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Brooke P.

Part-time Caregiver

Gilberts, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 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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Caregiver With A Smile

Lake in the Hills, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
mobility assistance
errands
+ 1 more
I've been a stay at home Mom/ Licensed Massage Therapist for 25 + years. My oldest child is 30, and my youngest just turned 20. I am looking for part time caregiver position. I have worked with elderly care, handicapped, disabled, learning disabled, ADHD, special needs, of teenagers to senior citizens. My son was a quadriplegic...

Margaret M. says "Robin was kind and so gentle as she cared for our 100 year old mom who needed help transferring initially and then was bed ridden by the end. Her...

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Part-Time Caregiver

Lake in the Hills, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I am seeking occasional work in the Lake in the Hills area (within 10-20 miles is ideal). I am fairly flexible with hours but do work varying shifts so please reach out to me to inquire about certain days or times. Unfortunately, I am not accepting recurring jobs at this time. Previously employed as a teaching...
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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
travel
light cleaning
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/Babysitter

Lake in the Hills, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am the mother of five amazing kids. They range from 9 years old to 19 years old. My youngest child has special needs, so I am very comfortable and familiar with any setting or situation. I have worked in healthcare for over 20 years and that includes hands-on clinical patient work. I am college educated and have CPR/AED/BLS...

Juanita C. says "Vianne was absolutely fantastic with my daughter S. She arrived on time, engaged her in fun activities and made sure she was well fed and happy...

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Warm And Patient Childcare Provider Available For Full-time Or Part-time/occassional Care

Hampshire, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Worked 4 day weeks as a Nanny for 5 years with child diagnosed within Autism Spectrum with some developmental delays. Child was 2 1/2 - 7 1/2 years old during this period. Also cared for younger sibling who was 2 years younger and required standard care. Continued occasional date night care through now, children are now 13 and...

Rhonda H. says "Sherry has been amazing with our family. She I'd the only person outside of immediate family that we've allowed to watch our ASD child! She is wonderful...

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Crystal Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have cared for children with autism and Down syndrome, ADD/HD. I worked at School District 95 Special Education Department.

Barbara Z. says "Norma is knowledgeable, compassionate, reliable and was right there to support our family when we needed help. I felt confident to leave my two boys, one...

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Lake in the Hills, IL

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been working with children for 5-6 years or so. I've worked as an assistant teacher in a Montessori school for a couple years as well as private home care for special needs children and after school aides. I've worked with infant to adult aged.
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Dundee, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Currently working as a Teaching Assistant. Experienced with ages 2-18 and special needs/education :) I have open availability to meet your needs. Very kind, caring, energetic and fun. Very active and always coming up with new ideas. Willing to help with housekeeping, E-Learning/home schooling and I'm a great cook. Very flexible...
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Carpentersville, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Dementia
errands
meal prep
respite care
hospice services
+ 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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Patient And Loving Care For Your Child

Crystal Lake, IL

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Kids and pets - I love them both! I'm hard-working, kind, fun, compassionate, punctual, and reliable. I've been working with children for the past 8 years - Special needs buddy, assistant to choir students, camp program aide, and routine babysitter. My experience with pets includes years caring for my own dog as well as friends'...
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Lake in the Hills, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello I am Tamara . For over a decade, I've found immense joy in nurturing children's growth and development. My previous babysitting experiences sparked a passion for making a positive impact on young lives and supporting families by providing reliable care. I hold a college degree and have completed Early Child Development...
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Looking For Something To Do On The Weekends.

Elgin, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Brittany, I am 23 I have 10+ years of experience with childcare from newborns-infants-toddlers. Including date nights, multiples, overnights and with special needs children. I am CPR certified, I have reliable transportation and love being outside for activities. I enjoy doing learning activities and or motor...
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Huntley, IL

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Hi, my name is Bridget! I have over 5 years of experience providing care for all ages. I am CPR certified and am currently attending school to become an ultrasound technician! I have experience with special needs children, bilingual children, infants/babies, and children up to the age of 13.
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Crystal Lake, IL

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$16/hr
Very friendly. I'd love to meet u, I help my grandma as she got older and daily things got harder. I can help with cleaning , food prep, moving , shopping.
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Special Needs Caregiver

Hampshire, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Hi my name is Cheryl, I have been a caregiver for 8 years. I have cared for all ages and all different needs including; paralysis, cerebral palsy and autism. Thanks!
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Crystal Lake, IL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Is anyone looking for part-time reliable care for your little one(s)? You just found it! Have multiple children? No problem! My last position was caring for 4 children. A little about me: -Flexible start date -Can provide transportation -Background check available -Can provide glowing references -Pay rate is...
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My Job Is Very Rewarding To Me/Special Needs Available

Hampshire, IL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have had many rewarding clients and they all have touched my life in a special way. I love what I do.
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Crystal Lake, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
I like working with kids because I love to help them learn and grow!!! I started working with kids when I was about 12 years old. I now work as a preschool teacher for 3 years and counting! I have experience with children of all ages, as well as children with special needs. I am pet friendly and willing to work overnights.
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Algonquin, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $28.00/hr as of November 2025

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Gilberts, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

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.

Robin F.

Robin was kind and so gentle as she cared for our 100 year old mom who needed help transferring initially and then was bed ridden by the...

- Margaret 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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