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Vicky W.

Part Time Summer Caregiver

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience
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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Nanny

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
In my history of being a nanny and a Special Education Teacher Assistant, I have always treated the children in my care as an extension of my own family. I worked as a full time nanny from 2012 to 2020 for several families. In that time period, there was a brief pause to nannying while I cared for my elderly mother in my home...

Erica F. says "We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well."

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Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have over 6 years of experience with kids of all ages (from newborn to teenagers). I have experience with special needs as well as I used to work with autistic children. I have the following qualifications: -CPR certificate - Very good driver with a clean record - Comfortable with swimming supervision - Willing to work at...

Care Member says "Wonderful and an amazing person. Kind, generous and excellent with my daughter. First time mom and I had to go back to work but my daughter was in...

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Special Education Teacher/Literacy Specialist

Des Plaines, IL

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$40/hr
6 years experience
I work as a certified special education teacher and literacy intervention specialist at an elementary school in Niles. On a daily basis, I teach reading, writing, and math in both small group settings and one-to-one sessions. My teaching approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, and I utilize a variety of curriculums to...
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Part Time Caregiver And Tutor - Experience With Remote Learning

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
I have 6 years experience substitute teaching at Distric 64 Elementary and Middle Schools, this includes working with the special needs students. I have experince working with kids in their homes with remote learning. I have worked with Seeaw and Scoolology platforms. I am familiar with the need for breaks during the daily...
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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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Des Plaines, IL

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Hi! I have worked with special needs children while babysitting. I also work at a swim school where I run the privates for special needs students. I have worked in a preschool setting and worked one on one with children. I have worked with kids who have ADHD, autism, apraxia, allergies, anxiety, mental processing issues and...
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Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
My name is Ewa. I am a non-smoking nanny with 16 years of experience caring for children. I have proven to be a dependable, energetic, responsible and creative caregiver. I have worked as a nanny since 1999 with families with one to three children. I was caring for boys and girls from newborns to age 14. I am comfortable around...
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Caring Worker

Des Plaines, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as enthusiastic, patient, and caring I like caring for people with special needs because not everyone is willing to take the time to understand them. And I feel like everyone deserves to feel cared about. I'm looking for a job that is willing to be flexible with me and that is a welcoming place....
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Nurse

Des Plaines, IL

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Justin, and I am a Licensed Practical Nurse with over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Before becoming a nurse, I worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 4 years, giving me a strong foundation in patient care. I specialize in caring for the elderly, particularly in the comfort of their own...
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Care Giver /CNA

Des Plaines, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
My name is Manita . I'm a mother of 3 . I have a 10 years old special need son. I work as a CNA/ care giver for a sunerise senior living in Park R. I have more than 10 years of experience working with special needs and seniors. I do assistance with personal care, meal preparation medication reminder, transfer gait bel, visually...
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Virginia

Des Plaines, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Hi, I'm a Preschool Teacher who love working with children. I'm caring, compassionate, reliable and hardworking. I have many years of experience working with children and people with special needs.
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Full-time Nanny

Des Plaines, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
I am experienced bilingual caregiver who is reliable, patient, kind , and very well organized. I have experience with twins and can easily handle 3-4 kids at the same time. I have also experience with special needs kids. I am CPR and first aid certified, and I a state licensed EMR. I have degree in nursing and psychology. I do...
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Des Plaines, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Live In/Live Out Nanny

Des Plaines, IL

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$19/hr
11 years experience
My name is Bri and I'am empathetic, responsible, dependable, fun, and trustworthy childcare giver! I have 12 years of child care experience, and I'am available for a full position! I adore children and working with them because their inquisitive attitudes and loads of energy make them a joy to be around! I am the eldest of seven...
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Des Plaines, IL

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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi I'm Amber and I have my Registered Behavioral Technician certification. I have experience with behavioral and special needs children. I currently work at a special needs school as a paraprofessional.
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Experienced & Dynamic Childcare Provider

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Dynamic and highly dependable Childcare Provider and Educator with over 13 years of experience. Background in Early Childhood Education and Childhood Development. Extensive special needs experience. Dedicated to helping shape children into confident, intelligent, and empathetic people who will carry those traits on into...

Laurie B. says "We cannot express enough how much we have loved having Dania become part of our family! Dania assisted with our three children ages newborn to four years...

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Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am very interested in the opportunity to assist, I want to be a true companion on uplifting someone who needs care by listening to my clients first and provide comfort to their worries and fears. I took my medical board exams in order to practice medicine in United Sates. My medical degree is from Mexico where I have practiced...

Care Member says "The entire family was very pleased with Alfredo's professionalism. He always performed his duties with a smile and a pleasant attitude. He undertook...

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Professional Nanny And Babysitter

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Currently, I am a PE and Health Teacher, and I love it! I have been working with children since I was a teenager. I was the neighborhood go to Babysitter and Pied Piper for family and neighbors. My experience is as a Nanny, Babysitter, Certified Elementary and Physical Education and Health Teacher, Language Arts Teacher,...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.29/hr as of December 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in Des Plaines, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Judith D.

We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well.

- Erica F.

Leticia B.

Wonderful and an amazing person. Kind, generous and excellent with my daughter. First time mom and I had to go back to work but my...

- Care member

Dania G.

We cannot express enough how much we have loved having Dania become part of our family! Dania assisted with our three children ages newborn...

- Laurie B.

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