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10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
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Professional Nanny & House Manager
Dedicated, nurturing, and highly experienced childcare professional with over 18 years of hands-on experience caring for children from newborns to teenagers, including multiples and children with special needs. CPR and First Aid certified, I specialize in creating safe, engaging, and...
Care Member says "Nicole has always been amazing with the kids and very helpful and accommodating! She’s been able to help us in a pinch and is so sweet! "
I have been working with children my entire life and I love it. I am the 3rd child from a family with 10 kids. So, even when I was a small child I helped take care of my younger siblings. I am a graduate from Elgin Community College and Providence Baptist College where I studied education. I payed my way through both colleges...
Hello! My name is Hannah, and I am a graduate student at Drake University studying occupational therapy. I have a lot of experience with children who need more assistance. I worked at Childserve for 4 years working with children who have special needs and complex medical needs. I worked with a wide range of diagnoses. For the...
I have worked with children with special needs. I am paraprofessional certified. I love helping and I relate well to children with challenges. I am patient, kind and loving. I believe in consistency with special needs children. I am loyal, dependable and trustworthy.
I have several years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & as a researcher in Coginitive Pyschology in Children specializing in Language Acquisition & Autism at University of Chicago.
I received my degree in Psychology in 1997. I believe it is imperative to have a stable & structured environment.
I have a passion for nurturing and educating young & adult minds. My journey in special needs began with fulfilling special need roles, where I discovered the joy of positively impacting peoples lives.
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10 years experience
I have had 10+ years experience with special needs and 15+ years with assistant private care. I am a Licensed Nursing Care Technician which is. CNA, Phlebotomy Technician, EKG Technician in one. I have worked with all ages and all types of different needs of care, from 0% mobility to 100% mobility.
I am a reliable, compassionate and experienced home care/home health care provider with 14 years experience and a history of providing companionship and fulfilling individualized home and healthcare needs .
I would love the opportunity to speak to you and discuss your personal situation and preferences.
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I have worked in the healthcare setting for the last 17 years. I am currently licensed as a CNA and massage therapist. I have three kids and believe family is very important. I treat everyone with love and respect. Hope I get a chance to meet you soon.
I am a compassionate and experienced caregiver with a deep personal understanding of special needs care. As a mother of a young adult with special needs, I bring patience, empathy, and real-life experience to every family I support. I also provide dedicated care for an autistic young lady, assisting with daily routines,...
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I am patient individual who is willing to tend to individual needs. I also have reliable transportation. I went to school and graduated as a medical assistant. I am comfortable with individual care, fist aid and with any age group.
Hello! My experience in working with special needs started from a young age when I worked at summer camps. I always gravitated towards beautiful people who saw the world different. I have a 10-year-old niece with autism who I see often. I have also been working with a 46-year-old friend with autism a few times a week. We run...
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- $23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi my name is Brittany, I am 23 I have 10+ years of experience with childcare from newborns-infants-toddlers. Including date nights, multiples, overnights and with special needs children. I am CPR certified, I have reliable transportation and love being outside for activities. I enjoy doing learning activities and or motor...
Hi! My name is Shannon. I am 30 years old, I am married, and have 1 adorable 3-year-old boy. For the past 12 years, I have worked as a nanny, caregiver, aid, and even teacher at a daycare. I absolutely love kids! I have worked with kids with all different personalities and temperaments as well as children with learning...
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
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As a caring and experienced childcare provider with over six years of experience (nanny, babysitting, special needs/medically complex daycare, respite) I'm enthusiastic about nurturing young minds and supporting families. My passion for childcare stems from my previous roles, where I discovered the joy of positively impacting...
For almost two decades, I've dedicated my career to nurturing young minds and supporting families. My motivation stems from a deep desire to positively impact children's lives by providing reliable care. I am patient, calm, creative, friendly, and approachable. I have experience with special needs children. I communicate with...
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Qia and I am a reliable, and experienced nanny with over 6 years of professional childcare experience, as well as a mother to twins. I have a genuine passion for helping children learn, grow, and thrive in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.
I have completed coursework in Child Care and Child...
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10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
dementia
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I have been working with elderly patients since I can reach the bed side. I have had many different cases: elderly care, Parkinson's, diabetics, companionship, CP, special needs, physical therapy needs, broken hips, cancer, etc. I am young, energized, have a golden heart, and very strong. I am beyond 100% confident in all the...
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10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have over 20 years of child care experience, within a daycare facility, nannying, directing and teaching a church bible school, and providing home daycare out of my house. I have my CNA license and I am CPR certified with infants through adults. I am extremely compassionate and I love children and animals! I enjoy care giving...
Christina K. says "Can't say enough good things. Watched our little boy from 9 weeks until he was almost 3 years old. Reliable, super friendly, nicest family that I...
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I raised my own children, my son (33) and my daughter (23). Over the past 20 years, I have served as a toddler teacher, and home-daycare provider, and served 4 different families as a nanny for the last decade. I also have experience working with people with special needs. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoy working with...
Care Member says "We love Ms. Cadence! She has taken care of our youngest since he was 5 months as well as helping out with our two older sons when they are home from...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $17.00/hr as of July 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Elgin, IL
Special Needs Caregivers in Elgin, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Nicole P.
Nicole has always been amazing with the kids and very helpful and accommodating! She’s been able to help us in a pinch and is so sweet!
- Care member
Tracy S.
Can't say enough good things. Watched our little boy from 9 weeks until he was almost 3 years old. Reliable, super friendly, nicest family...
- Christina K.
Candace W.
We love Ms. Cadence! She has taken care of our youngest since he was 5 months as well as helping out with our two older sons when they are...
- Care member
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