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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.
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...
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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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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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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...
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
As a childcare provider with 26 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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- $22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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- $28/hr
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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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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! "
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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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- $25/hr
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
I am a positive and energetic mother of two. For several years I have worked in the special needs field helping build companies and run operations. I love to care for people and make a difference in their lives.
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi, I'm Fe!
I'm a bilingual educator and mom to a wonderful 8-year-old. I bring over 10 years of experience as a educator in Peru, including work with children with special needs since I owned a neuro-educational center for kids with intelectual disabilities in Lima, Peru.
In the U. S., I've worked as a bilingual interventionist...
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- $25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
I enjoy spending time with the elderly. So much to learn from them. I can definitely say that my life was greatly enriched while provide help and assistance to the elderly. Learning from their life experience and wisdom made me a better person.
I have personal and work experience assisting those with special needs due to aging...
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a genuine passion. My four years of experience caring for children aged 1-11 have solidified my desire to positively impact their lives. Previous babysitting roles sparked this journey, and I'm eager to continue fostering growth and development.
I'm a patient, creative, and...
I am a dedicated Special Needs Caregiver with over 10 years of one-on-one caregiving experience in both special needs. I am a nurse by profession in the Philippines, and while I am not licensed in the United States, I bring extensive hands-on experience, strong clinical knowledge, and a compassionate approach to every client I...
I have volunteered in different events where I have helped Special Needs people. I feel sometimes you learn as you go in some cases. I feel confident and open to work with special needs people. Please give me the opportunity to show you what I can do. Thank you
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- $29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
meal prep
hospice services
errands
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...
Hi, I'm Lexi! I'm a full-time paraprofessional and certified substitute at a therapeutic day school with 5+ years of experience supporting students with special needs, especially those on the autism spectrum and with emotional disturbance (ED). I build strong, trusting relationships and help students manage academic and...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $18.40/hr as of April 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 1.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Grayslake, IL
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
Vianne W.
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...
- Juanita C.
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...
- Care member
Lisa H.
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...
- Anna G.
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