
Transportation
dementia
respite care
meal prep
light cleaning
Compassionate & Professional Caregive. Children, Seniors & Special Need. My name is Natella I have 12 years of experience as a psychologist, and working with children brings me great joy. I am very familiar with the Montessori method and focus on activities that support creativity, social skills, and attention. I especially...
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Vernon Hills, IL

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$30/hr
2 years experience
My name is Shelby, I'm a 27-year-old social worker at a residential treatment facility. I currently work with developmentally delayed teenage boys with mental health disorders and behavioral concerns. I started caring for others with babysitting 13 years ago and have done it on and off since. I have also worked at 2 elementary...
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Part Time Special Needs Care Giver

Mount Prospect, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
For the past 4 years I have worked with adults and kids with special needs. I worked for the transitions program for kids 18-22 through Glenbard school district. Worked with disabilities from Austin, Down syndrome, non verbal and schizophrenia. I am currently working with 6th graders with learning disabilities. My passion is...
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Fun Mother Of 2 Teens And Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Arlington Heights, IL

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$29/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
With being a mother of 2 teens and a special needs teaching assistant, I have 15+ years of experience with childcare. I am positive, creative, kind, helpful, reliable, and a fun person to be around. It would be a pleasure to help with homework and zoom as I love to make learning fun! Also, I am flexible and can do light...
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Vernon Hills, IL

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Hello! My name is Cary & I love working with others to create engaging experiences through an environment that fosters safety, creativity, curiosity, & kindness. I have incredibly strong communication skills, reliability, punctuality, maturity, a very high emotional intelligence, & an unmatched sense of integrity. Other...
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Responsable And Loving Sitter For Your Kids

Highwood, IL

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi my name is Veronica I'm Loving, patient, and reliable nanny with over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, including those with special needs. Skilled in providing consistent after-school care, emotional support, and safe, engaging routines that promote healthy development. Experienced in driving children...
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Des Plaines, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I am looking for a position taking care of 1-2 children, either part -time or full time. I am currently working as a temporary nanny to my 3-yr old niece, but that situation will be changing right after Christmas. In addition to being a single mom to a 15-yr old son, I have many years of experience babysitting for various family...
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Fun, Responsible, Experienced

Lake Forest, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! I'm a student at Lake Forest College and I am on the pre-med track to become a doctor. I have experience working with kids as well as various ages of students with special needs! Being a special needs student peer has been an amazing experience! I have also coached preschool and elementary level soccer programs. I enjoy...
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Babysitter, Nanny, And Tutor

Glenview, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Allison and I am excited to be your babysitter, nanny, and/or tutor. I graduated from Elon University in 2019 with a BA in Human Services & International Studies with a minor in Spanish. I spent this past academic year working as an English Language Assistant at an elementary school in Madrid, Spain. I have...
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Special Education Degree

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Have had extensive experience with students with significant needs! About to begin my first year of teaching this upcoming fall.
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Northbrook, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Dana and I'm a mother of three: 2 of my children are Special needs, one is 6 years old with Epilepsy and he cannot do anything on his own, his mind and body don't connect. He is G-Tube fed. I have a 5-year-old Autistic son who is minimally verbal (1 year ago completely non verbal), cannot conversate. I have 21...
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Teacher And Mom For In-Home Care

Libertyville, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Nickie. I live in Libertyville and am a teacher who is no longer in the classroom since the birth of my daughter in 2016. I work part time tutoring kids with special needs, as well as those in general education who require scaffolded support for intervention or gifted programs. I am available part time for child...
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Dedicate Caregiver With A Heart For Helping Others

Wheeling, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as kindness, caring and responsible I like caring for people with special needs because I want to help them out with all their needs I'm looking for a job that I'm looking for a job that allows me to make a positive difference in people's lives by providing compassionate and reliable care. I want...
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Des Plaines, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I have a master's degree in nursing from Jagiellonian University in Poland. I can provide special needs in a variety of settings.
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Prospect Heights, IL

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I'm currently working as a registered behavioral technician for kids with Autism. I thoroughly enjoy helping kids read their goals and help parents wherever I can. My photos are from the recent years I've been working with kiddos!! I am CPR certified as well!
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.50/hr as of February 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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