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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Nurturing a child's curiosity and watching them reach new milestones Caring for children since I was in my teens, I became a mom in my 20s and am now a grandma to 5 wonderful children who live hours away. I have experience in special needs as well as children with ADHD and the like.
My home was a safe place for children...
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- $35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hi there! My name is Noël and I live in Villa Park, IL. I have a significant amount of experience caring for special needs individuals as I have a younger brother, Joshua, who is Autistic - he is my pride and my joy! In addition to caring for him, I assisted my parents with facilitating an at home early intervention program...
Clint S. says "Noel was amazing to work with. She is communicative, responsive, and caring. I would strongly recommend hiring Noel."
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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- $22/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Starla. I'm a Mom, mentor, teacher, Chef, and so much more. I begin caring for children at a very young age. I've worked with babies, toddlers, elementary ages kids, teenagers, I also have experience working with special needs kids. I provided childcare from home and nannied for several families. I'm fun, loving,...
Care Member says "We love Starla! My kids love when she comes because she always tries a new craft them."
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...
Care Member says "Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of."
Live-in home care
personal care
visiting physician
Hi, my name is Katerina, mom of 2 teens living in Lombard. I am highly organized, patient, trustworthy, motivated, multi-tasker with a pleasant, positive personality ready to help you with personal care, light cleaning, organization, running errands, shopping, taking you to appointments, companionship and ANYTHING else that...
Kj W. says "Katerina is always upbeat and has a positive attitude. She's hard working, punctual, and very reliable. She has a family of her own and brings those skills...
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- $21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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- $15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello all,
I have two years experience caring for children with special needs, including autism, epilepsy, and ADHD. I use doctor recommended strategies and techniques to provide emotional and physical support to my clients and their families. I look forward to meeting with you!
Julia O. says "We hired Amanda as our full time nanny to watch our son when he was 8mo old. It was our first nanny experience so we didn't know what to expect, and now we...
I attended college, and although I didn't receive a degree, I was given several opportunities to be an assistant teacher & a lead teacher in different daycare facilities because of my qualifications & background in child development. I've taught from infant - 5 years... I have 20 years of teaching and 30+ years working with...
Care Member says "When my MIL died, we needed care for our 25-year old, non-verbal son with Cerebral Palsy. It was a long funeral. Branndi bought snack and even toys to...
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- $15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have had a good amount of experience with special needs from young to old. I have been working through Care for sometime now and love the families I work for. I am very positive and upbeat, very patient and kind, and do everything I can to make my client feel loved and comfortable and happy.
Elle A. says "Clem is the best caregiver I have ever had. She helps me by making great suggestions on how to make my life simpler and easy for me! She is very...
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- $25/hr
30 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
I attended college, and although I didn't receive a degree I was given several opportunities to be an assistant teacher & a lead teacher in different daycare facilities because of my qualifications & background in child development. I've taught from infant- 5 years... I have 20 years in teaching, & 30+ years working with...
Care Member says "Branndi is not just a nanny — she is family. I am not someone who trusts easily, not even with close relatives, but I trust Branndi with my children...
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- $15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Jordan, and I am looking to help an awesome family. I love working with kids, so I used that passion and became a camp counselor. I did that for two years at my local park district. I have experience with children as young as 3 and as old as 13. I also have experience with working with children with special...
Educated helping service professional with experience in human service settings and management. History of establishing rapport and building leadership that motivates those around me. Striving to make a positive impact on others by continuing to be an active influencer in my community. Specializing in Elementary Aide for...
Transportation
I'd describe my personality as patient, kind and My youngest brother who is 62, is special needs, epilepsy, severe autism and mild retardation. I have always been in contact with him and the group home staff. He lives in Scottsdale and sees my brother in Phoenix weekly. We are his legal guardians. and my brother in Phoenix, AZ...
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- $20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Alexa. I have two years of experience working in an elementary school and two years of experience as a babysitter. I am currently studying Early Childhood Education and truly enjoy helping children learn, grow, and have fun in a safe and nurturing environment.
I have experience caring for children of different...
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Sophie and I have been caring for children in a familial capacity all my life and in an official one for 3 years as a nanny, an au pair, and as a camp counselor. I am a recent college graduate with a degree in theater and history and love bringing these interests into my work with kids. I have experience as a...
Light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
I have truly enjoyed working as a caregiver for seniors or special needs for around 8 years. I am a patient, empathetic, respectful person who values honesty and compassion. It is very important to me to do my best in my work.
Errands
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
transportation
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Bringing over a decade of experience in senior care, I'm deeply committed to fostering independence and well-being in the lives of adults and seniors. My background includes some college education. I am CPR and First Aid trained. Compassion and empathy guide my approach. I strive to understand each person's unique preferences...
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a retired pediatric registered nurse who is looking to continue caring for children. I have cared for special needs children from ages 6 months to 18 years throughout my nursing career. Before I became a nurse, I babysat and nannied during high school and college for toddler, preschool and elementary aged children.
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- $28/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
Hi! I'm a mother of 3, I have experience with special need kids. As I am a mother of a son with down syndrome! I'm very patient and loving. I am also very good at multitasking! I love socialize and care for others.
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $25.00/hr as of November 2026
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Noel B.
Noel was amazing to work with. She is communicative, responsive, and caring. I would strongly recommend hiring Noel.
- Clint S.
Jackie L.
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...
- Gabriella C.
Starla B.
We love Starla! My kids love when she comes because she always tries a new craft them.
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