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Claudia M.

Experienced Sitter (M-F 10 Am On)

Evanston, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! I love working with children who are eager to play and learn. I have worked with children my whole life. I have raised two very responsible, healthy young adults. I have taught all levels and have worked with special needs children. I have a fun, nurturing character. I am firm but loving and I think kids are amazing. I...

Meret B. says "Claudia treated our son as her own. She was always thinking of activities for them to do together. He loved her and would ask for her even on days she...

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Evanston, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, My name is Pam. I am 34 years old. I graduated from bachelor degree in preschool education. I study, art education, special needs, children physiology, and child care. I was a kindergarten teacher for 2 years. I moved to Chicago for an Au Pair opportunity on 2013. After the Au Pair program is over, I continue working as...

Catherine H. says "Pam did a great job with our daughter on a Monday where our Nanny was out of town. She is sweet, lovely, and everything you'd want in a nanny. Lots of...

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Evanston, IL

4.8(1)
from
$21/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Part-time, on call, substitute in Evanston & surrounding areas + Overnights anywhere 4+. I think children are some of the most interesting people on the planet ! If you are seeking a calm, patient, experienced, safety conscious, reliable Covid-19 and RSV vaccinated, boosted, non-smoking sitter with an intuitive understanding...

Care Member says "Isadora watched my 6 and 4 year old boys while my primary care was out of town. She has an amazing knack for communicating and listening effectively to...

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Future Americorps Teacher And Previous Special Needs Wilderness Guide Looking For Hire

Evanston, IL

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
This past summer, I worked at a special needs outdoors adventure program taking kids with autism, ADHD, oppositional defiance disorder, OCD, etc. on backpacking, hiking, white water rafting, and rock climbing trips. I love the outdoors and am a very adventurous as well as patient person. My love with for working with special...
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Certified Direct Support Professional Available For Part Time To Full Time Position

Evanston, IL

from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I have been working with individuals with special needs for over five years. I have majority of my experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum or have other intellectual disabilities and need behavioral support. I have worked with children from infants to toddlers to teens and also adults. I am CPR and first aide...
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Registered Nurse

Evanston, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am Registered Nurse and hold a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. I am a practicing RN in Labor and Delivery and have experience in obstetrics, pediatrics and geriatrics; but I am passionate about all populations in-between. I am a mom of 4 beautiful kids, one with special needs (SMA). I believe in holistic care - taking in...
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Evanston, IL

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$17/hr
Hi my name is Victoria and I'm 22 years old. I'm currently an RBT caring for autistic children and I enjoy my job very much!
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Evanston, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Newborn, child, and adult care. 20 years of experience working with families, providing care, support, and assistance. I am a professional nurse in my home country, trained in all types of care and assistance. I am looking for work as a caregiver or nanny near Evanston. Thank you.
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Part Time Caregiver Available

Evanston, IL

from
$15/hr
I'd describe myself as passionate because I love what I do, I have a safe source of motivation that drives me to do the best. I'm highly organized, I use a set of tools to help me stay on-top of my deadlines. I'm a peoples person, I love meeting new people and learning about their backgrounds and their lives and I'm polite...
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Evanston, IL

from
$16/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
I have given tennis lessons to kids from ages 5 to 14 since 2019. I am very comfortable with kids, and I have some experience with special needs kids from working at Apachi Evanston Summer Camp as an inclusion counselor. My interests include art, tennis, and reading, and I love bonding with kids and finding out what they are...
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Fun Sitter

Evanston, IL

from
$30/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Albiona, and I bring valuable experience from working with four families with ages ranging from 4months-14 yr olds. My responsibilities have included meal preparation, school drop-off and pick-up, housekeeping, and grocery shopping. I'm also skilled in infant care and have supported families through those...
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Evanston, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello, my name is Jourdan! I am a former sports anchor/reporter turned corporate communications pro. I'm kind, responsible, organized, and creative. I've had many years of babysitting experience. My mom is a Mommy & Me teacher and early childhood specialist and has always encouraged my passion for kids. I currently serve as a...
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Kind, Patient And Energetic Nanny.

Evanston, IL

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am graduate em psychology and I have 2 years of experience taking care of children as an au pair, two boys who are currently 4 and 7 years old. But I also had experience working with children with special needs, from 2 to 14 years old, in a clinic in Brazil. I am currently seeking a position as a full-time, long-term nanny. I...
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Nanny Who Wants Your Children To Have Fun And Be Critical Thinkers

Evanston, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have cared for children all my life from family to friends and have been caring for them professionally for the last 10 years. I care for children of all ages, with and without special needs. I am CPR and first aid certified, Direct Service person certified, Paraprofessional certified (teachers aide), sign language, and...
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Experienced Nanny

Evanston, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am an experienced nanny, energetic, nurturing, warm, and caring. I relate well to children and their parents. I am loyal and dedicated. I focus on promoting a child's physical, mental and emotional development. As a Certified Nursing Assistant. I am CPR certified and trained in First Aid. I am reliable, engaging and...
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Part-time Caregiver

Evanston, IL

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
personal care
meal prep
Hi there! I am very passionate about taking care of seniors. I have visited many nursing home's and helped take care of my Grandmother who had cancer. I have helped my grandparents and my great aunt who has dementia. I am a Music Major and Psychology Minor at Fordham University Lincoln Center. I would love to share my love of...
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Exciting-Reliable-Kind Caregiver Looking To Curate Exceptional Experiences

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I am a fun, thoughtful, reliable and hardworking woman who knows her way around the City. My childcare background includes babysitting, working in a Nanny share and two years as an individual aide for Special Needs students in elementary school. I recently left the corporate world and am going back to where my heart is working...

Care Member says "Our family was so fortunate to have found Jenny as my son's first nanny. She worked with us full-time for almost 18 months and continues to be a key...

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Northbrook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a mom with 17+ years of experience, I have two teenagers. Both opposite traits, one with special needs socially and emotionally and one that is an honors student and gymnast. I adore all infants and toddlers. Currently, I work for 2 families part time. I am available on Fridays and some weekends.

Care Member says "Julie worked for us for 6 months and she was fabulous with our 1 year old son. He would always get excited to see her. She did a great job teaching him...

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Happy And Fun Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have worked with kids since I was 13, including working at the daycare, babysitting, and being a counselor at a camp for kids with special needs. Additionally I am a Pediatric Registered Nurse.

Cassandra K. says "Grace is such a sweet and loving caregiver to our 5 month old son. I highly recommend her!"

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Full Time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
ROSAURA Objective: Certified Nursing Assistant since 1998. Specialize in Dementia, Parkinson's, MS and Austism. Working homecare since 2015 Experience: A. B 02/21- Present Personal Support Worker Help around his apartment Errands, Walks M. H 09/2019-Present CNA Companionship, ADL, Groceries, Errands Custom Home...

Natalie S. says "Rosaura helped me with wound care after I had to have an emergency surgery. I had an abscess removed from my tail bone and had to have surgical packing...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.31/hr as of February 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Evanston, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Claudia M.

Claudia treated our son as her own. She was always thinking of activities for them to do together. He loved her and would ask for her even...

- Meret B.

Watcharaphan T.

Pam did a great job with our daughter on a Monday where our Nanny was out of town. She is sweet, lovely, and everything you'd want in a...

- Catherine H.

Isadora T.

Isadora watched my 6 and 4 year old boys while my primary care was out of town. She has an amazing knack for communicating and listening...

- Care member

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