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Holly P.

Saint Charles, IL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
I truly enjoy helping all populations, Seniors, Children and special need clients. I have experience working with all listed above.
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Fun And Professional Nanny/babysitter With 8 Years Of Experience & A College Degree

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been lucky enough to work with many children ages ranging from 6 months to 13 years! I have a degree from Marquette University and am bilingual in English and Spanish. I have 8 years of paid experience and have had the opportunity to work with children ranging from 6 months to 13 years. Most recently I worked as a before...

Peter And Amy H. says "Elyse worked for us last year, and managed the after-school/evening chaos for my three children, ages 12, 9, and 6. She was always on time, drove...

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Part-time Caregiver

Gilberts, IL

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi Parents! I'm Brooke, a loving and dependable nanny with 8+ years of full-time experience and 3 years as a newborn night nanny. I'm CPR-certified, a pediatric occupational therapy graduate, and have worked with children from newborn through preteen-including multiples, special needs, severe allergies, and asthma. I'm patient,...

nicole M. says "She is dependable and can always bring a smile to someone's face! She is a hard worker and loves kids and cares so well for them. "

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Nanny

South Elgin, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
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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Nanny

West Chicago, IL

4.3(1)
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$10/hr
8 years experience
Travel
Hello! My name is Jackie, I am 21 years old and currently live in West Chicago! I have been a nanny for the past year and a half, and have babysat for different families since I was 12 years old, including various ages from newborn to teenagers along with different special needs. I speak English fluently and took 6 years of...

Gabriella C. says "Jackie was so helpful! I always came home to a clean house with dishes done and the vacuum ran. She came up with fun games for the kids to play. She...

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Full Time Nanny

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello, My name is Sarah. I am looking for a full time nanny position with a loving family. I'm looking to utilize my 11 and a half years of child care experience and knowledge in growth development by providing good guidance and exceptional care as a professional live out nanny. I also have two and a half years experience with...

Stephanie M. says "I have known Sarah for many years now and she has always been my go-to occasional nanny/sitter when she was available to help with my two children. She...

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Caregiver

Roselle, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
I have truly enjoyed working as a caregiver for seniors or special needs for around 8 years. I am a patient, empathetic, respectful person who values honesty and compassion. It is very important to me to do my best in my work.
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Special Needs RN Available

Schaumburg, IL

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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
personal care
visiting nurse
respite care
I am a compassionate and dependable nurse, I have been working in a hospital in Michigan for 3 years, just recently moved to Illinois. In the past, I also worked in a nursing home and home care for 3 years too. I pride myself in the ability to adapt to any situation and learn new skills quickly. I have assisted clients/patients...
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I'm Cillian & I Would Love To Connect With A Great Family And Offer Consistent, Dependable Support.

Hanover Park, IL

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Flexible availability. I started working with kids as soon as I was 4! My sister & cousin was the first of many, so naturally I helped care and babysit them. It was clear to me that childcare was my true passion even at a young age. I participated in my high school preschool program and got to feel what it would be like as a...
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Streamwood, IL

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$23/hr
5 years experience
Educated helping service professional with experience in human service settings and management. History of establishing rapport and building leadership that motivates those around me. Striving to make a positive impact on others by continuing to be an active influencer in my community. Specializing in Elementary Aide for...
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Hoffman Estates, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have a masters degree in psychology and 8 years of clinical experience as a child psychologist. I have had nanny experience for 10 years. I also have a step daughter I parent full time . I have experience with all age ranges of children and can care for children with special needs!
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Algonquin, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Ashley, I have had the privilege of nannying/babysitting for 10+ families within the last 6 years, as well as teaching swim lessons to children aged 10months-13 years old. I have taught swim lessons with Life Fitness as well as privately for family friends. I am currently CPR and FIRST AID certified. I have...
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Part Time Care Giver

Hoffman Estates, IL

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$21/hr
7 years experience
Live-in home care
personal care
respite care
My name is Maureen currently seeking opportunities to work with families. I am a compassionate female residing in Hoffman Estates. I have a good experience providing a full range of services directed toward the therapeutic care and rehabilitation of both young and adults with autism and other physical challenges. I provide...
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Streamwood, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I've worked with children ages 1-16 with cerebral palsy. I believe that these parents need someone with patient and love to care for a special need individual. I believe that I am that person.
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Special Needs Assistance Care

Wayne, IL

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Part of the love I have for nursing is tending to the needs of patient clients with specific special needs. It is the one on one help and attention to their individual needs that I love about it. The reward is seeing my patient succeed, advancing in their own abilities.
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Carpentersville, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Dementia
respite care
errands
hospice services
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a mom to 4 grown children. Three sons and one daughter. My daughter lives w special needs, was born with a chromosomal disorder . I have taken care of my father who lived w severe Alzheimer's for the last years of his life. This past year I have worked with two Medicare funded services-that do home health care, for the...
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Barrington, IL

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$20/hr
8 years experience
My name is Elena and I graduated from Valparaiso University in May 2024. I studied psychology and sociology. I have had a great passion for working with kids my whole life. I work at a school as a teachers aide. I work at a school that serves a population of kids with severe autism, behavioral issues, and medical issues. The...
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Bartlett, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Ashley and I am looking for a part time or full time nanny position. This past year I was a live-in caregiver for my grandma who had pancreatic cancer. I managed her medications, took her to doctor's appointments, and cooked and cleaned for my grandparents. Unfortunately, she has passed away and l'm looking to...
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Saint Charles, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Experienced Special Needs Caregiver with 13 years of experience providing compassionate and reliable care to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. I have worked with children with epilepsy, down syndrome, autism. As well as I have worked with kids with delayed learning disability as dyscalculia add , dyslexia, , and...
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Carpentersville, IL

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$20/hr
Hello ! Been a caregiver for over 5 years. Not in specially with special needs but with my clients I have had clients with all different needs. Can always learn new things ! Caring, patient. Any questions please don't hesitate to ask! (:
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.05/hr as of January 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

Elyse M.

Elyse worked for us last year, and managed the after-school/evening chaos for my three children, ages 12, 9, and 6. She was always on time,...

- Peter And Amy H.

Brooke P.

She is dependable and can always bring a smile to someone's face! She is a hard worker and loves kids and cares so well for them.

- nicole M.

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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