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Taylor K.

Part Time Caregiver

Geneva, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently an Early Childhood Special Education teacher who has worked with both typically developing children and children with additional needs including autism, social communication disorder, down syndrome, speech delays, developmental delays and OHI.
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Speech Therapist And Caregiver

Geneva, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hi there! I am a speech language pathologist with over 6 years of experience. I am currently licensed in the state of Texas.
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Geneva, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
With a warm heart and expert hands, I bring over 8 years of dedicated teaching experience to the table, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Child Development and Family Studies. My journey has been enriched by over 12 years of nurturing as a babysitter and nanny, where I've honed my ability to create a safe and engaging...
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Babysitter Available

Geneva, IL

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$10/hr
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I recently graduated with my master's degree in speech-language pathology. I am looking to babysit during the summer before beginning work at a school in the fall. I have babysat children between the ages of 11 months and 6 years. I am also experienced with children who have special needs. I enjoy doing arts and crafts and...
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Happiness For Me Is Defined By Serving Others And Making A Contribution In This World .

Elburn, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
errands
dementia
hospice services
companionship
+ 1 more
Hello I am looking for the opportunity to serve your loved one and family with the most dignity and respect and kindness one has to offer. I have my associates in science towards nursing . I also have extensive background serving special needs , elderly , and home bound. I enjoy this work. I do believe this is my calling . I...

Care Member says "She was a 24/7 caregiver for my husband on hospice. She was devoted to his care, turning him, tending his meds, taking vitals and she helped me with...

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Kind, Caring, And Patient Caregiver

Batavia, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a wife and mother of 2 young adults who has lived in the tri-cities for 28 years. I have worked as an outdoor education nature and science teacher for 10 years at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, IL. During this time period, I taught all age groups, from preschoolers to adults. When special needs...

Jeff H. says "I highly recommend Muriel for watching children, including those with special needs. Muriel has been kind, patient, and understanding while caring for my...

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Engaging And Gentle Caretaker For Little Ones

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a young, married woman who left my corporate job over a year ago to come back to what I love - childcare! I have a decade of experience babysitting and nannying for a wide range of children and family situations, including infants as young as 1-month-old, children with special needs, and families with up to 5 children. I...

Care Member says "Elena is very experienced, responsible, and reliable. She is kind and good-natured, creative and fun, understanding of children’s antics but also able...

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Help-N-U At Home

North Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
I love working with people of all ages. I have many years of experience working with infants, young children and the elderly. I'm currently a caregiver to my mother and tend to her needs as needed. I also have over 40 years on and off assisting special needs individuals in the private sector as well as various organizations...

Care Member says "She is punctual, kind, and caring. She was great with my 2.5 year old and will rehire. "

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Part Time Caregiver For Those With Special Needs

Warrenville, IL

4.8(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I love helping people. I have been fully engaged in this field since my graduation from the University of IL in 1990. I have worked approximately 30 years in Social Services in many capacities including In Home Care; Vacation care; Special Recreation; Special Olympics Coaching and day care.

Kylie B. says "Sometimes Gill I is not patient but she has to learn how to be be more patient"

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Experienced Child Care Provider/Senior Care and Special Needs Care

Bartlett, IL

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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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Present And Attentive Experienced Caregiver

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a mom to 4 adult daughters. My youngest was born with Spina Bifida and is a paraplegic. I have 10 years caring for several families w/ twins (as early as 3 weeks) and a set of quads (6 weeks and premature) and 3 singletons. I have considerable experience w/ newborns multiples, toddlers, & children with special needs. I can...

Stephanie G. says "Lara is our life saver. She is our part time nanny who started with us when my twins were 3 weeks old and has been with us for the last year. She comes...

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Nanny

South Elgin, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
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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Full-time Provider Available

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
16 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. My 16 years of experience and background in education have equipped me with the skills to create a nurturing environment where children thrive. I believe in open communication with parents and regularly provide updates about...

Stephanie B. says "Chelsea has always been a very responsible person. From a very early age she has exhibited leadership qualities whether it be with her friends,...

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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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Saint Charles, IL

5.0(0)
from
$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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Part-time Summer Nanny

Batavia, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sydney, I am 24 years old and a student at the Chamberlain University. I am studying nursing with the goal to be a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. I am the oldest out of 3 and helped out a lot with my siblings when they were younger. I have a wide range of experience watching kids from infants to pre-teens as well...

Andrea W. says "I have known Sydney for over 8 years, and I have enjoyed watching her grow into a responsible, poised and confident young woman. She frequently cares for...

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Aurora, IL

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$38/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Raised 5 children of my own. plus an additional 15 years experience with child care from new born to young adults, as well as special needs with 6 years experience. Grandma of 10
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Saint Charles, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a mom myself! Nanny/babysitter for many families over the years. Worked in a children center at a gym. Completed college coursework for early childhood education as well as special education. Volunteer for Fox Valley Special Recreation. Personal support worker for a young adult with special needs. I have been living in...
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Aurora, IL

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$18/hr
The last two years I was a nanny for two fantastic kids. One of the kids is neurodivergent. It was such a wonderful experience and I really enjoyed it. I also drove a special needs school bus for 16 years. I worked at an adult daycare for a few years and we had several clients that were special needs. I love all animals so...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.00/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 Geneva, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in Geneva, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Susan E.

She was a 24/7 caregiver for my husband on hospice. She was devoted to his care, turning him, tending his meds, taking vitals and she helped...

- Care member

Muriel C.

I highly recommend Muriel for watching children, including those with special needs. Muriel has been kind, patient, and understanding while...

- Jeff H.

Elena S.

Elena is very experienced, responsible, and reliable. She is kind and good-natured, creative and fun, understanding of children’s antics but...

- Care member

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