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Bisola A.

Full Time/ Part Time Care Giver

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Hospice services
meal prep
companionship
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
I have been working with seniors for the past 10 year, duties and responsibilities include bathing, companionship, light house keeping, meal preparations, outing with the clients. PERSONAL OBJECTIVE I have a strong commitment to serving the needs of individuals with special needs, especially adults and people with developmental...
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Leticia B.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have over 7 years of experience with kids of all ages (from newborn to teenagers). I have experience with special needs as well as I used to work with autistic children. I have the following qualifications: -CPR certificate - Very good driver with a clean record - Comfortable with swimming supervision - Willing to work at...

Care Member says "Wonderful and an amazing person. Kind, generous and excellent with my daughter. First time mom and I had to go back to work but my daughter was in...

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Martha C.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, I have more than 10 years of experience. First I babysat my nieces and nephews, later my own kids, after that my neighbors' kids. I really enjoy reading to babies, also singing, dancing and talking to them as well. I used to take them to the doctors appointments. I can take them for a walk and give them a bath. I can teach...

Rachel C. says "You will NEVER find a better nanny than Martha. Period. I hired Martha in 2017 to watch my then 21 mo. old daughter. I was going to school and my...

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Chloe R.

Nanny/tutor/sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
NO LONGER LOOKING FOR FULL TIME JOB, just babysitting in between positions I have over 8 years of experience with childcare and education. 5 of those years I have been a private nanny. I have done tutoring, provided care for special needs, created age appropriate crafts and lessons, found and brought to outside activities,...

Care Member says "Chloe demonstrated punctuality, never called off, and displayed excellent skills in caring for my 4-year-old. I appreciate her reliability and positive...

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Vanessa S.

Happy Child Is A Happy Life

Skokie, IL

4.2(0)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Dependable & Professional License ABA therapist 12+years experiences in childcare. Degree in Early Childhood Education, Background in Child development & Newborn Care Specialist certified. Hello Families, My name is Vanessa, you can call me Miss V. I worked as a lead teacher & ABA Therapist. As a Childcare specialist, I am...
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Erika M.

The "Experience" You Want

Chicago, IL

4.2(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Travel
I have been nanny and a baby-child sitter for more than 20 years. I worked for public schools for 10 years. Playing outside. Helping/teaching children to write or do some homework is fine with me. I have also worked with all sorts of "special needs and children with disabilities". The families I have worked with have children...

Jonathan A. says "Erika was able to come on short notice and help with an apartment deep cleaning. Punctual, great eye for detail, and super friendly!"

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Natacha P.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am a recent graduate looking for an income and I have 5 years experience working in healthcare. Thank you.

Yulanda C. says "Natacha was a great conversationalist and was helpful when I needed assistance going to a medical procedure. She's very dependable and I would recommend...

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Florence N.

Helping Hands

Chicago, IL

4.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I'm a 44-year-old divorced mother to a 12-year-old boy with Down Syndrome, who is truly a blessing. I've been a full-time mother, and I am ready to get back into the work force. I am a very reliable, responsible, and kindhearted individual. I'm open to providing care, compassion, nurturing to any age as I truly enjoy helping...
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Sylvia B.

Speech Therapist/Tutor- Polish-Speaking/ Special Needs & All Ages

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello all, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I live in Chicago and am providing services for children of all ages as a Speech-Language Pathologist as well as a caregiver! I am an elementary school-based SLP and am finishing up my 7th year there. I completed my Master's coursework in Speech-Language Pathology at...

Renee G. says "Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop...

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Olivia K.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
A Little bit about myself, I'm a kindhearted energetic childcare provider. I've professionally cared for children of all ages including special needs. I have 10+ years on my belt in the Nanny/Childcare industry, along with my working towards my BA in early childhood education. I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I strongly...

Jonathan T. says "She did an amazing job looking after my two children, and I would definitely use her again!"

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Cynthia H.

Mama C / Encourager Of Children

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have 6+years of experience in foster care at SOS Children's Village in Lockport. I have fostered approximately 30 children, and loved the experience and my foster families. I recently moved back to Chicago in September of 2022. Before moving back to Chicago I was a member of my church in Joliet for 17 years and I was involved...

Care Member says "Cynthia is a compassionate, loving and fun caregiver. She was the first person outside of family to care for our daughter when she was 6 months old....

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Mary S.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Name is Mary! 24 years old, and currently a banquet manager for Hilton hotels. I am the 2nd oldest of 11 children! Yes 11! Love children and lots of experience. I work full time but as we are getting into our slow season I would like to pick up some part time work to fill my off nights & days. I am experienced with small...

Bernadette S. says "I have know Mary for 7 years! She is a kind and loving person and has a big heart for everyone. She is an specialist in home care. She loves to cook...

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Sherlee S.

Skokie, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have been a Certified Home Health Professional for 8 years and a Nanny for 9 years and would love working in both fields when available . I help with light house keeping , feeding reading singing and prepare food according to parents diet ! I have experience taking care of special needs children I help them engage in every day...
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Meghan M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have paid experience teaching theater, dance, art and yoga to children over the past 11 years. I have 2 years full -time nanny experience with toddlers and over a decade of babysitting experience as well. I've worked with kids of all ages and love to plan a fun day with my charges. I have 20+ years experience with special...

Chelka P. says "Meghan is my 3rd nanny, and she is THE.BEST. Your time and money will be well-spent on this amazing person. She regularly goes above and beyond with my...

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Maria A.

Child Care

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm Venezuelan with 3, 5 years of nanny and house manager experience. I took care of 5 months to 8 years old children, also have experience with special needs kids, and CPR certified. Currently Spanish/English teacher for kids, teenagers and adults.

Care Member says "Wonderful nanny our kids who still miss her very much. She was on time, never missed a day of work, flexible with our schedules. Also helped around...

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Cashmear M.

Chicago, IL

4.5(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Part-Time Babysitter/Mother's Helper:I have 4 years of child care experience for a family of three boys age's (3, 4, 8) and a family two age's ( 10 months and two). My job required light house work, preparing meals, and keeping the kids entertained. Also an teachers aids for kids with special needs.

Marlee H. says "Cashmear will do anything to keep her commitments, and children just seem to be drawn to her. She is also incredibly intelligent and kind. I would trust...

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Jaclyn M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I love children. I started working at a daycare facility at the age of 15 and continued to work there throughout high school. When I was 18, I went to college to pursue my degree in Elementary Education. During college breaks and summers I nannied for a family with grade school aged twins. Upon graduation, I received a job...

Care Member says "Jaclyn was by far our little T (10m) favorite caretakers. Shes so kind and communicative with her (and us) and as a former teacher we felt rest assured...

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Alfredo R.

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am very interested in the opportunity to assist, I want to be a true companion on uplifting someone who needs care by listening to my clients first and provide comfort to their worries and fears. I took my medical board exams in order to practice medicine in United Sates. My medical degree is from Mexico where I have practiced...

Care Member says "The entire family was very pleased with Alfredo's professionalism. He always performed his duties with a smile and a pleasant attitude. He undertook...

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Dina S.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
I cared for my cousin's husband for several months. He has Lewy Body Dementia. I helped with feeding, dressing, exercise, recreation and toileting. He and I became fast friends and have a close bond. I have also worked with children with autism and ADHD. My best friend from High School has Muscular Dystrophy, and my best friend...

Karen O. says "Dina is family and during my husband's illness she was his caregiver/companion during the day thereby giving me much needed time away from constant...

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Connie B.

Niles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been in the social service field for over 20 years. I was also was a preschool teacher, but went back to my first love, working with people with disabilities. I worked in a residential home with girls with severe disabilities, then did respite care for a few years and loved it all. I was a job coach helping people with...

Stacy C. says "We have been so incredibly lucky to have Connie as part of our care team. She has been reliable, responsible, and very kind in the care of our son with...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.93/hr as of March 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

Leticia B.

Wonderful and an amazing person. Kind, generous and excellent with my daughter. First time mom and I had to go back to work but my...

- Care member

Martha C.

You will NEVER find a better nanny than Martha. Period. I hired Martha in 2017 to watch my then 21 mo. old daughter. I was going to school...

- Rachel C.

Chloe R.

Chloe demonstrated punctuality, never called off, and displayed excellent skills in caring for my 4-year-old. I appreciate her reliability...

- Care member

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