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When I was in high school, I had been involved in the Special Needs department for almost 2 and half years! I was involved in a group called Peer Partners and helped the kids in their gym activities. Later on I ended up babysitting one of my favorite kids after school. He is non-verbal and suffers a unique form of down syndrome....
I have a younger sister with Down syndrome. I've sat in on many sessions with her and her therapists learning, watching and becoming more involved in her life as the time goes on. in high school and middle school I was a part of the schools "buddy" program doing gym and spending time in the classrooms with the kids in these...
I worked for 15 years for the Chicago Board of Education with many different children (of all ages) with special needs.
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I have a degree in special education. I was a special education teacher for 3 years and worked with non-verbal autistic students.
I have 12 years experience as a pediatric nurse working emergency department, and help with special needs as well.
I am a Certified aid in the state of Illinois and have taking care of adults with many disabilities as well as children. I have 14 years experience under supervised nurses and have been properly trained with many different situations and care that are needed to be handled. I hope I can answer more of your questions in a further...
Hi there, I'm Ursula.
I work full-time in education as a Educational Sign Language Interpreter. I'm off in the summers and have availability during the weekends during the school year.
I've worked with kids at school with a range of disabilities and also provided home care.
Looking for weekend work now and more hours in...
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Hello! My name is Monica and if there is one thing that you should know about me it is that I love kids! It all comes very natural to me as I grew up always helping my Mom with my siblings. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old and have had many years of experience with babysitting various types of families and...
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swimming supervision
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Hi, My name is Kayla! My experience ranges from newborns to teenagers. My experience also includes working with special needs children age ranging from newborns to up to 17 years old. I have been a date night, occasional or just a "sanity check" sitter for 5+ years.
I work full time so I am only available evenings!
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Hi there, my name is Esmeralda I am 27 years old. I have many years of experience in babysitting with children in every age group. I also have one year of experience working as a teacher helper in an elementary school where I worked with special needs students and had such a wonderful time but the school year has come to an end...
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grocery shopping
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As a childcare provider with 25 years of experience, I've had the privilege of nurturing and educating young minds, shaping their early development. My passion for childcare stems from my positive babysitting experiences and a deep desire to make a positive impact on children's lives.
My patient, calm, and friendly nature...
Care Member says "Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do extras such...
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Hello! I have been babysitting since I was in 6th grade. I have also worked in a daycare (specifically the infant room), worked at a special needs summer camp, and have taken many child education courses at college. I am a self designed major at Carthage, however I have completed 3 years worth of education classes. I love...
Jess P. says "Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and...
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My name is Sofia , and I'm honored to have worked as a full-time nanny for the past 7 years.
I have experience working with multiple kids at a time, including twins, newborns, and kids with special needs.
Before becoming a nanny, I worked as a Behavioral Therapist for two years, where I learned valuable techniques to...
Athena R. says "Sofía es una persona muy puntual y responsable de su trabajo, ocasionalmente cuida de mis tres hijos. durante el tiempo que ha estado con ellos ha...
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10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
live-in home care
meal prep
dementia
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I am an educated Caregiver and Consultant with availability throughout Illinois, with domestic & international travel flexibility to clients wherever you may reside. With over 20 years of experience with Homecare, Childcare, Expectant Mothers, Hospice, Respite, Rehabbing, Special Needs, and Family support, well-rounded skill...
Care Member says "Donyel was loving and thoughtful with our children. She played with them both actively and creatively. Our children loved her. "
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10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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Hello! Thanks for taking time out of your schedule to look at my profile!
My name is Lisa and I graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor's of Arts and Science in Theater Design and Production. During my years there, I've learned such skills as sewing, various arts and crafts methods, and managing teams of people....
Anna G. says "My three children (2, 7, 9) all adore Lisa and so do we. At the start of the school year she not only watched our 2 year old but also made sure the old two...
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10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Donyel and I have over 20 years of experience in providing care to persons with special needs of all ages. With training and certifications including but not limited to Home Healthcare, Adult and Child/Infant CPR/First Aid and AED, Crisis Management, Abuse & Neglect, Alzheimer's/Dementia, Hospice care, and Medication...
I've been working with kids with special needs and disabilities for the last four years through the Penguin Project of McLean County as well as being a student aide in the Rochester school district. This is a special group that utilizes the acting talents of kids with special needs and disabilities with a peer mentor on stage....
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10 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
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Hi-I'm Amy! I have 22 years of experience; I fell in love for babysitting at a young age. I began caring for family, friends, neighbors and through referrals. I have extensive experience from newborn to 16 years old, caring for multiples (twins, triplets) and special needs care.
In high school, I worked as a childcare supervisor...
Ashley C. says "Amy has been a wonderful source of loving, reliable childcare when needed throughout the past few years. Would gladly recommend! "
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10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
A compassionate caregiver (CNA) with a strong history in home health care. My expertise is genuinely caring for the seniors needing assist in everyday living . I am a quick learner, someone who is efficient and can multitask, a person who is reliable and dependable. My background experience consists of 13+ years of elderly care,...
Darleena W. says "Priscilla is very professional and caring. We are so fortunate to have her taking care of our mom. "
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Learning and Playing with children has blessed me with the most wonderful memories of all!
Teaching a child to express themselves and communicate through music and sign language (ASL) and watching their frustrations ease, are some of the reasons I became a Nanny. I am a loving Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of...
Maria G. says "Donyel was a nanny to our daughter for almost a year, starting when she was 6 months old. She's by far the best care-taker we've ever had! She's...
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The average post rate is $18.30/hr as of December 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 1.0
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Special Needs Caregivers in Grayslake, IL are rated 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Stephanie K.
Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do...
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Mia M.
Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual,...
- Jess P.
Sofia Z.
Sofía es una persona muy puntual y responsable de su trabajo, ocasionalmente cuida de mis tres hijos. durante el tiempo que ha estado con...
- Athena R.
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