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Candyce W.

Somonauk, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I'm Candyce, a special education teacher who is off for the summer and looking to provide childcare for families in Lake Holiday and the surrounding areas. I've spent the last several years working with children of all ages and abilities. I currently teach elementary-aged students with special needs and am working toward my...
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Sugar Grove, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi There! I'm Danielle! I have 13 years experience working with kids of all ages starting in middle school watching my neighborhood's kids while they ran errands, to working in daycare centers as well as center for children with special needs! I'm very detail oriented and follow instructions closely, being sure to care for your...
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My Job Is Very Rewarding To Me/Special Needs Available

Hampshire, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have had many rewarding clients and they all have touched my life in a special way. I love what I do.
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Hampshire, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a 23-year-old with a lifelong passion for working with children. Growing up with several younger siblings, I naturally took on a caregiving role from a young age and gained hands-on experience caring for children of many different ages. I am comfortable caring for infants, toddlers and school-age children I also have...
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Experienced Special Needs Professional With Flexible Schedule

Hampshire, IL

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$15/hr
9 years experience
***I CURRENTLY WORK FULL-TIME IN THE SPECIAL RECREATION FIELD. However, I am periodically available to help on nights and weekends!*** I have been working with individuals with disabilities for the past 9 years in a variety of different settings. Before I graduated with my degree is B. S. Rehabilitation Services (minoring in...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Hampshire, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Hi my name is Cheryl, I have been a caregiver for 8 years. I have cared for all ages and all different needs including; paralysis, cerebral palsy and autism. Thanks!
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Experienced, Fun, And Reliable Nanny!

Saint Charles, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Mima, and I am looking to nanny for a family beginning in January 2021 close to where I attend University in Dekalb, as an Elementary Special Ed. Major! Currently I am working as an Au Pair (live in nanny) in London, England for a family with a 6-year-old boy, and a 9-year-old girl with special needs. As a...
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Excellent Resource For Any Special Needs

Sugar Grove, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I have extensive experience caring for both adults, children, infants and babies with special needs. I am extremely patient and careful not just with how I approach the care duties but also, partnering with the parents and guardians responsible in the care plan or regular duties and schedules. I am honest, dependable and very...
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Professional Care Giver/Home Support Worker /Medication Management/Companion Care/Pet Sitter/

Rochelle, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
travel
I have lived in the Galena Territory for the last 21 years. Moved to Rochelle in 2022 to be closer to family. 30+ years of care giving in all different levels. Experienced with neonatal, special needs, multiples, companion care, oxygen care, respite ray care, feeding tubes, urinary care, bowel programs, ostomy care,...
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Sugar Grove, IL

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$23/hr
6 years experience
Hello! I'm Ally and I have a bachelor's degree in Special Education from Illinois State University and am a licensed teacher! Two years ago I taught in CPS as a special education teacher at an elementary school (1st-3rd grade teacher)! Last year, I moved to Japan and taught English to students from 2 to 16 years old! Prior to my...
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Hampshire, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello families. I am an experienced caregiver looking to help local families. With a professional background as a teacher at KinderCare Learning Center, I am comfortable and confident with children of all ages, from newborns up to 9 years old. I also have experience working with children who have special needs and I pride myself...
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Hampshire, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
errands
"Hi there! My name is Jean and I am an experienced caregiver looking to help local families. With a professional background as a teacher at KinderCare Learning Center, I am comfortable and confident with children of all ages, from newborns up to 9 years old. I also have experience working with children who have special needs and...
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Hampshire, IL

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Teacher for 4 years with a general education and special education licenses. CPR certified. Work with kids with all different abilities consistently. Babysat frequently before become a certified teacher.
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Brief Description of My Experience With Special Needs Children

Elburn, IL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with children with special needs since I was a child when my own mother got involved with children with special needs. My mothers brother that was Down's Syndrome and we cared for him. I also worked with and autistic teenager for 3 years. While in Asia during 2004 when the Asian Tsunami occurred, my husband and I...
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Saint Charles, IL

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$18/hr
7 years experience
-Graduate from NIU with a masters degree in special education teaching. -Licensed teacher. My goal is to secure a special education teaching job for the next school year. -Six years experience working as a paraprofessional in St. Charles, IL with students with disabilities ages 18-22. -Student teaching this spring at Jacobs...
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Elburn, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have a strong passion for working with children and teens with special needs, and I bring both experience and compassion to the families I serve. I've volunteered in my church supporting children with unique challenges, and I've had the privilege of working directly with families whose children live with autism, ADHD, Down...
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  • 37 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $15.00/hr as of July 2026

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

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