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Susan E.

Happiness For Me Is Defined By Serving Others And Making A Contribution In This World .

Elburn, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello I am looking for the opportunity to serve your loved one and family with the most dignity and respect and kindness one has to offer. I have my associates in science towards nursing . I also have extensive background serving special needs , elderly , and home bound. I enjoy this work. I do believe this is my calling . I...

Care Member says "She was a 24/7 caregiver for my husband on hospice. She was devoted to his care, turning him, tending his meds, taking vitals and she helped me with...

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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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Elburn, IL

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I started babysitting when I was 13 years old. Since then, I usually babysit frequently over the summers. I've babysat kids ages 2-11, however more experienced with kids 5 and over. I have also babysat kids with special needs including autism. I am home from college for the summer until August 15, and have a very flexible...
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Part-Time Babysitter

Elburn, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, I'm Claire, a 23-year-old Northern Illinois University senior studying psychology. With over seven years of experience babysitting for various families, I've worked with children aged 1-14, including those with special needs. My background in psychology gives me valuable insight into child development, which helps me create...
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Present And Attentive Experienced Caregiver

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a mom to 4 adult daughters. My youngest was born with Spina Bifida and is a paraplegic. I have 10 years caring for several families w/ twins (as early as 3 weeks) and a set of quads (6 weeks and premature) and 3 singletons. I have considerable experience w/ newborns multiples, toddlers, & children with special needs. I can...

Stephanie G. says "Lara is our life saver. She is our part time nanny who started with us when my twins were 3 weeks old and has been with us for the last year. She comes...

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Part-time Summer Nanny

Batavia, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sydney, I am 24 years old and a student at the Chamberlain University. I am studying nursing with the goal to be a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. I am the oldest out of 3 and helped out a lot with my siblings when they were younger. I have a wide range of experience watching kids from infants to pre-teens as well...

Andrea W. says "I have known Sydney for over 8 years, and I have enjoyed watching her grow into a responsible, poised and confident young woman. She frequently cares for...

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Help-N-U At Home

North Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
I love working with people of all ages. I have many years of experience working with infants, young children and the elderly. I'm currently a caregiver to my mother and tend to her needs as needed. I also have over 40 years on and off assisting special needs individuals in the private sector as well as various organizations...

Care Member says "She is punctual, kind, and caring. She was great with my 2.5 year old and will rehire. "

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Part Time Caregiver

Geneva, IL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently an Early Childhood Special Education teacher who has worked with both typically developing children and children with additional needs including autism, social communication disorder, down syndrome, speech delays, developmental delays and OHI.
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Kind, Caring, And Patient Caregiver

Batavia, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a wife and mother of 2 young adults who has lived in the tri-cities for 28 years. I have worked as an outdoor education nature and science teacher for 10 years at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, IL. During this time period, I taught all age groups, from preschoolers to adults. When special needs...

Jeff H. says "I highly recommend Muriel for watching children, including those with special needs. Muriel has been kind, patient, and understanding while caring for my...

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Sugar Grove, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Nurturing young minds is truly my calling. For the past seven years, I've had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. My approach is rooted in patience, creativity, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact. I have some college experience. I am comfortable caring for up to four children. I...
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Saint Charles, IL

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$14/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I'm a newly graduated High School student planning on majoring in Early Childhood Education at college in the fall. I have experience being a teachers assistant at a daycare working with ages one through five, as well as babysitting experience with older and special needs children. I strive to create a safe and nurturing...
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Aurora, IL

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$38/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Raised 5 children of my own. plus an additional 15 years experience with child care from new born to young adults, as well as special needs with 6 years experience. Grandma of 10
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C.N.A. Caregiver

Batavia, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have been a home-health C. N. A. for most of my life. I exceed my employer's expectations, and am flexible with my hours. I am experienced with a lift and all aspects of client SAFETY are my top priority. I also am happy to come for SHOWER or BATH visits. This is my specialty and I love leaving a client clean and happy! I can...
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Part-Time Caregiver; RN

Saint Charles, IL

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$40/hr
10 years experience
I have over 3 decades of nursing experience with over half of them serving individuals with special needs, pediatric through adult. I have loved giving care to folks of all ages, including those with disabilities including muscular dystrophy / other more rare dystrophies, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain...
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Aurora, IL

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$19/hr
10 years experience
I been working with children since I was 13 years old. Watching my cousins kids then. I have a Bachelor's degree in Child Development and an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been working with children the past 29 years in different environments. Mostly children infants to 3 years old and also preschool age...
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Caregiver

Batavia, IL

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$16/hr
My #1 goal as a caregiver is to make sure that my patient is comfortable and content. I am a passionate caregiver with two years of experience providing exceptional care to the elderly and disabled. I am skilled in assisting with daily living activities, including medication administration, meal preparation and personal care.
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Sympathetic Caregiver for Special needs

Aurora, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Sympathetic Caregiver for Special needs
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Special Needs Caregiver

Aurora, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
I have seven years experience as a caregiver in Alzheimer's/ stroke, heart disease, cancer recovery, hospice, etc. I enjoy seeing the relief that I can bring to my clients and the relief of their relatives.
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North Aurora, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
I started volunteering for children with autism around 2010. I did childcare for the Autism Conference in Chicago for three years. I've also worked as an aide in various special education schools and as an ABA therapist for Easterseals. I plan on continuing my education in the near future and staying in this field. I currently...
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Fun And Adaptive!

Batavia, IL

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I have 8+ years experience looking after children of different ages with different needs. I have experience with newborns through adults as well experience with disabilities and other special needs such as allergies, asthma, and other developmental delays.
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  • The average post rate is $19.25/hr as of August 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Elburn, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in Elburn, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Susan E.

She was a 24/7 caregiver for my husband on hospice. She was devoted to his care, turning him, tending his meds, taking vitals and she helped...

- Care member

Lara B.

Lara is our life saver. She is our part time nanny who started with us when my twins were 3 weeks old and has been with us for the last...

- Stephanie G.

Sydney R.

I have known Sydney for over 8 years, and I have enjoyed watching her grow into a responsible, poised and confident young woman. She...

- Andrea W.

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