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Danielle C.

Forest Park, IL

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience
I am a mother and a wife who is looking for extra hours working for a family in need. I have almost 18 years experience working with a wide variety of different disabilities and ages. My last job I currently had was working at autism home support doing behavior therapy. In the past I have also working with a family and a girl...
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Suzanne K.

Morning Caregiver Available

Forest Park, IL

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
My name is Suzie. I have 5 years of experience in senior care and 5+ years of experience with special needs children. I am energetic, physically fit, and equipped for heavy lifting.
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Felicia K.

Nanny

Forest Park, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I have extensive experience working with children in a wide variety of ages. I first began babysitting and nannying when I was very young, and have since become very comfortable caring for, teaching, and also learning from children of all ages. In the past, I have volunteered at a preschool in West Chicago as a teacher's...
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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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Jennifer K.

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
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
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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Maria C.

Experienced Caregiver Looking For A New Private Client.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Experienced caregiver with an illustrious track record spanning over 20 years of providing personalized and heartfelt care to diverse individuals in need. This multifaceted exposure has not only enriched my skills but also instilled in me a creative approach to delivering compassionate care. My journey in caregiving has been an...

Care Member says "Maria is an outstanding caregiver, patient, punctual, going out of her way, and over her duties in caring for her patients."

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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 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Alesandra D.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
My name is Ali and I am currently a third year student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Northwestern. I have had experience dealing with special needs for all ages and am hoping to purse a career in pediatric physical therapy upon graduation.

Lisa M. says "Ali was a true delight! I only wish she could have held me for a longer period of time. She was extremely dependable and reliable. She takes initiative...

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Meghan S.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a gen ed teacher with a minor in special education. I currently have eight students in my class with special needs and each of them brighten my day in more ways than I can count. When I attended Miami University, my brother was studying special education and it opened many new doors for me. I joined an organization called...

Anne O. says "Meghan was great with my two girls! She helped me last minute when I really the needed the help! My nine year old loved her and looked forward to her...

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Natacha P.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 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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Ella S.

Experienced, Fun, And Loving Nanny Looking For Part-time To Possible Full-time Job.

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have lots of experience with caring for children, including babies and children with special needs. I love my job!
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Jameson K.

Fun And Creative Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
As a certified teacher with 12 years of experience and a passion for making a positive impact on children's lives, I believe my creative and friendly nature makes me an exceptional childcare provider. I value open communication with parents, providing regular updates and following their preferred methods of communication. My...

Stephanie S. says "Jamie has been wonderful with our infant and with our dogs! She has really been a life saver and our little one really seems to like her! I am very sad...

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Virginija S.

Vaccinated Caregiver With Experience In Childrens Care And Senior Care

Willowbrook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience
Dedicated caregiver with 23 years of experience providing exceptional care to children, elders, and patients with disabilities. I am skilled in assisting with daily living activities, meal preparation and personal care. Previously worked in the Rehabilitation center in Europe with children and adults as a physical therapist....

Care Member says "Virginija is a very compassion , dedicated person providing care with exceptional skills including personal care , daily activities, management ,...

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Malorie P.

Student- Babysitter With 6 Years Experience!!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a 24-year-old professional nanny with a kind, caring and hard working nature! I have been babysitting since the age of 15 years old and am certified by Palos Community Hospital in child care. There, I took a 3 day babysitting course where I learned CPR and proper child care procedures. Throughout my 9 years of child care...

Kevan V. says "We interviewed Malorie for a full-time nanny position, and then our needs changed. She has great experience, was prompt, very responsive, well-prepared...

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Dina S.

Child Whisperer

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello Families! My name is Dina. I have committed over 30 years to providing compassionate childcare for infants through teens in a variety of childcare settings. I have had amazing opportunities supporting children and their families as a nanny, home school teacher/tutor, preschool teacher, mother's helper and special needs...

Care Member says "Dina is a caring & trustworthy pet/house sitter who has been with us for years."

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Evelyn U.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Hi there! I'm Evelyn- I love kids and can say with confidence that caretaking is what I'm best at. The way I care for children reflects the way I was raised; with empathy and respect. I'd like to say I've been babysitting since I was 10, as I helped my mother raise my 2 younger sisters, but I've been officially babysitting and...

Ximena O. says "She is awesome with my son. He gets excited when I tell him she will be coming. I love her dependability, attention to homework assignments,...

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Chloe B.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
As a natural-born caregiver with over 5 years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing and supporting children's growth. My journey in childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, which ignited a desire within me to make a positive impact on young lives. My future career goal is to become a children's art therapist...

Katie L. says "My kids LOVE Chloe (ages 11, 9 and 4). They ask for me to go somewhere just so Chloe can babysit. She is salt-of-the-earth sweet and always engaging and...

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Kali M.

Full-time Student, Looking For Part-time Nanny Job!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been babysitting and nannying since I was in middle school (when my parents were right down the street just in case I needed them!). Since then, I have watched newborns, toddlers, and kids of all ages. I have experience with children who have special needs. I have built great relationships with the families I have babysat...

Jennifer D. says "Kali was an amazing caregiver to my children for just over four years! She did both occasional babysitting and summer nannying. She instantly became one...

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Hannah D.

Special Needs Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Hannah, and I am a 26 y. o psychology graduate and web designer. I choose to still have a part time caregiving position because it is undoubtedly, 100% my passion. I have been working with and caring for disabled adults and children for the past 7 years. I have experience providing mobility assistance, hygiene...

Holly K. says "She did a top notch excellent job with my special needs boy. We miss her."

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Marisol R.

Nanny/Child Care Provider.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Hi, My name is Marisol, and I am a mother of a 16-year-old son . I am passionate about caring for children and helping people. I have over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to school-aged children, and children with special needs. I am bilingual (Spanish) and reliable. I am nurturing and...

Alana G. says "As a first time mom, I was nervous about who I could trust to care for my daughter. When our daughter is in Marisol's care, I know for a fact that she is...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Forest Park, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in Forest Park, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Cashmear M.

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...

- Marlee H.

Jennifer K.

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...

- Care member

Maria C.

Maria is an outstanding caregiver, patient, punctual, going out of her way, and over her duties in caring for her patients.

- Care member

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