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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
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 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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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
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I love doing crafts, playing with play-dough, doing puzzles, reading, and being outside. I also enjoy going for walks and to the park. I am available for over night care. I have experience with special needs including, but not limited to CP, Autism, food allergies , and asthma. If you are looking for a reliable, calm, even...

Erica C. says "Cindy has been babysitting for us for 3 months now. She is very dependable and great with our daughter. We will definitely hire her again whenever we need...

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Nanny/Babysitter

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a fun-loving recent college graduate who loves working with kids! I have been babysitting (paid/unpaid) for about 9 years. I have a very large family so I have experience with a wide age range from newborn to 14. I love to meet new people and build relationships. In high school I taught a preschool class through the child...

Christina H. says "I was looking for a childcare provider, as needed for back-up when my mom was not available to help out with my 4 year old daughter, A. I found...

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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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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
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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Aurora, IL

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$38/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Geneva, IL

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. My three years of experience working with kids aged newborn to 11, including those with special needs, have solidified my desire to help families. I am comfortable caring for up to four children. I create a fun and engaging environment through outdoor sports, board...
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Aurora, IL

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Paulina, I have 3 years of experience as a Care Giver, I have CPR, I am studying to be a medical assistant, I adapt to the needs of my clients, I like to help, I have worked with people with special needs. resilient, constant, persevering, positive, altruistic I like caring for seniors because I'm looking...
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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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Batavia, IL

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$19/hr
I am a compassionate and dependable caregiver with 14 years of experience caring for children, elderly individuals, and people with special needs. Over the years, I have developed strong skills in providing not only safe and attentive care but also creating a warm, nurturing, and structured environment. My background includes...
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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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Kind, Caring, And Patient Caregiver

Batavia, IL

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Please note. I am not accepting new jobs at this time. 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,...
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Experienced, Fun, And Reliable Nanny!

Saint Charles, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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Teacher Looking For A Summer Nannying Job

Saint Charles, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am looking for a nice family of however many children. I have plenty of experience babysitting and am currently a teacher for 10 students with special needs. I do also have my own car so I can easily pick up and drop off kids at school, sports, and other activities! I am looking for a nannying position for the summer. Please...
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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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Part-time Caregiver

North Aurora, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I have been in childcare (babysitting, schools for special needs, therapy for special needs) for most of my life. I have experience caring for children aged 2-14. I believe in having fun, being outdoors, teaching skills in context (such as tying shoes etc.) and having a positive relationship rather than just being a babysitter.
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Aurora, IL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Experience as a nanny, school bus driver, and assisting with special needs little ones. Also, I am a Mandatory abuse reporter.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.50/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 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.

Cindy E.

Cindy has been babysitting for us for 3 months now. She is very dependable and great with our daughter. We will definitely hire her again...

- Erica C.

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